At Shropshire Green Energy Centre, we’re inspired by the bold new direction the UK is taking to transform its energy landscape and we’re proud to be part of the movement. The government’s latest Solar Roadmap signals a major shift in how the country generates and consumes power. With a national target of delivering 45–47 gigawatts […]

From October 2025, new legal deadlines will force social housing landlords to act within days to fix serious hazards like damp and mould — or face legal consequences. ✅ Inspections within 14 days ✅ Emergency repairs within 24 hours ✅ Alternative accommodation if repairs are delayed ✅ Clear records and accountability required These changes, known […]

With one week to go, we’re pleased to announce that we will be attending Housing 2025 – the UK’s leading Housing event! This event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with organisations we work with, expand our network on new business, meet local authority members and gain insight from industry-leading speakers on the future of […]

Today’s Spending Review brought a significant and much-needed commitment from the UK Government: a fully funded £13.2 billion Warm Homes Plan. This investment promises to reduce energy bills, address fuel poverty, and accelerate our progress towards net zero by improving home energy efficiency and expanding the use of low-carbon technologies such as heat pumps, solar […]

As the UK looks to tackle climate change and rising energy costs, one solution continues to shine—literally. Integrating solar panels into every newly built home isn’t just a progressive policy idea; it’s a practical step toward national energy resilience, household savings, and genuine climate action. At Shropshire Green Energy Centre, we see the untapped potential […]

Ofgem has announced a 7% cut to the energy price cap from July to September, lowering the average dual-fuel household bill to £1,720 a year – saving around £129. Standing charges are also being reduced by £19 annually. This is largely thanks to falling wholesale prices and greater efficiency from suppliers. While prices remain higher […]

We’re thrilled to see Ashden and the Green Finance Institute (GFI) powering forward with the Let’s Go Zero campaign, a bold, national movement supporting UK schools to become zero carbon by 2030. With over 6,170 schools already participating, this campaign isn’t just tackling climate change, it’s transforming how our children learn, live, and lead in […]

At Shropshire Green Energy Centre, we know that many businesses want to do more to reach net zero – but cost is often the biggest barrier. Earlier this month, that was made clear at the recent Congress of Business event during Glasgow Climate Week, where 62% of business leaders said financial pressure is the main […]

Exciting news for homeowners in England looking to embrace greener heating solutions! New planning rules are coming into force on May 29th, making it significantly easier to install air source heat pumps without the hassle of planning permission. This is a key step in the government’s Warm Homes Plan. Here’s a quick rundown of the […]

At Shropshire Green Energy Centre, we speak to households and businesses who are frustrated by rising energy costs and looking for long-term solutions. Solar PV is often the first step — and rightly so. It’s clean, renewable, and increasingly affordable. But here’s the reality: solar alone isn’t the full answer anymore. To truly reduce energy […]