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Orkney Islands Council

… Strategy: The future of energy in Scotland 2017 Whole system approach to power heat and transport Scotland’s Network Vision 2019 Whole system view, inclusive transition, smarter local energy models Orkney Council Plan 2018-2023 A vibrant carbon neutral economy which supports local businesses and stimulates investment in all our communities. Orkney Sustainable Energy Strategy 2017-2025…

… and efficiency (from local resources). Smart, Low Carbon Transport and Heat. Shifting the economy away from fossil fuels is an opportunity to build fairer and more equal society throughout Orkney and Scotland. Orkney Islands Council Fuel Poverty strategy (2017) indicates that Orkney has the highest rates of fuel poverty in the UK with around 57% of households being classed as being in fuel poverty. Fuel…

… Hydrogen Vans Shapinsay Ferry Hydrogen Transport Trailers Endorsements Graham Sinclair North Isles Councillor, Chair of Development and Infrastructure Committee – Orkney Islands Council “Through the development of a hydrogen economy Orkney is continuing its tradition of innovation. The hydrogen projects already underway put Orkney in a world leading position with organisations from across…

… to energy systems in Orkney to maintain the early mover advantage by building on the success Orkney has had in attracting and demonstrating a number of world leading hydrogen projects already active on the Islands. There is significant opportunity to maintain a course of development of renewable hydrogen energy systems for economic vibrancy and rural sustainability to fulfil wider strategic…

… reaching issues such as fuel poverty, climate change and more sustainable tourism that particularly affect the future prosperity of rural regions. Hydrogen Infrastructure in Orkney. (Photo credit: Colin Keldie) 6 Foreword In May 2019 Orkney Islands Council called a special general meeting in order to declare a climate emergency to reaffirm the Council’s existing commitment to a vibrant…