Including 4 closely related terms such as renewable energy, renewable, and renewable sources.
… .................................................................................................................................................................... 34 Scenario C .................................................................................................................................................................... 34 5 Renewable Energy .................................................................................................................... 35 Summary of table discussions…
… has legislation to reach ‘net zero’ by 2050. Should Oxford be more proactive and seek to achieve ‘net zero’ sooner than 2050?” To do so, they focussed on five key areas relating to carbon emissions in Oxford: waste reduction, buildings, transport, biodiversity & offsetting, and renewable energy. To help understand and deliberate on these issues, Assembly Members listened to expert…
… polluting. ▪ Assembly Members identified a tension between setting aside land for green space while, at the same time, allowing for new housing to be built. Renewable energy ▪ There was surprise at how much Oxford has already done about renewable energy. ▪ Electricity was viewed as more expensive than gas, and there were concerns about the affordability of solar panels. ▪ It was felt that too…
… much emphasis is currently placed on the individual to take the initiative. The council and national government need to play a more direct role in helping households to make the transition away from gas and to new sources of power. ▪ Assembly Members were open to compromise in deciding where renewable sources would be placed – neutralising climate change was ultimately seen as more important…
… and trade-offs people would be prepared to meet to deliver net zero ▪ After discussions with key stakeholders at Oxford City Council, it was decided that the Assembly should focus on five themes related to climate change which the Council had some control and influence over. These were: Waste Reduction, Buildings, Transport, Biodiversity & Offsetting, and Renewable Energy. Methodology…