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Energy and Environment
We want to leave our environment in a better state than we found it, not just locally, but nationally and internationally.
Zero carbon emissions by 2035
The challenge of becoming a zero-carbon city region by 2035 is not an easy one. It involves substantial changes to how we generate and consume energy, and to our infrastructure and transport networks. The benefits are far reaching for everyone who lives and works in the city region and for generations to come.
We are already doing a huge amount to make this a reality.
We have published our Five Year Climate Action Plan, which sets actions for the Combined Authority to complete that contribute towards the decarbonisation needed in the Liverpool City Region to reach net zero carbon by 2035 or sooner, as well as delivering multiple co-benefits.
What we're doing towards net zero
Community Environment Fund
We are now in our third year of the Community Environment Fund where green projects from across the Liverpool City Region can now apply for funds of up to £30,000 for initiatives encouraging long-term behavioural change, while improving the city region’s environment and safeguarding its green spaces.
The fund has already supported 92 local environmental projects including community gardens, bikes for veterans, beekeeping and food growing initiatives.
So far, the Community Environment Fund has seen more than 750 people across the city region volunteer time to deliver projects creating 15,000 m2 of new habitat, planting 30,000 plants and trees and producing over 8,000 kg of sustainable food.
Climate Partnership
At the 2019 Year of the Environment Summit, Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram announced the creation of a Climate Partnership to support the Liverpool City Region in reaching our goal of Net Zero Carbon. The Partnership is made up of a diverse range of stakeholders from across the city region, with representatives from public, private & third sector organisations, as well as environmental groups and young people. Whilst the Partnership has no statutory authority, it is able to advise the Combined Authority on its climate agenda as a ‘critical friend’. The Partnership’s first meeting took place in May 2020, and subsequently meets once a month. It has had crucial input into the development of our two strategy documents, the Year One Climate Action Plan & Pathway to Net Zero, as well as contributing to the hugely successful Community Environment Fund project.
North West Net Zero Hub
North West Net Zero Hub is a regional programme to promote investment in energy projects. It works with public sector organisations to improve the business case for their energy schemes.
The Hub supports communities to take action and participate in the climate agenda. It can help direct local businesses to available funding for clean energy solutions.
Housing Energy Efficiency - Retrofit
Retrofit is the process of making changes to an existing home to improve its energy performance, through adding measures such as insulation to the property, or by installing a low-carbon heating system. The aims are to save energy, keep homes warmer, cut carbon emissions and ease fuel costs. Find out more about Housing Energy Efficiency and available funding below
