ABOUT US
FutureNow is helping people and businesses in Peterborough live better today while shaping a cleaner, healthier city for tomorrow.
We’re the team behind the scenes of FutureNow, a major project powered by Peterborough City Council, local partners, and expert organisations, with support from Innovate UK. It’s a big step in the city’s journey towards improving local communities and reducing carbon.
WHAT WE'RE HERE TO DO
We know Peterborough can lead the way in affordable, sustainable lifestyles. Our mission is to make it easier than ever for people to get involved. So that’s exactly what we’re doing.
Warmer homes
That are comfortable and cost less to run in winter
Smarter travel
Options that are good for your wallet and the planet
Support for local businesses
To cut costs and boost their
green credentials
Stronger communities
Built on fairness, comfort, and local pride
WHY IT MATTERS
Energy bills. Health. Travel. Community.
These aren’t just words – they’re what makes daily life either stressful or joyful. The changes we’re helping to make won’t just tick boxes on a climate plan. They’ll make a real difference to how people feel in their homes, how businesses thrive, and how proud we are of our city.
WHY NOW?
Because there’s never been a better time. With national support, community energy pilots, and a team of local partners on board, we’ve got everything we need to make change happen — together.
So whether you’re looking for help with your heating, ways to cut business costs, or just want to know what projects are going on in your area, you’re in the right place.
WHO'S BEHIND IT?
Peterborough City Council
Leading the charge and making sure local voices are heard loud and clear. The council is putting residents, businesses and community groups at the centre of every decision.
PECT
With 30 years of experience working across Peterborough, PECT’s friendly team of advisors are here to help households and organisations find energy-saving solutions that work for them.
Edenseven
Edenseven are helping to calculate and track the city’s carbon emissions and manage a clever portfolio of emission-busting projects, with smart software that tracks what’s working and will help to keep us on target.
Cambridgeshire County Council
Thinking big about funding. Their role is to explore new ways to bundle projects together into investment-ready packages, to attract private sector finance to get low-carbon ideas off the ground.
Nordic Energy
Nordic Energy’s cutting-edge 3D modelling is mapping out potential projects for our city and helping us overcome the barriers to delivering net zero, in Peterborough and beyond.
Energy Systems Catapult
Energy Systems Catapult are exploring business and funding models to support district heating in the city and heat pump installation in rural areas, and gathering the views of potential customers.