Travel and transport
Transport is one of the largest sources of greenhouse gas and nitrogen dioxide emissions. Find out what we are doing to reduce emissions from transport in North Yorkshire.
- Find out about public transport in North Yorkshire
- Read our local cycling and walking infrastructure plans (LCWIPs)
- Discover the plans for a sustainable transport package in the west of Harrogate
- Read about our active travel projects
- Find out about electric vehicle charging points and our Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Rollout Strategy
- Read about car share schemes in the Harrogate area
- Take advantage of government grants for electric vehicle infrastructure
Energy efficiency and home insulation
One of the most effective ways of reducing your carbon footprint can be ensuring your home is as energy efficient as possible.
There is a wide range of help available across the county. We have produced an energy efficiency advice guide for areas across North Yorkshire which includes:
- energy saving tips
- energy efficiency standards
- schemes and grants for home insulation and boiler upgrades
- collective energy switching
- oil-buying co-operatives
Read the energy efficiency advice guide for your local area.
Local groups
Get involved in fighting climate change by joining a local group or volunteering for a charity. There are several organisations across the county helping to raise awareness about climate change and encouraging people to take practical steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
These include:
Grants available
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund's Decarbonisation theme grants are now open for applications:
Community Climate Action Programme
This provides support for voluntary or community organisations operating in North Yorkshire to develop and deliver climate action projects including:
- specialist advice
- decarbonisation plans - for buildings and 'places'
- revenue and capital grants of up to £50,000
Business Sustainability Programme
This programme supports businesses with up to 250 employees, operating in North Yorkshire, to reduce energy bills, minimise carbon footprint and identify new opportunities from net zero, including:
- specialist advice
- sustainability audits
- small grants for 'quick wins' and larger grants of up to £50,000
Elderly People Residential Homes Net Zero Audits
Support is available for businesses that operate elderly people residential care homes, with up to 250 employees, operating in North Yorkshire, to reduce energy bills, minimise carbon footprint and identify new opportunities from net zero, including:
- sustainability audits
For more information on these programmes including details of how to apply, visit our UK Shared Prosperity Fund page.