Have your say on Norwich's Draft Energy Plan
Norwich has set a target to reach net zero by 2045. To get there, the city needs to change how it heats buildings, how people travel and how it uses land and green spaces.
'Net zero' means reducing greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels as much as possible, and then removing any remaining emissions from the atmosphere through things like planting trees.
Norwich City Council has produced a draft document called the Norwich Energy Plan, setting out how the city can reduce its carbon emissions year by year to meet the target. It was developed with specialist advisors and builds on previous earlier public engagement, including events at the Norwich Science Festival and a previous Get Talking Norwich process.
The plan covers four key areas:
- Buildings and energy
- Transport and travel
- Land and nature
- Indirect emissions, such as those from the food we eat
Why your views matter
This is a plan for the whole city, not just the council. Reaching net zero will need action from residents, businesses and organisations across Norwich. Before the plan is finalised, we want to know whether the approach feels right, whether anything important has been missed, what extra support certain groups may need, and where the council should focus its initial efforts.
How to have your say
Complete our short survey – it takes around 10 minutes. All responses are anonymous unless you choose to share your contact details.
To help you take part, we've prepared two supporting documents. You don't need to read them to complete the survey, but they may be helpful:
- Summary Energy Plan for consultation – a quick overview of what the plan proposes and why
- Draft Norwich Energy Plan for consultation – the full plan, including targets for buildings, transport and land use
The survey is open from Wednesday 29 July to Tuesday 22 September 2026.
Getting involved in other ways
We want to hear from the widest possible range of people. Alongside this survey:
- stakeholders and partner organisations, including community groups, businesses, and public sector partners, will be contacted directly by email and invited to share their expertise
- children and young people will be engaged through in-person sessions in schools.
If you have any questions, please contact climateaction@norwich.gov.uk
