The Issues
Individual and local actions are crucial for the country to reach Net Zero.
Use Less, Generate Locally
Use Less
Generate Locally
Generate Locally
Insulate
Intelligent heating controls
Electric vehicles
Heat pumps
Energy efficient appliances
Reduce temperature in house
Generate Locally
Generate Locally
Generate Locally
PV
Wind
Biomass
Storage
Why?
Generate Locally
Issues
Why use less & generate locally?
Energy price rises – 100% increase in April 2022.
Price rises due to increase in wholesale prices and increase in Ofgem price cap.
Ukraine war & Brexit contributory factors but not the sole cause.
Issues
Humshaugh Parish
Issues
Issues hindering progress to Net Zero
Grid infrastructure investment rules need aligning with Net Zero goals
Local & national planning rules need aligning with Net Zero targets
Better incentives for energy efficiency targets
Better provision for EV charging near houses
Local Grid
Humshaugh Parish
Humshaugh Parish
Local grid for the future
Needs to be designed for more EV’s, heat pumps, storage & generation
Need a solution for locally generated & stored generation to be used locally without punitive costs
Regulatory framework needs to be changed to align with Net Zero goals
Humshaugh Parish
Humshaugh Parish
Humshaugh Parish
Profile
337 households Population 713 (2021 census)
Annual parish carbon emissions
5307 t CO2
(excluding agriculture)
Electricity 425 tonnes CO2
Heating 1486 tonnes CO2
Cars 1380 tonnes CO2