Including the closely related terms heating, and heating.
… to the UK from climate change are particularly acute in this region: �ooding, high summer temperatures, water shortages, and damage to the natural carbon stores in the deep peat of the Fens. Heat wave summers like 2018 will be the norm by 2050 even if we are on a global path to Net Zero. If we are heading to a temperature rise closer to 3°C, winter rainfall could be 50% higher and summer rainfall…
… of the task ahead is huge. But if we are all part of the transformation: national government, local government, local communities, businesses and individuals, we can make the changes that are needed. In the CPCA area we have over 350,000 existing homes that will need to be converted to low carbon heating, and every new build (growing in number with developments like the Ox-Cam Arc) must be net zero. All…
… with denser provision of services. - - - the quality of the building stock, measured by Energy Performance Certi�cate rating of energy e�ciency, is slightly better than across the UK. Nevertheless, most residential buildings are rated “D” or below, indicating substantial potential for improvement; most buildings are heated through the use of fossil fuels. The number of installations of low-carbon…
… heating, under the Renewable Heat Incentive scheme, amounts to only around 0.5% of the housing stock; with a projected increase in population in the region, and development on the Ox-Cam Arc, the amount of new build is also projected to be high. By 2050 new build could account for as much as 40% of the housing stock, which means that high standards for new construction will be particularly…
… a local area energy plan, identifying heat zones and retro�t priorities for buildings, and aligned with plans for transport that support electri�cation and zero carbon vehicles. the CPCA should develop and lead a plan for engagement and behaviour change with local people and businesses. This should cover the need for action and provide information on options and the choices that have to be made…