Have your say in Castle Vale's energy future
Powering Up Castle Vale is about working closely with the community to explore what’s possible when a community leads the way in shaping its own energy future. Together, we'll develop a practical plan that’s shaped by the views, concerns and ideas of the people who live in Castle Vale. Between now and Spring 2026, we’ll be:
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Hosting events, workshops and street conversations across Castle Vale: to build a shared plan for improving local homes and cutting energy bills and carbon emissions, shaped by what residents say matters most and designed to unlock investment.
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Carrying out free home energy assessments and installing indoor air quality sensors: to understand how homes in Castle Vale are really working, where energy is being lost, and what’s needed to make them warmer, healthier and more affordable to run.
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Exploring long-term, community-led opportunities for the neighbourhood: including solar panels on community buildings, new skills and training routes, and ways to reinvest any benefits back into Castle Vale so they last for the long term.​​
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​​​The aim is to create a plan that Castle Vale can be proud of — one that attracts future funding, and helps the community take greater control over the changes that affect their lives.
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​This work is just the start. But with the right ideas, support and local leadership, it can lay the foundations for something bigger — and longer-lasting.