Renewable Energy Association looks to mass take up of renewable technologies
The Renewable Energy Association has acknowledged the release of the Planning Policy Statement on Climate Change and hopes that it will provide a positive contribution to the mass take up of renewable technologies across the country. In requiring a ‘clear rationale’ for microgeneration targets within local plans, the REA believes that the minimum 10% target has been proven to be easily achievable by a significant number of councils across the country. The REA believes that renewable energy targets in local plans play a vital role in preparing for the delivery of zero-carbon homes in 2016. Not having such targets will make the overall costs of bringing zero-carbon homes to the market less viable. Andrew Cooper, head of onsite renewables at the REA said, ‘The minister’s statement on the need to maximise the contribution from on-site renewables is particularly welcome, and we look forward to seeing this further clarified in next year’s [2008] guidance notes. We look forward to working with DCLG to ensure that the vision for onsite renewables becomes a reality on the ground. The REA is organising a seminar for local and regional planning authorities on implementing on-site renewable targets in local and regional planning documents. More information on its web site.
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