… dioxide produced by the use of fossil fuels. Carbon dioxide, together with other greenhouse gases such as methane and nitrous oxide, stop heat escaping from the Earth into space. An increased greenhouse effect can lead to global warming and climate change. Relevant impacts of climate change for Moray include: • Changes in rainfall patterns – Moray has suffered serious flooding in recent…
… with associated harmful carbon emissions, reduce energy costs, and create an income to the council through government initiatives such as the Renewable Heat Incentive. 10 Council plans Local Outcome improvement Plan (LOiP) The overarching aim and purpose of the Moray 10 Year Plan is Raising Aspirations through expanded choice, improved livelihoods and well-being, with the four priorities…
… the impact of poor energy provision. The Strategy sets out the Scottish Government’s vision for the future energy system in Scotland, to 2050. It articulates the priorities for an integrated system-wide approach that considers both the use and the supply of energy for heat, power and transport. The Strategy sets two new targets for the Scottish energy system by 2030: • The equivalent of 50…
…% of the energy for Scotland’s heat, transport and electricity consumption to be supplied from renewable sources. • An increase by 30% in the productivity of energy use across the Scottish economy. Further, as the legislation continues to evolve the council may be required to incorporate changes to existing plans and policies. The Scottish Government recognises the importance of energy efficiency…
… in achieving climate change and fuel poverty objectives and has accordingly designated it a National Infrastructure Priority. The cornerstone of this is the Scottish Energy Efficiency Plan (SEEP), which, when fully operational, is intended to significantly improve the energy efficiency of domestic and non-domestic buildings, as well as decarbonise the heat supply of buildings. Environment Strategy…