Comment

Representation ID: 1264

Received: 08/07/2008

In accordance with the Climate Change Supplement to PPS1, planning authorities should have evidence-based understanding of the local feasibility and potential for renewable and low-carbon energy technologies, including microgeneration, to supply new development in their area. Drawing from this evidence-base, local authorities should:
1. Set out a target percentage of the energy to be used in new development to come from decentralised and renewable or low-carbon energy sources, where it is viable. The target should avoid prescription on technologies and be flexible in how carbon savings from local energy supplies are to be secured.
2. Where there are particular and demonstrable opportunities for greater use of decentralised and renewable or low-carbon energy that the target percentage, bring forward development areas or site-specific targets to secure this potential,
3. Set out the type and size of development to which the target will be applied; and
4. Ensure there is a clear rationale for the target and it is properly tested.

In addition, BWEA recommend that the development plan provide a brief outline of the different energy generation technologies, and equally encourage and promote all forms of renewable energy. The potential for an Energy Services Company and site side CHP should also be considered for inclusion.