PDF BedZED
BedZED demonstrates how high-density, low-carbon urban living can be achieved through renewable energy and holistic design. Keywords: Green building; Zero carbon emissions; Passive design; Solar energy ; Biomass energy Green building is a concept aimed at resolving the antagonistic relationship between the natural environment and human buildings ...
the zero
A Net Zero Pathway Based on Reducing Embodied Energy , on Energy Efficiency, Systems Integration and Circularity BedZED achieves high standards in environmental performance through the implementation of three strategies: Minimising embodied emissions. Designing the urban fabric and buildings with passive design techniques.
The Community Energy Contact Group The Community Energy Contact Group provides a dedicated forum for community groups to engage with central government on a range of issues which impact the sector.
This particular example perfectly highlights why Urban Zero Energy Community Living is so captivating.
Green Living Leicestershire
The Green Living Leicestershire group is a collaborative initiative among local authorities in Leicestershire, dedicated to advancing sustainability and achieving net- zero greenhouse gas emissions. This group works collaboratively on various projects. Our focus areas include energy efficiency, carbon reduction, climate adaptation and resilience, nature recovery, resource efficiency ...
Unlocking Community Energy at Scale: NZTS's Louise Marix Evans Gives Evidence to Parliament On 12 March 2025, Louise Marix Evans, Strategic Director of Net Zero Terrace Streets (NZTS) at Rossendale Valley Energy , gave evidence to the Energy Security and Net Zero (ESNZ) Select Committee on how the UK can unlock community energy at scale.
Net Zero Living
Net Zero Living A new wave of place-based innovation is transforming UK towns, cities and communities. Innovate UK has been helping local authorities and businesses work together to deliver new solutions that improve local services and open markets for economic growth.
Leicestershire County Council, with partners such as Energy Systems Catapult, National Grid, Green Fox, Community Energy South, De Montfort University and University of Leicester, are testing joined-up approaches to energy planning, governance and delivery.
Leicestershire CAN project
Leicestershire CAN is funded by Innovate UK, as part of their Net Zero Living Programme. Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is the UK's innovation agency working to create a better future by inspiring, involving and investing in businesses developing life-changing innovations.
Living Places brings together a group of individuals with the diversity of backgrounds across finance, structuring, social investment, environmental science, system change and community engagement, important for the innovation needed to design and implement the delivery and funding structures for transition of place.
