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zerocarbonbritain2030 is a positive, realistic vision for a society without fossil fuels, grounded in the latest climate science. Produced by the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), the report is the first fully integrated solution to climate change and energy security for Britain. It demonstrates that society and our quality of life could thrive, whilst keeping Britain’s net greenhouse gas emissions at zero. This 12 minute presentation summarises the main conclusions of the report. The presentation was originally recorded for the Conference of Youth delegation at COP16 in Cancun. www.zerocarbonbritain.org.uk www.cat.org.uk
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Narrative
• Stop climate chaos, don’t fly, don’t drive, turn
off, climate Apocalypse, climate disaster
We need a plan!!!
THE YAWNING CHASM
POLITICAL REALISM PHYSICAL REALISM
FURIOUS ACTIVITY
ZCB
A
BPhysically feasible
decarbonised worlds
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• zerocarbonbritain2030 is the first fully integrated solution to climate change.
• It offers a positive, realistic vision grounded in the latest climate science.
• It provides political, economic and technological solutions to the urgent challenges raised in tackling climate change
What is zerocarbonbritain2030
• Big, structural change rather than small incremental reductions
• No False Starts or dead ends
• Break down barriers to renewable energy technologies
• No Offsets, all local solutions
• No Fossil Fuels!
What is zerocarbonbritain2030
Where to start?
• Where and what are your renewable energy sources - Energy Audit & valuation
• What are its strengths & weaknesses
• Design the system to work within these boundaries
• 56% reduction in energy use by 2030
• Sector by Sector:– Built environment– Transport– Land-use– Industry– Behaviour
• Natural materials low embodied energy & sequestration
• Insulating - large-scale retro-fit programme.
• Heat pumps• Thermal Comfort
woolley jumpers• Energy Service
Companies (ESCO’s)
Built environment
• Change of energy source from fossil fuels-Electrification of cars, trains & LGV’s
• Modal shift - private car to public transport, walking and cycling
• No domestic aviation, 1/3 international on current levels
Transport - overview
• 80% reduction of livestock products, particularly red meat and dairy
• Localised food production
Diet
Land use emissions - now
Land use emissions - zcb2030
Current energy system
• Britain has 40% of Europe's renewable resource in offshore wind
• What is the value of this resource?
• It has the potential to inject billions of pounds into the UK economy
Tomorrow£196,000
Powering up - offshore wind
Tomorrow£196,000
Powering up - potential
Source: PIRC Offshore Evaluation
Offshore wind
Delivered Electricity 2030
• More stable & predictable energy price:
not dependent on international markets & dwindling supply
• No feedstock - more secure supply
• Green jobs - hundreds of thousands in manufacture and
service
• Improved air quality
Powering up - advantages
• Demand-side management
• New renewables financing mechanisms
upfront vs ongoing cost & discount rates
• Changes to grid access for suppliers make beneficial for renewables
• Variable electricity pricing - smart meters
• Behaviour change - energy awareness
Powering up - associated mechanisms
Now
2030
Getting there…