Including the closely related terms energy needs, energy, and energy needs.
… of becoming ‘net zero’. ▪ Enhanced biodiversity was central to the overall ‘net zero’ vision of Oxford with increased flora and fauna in the city, along with more cycling, walking, and public transport, and far fewer cars. ▪ The buildings sector should adopt improved building standards, widespread retrofitting, and more domestic and non-domestic energy needs being met by sustainable sources…
… flora and fauna in the city. Assembly Members foresaw major changes in transport provision in Oxford with cycling, walking, and public transport prioritised over private motor vehicles. ▪ There would be key changes in the buildings sector with improved building standards, widespread retrofitting, and more domestic and non-domestic energy needs being met by sustainable sources. Assembly…
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… has legislation to reach ‘net zero’ by 2050. Should Oxford be more proactive and seek to achieve ‘net zero’ sooner than 2050?” To do so, they focussed on five key areas relating to carbon emissions in Oxford: waste reduction, buildings, transport, biodiversity & offsetting, and renewable energy. To help understand and deliberate on these issues, Assembly Members listened to expert…
… polluting. ▪ Assembly Members identified a tension between setting aside land for green space while, at the same time, allowing for new housing to be built. Renewable energy ▪ There was surprise at how much Oxford has already done about renewable energy. ▪ Electricity was viewed as more expensive than gas, and there were concerns about the affordability of solar panels. ▪ It was felt that too…