Hub names Dr Debbie Trebilco as first independent chair

Experienced energy executive to steer organisation’s strategic leadership
Hub unveils toolkit unlocking solar canopies in public car parks

Hundreds of thousands of car parking spaces could be harnessed to generate clean power for homes, businesses and public services, with Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Lights! Camera! Action on community energy!

New video case studies showcase locally-owned clean energy projects.
Hubs release energy infrastructure guidance for planners

Local authority planners are seeing a higher volume of energy infrastructure applications and new guidance has been produced to help them assess them.
APSE Big Energy 2026 – What we learned

Briefing note published on case studies heard at major local government summit
Matchmaking event for community energy projects

Online event to connect newer community energy organisations with more experienced organisations in region.
£2.6m funding boost means home improvements for 500 more households

Hub-led consortium secures additional funding following partner’s early delivery.
Local Net Zero Hubs publish guidance to help public bodies engage with communities

North West Net Zero Hub paper sets out how local and community organisations can engage confidently and inclusively.
Local Power Plan launched as latest Hub-supported community energy projects get underway

Plan sets vision to grow local and community-owned clean energy across the UK and ensure communities benefit from the energy they produce.
Hub publishes local decarbonisation planning guidance for local authorities

Second guidance report helps areas get Ready for RESP – and beyond