Climate Change Low Carbon Economy
- Continue to be appraised of opportunities for encouraging reduction in energy demand, increasing use of energy storage, peaking plants, and other emerging technologies in the flexibility market
- Develop guidance relating to Battery storage (BESS) applications in association with NatureScot/SEPA/HSE and others
- Develop a mechanism/forum for sharing awareness and knowledge on delivering energy efficiency and low-cost heat networks, including assessment of schemes
- Understanding the benefits of Carbon Capture and Storage and sharing the knowledge
- Develop best practice and guidance on Environmental Clerk of Works in large scale projects
- Develop understanding the benefits of Carbon Capture and Storage and sharing the knowledge
Renewable Energy
- Continue to be appraised of new developments in renewable energy production and transmission/distribution
- Continue to develop awareness of evolving policy and legal frameworks
- Continue to contribute to the discussion on future NPF4
- Develop standard conditions and guidance around use of Environmental Clerk of Works and monitoring of development proposals
Minerals
- A watching brief is being kept on mineral operations
- Produce guidance on mine gas safety
- Input into Scottish Government’s national/regional mineral supply data base (currently undertaken by BGS)
- Consider further opportunities for training (within limits of remaining budget)
Waste
- Explore how planning can influence reduction in waste in new development
- Share knowledge of energy from waste schemes
Updated 18/07/2022
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