Evidence

Themes & Projects

Energy Efficiency

» Generation
» SEECA

Renewable Energy

» WICO
» Timber

Sustainable transport

» Itaca
» E-Mob
» Tracit

Behaviour change

» Trisco

Eco-Innovation and Environmental technologies

» SILCS

Policy Recommendations

POWER policy experts and the Regional Correspondents analysed project results and worked together to identify and formulate macro policy recommendations for each theme. Clearly the themes are fundamentally interrelated, and a holistic approach needs to be taken. For each of the themes, micro-level and technical recommendations can be found in the evidence produced by the subprojects.

This section of the report summarises, by theme, some of the recommended actions and policy changes that would make a difference to a region’s ability to achieve a low carbon economy. As the themes are so closely linked, some of the recommendations appear in more than one section. Some of the recommendations are for local and regional authorities whilst others are more relevant to National or EU level policy makers. The important thing is to recognise the multiplicity of actors involved and the different levels at which policy changes are necessary.

What are the characteristics of a low Carbon Economy?

Reduction of Ecological footprint

Renewable Energy Source technology is common practice and is everywhere

Low carbon behaviour is rewarded

Health for all

Socially accepted to be energy friendly

Good living environments

New ideas that are easy to implement

Informed choice both in private and public procurement

Revolutions in people’s minds

Low carbon motor fuels

Rich flora & fauna

Smart finance & long term security

No grey poverty but green wealth

You do it!

Minimum waste

High level of awareness in environmental issues

De couple economic growth from energy

Smart Grids and intelligent energy systems

Own your own energy

Fossil free economy

Less consumption

Eco-culture and Green Art

Decarbonised Energy

Low E-consumption high comfort of living

Improved bio diversity

Create low carbon employment