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November 2024
- Recycle your small electricals at libraries and leisure centres across Cornwall
- Project to install solar PV panels and significantly reduce energy costs for residents of an Extra Care scheme in Redruth is off to a flying start
October 2024
- Good Growth investment supports Cornish business to develop innovative new £1m liquid waste recycling facility
- Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth Programme drives greener future
- Newlyn community invited to have their say on proposals for walking and cycling improvements
- Have your say on how Cornwall can waste less and recycle more
September 2024
- Set to catalyse, convene and challenge on climate change – a new Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Climate Commission is launched
- Reuse shops open at Cornwall’s household recycling centres
- Good Growth invests £1.28m to speed up lithium and heat extraction
July 2024
- Call for government support for Cornwall’s net zero and nature recovery ambitions
- Council renews pledge for Cornwall to become first net zero region
- Thanks to one and all for planting a million trees for Forest for Cornwall
- Have your say on plans to make homes more energy efficient for a carbon neutral Cornwall
- Grants available to help workplaces fund green travel measures
May 2024
- Good Growth Programme backs clean energy in Cornwall with £4.5m investment
- Next phase of green initiative to cut carbon emissions by turning off or dimming streetlights rolls out
April 2024
- New loan scheme to help residents fund green home improvements
- Agri Carbon Kernow launches to support Cornwall farmers in tackling climate change
March 2024
- Discovery of rare seaweed helping in the fight against climate change
- Farmers helping create more woodland across Cornwall
- Energy-saving cash boost for six pools in Cornwall
- Cornwall ‘amps up’ on climate ambitions as funding announced for county’s first electric buses
February 2024
- Panel of residents start discussions on shaping Cornwall’s energy future
- Where would you like to see electric vehicle charge points in Cornwall?
- More residents invited to experience how Mid Cornwall Metro will transform transport links in Cornwall
Cornwall's first smart-grid wind turbine
Cornwall’s first, smart grid-connected wind turbine is now working. The wind turbine is on the A30 at Ventonteague, near Carland Cross. When the turbine is generating energy it will help to cut carbon emissions. And create enough power for over 1,440 homes a year.
Watch a video of the rotary blades being installed below: