Humshaugh Net Zero (HNZ)
@humshaughnetzero.bsky.social
HNZ is a CIC committed to developing proposals to reduce the carbon emissions of the village of Humshaugh in Northumberland. Our goal is to reach Net Zero by 2030. We are active locally, regionally & nationally in pursuit of the Net Zero agenda!
Out & about with our plans for a community energy scheme, we're finding great support for such local action - but we need much more support nationally.
uptheenergy.co.uk
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Up the EnergyUp the Energy
uptheenergy.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Out & about with our plans for a community energy scheme, we're finding great support for such local action - but we need much more support nationally.
uptheenergy.co.uk
uptheenergy.co.uk
Interesting to read this as a way of bringing more young people into the climate conversation, although the comment from a reader about its accessibility is disappointing.
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I tried out a new version of Minecraft to see why environmental storylines help children learn
A new version of Minecraft gives players the chance to make decisions about tackling coastal erosion in scenarios based on Bude in Cornwall.
theconversation.com
October 25, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Interesting to read this as a way of bringing more young people into the climate conversation, although the comment from a reader about its accessibility is disappointing.
theconversation.com/i-tried-out-...
theconversation.com/i-tried-out-...
It doesn’t seem that long ago that a leader of this party was also a leading voice on the need for climate action! We need to keep speaking up for the majority view on the need for climate action!
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drive.google.com/file/d/1gkWO...
WhatRealPeopleThink.mov
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October 3, 2025 at 4:25 PM
It doesn’t seem that long ago that a leader of this party was also a leading voice on the need for climate action! We need to keep speaking up for the majority view on the need for climate action!
drive.google.com/file/d/1gkWO...
drive.google.com/file/d/1gkWO...
It looks like the news is getting out about our involvement in the local energy management trial!
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
Village invited to rural energy trial which 'could become template' for others
Humshaugh is one of just four communities in the North of England chosen for the trial, which could be rolled out in other rural villages
www.chroniclelive.co.uk
September 19, 2025 at 2:38 PM
It looks like the news is getting out about our involvement in the local energy management trial!
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
Getting some good coverage locally. Come along to the public meeting in the village hall tomorrow to find out more.
www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/2547129...
www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/2547129...
Village near Hexham invited to take part in rural energy trial
A village near Hexham has been invited to take part in a rural energy trial.
www.hexham-courant.co.uk
September 19, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Getting some good coverage locally. Come along to the public meeting in the village hall tomorrow to find out more.
www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/2547129...
www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/2547129...
We're helping to shape the future of local energy management as the adoption of low carbon technologies by households gathers pace!
www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/community/hu...
www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/community/hu...
Humshaugh villagers invited to help shape energy-efficient communities of the future
Villagers in Humshaugh have been invited to take part in a rural energy trial which gives residents a say in how they manage and consume energy for the benefit of everyone living in their community.
www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk
September 17, 2025 at 2:06 PM
We're helping to shape the future of local energy management as the adoption of low carbon technologies by households gathers pace!
www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/community/hu...
www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/community/hu...
Be part of an exciting trial!
humshaughnetzero.org/HELM
humshaughnetzero.org/HELM
September 7, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Be part of an exciting trial!
humshaughnetzero.org/HELM
humshaughnetzero.org/HELM
Sorry about the language, but sometimes humour is the only way to tackle the deniers!
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August 30, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Sorry about the language, but sometimes humour is the only way to tackle the deniers!
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We are looking for more investors in our community solar farm
www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/community/hu...
www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/community/hu...
Humshaugh villagers step up green transition mission
VILLAGERS in Humshaugh are pursuing funding for their own solar farm as they accelerate ambitions to become the first Net Zero community in Northumberland. The group leading the decarbonisation drive...
www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk
August 26, 2025 at 6:43 PM
We are looking for more investors in our community solar farm
www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/community/hu...
www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/community/hu...
We may have been quiet for a while, but things are starting to happen!
www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/2540062...
www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/2540062...
Village aiming to become county's first 'Net Zero' community
A group of residents are working to make their village become Northumberland’s first 'Net Zero' community.
www.hexham-courant.co.uk
August 23, 2025 at 8:52 AM
We may have been quiet for a while, but things are starting to happen!
www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/2540062...
www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/2540062...
