Energy, Grid and Net Zero Challenges in Humshaugh

Individual and local actions are crucial for the country to reach Net Zero

Use Less

  • Insulate
  • Intelligent heating controls
  • Electric vehicles
  • Heat pumps
  • Energy efficient appliances
  • Reduce temperature in house

Generate Locally

  • PV
  • Wind
  • Biomass
  • Storage

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 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 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

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