Transition to a Greener Future: Perspectives from OREF and THAW
Explore the journey towards a fairer and greener future through the lenses of Orkney Renewable Energy Forum (OREF) and THAW Orkney. Discover insights on energy efficiency, combating fuel poverty, and the concept of a Just Transition as part of Scotland's pathway to a net-zero economy.
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Neil Kermode -OREF Chair Robert Leslie THAW Manager
Orkney Renewable Energy Forum Local membership organisation Energy efficiency and preferential use of renewables. All welcome to monthly talks 22 years old!
Tackling Household Affordable Warmth - THAW Orkney Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO). Established in 2014. THAW Orkney s purposes are: To relieve poverty by promoting the efficient use of energy (including energy for heating purposes) among the elderly, or whose housing conditions are unsatisfactory To advance public education about all aspects of energy conservation and the efficient use of energy. To relieve poverty through the co-ordination, delivery, and support of projects and services which address fuel poverty and its associated conditions and symptoms.
This evening A talk in three parts: 1. What is a Just Transition? 2. OREF s perspective on its contribution. 3. THAW s perspective on its contribution.
Just Transition For the Scottish Government a just transition is both the outcome a fairer, greener future for all and the process that must be undertaken in partnership with those impacted by the transition to net zero. It supports a net zero and climate resilient economy in a way that delivers fairness and tackles inequality and injustice. Just Transition Commission - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)
Just Transition For the Scottish Government a just transition is both the outcome a fairer, greener future for all and the process that must be undertaken in partnership with those impacted by the transition to net zero. It supports a net zero and climate resilient economy in a way that delivers fairness and tackles inequality and injustice. Outcome and process Fairer and greener Partnership those affected Net zero and climate resilient Delivers fairness and Tackles inequality and injustice Not going to be solved tonight!
greener Habitat protected Restoration of loss Much lower impact Procurement
those affected Who isn t affected by climate change? Who is within scope of your efforts? Orkney? Scotland? UK? Europe? The world? Set your boundaries for attention. Don t prejudice others
those affected How much effort? Act locally think globally Orkney? Scotland? UK? Europe? The world? Set the focus for your attention. Don t prejudice others Or equal effort on all?
OREFs focus Mainly Orkney, but don t forget the rest. Look at the opportunities for Orkney Visits and engagement Partnerships Contracted services Replication Learning from others!
Orkney Energy 2019 Heat & light Electricity Transport (largely) Only 20% of the job s done!
Orkney Energy 2030? Heat pumps Electricity Electricity to point of use Electricity Synthetic hydrocarbons Ammonia Electrolysis Mix of above Not strictly to scale
Change is coming Electric vehicles Better housing Ferry replacement Flotta Hydrogen Hub How do we make sure it is fair?
Electric Vehicles More expensive to buy (few bangers ) Much cheaper to run (~5p/mile v 15p for diesel) This advantages those with capital/income Alternative use models? Shared ownership Car clubs Autonomy
CoWheels Car Club 3 OHAL EVs 4 EVs through ReFLEX Kirkwall harbour (1) Stromness Campus (3) Free to join (+ 25 free) Anybody >18 (no upper limit) 5.50/hr Stromness-Kirkwall and back for 20 Inclusive and affordable?
Supply Chain No Orcadian s left behind
Hydrogen Make it all fit together Renewables Electrification of heat Electrification of transport ? Carbon and energy literacy Sustainable employment Better insulation What is missing?
