Power Shift

UK100, Quantum
May 2021
Our Power Shift report is the most comprehensive examination of the powers local authorities have and need to deliver on climate ever undertaken. It draws on previous expert reports, including those produced for government, combined with a series of interviews with local authorities and other stakeholder organisations.
In UK100's response to the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee's inquiry on housing conditions in England, we outlined three key priorities: allow local authorities to keep more of the revenue raised from enforcing standards, address the poor condition of privately rented homes through stronger enforcement and the Decent Homes Standard, and ensure new homes meet high standards through an updated Future Homes Standard.
In UK100's response to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero's call for evidence on barriers to community energy projects, we outlined key priorities: establishing a stable policy environment through a national strategy, creating consistent funding streams, streamlining planning processes, and building a sustainable market with proper financial incentives.
In UK100's Spending Review 2025 submission, we outline key priorities for accelerating local climate action as a network of councils committed to net zero. We call for targeted investment in local energy planning, community energy projects, senior planners, and council retrofit delivery capacity. The submission emphasises moving from short-term competitive funding to strategic, multi-year investment approaches.