Including the closely related terms fuel poverty, and poverty.
…%20report.pdf Scottish Borders Council – 25 September 2020 5.3 On the one hand, there are significant challenges in decarbonising transport across a large rural area, decarbonising off-grid heating systems without exacerbating fuel poverty, and decarbonising activity in industrial installations and businesses across the region without negatively impacting on employment and productivity. 5.4…
… plant, biomass installations at farm and estate level, and ongoing energy efficiency upgrades of domestic properties aimed at tackling local fuel poverty and innovation in design and construction being delivered by local Registered Social Landlords. But much more is needed. Business as usual will not put us on the trajectory to reduce emissions and transform our economy. Action will need…
…% of Scotlands housing stock for our 2050 population is already in place. Decarbonising Scottish heating will be particularly challenging and will need transformation of our current housing stock, attitudes towards renewable technology and current heating supply. Specific challenges for Scottish Borders relate to off-gas grid. In addition, fuel poverty is very significant consideration. The increasing…
…, between now and 2100, substantial increases in the likelihood of coastal flooding in low-lying areas are likely. Rental housing for short-term lets does not require implementation of new environmental standards. Opportunities: Reduction in fuel poverty levels and therefore potentially child poverty levels. Sustainable modern housing. For example, Eildon Housing Association has completed…
… and implement a transition to environmentally and socially sustainable jobs, sectors and economies, building on Scotland’s economic and workforce strengths and potential. create opportunities to develop resource efficient and sustainable economic approaches, which help address inequality and poverty. design and deliver low carbon investment and infrastructure, and make all possible efforts to create…