This document outlines a vision for Telford & Wrekin to transition to low carbon and sustainable energy by 2026. It discusses the reasons for this transition, which are human-induced climate change, energy security due to finite fossil fuels. The approach is described as the 3Ds: reducing demand, decarbonizing energy sources, and decentralizing energy generation. The vision includes 19 annual missions to achieve the goals, such as establishing an affordable energy community, promoting low carbon buildings and transportation, developing renewable energy and a carbon-neutral economy. Statistics on carbon emissions and energy sources from 2003-2007 are provided for context.
9. West Midlands
population: 5.3 million
CO2 : 50 million
tonnes
Nigeria
population: 140 million
CO2 : 52 million tonnes
Sources: WDM, IEA
10.
11. quot;Regardless
of which route we
choose, the world's
current predicament
limits our maneuvering
room. We are
experiencing a
step-change in the growth
rate of energy demand
due to population growth
and economic
development, and Shell
estimates that after
2015 supplies of
easy-to-access oil
and gas will no
longer keep
up with
demand.quot;
Jeroen van der Veer, CEO Shell
28th January 2008
19. Telford & Wrekin
& Sustainable Energy
2008 Establishment of T&W CCC&SE
Recession Proofing Conference –
How can T&W protect householders, organisations and businesses from the
recession through affordable energy and sustainable energy opportunities
Outcome: Britain’s first
AFFORDABLE ENERGY COMMUNITY
(2009)
20. 2010 Banish the ‘inefficient,
uninspirational’ community
building
29. “In the past, we didn’t understand the effect
of our actions. Unknowingly, we sowed the
wind and now, literally, we are reaping the
whirlwind. But we no longer have that
excuse: now we do recognise the
consequences of our behaviour. Now surely,
we must act to reform it: individually &
collectively; nationally & internationally.”
David Attenborough
“Search all the parks in all your cities; you'll
find no statues of committees.” David Ogilvy
1911-1999