Unlocking Climate Capital – A Business Case Framework for Local Authority Net Zero Projects
This guide introduces a step‑by‑step framework that helps councils understand their role in net zero delivery and prepare for the Green Book business case process. It explains how to clarify decision‑making, test realistic funding and delivery options, and build the evidence needed for investment. The guide also includes practical tools and examples that make complex financial and commercial choices easier to navigate.
The guide chapters are:
- introduction
- understanding options appraisal
- options appraisal in the Green Book
- net zero finance options framework
- case studies
- using the framework in practice
- tools and tips.
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