“Renewable energy is on the agenda in Wales, where it is hoped Aberdare, a former Valleys mining town, will become the UK’s first low carbon town, it is reported.

Wales Online reports that the Heads of the Valleys regeneration scheme will see the latest renewable energy technologies being integrated into the area, while energy efficiency will also be encouraged among businesses and households.

Furthermore, over the course of the coming 15 years, the campaign will assess some 65,000 homes for how energy efficient they are, while 40,000 properties will receive help in improving their efficiency.

Deputy minister for regeneration Leighton Andrews said: "The investment in Aberdare will help spearhead the development of the region as a low carbon zone where energy efficiency measures will be introduced on a scale that has not been undertaken in the UK to date."

Meanwhile, mayor of London Boris Johnson recently revealed that ten boroughs in the capital were set to become home to new Low Carbon Zones, thanks to a minimum of £200,000 funding each.”

Source: BHL, September 2009

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