Including the closely related terms energy demand, energy, and energy costs.
… Consumption Access to Renewable Energy Affordable Healthy Homes ENERGY Collective Action An Analytical Approach Locally Controlled Finance CAPABILITY PLAN FOR A NET ZERO EXETER 13 A PLAN CO-PRODUCED WITH THE CITY In September 2019, Exeter City Council asked Exeter City Futures CIC to work with the city to curate a shared plan for Exeter to be net-zero carbon by 2030…
… was clear. This section summarises some of the common themes arising. The full report on the engagement can be downloaded from the Exeter City Futures website. https://www.exetercityfutures.com/ PLAN FOR A NET ZERO EXETER 16 A PLAN CO-PRODUCED WITH THE CITY ENERGY • Changing attitudes to reduce consumption • Renewable energy leading to lower energy costs • Improving…
… path because cars won’t move over or pull out without checking properly Resident Voice COMMON THEMES: PLAN FOR A NET ZERO EXETER 18 A PLAN CO-PRODUCED WITH THE CITY ENERGY • Cost of insulating existing homes and retrofitting renewable technologies • Lack of support for people on low incomes • Viability / permissions of renewable technologies for existing homes • High cost…
… for walking and cycling or asking them to make changes to reduce energy demand. For politicians who rely on public support and who are duty bound to represent the interests of their wards, this will be hard to overcome. Reducing inequality Environmental problems tend to affect the vulnerable and poorest hardest. Exeter has pockets of severe deprivation and councillors were keen to ensure…
…; this plan will be refreshed towards the end of 2020 to reflect on the position of the city as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, and then annually as the city begins to mobilise projects and action. PLAN FOR A NET ZERO EXETER 3 25 26 33 39 50 57 PART TWO THE NET ZERO EXETER 2030 PLAN Introduction to the plan Energy Mobility Sustainability Capability Timeline 65 66 69 70 72 73 74 75…