What is the Cambridgeshire Renewables Infrastructure Framework?

The Cambridgeshire Renewables Infrastructure Framework (CRIF) will examine the potential opportunities to generate renewable energy in Cambridgeshire. It will map where energy is used in the county and where it could be generated using renewables such as solar panels, wind turbines, and biomass combined heat and power plants. This information will be used to plan and deliver investment in renewable energy, providing the pathway to a future of low carbon energy.

 

The framework will take into account the need to effectively use public assets such as land, to involve local communities in energy projects, and to attract investment in the low carbon economy into the county. It will inform the development of planning policies and demonstrate Cambridgeshire's commitment to meeting national targets for zero carbon homes and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

 

The work commenced in winter 2010 and is expected to take 18 months in total. As well as the Cambridgeshire Local Authorities, partners from the development and energy industries will be involved. This project is being developed as a part of the Climate Change Skills Fund. The fund is managed by Climate East on behalf of Improvement East.

 

More information on the CRIF:-

  • Why we are doing the Cambridgeshire Renewables Infrastructure Framework - click here.
  • What is CRIF and what we are doing - click here.
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CRIF and CEF Final Reports

Fri, 10th Feb 2012 - 1:55 pm

I am pleased to let you know that the Cambridgeshire Renewables Infrastructure Framework  was approved by Councillors at the Project Steering Group on 27th January 2012. The local planning authorities present at the meeting identified that the report will be … Continue reading →

Councillors Briefing – Community Energy Fund 18th January 2012

Thu, 19th Jan 2012 - 10:29 am

Yesterday Councillors from across Cambridgeshire were updated on the Community Energy Fund for Cambridgeshire.  Below is the agenda and briefing note. CEF Councillors Briefing 18 January 2012 View more documents from crifcambs

Renewable Energy: Lessons from the Community Sustainable Energy Programme (CSEP)

Tue, 17th Jan 2012 - 3:38 pm

The recent changes to funding arrangements and financial incentives in support of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies have changed the options for community groups and others to engage in small-scale renewable energy projects in their area. BRE, supported by … Continue reading →

An update on CRIF progress

Thu, 12th Jan 2012 - 11:59 am

Progress on the Cambridgeshire Renewables Infrastructure Framework (CRIF) and Community Energy Fund (CEF) Projects was presented to the Steering Group on the 19th December 2011. The Steering Group comprises leaders and/or portfolio holders of the Cambridgeshire Local Authorities plus nominations … Continue reading →

Notes from the CRIF Community Workshop, 18th October

Fri, 06th Jan 2012 - 11:38 am

Below are the notes from the CRIF community workshop in October written by Sarah Gaunt from National Energy Foundation (NEF) Notes crif community workshop on 18th october View more documents from crifcambs

Emily Mackay awarded a CEDAR Enterprise Fellowship to develop Microgenius

Wed, 21st Dec 2011 - 3:02 pm

Emily Mackay of Microgenius has been awarded with £10,000 from Anglia Ruskin’s Centre for Enterprise Development and Research (CEDAR) to develop Microgenius.  Microgenius is a social enterprise linking investors with people keen to install a green energy microgenerator on their property or in their community. Emily … Continue reading →

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15th of November event

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Tuesday 15th November 2011: The last CRIF event

Sheryl explains the CRIF

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