Stephen Cirell
Freeing up a grid logjam
Stepen Cirell explains how councils can gain maximum benefits from renewable energy schemes.
PluggedIn - Stephen Cirell
Local authorities should seize on DECC's community energy strategy to engage more strongly with residents on energy issues.
Keep it green
Forget trying to win hearts and minds on environmental matters, says Stephen Cirrell. The 'carbon bubble' is a better way to address serious climate change problems.
Civic wind energy schemes move a step closer
Stephen Cirrell looks at the difference between community energy renewal projects and civic schemes.
Renewable finance option on offer
Financing renewable energy schemes is taking different forms, Stephen Cirell explains.
Town hall enthusiasm lacks energy
Local government is only just beginning to appreciate the implications of energy efficiency, says Stephen Cirell.
Climate advice clouds the issue
The Government has recognised councils must play a role in cutting carbon emissions but guidance is confusing,says Stephen Cirell.
Should there be a statutory duty for carbon?
Stephen Cirell disagrees with last month's recommendation by the Committee on Climate Change for councils to prepare a carbon plan.
Reining in climate change
For a council's climate change strategy to be effective, vital measures must be taken, says Stephen Cirell.
Left behind in the green wake?
Those authorities which have taken climate change off their priority list are missing a golden opportunity, says Stephen Cirell.
The Green Deal is a very big deal
Local authorities that do not embrace the Green Deal's purpose and engage with its operation will be marginalized says Stephen Cirell.
Solar flair
Councils need to pull out all the stops to make sure current projects are complete before the feed-in tariff is reduced, says Stephen Cirell
Are changes to the CRC lawful?
The Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) was introduced into the UK in 2010, but changes announced in the CSR have created huge uncertainty, says Steve Cirell
Solar power for social housing
Councils can still benefit from solar power, but they need to take speedy action on large scale social housing projects, says Stephen Cirell.
Sporting opportunities
Local authorities should develop innovative renewable energy schemes for playing fields and sports centres, says Stephen Cirell.
Pooling resources
The Supreme Court’s verdict on shared service companies could pave the way for new renewable energy schemes, says Stephen Cirell.
Saving on the gas
Electric cars could help councils ease the pain of rising fuel costs and bring wider environmental benefits, suggests Stephen Cirell.
