East Riding of Yorkshire Council is marking Earth Day 2025 by highlighting the wide range of renewable energy projects undertaken by the council.
Earth Day 2025’s theme is ‘Our Power, Our Planet’, with East Yorkshire continuing to be at the forefront in renewable energy, particularly wind power.
There are a number of onshore and offshore wind farms in the region, helping provide jobs, investment, and clean energy. Dogger Bank wind farm, off the coast of East Yorkshire, is set to be the largest wind farm in the world, and will provide energy for up to six million homes
Wind farms provide community funds, managed by East Riding of Yorkshire Council, to ensure that local communities are able to reap the benefits of renewable energy infrastructure.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is also committed to installing renewable energy across its facilities and buildings. This includes solar farm projects at Rawcliffe Bridge and South Cliff Holiday Park, low-carbon road lighting on key routes through the Live Labs 2 project, and solar panels at Bridlington’s coastal offices.
Additionally, the council is investing in renewable energy infrastructure in its housing stock, installing solar technology in over 500 dwellings and air source heat pumps in approximately 690 properties, with many in areas off the gas network. The council has also recently been provisionally awarded £1.6m million through the Warm Homes: Social Housing fund to deliver further measures up to 2028.
These measures have helped the council reduce its carbon footprint by 44.1% since 200788 to 28,878 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2023-24.
Looking ahead, the council is also working with Hull City Council and City Science to develop a Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP) for the region. This roadmap will assess our current energy system, explore new possibilities, and outline practical steps to cut carbon emissions while delivering real benefits for local people.
Helen Jenkins-Knight, East Riding of Yorkshire Council Climate Change Manager said “These fantastic initiatives demonstrate East Riding Council’s firm commitment to the environment.
“These projects will help safeguard our communities as well as provide value for money for the council.”
