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This section introduces the renewable energy policies. Both Stratford-on-Avon and Warwick District Councils have declared climate emergencies. Stratford-on-Avon aims to be carbon neutral as an organisation by 2030 and to cut district-wide emissions by at least 55% by 2030. Warwick District Council has committed to cutting energy use and emissions from its public buildings and council housing. Much of the area's carbon comes from transport, and limited power supply also needs addressing to support economic growth.
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3.7 Renewable Energy Infrastructure
Policies within this section contribute to achieving the following Strategic
Objectives:
SO1. Providing infrastructure in the right place at the right time
SO4. Making effective use of land and natural resources
SO5. Contributing towards Net Zero Carbon targets
SO10. Protecting and enhancing our environmental assets and working towards
environmental net gain
3.7.1 Both Stratford-on-Avon and Warwick District Councils have declared climate
change emergencies.
3.7.2 Stratford-on-Avon have committed to become carbon neutral as an organisation
by 2030 and are seeking to reduce the total emissions in Stratford-on-Avon District as a
whole by at least 55% by 2030 as a stepping stone to becoming a net zero District.
Warwick District Council commits to:
• Reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions from its public buildings.
• Reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions from existing Council
housing.
• Ensuring new housing developments led by the Council are exemplars of
planning and construction to meet the climate emergency and other challenges.
• Exploring multiple, innovative approaches to make it easier for others in the
district to reduce their energy needs.
3.7.3 Much of the carbon emissions across South Warwickshire are transport related,
hence the approach of the SWLP to seek to minimise travel by the private car as well as
require the roll-out of EV charging. Lack of power is also an issue across South
Warwickshire and need to be addressed in order to support economic growth. For all
these reasons, the SWLP supports the provision of ren