Rural Energy Projects Shifting to a Strategic Approach. Jackie Sayer Engineer (Energy & Sustainability) The Highland Council

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1 Rural Energy Projects Shifting to a Strategic Approach Jackie Sayer Engineer (Energy & Sustainability) The Highland Council

2 Low Carbon City - Edinburgh Agenda 1. What we have delivered 2. What we have not delivered 3. How we are trying to deliver 4. What we are trying to deliver

3 1. What we have delivered 2. What we have not delivered 3. How we are trying to deliver 4. What we are trying to deliver

4 Energy Transition Challenges The Highland Council Context 1/3 of Scotland s land mass Same size as Belgium 99+% less people 72% dwellings off-gas 50%+ fuel poor households Electricity grid constraints Long lead times Challenging climatic conditions Expensive installations, high running costs

5 Energy Transition Challenges Highland/Denmark Comparison* Highlands Denmark Land Area 30,500 km 2 42,500 km 2 28% more in Denmark Population 0.24 million 5.7 million 96% less people in Highland Population Density 8/km 2 134/km higher in Denmark Highest Point 1,345 m 170 m 1,175 m higher in Highland Coastline 4,905 km 7,000 km 2,095 m longer in Denmark * approximate

6 Low Carbon Heat Installations* Non-Domestic Biomass Air Source Heat Pumps Ground Source Heat Pumps Solar Thermal 90 sites 30 sites 6 sites 17 sites 21 MW 900 kw 300 kw 48 kw * approximate

7 1. What we have delivered 2. What we have not delivered 3. How we are trying to deliver 4. What we are trying to deliver

8 Still to Deliver Low Carbon Heat 1. District Heating BARRIERS Bad case study (Wick) Low population density Mostly retrofit options Cost PROGRESS Ignis Wick Ltd Assessment methodology Planning support Awareness raising FUTURE? Planning alignment Reliable anchor loads Coordinated partnerships Community focussed BARRIERS Perception of scheme Negative political will Cost 2. Energy from Waste PROGRESS Successful case studies Greater understanding Legislation FUTURE? Likely to be considered Positive political will Collaboration required

9 1. What we have delivered 2. What we have not delivered 3. How we are trying to deliver 4. What we are trying to deliver

10 Scotland Heat Map Intended Functionality

11 Heat Map Energy Map Enhanced Functionality Electricity Network Fuel Poverty Level

12 Highland HERO (Energy) Map Highland Approach Strategic Functionality EPC Ratings House Type & Density Fuel Poverty & SIMD Data Assessment & Analysis Opportunity Assessment Energy Generation Project Assessment and Evaluation District Heating Carbon Savings Opportunity Plan

13 Highland HERO (Energy) Map Strategic Functionality Inverness City & East A96 to Aberdeen Heat Energy & Renewable Opportunities A9 to Perth A82 to Fort William

14 Internal Relationships Energy & Low Carbon Planning Planning Commercial & Efficiency Energy Climate Change Community Services

15 1. What we have delivered 2. What we have not delivered 3. How we are trying to deliver 4. What we are trying to deliver

16 What is LHEES? Overview Proposed in Scottish Government consultation: a statutory duty for LAs to develop a Local Heat & Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES) to cover a year period setting out authority-wide energy efficiency and heat decarbonisation strategy Local authorities will be offered development support The Highland Council are currently involved in a pilot LHEES project

17 Example 1: Fort William Location Town on West Coast of Scottish Highlands High level of current and planned development Population approx. 10,500 Outdoor capital of the UK Ben Nevis - highest mountain in Britain Glenfinnan Viaduct (from Harry Potter)

18 Example 1: Fort William Overview Site Description: Expansion of smelter New housing New hospital Activity centres DRAFT: Fort William 2040 Potential Projects Influential Factors: Economic Development Strong community focus Political interest

19 Example 1: Fort William Advancing Low Carbon Solutions Opportunities: District Heating Gas decarbonisation Hydrogen Anaerobic Digestion Energy Team Input: Planning Support Engagement with energy providers DRAFT: Fort William 2040 Potential Projects HERO map scoping

20 Example 2: Inverness Castle Location Inverness Castle River Ness City Centre

21 Example 2: Inverness Castle Overview Museum/Shops/Office s Townhouse Inverness Castle Site Description: Prominent City Centre Site Visitor Attractions Office/retail outlets Accommodation Influential Factors: High political interest Multiple Stakeholders Variety of funding sources

22 Example 2: Inverness Castle Advancing Low Carbon Solutions Opportunities: Energy source - river Mains gas available District heating nucleus Wider sustainable agenda Energy Team Input: Pre-feasibility study HERO map scoping Project team member

23 Summary Alternative Agenda 1. What we have delivered Biomass, heat pumps, solar, CHPs 2. What we have not delivered District heating, energy from waste 3. How we are trying to deliver Energy mapping, aligning internal objectives, information sharing 4. What we are trying to deliver Sustainable, efficient projects with a strategic approach

24 thank you Jackie Sayer Engineer (Energy & Sustainability) The Highland Council