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Orkney Islands Council

… of the strategy however reconfirms those 3 high level aims which in turn have informed the following the following vision statement: Orkney: A secure low carbon island economy driven uniquely by innovation and collaboration, enabling the community to achieve ambitious carbon reduction targets, address fuel poverty and provide energy systems solutions to the world. Realising this vision will deliver…

… the following strategic outcomes: • The achievement of ambitious Carbon Reduction Targets. • The reduction and eradication of Fuel Poverty in Orkney. • Positioning Orkney as the globally recognised innovation region to develop solutions for the world’s energy systems challenges. • Ensure a secure energy supply during transition to a low carbon future. In order to achieve these outcomes the strategy…

… pillars of strategic activity, Orkney will achieve further sustainable energy targets in reducing carbon emissions and reducing fuel poverty. It will sustain a secure supply of energy as we collectively transition to a low carbon economy. It will also deliver wider economic benefit and ensure Orkney is recognised as a world leader in providing innovative solutions today for tomorrow’s energy…

… electricity needs. Draft 7 • The Council partnered with the Carbon Trust on a programme to reduce its carbon emissions. The Council has achieved 18% reduction of carbon emissions over the last 10 year period. • During the same period fuel poverty across Orkney unfortunately rose to 58%. • Orkney and its partners are involved in a range of innovative carbon reducing projects like…

… that can contribute to this theme, namely: • Investing in third party energy projects. • Underwriting a third party energy project. • As an energy project developer. In its Carbon Management Programme 2016-2026 the Council aims to reduce fuel poverty by supporting householders, as well as demonstrating leadership as a landlord and adding low carbon housing improvements projects on its housing…