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Wealden District Council

… Economy o To support local green economy initiatives through partnerships with businesses, schools, and charities in sustainable practices. o To support green skill development through the promotion of Council and community led initiatives, such as renewable energy installations. o To prioritise local contractors and suppliers for Council-led climate action projects to boost local employment…

… efficiency and renewable energy installations for SMEs c. Building a workforce fit for a net zero future 9. Building on the success of these initial workshops the Council using the UK Shared Prosperity Funding continued the collaboration and partnership with Clean Growth UK to deliver comprehensive net zero 360 workshops during 2024/25. Analysis 10. Since the last annual update in December…

… lower average of 143gCO2/kWh, marking the lowest-carbon quarter on record. This improvement is due to the UK’s increased adoption of renewable energy sources like wind and solar, along with a drop in electricity demand. 33. Decarbonising the grid is essential for meeting climate goals, as it reduces emissions from electricity generation. This shift enables cleaner energy use across sectors like…

… 9 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 1 2 0 2 2 2 0 2 3 G H G E m is si o n s (M tC O 2 e) Figure 2: The Growth in Renewable Energy Capacity in the District 2014 – 2023. 35. Renewable energy generation in Wealden peaked in 2017, following the installation of several large solar and wind farms. After a slight decline, total generation rose again in 2021/22, surpassing the 2017 peak modestly…

…, with further increases in 2023. 36. Solar PV Renewable energy installations in the district have increased from 2,877 installations in 2018 to 5,692 installations in 2023, a 97.8% increase in installations in the district. 37. The Council continued to engage with UK Power Networks (UKPN), the Distribution Network Operator (DNO) for Wealden - and engaged in the discussions regarding future energy…