Local Area Energy Plan
Community Conversations
Cornwall Climate Action Coalition are hosting more community conversations. This time the theme is Energy. Conversations will begin in 2026 and take place across Cornwall.
The conversations will be informed by the Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP), which sets out how Cornwall and Isles of Scilly can reduce its reliance on fossil fuels, by making greater use of our local resources (solar, wind, geothermal and biomethane). You can read the summary document here: 5aeeeb1501424e02986b1fd2cb12bd35_cios_local_area_action_plan_summary_report.pdf
What is the LAEP?
The LAEP focuses on 6 areas, including electricity, heating and transport. It takes into account local needs and opportunities such as our rural and island setting, building types, where we get our energy from today, and what energy we will need in the future.
As it is, the LAEP suggests how things could be, not how they will be. The upcoming community conversations will be an opportunity to influence the implementation of the plan so that it reflects the needs of Cornwall residents.
What is a community conversation?
Community Conversations allow ordinary people to have their say on issues which are important to them and their community. By coming together with resolve and respect real change can happen.
The Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Climate Commission and Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Leadership Board are expecting the key points and priorities from these conversations to be formally fed back to them to inform the development of the LAEP.
Dates & Venues
Conversations begin in early 2026. The following locations are planning to hold conversations:
Nr. Camelford
Falmouth
Penzance
Saltash
St Austell
Truro.
Everyone is welcome and free refreshments and food will be available at all events.
Revisit this page for updates on dates and venues or register your interest here:
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