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Net Zero: Energy Supply & Distribution
Net Zero: Energy Supply & Distribution
Have your say on how we facilitate the region's transition to a net zero energy system.
Introduction
Electricity will be at the core of the UK's future energy system. It is quickly decarbonising with the help of renewables such as wind and solar. To reach net zero by 2038, we will need to see major investment in both generation and the networks that deliver the electricity to our homes and businesses.
Along with large-scale generation like offshore wind, solutions such as small-scale generation, battery storage, and measures to manage demand will play a part in this new system. This will mean an increasing complex network that requires planning and coordination at the local, regional, and national scales.
Despite the complexity, it has the potential to deliver many benefits, such as skilled jobs, community wealth via community energy, and lower energy bills.
This paper looks at the actions we can take at the regional scale to overcome both the technical and social challenges to transforming energy supply and distribution. The paper is informed by of Delivering Impact session on the topic (you can watch a recording here) and sets out the actions we can take in the region.
Please read the paper and give us your views in the short survey below.
Please read the paper and give us your views in the short survey below
The draft paper brings in ideas and expertise from our Commissioners, research, and experts who are tackling the problem across the country, in the region, and on the ground. You can watch the expert speaker session on this topic in the video at the foot of this page.
At this stage, the paper might not give the full picture so we would really value your feedback. The ideas we are discussing affect everyone - we want to know what you think. Please give your responses in the survey below.
The paper outlines a number of ways we can accelerate our progress towards net zero including:
- Working together to identify and articulate the changes needed
- Facilitating knowledge sharing from energy projects within the region or nationwide
- Working and engaging with communities to build community wealth and local solutions
- Developing a regional picture of the energy system and creating a pipeline of projects
- Upgrading the network to meet demand and manage costs
We would like your input to challenge and shape the ideas set out in this first draft.
We are keen to hear from experts on different aspects of land use to ensure rigour in our interpretation of the science and social factors underpinning this paper.
We are equally keen to hear the views of people who live and work in Yorkshire and Humber to ensure our final position paper and actions address the needs of people and communities across the region.
Watch this video if you are interested in watching the full recording of the expert panel presentations on facilitating a net zero energy system in the region. Watching this video is optional and if you do not want to watch, simply click 'next' to submit your survey.
We heard from six expert speakers in our Delivering Impact Session on 22nd March 2023 each presenting their perspectives on what needs to happen and then discussed the opportunities and the actions we could take as a region.
- Professor Peter Taylor, Professor of Sustainable Energy Systems, Centre for Integrated Energy Research, Leeds University
- Charles Wood, Deputy Director, Policy, Energy UK
- Filippo Gaddo, Managing Director, Macro Advisory Partners (formerly Arup)
- Emma Bridge, Chief Executive of Community Energy England
- Derek Fairbairn, Local Area Energy Systems Manager, Northern Powergrid
- Rebecca Ford, Head of Demand and Flexibility, Regen
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