Sustainable energy in the community

Forward thinking local authorities can mainstream sustainable energy across their whole activities to develop a sustainable community. By developing a strategic energy vision local authorities can deliver sustainable energy in domestic housing, tackle road transport emissions in their communities and make use of renewable energy solutions.

(taken from: The Energy Saving Trust)

[edit] Tips for Sustainable energy communities

• Ask the chair of your planning committee to hold a briefing session for your councillors to update them on energy policy and how it impacts upon planning.

• Invite your council leader and political counterparts to visit a site where renewable energy or energy saving measures have been implemented.

• Get to know your council's PR or marketing team. They can provide you with advice on how best to communicate with your elected members and other key stakeholders.

• Ask your council leader to sign the Nottingham Declaration on climate change.

• Get networking! Use Energy Saving Trust's discussion forum to share your experiences.

[edit] Local Authority tips

• Tackling road emissions in your community

• Best practice in planning

• Sustainable energy city planning tips

• Developing a climate change strategy briefing note

• How to gain councillors' commitment to sustainable energy issues

[edit] Relevant links

• www.est.org.uk, local authorities

• www.idea-knowledge.gov.uk, Beacon Case Study - Sustainable Energy