Including 8 closely related terms such as renewable energy, renewable, and renewable energy technologies.
… by retrofitting buildings and ensuring that everyone has access to affordable, low carbon heating and energy. • Leading the way on sustainable agricultural practices and paludiculture. • Contributing towards the decarbonisation of the wider UK energy system via large-scale renewable energy technologies and storage systems. • Becoming a hub of innovation for technologies…
…. • Investing in energy efficiency will improve the supply of warm and affordable housing, which alleviates fuel poverty, and improves health and wellbeing. ECONOMIC • Fossil fuels are a finite resource, which are becoming less politically and economically palatable. By maximising socio-economic opportunity from renewable energy, Shetland’s energy industry will have better longevity…
… for local or community ownership of future revenue generating energy projects. ENVIRONMENTAL • Mitigating Shetland’s contribution to climate change will make the isles a cleaner place to live and work. Taking petrol and diesel vehicles off the road and decarbonising the ferry routes will reduce air pollution, decreasing the risk of cardiovascular disease. • Shetland has a unique…
… emissions through efficiency improvements, better operating practices through implementation of policies, generating electricity from renewable sources, or replacement of existing equipment with high-efficiency models. Net zero Route Maps and DataNet zero Route Maps and Data 24 SIC Climate Change Strategy 2023-27 25 SIC Climate Change Strategy 2023-27 Climate Change StrategyClimate Change…
… the first ones that come to mind. Consuming less energy and replacing fossil fuels with renewables are popular actions that organisations and individuals can take to mitigate their contribution to climate change. Mitigation also includes actions such as undertaking peatland restoration or shortening supply chains. These actions often have co-benefits, such as creating jobs or improving health…