Unlock Diplocks’ Energy Future – November 2021

Status: Closed

Wealden District Council is undertaking a new project within the Diplocks industrial estate in Hailsham to accelerate the uptake of renewable energy and low-carbon technologies.

The project aims to understand the current barriers that are preventing small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs) from installing renewables, and to provide support programs to promote installation.

As a result, the Council have engaged Creative Clarity to undertake a survey of small and mid-size enterprises (SME’s) throughout the Diplocks Industrial Estate which will take place between the 1st and 5th of November 2021.

The survey is only open to small and mid-size enterprises (SME’s) within the Diplocks Industrial Estate, Hailsham.

Further information is available from the following webpage 

For key findings and changes made see results below:

Topics covered by this consultation:

Environment & Sustainability

Consultation Start Date: 01/11/2021

Consultation End Date: 05/11/2021

Results expected by: 01/02/2022

Please note: these dates are subject to change.

Areas covered by this consultation:

Hailsham Town

Target audience for this consultation:

Wealden Businesses

Frequency of this consultation: One-off

Methods of consultation used:

Face to Face Interview, Face-to-face survey

What Happens Next?

The survey results will be used to help identify current barriers to the uptake of renewable energy and low carbon technology and inform the development of targeted engagement and support for small and medium sized businesses.