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Representation ID: 22404

Received: 16/03/2020

Respondent: Norwich Green Party

Policy 10: Minimise Energy Demand does not sufficiently address the role that energy plays in sustainable communities. Communities should aim for zero carbon/low carbon as much as is economically and technically feasible. The 20% reduction against Part L of the 2013 Building Regulations is not ambitious and can be increased to at least match or exceed the 40% reduction target set by London.
Ref. the statement that “Proposals for free standing decentralised, renewable and/or low carbon energy networks, except for wind energy schemes, will be supported subject the acceptability of wider impacts”, this needs to consider the vital importance that clean energy can play in the strategy. This would also address the concern highlighted in the Greater Norwich Energy Infrastructure Study about the lack of energy capacity. Setting an ambitious target of 2030 for zero carbon energy is feasible, with the potential for the GNLP to be a market leader. This can be achieved by various means including smart grids, use of solar PVs, community energy schemes (“co-ops”), heat pumps, and energy storage technologies. For energy storage, the use of electricity for batteries must also come from 100% renewable energy sources.

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