Including 7 closely related terms such as energy use, energy consumption, and energy use.
…, but fuel poverty is caused by several factors including low income, poor energy efficiency and higher energy prices • National Grid regulates energy production and distribution across the UK. It is aiming to deliver carbon neutrality by 2050e expected to increase Opportunities to build back better • A reduction in energy consumption during lock down saw Britain have the longest period since 1880s…
… business and local people benefit from growth in the green economy; maximising government investment in the region and supporting our businesses to build back better Work to decarbonise the energy system and increase local renewable energy Increase the energy performance of buildings and develop low carbon standards in new developments Protect and enhance the environment through…
…, but there remains a significant challenge. 27% of the region’s emissions come from business, 29% from households, and 44% from transport. Transport emissions have been more difficult, falling 5% across the region since 2005. And overall, across all uses, around 90% of all the energy used in the region comes from fossil fuels. To meet our carbon reduction goal by 2030, emissions must fall by 18% every year…
… or levers needed to deliver it on our own. • Work with our businesses to drive action, for example through the Low Carbon Challenge Fund; supporting businesses to adopt more energy efficient measures and practises. • Embed our net zero carbon goal within our business plan, policy, programmes and projects Delivering our regional goal will be complex and will require action by national government…
…) global centre of excellence developing ultra-low and zero emission vehicles Low Carbon Challenge Fund; a £4.2m project that includes £1.7m ERDF, has supported SMEs to improve their energy efficiency through the Green Business Grants scheme. So far 54 SMEs have received a free energy survey and 26 businesses have been awarded over £200,000 grant. Through the Local Energy Scheme, £500k has been…