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Discover the latest news, projects and commentary from the Kirklees Climate Commission.
- Community power – affordable energy for all?
The government recently released its ambitious Local Power Plan, backed by up to £1 billion new funding, to help support locally-owned clean energy generation projects on community buildings. Tom Taylor of the Kirklees Climate Commission explains how community energy projects can people and businesses to reduce costs and build resilience. The energy business is a complex one. Electric power is generated, distributed,… - Understanding emissions across Kirklees
Kirklees Climate Commission has created a new working group to better understand the sources of greenhouse gas emissions across the district. The group is led by Richard Clifton, who joined the Commission in early 2025 and brings extensive industrial experience in carbon monitoring and emissions reduction. He is now working with other Commissioners with relevant… - New Commissioners wanted
Could you help drive climate action across the Kirklees district? The Kirklees Climate Commission (KCC) is an independent advocate driving fair, innovative and effective climate change action within the Kirklees district. It provides advice and services to help the district adapt to a rapidly changing climate while reducing greenhouse gas emissions in line with national… - Commission to help Uniform Exchange measure green impact
The Kirklees Climate Commission will help Huddersfield-based Uniform Exchange assess the environmental benefits of its work to share unwanted school clothing with families across the district. Uniform Exchange founder Kate France discussed the charity’s work at the Commission’s October meeting, held at the University of Huddersfield. Established in 2011, Uniform Exchange now works with all 182 schools… - New commissioners join Kirklees Climate Commission
Seven new specialists have joined the Kirklees Climate Commission to help drive climate action across the district. The Kirklees Climate Commission (KCC) is an independent advocate driving fair, innovative and effective climate change action within the Kirklees district. It provides advice and services to help the district adapt to a rapidly changing climate while reducing…