Including the closely related terms poverty, and fuel poverty.
… that the network’s capacity can withstand the substantive increases in electricity demand from electric vehicles, electrification of heat, and new technologies. The strategy also sets out a number of actions to address the cost of electricity and tackle fuel poverty in the city. 4.4.5 Progressive policy: The strategy includes several calls for Scottish Government to work with the city partners…
… Poverty and Climate Commissions will invite Commissioners to a joint session in July to consider the draft strategy and explore opportunities to support a just transition through its implementation. 1.6 Agree that the Climate Commission be invited to update the Policy & Sustainability Committee on its activity and provide views on the city strategy in August. 1.7 Agree the Council…
…%20-%20Councils%20Emissions%20Reduction%20Plan.pdf https://www.edinburghclimate.org.uk/sites/default/files/Edinburgh%20Carbon%20Roadmap_0.pdf https://www.edinburghclimate.org.uk/ and present its views on the strategy in August. The Council has also engaged with the Chair of Edinburgh’s Poverty Commission, and members of both Commissions will be invited…
… on progress against the net zero target, it will also cover wider priorities and co-benefits such as tackling poverty, quality of parks and green spaces, air quality and active travel and public health. 4.11 Progress towards achieving the Council’s 2030 net zero target and adaptation work will be reported annually through the Council’s statutory Public Bodies Climate Change report. Further…
… with a focus on green construction skills and targeting those at greatest risk of poverty. • Developing a plan for the delivery of public service EV charging hubs at strategic points across the city and a pilot for mixed finance EV infrastructure investment. • Identifying and costing climate impacts on the city to unlock collective investment in change. We will collaborate…