Including the closely related terms fuel poverty, and poverty.
…. There are many co-benefits to undertaking climate action, including a healthier population, safer and more eff icient transportation, a reduction in fuel poverty and investment in our local skills and economy. The Strategy will position Shetland Islands Council to be a leader within Shetland and Scotland. We will work with regional and national partners to achieve the objectives laid out…
… of the transition to net zero more acutely than others. Here in Shetland, we have a high reliance on hydrocarbons for our key economic sectors and for our lifeline services. We also have higher-than-average levels of fuel poverty, due to high energy costs, harsher climate and longer heating season. Affordable clean energy for the Shetland community is essential in achieving a just transition. History has…
…. • Investing in energy efficiency will improve the supply of warm and affordable housing, which alleviates fuel poverty, and improves health and wellbeing. ECONOMIC • Fossil fuels are a finite resource, which are becoming less politically and economically palatable. By maximising socio-economic opportunity from renewable energy, Shetland’s energy industry will have better longevity…
… in Shetland Shetland homes & buildings can be efficient to minimize fuel poverty and energy costs Shetland can become a regional clean energy hub ENVIRONMENT & ESTATE OPERATIONS CL IM AT E CH ANGE STRATEG Y EN ER GY EFFICIENCY F UT URE ENERGY Climate Change StrategyClimate Change Strategy Climate Change Programme Shetland Islands Council acknowledged a Climate Emergency in January…