April 22, 2025 at 6:03 AM
April 17, 2025 at 3:58 PM
If community groups like ours are not cutting through quickly enough on arguing the need for urgent action on the climate crisis, perhaps ‘establishment’ institutions like the CBI (see earlier post) and now the OECD will have more success?🤔
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www.oecd.org/content/dam/...
March 28, 2025 at 7:25 PM
If community groups like ours are not cutting through quickly enough on arguing the need for urgent action on the climate crisis, perhaps ‘establishment’ institutions like the CBI (see earlier post) and now the OECD will have more success?🤔
www.oecd.org/content/dam/...
www.oecd.org/content/dam/...
We really do need action on this! We have a ‘shovel-ready’ project humshaughsolar.org but securing funding from public bodies with resources to back renewable energy schemes is proving difficult for a small, community-based schemes like ours.
environmentjournal.online/energy/absol...
environmentjournal.online/energy/absol...
‘Absolutely determined’: Energy secretary reaffirms commitment to community ownership
Two parliamentary debates have seen Labour reiterate support for publicly-controlled heat and electricity sources as zero emission grid deadline looms. The UK has just five years to transition away fr...
environmentjournal.online
February 21, 2025 at 11:02 AM
We really do need action on this! We have a ‘shovel-ready’ project humshaughsolar.org but securing funding from public bodies with resources to back renewable energy schemes is proving difficult for a small, community-based schemes like ours.
environmentjournal.online/energy/absol...
environmentjournal.online/energy/absol...
Featuring briefly in this evening’s news bulletin from about time 12.20
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Look North (North East and Cumbria) - Evening News: 07/02/2025
The latest news, sport and weather for the North East and Cumbria.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 7, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Featuring briefly in this evening’s news bulletin from about time 12.20
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
This Sunday on BBC 1 North East & Cumbria at 10.00, we’ll be featured in their discussion of Community Energy. There should also be a short report/preview on Look North tomorrow (Friday) evening 18.30- 19.00
February 6, 2025 at 4:54 PM
This Sunday on BBC 1 North East & Cumbria at 10.00, we’ll be featured in their discussion of Community Energy. There should also be a short report/preview on Look North tomorrow (Friday) evening 18.30- 19.00
Whilst we are committed to local action, we fully support the urgent need for action on the regional & global level.
theconversation.com/you-dont-hav...
theconversation.com/you-dont-hav...
You don’t have to be a net zero hero – how focus on personal climate action can distract from systemic problems
Shifting the blame for the climate crisis onto individuals hides the larger issue. True progress demands systemic accountability from governments and corporations.
theconversation.com
February 6, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Whilst we are committed to local action, we fully support the urgent need for action on the regional & global level.
theconversation.com/you-dont-hav...
theconversation.com/you-dont-hav...
With our plans for a community solar farm, this is exactly the sort of development we want to see and for which we are busy campaigning, as per our earlier posts!
localenergy.scot/opening-the-...
localenergy.scot/opening-the-...
Opening the door to local energy schemes - complex site classes · Local Energy Scotland
Alex Schlicke, from community energy specialists Scene Connect, explains the planned modification to Balancing and Settlement codes.
localenergy.scot
February 2, 2025 at 7:17 PM
With our plans for a community solar farm, this is exactly the sort of development we want to see and for which we are busy campaigning, as per our earlier posts!
localenergy.scot/opening-the-...
localenergy.scot/opening-the-...
Yet more evidence of how engaged this village is in plans for its future. This is a remarkable turnout and percentage vote in favour of the parish council’s Neighbourhood Plan.
January 24, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Yet more evidence of how engaged this village is in plans for its future. This is a remarkable turnout and percentage vote in favour of the parish council’s Neighbourhood Plan.
Whilst Meta seems to have acted swiftly to remove our Instagram post explaining why we were quitting the platform, our reasoning does seem to chime with some in wealthy circles.
wemustdrawtheline.org
wemustdrawtheline.org
We Must Draw The Line
wemustdrawtheline.org
January 22, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Whilst Meta seems to have acted swiftly to remove our Instagram post explaining why we were quitting the platform, our reasoning does seem to chime with some in wealthy circles.
wemustdrawtheline.org
wemustdrawtheline.org
Recognition of our efforts!
January 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Recognition of our efforts!