Annual update of data on electricity and renewable energy in Winchester District, noting the local implications of Clean Power 2030.
Tag: renewable energy
Grid decarbonisation dilemma for South Downs National Park
The draft Local Plan for the South Downs National Park permits only small scale renewable energy projects. Is this fair?
Winchester Station Approach masterplan
My comments on the plans for redevelopment of the area around Winchester Station. Once again a total blindspot on the crucial question of energy.
Local Plan timetables overtaken by grid decarbonisation
My response to the Regulation 19 phase of the new Local Plan for Winchester District. The energy crisis is no less important than housing.
Sir John Moore Barracks masterplan
My response to the public consultation on the proposed development of the Barracks. No sign of onsite energy generation to power 800 homes.
Renewable Energy in Winchester District: 2024 Report
Annual update of data on electricity in Winchester District, noting gaps in commercial rooftop solar data and flaws in the 2023 Council Plan.
Renewable Energy in Winchester District: 2023 Report
Annual update of data on electricity generated in Winchester District, focusing on growth in local rooftop solar.
Local net zero plans need renewable energy goals
UK local authorities should set targets for renewable energy, to achieve net zero and to counter misleading objections to solar farms.
Renewable Energy in Winchester District: 2022 Report
This report details the amount of electricity generated in Winchester District and discusses an appropriate local target for 2050
What’s new on energy poverty: June 8th
A report from the International Renewable Energy Agency makes a telling connection between energy access and job creation in poor countries and former US Senator Tim Wirth previews Rio+20