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Three Rivers District Council

… and behavioural change. Economic prosperity and environmental protection need not be conflicting aims. Investment in green jobs can support a thriving economy in the long-term; nearly 700,000 direct jobs could be created in England’s low- carbon and renewable energy industry by 2030, rising to more than 1.18 million by 2050 12. We can no longer ignore our interdependence with the environment and blindly…

… and ecological emergency. 14 Energy Aim: Minimise energy-related emissions in the District through reducing consumption, improving efficiency and transitioning to renewable energy sources to achieve net-zero targets (2030 – council emissions, 2045 – district-wide emissions). Energy can be generated using renewable sources such as solar, wind and hydro power, biomass, combined heat…

… and power plants (CHP). Renewable energy projects can generate lasting cost and carbon savings, and protect against future energy price rises. They can also deliver broader social objectives such as ensuring security of supply and addressing fuel poverty. In the next 15 years, the energy demand of the country is expected to be the same or marginally decrease15. In order to meet future energy…

… needs and our net-zero emissions commitment before 2045, a significant amount of alternative sources will need to be deployed within Three Rivers District. Objectives: • Regularly monitor and review Council and District energy-related emissions to inform decision-making in achieving the net-zero targets. • Assess options for decentralised renewable energy generation within council…

…, community groups, voluntary organisations and partners. The Strategy will embed the climate and ecological emergencies into the culture and decision making of the Council, reduce carbon emissions through regular measurement, minimise energy consumption and promote a transition to renewable energy. It will also enable and encourage sustainable modes of travel to reduce reliance on carbon-fuelled…