Including 6 closely related terms such as renewable electricity, renewable energy, and renewable.
… Council has been working to reduce its carbon emissions for over a decade with some of the following results: z We cut our carbon footprint by more than 80% between 2015 and 2021 z Thanks to sustained investment in renewables over time, in 2020/21 council-owned solar PV generated 727,097 kWh. Renewable electricity generation on our own estate increased by 39% compared with 2019/20. z…
… we are currently To reduce emissions and work towards making Wiltshire carbon neutral, we first need to understand our emissions. The pie chart below shows the key sources of emissions in Wiltshire (chart 1). These are the territorial emissions from Wiltshire and do not take into account imported goods. Wiltshire’s renewable electricity generation accounted for approximately 6…
… who represent over 45% of England’s land area, making the case that rural communities can be at the forefront of climate action. Wiltshire Climate Strategy 2022 - 2027 More electric vehicles More renewable energy, including offshore wind, hydrogen and nuclear More journeys by public transport, walking and cycling Grid evolution, smart energy generation and storage technologies…
… Efficient and environmentally sensitive use of land, providing for the needs of an increasing population and nature: food production, renewable energy generation, housing and transport, alongside woodland creation and nature recovery z Absorbing carbon, by plants and well-managed soils z Sustainable, low-carbon food and farming systems z Protect and extend our network of green…
… of the order of magnitude of investment required in Wiltshire. The majority of these costs will be funded by individuals and businesses improving their building energy performance and switching to electric vehicles; however, some council funding will be required to unlock investment and act as match funding to draw in large grants from government and other investors. The main risk recognised…