Smart Local Energy Systems
Smart Local Energy Systems is a way to bring together different energy assets and infrastructure in a local area, and making them operate in a smarter way.
Why do we need need Smart Local Energy Systems?
Smart local energy systems can deliver value to the local area in many ways:
Net Zero
Reducing carbon emissions more efficiently and in a whole systems manner
- Reducing local emissions
- Enabling roll out of low carbon technology
- Reducing local energy use
- Increasing local awareness of climate change and low carbon alternatives
Financial
New opportunities to generate revenue, capture monetary value or reduce expenditure
- Lower bills for end users
- Generating income for the local authority and reducing public money reliance
System Resilience
Increasing the ability of the local energy system to more effectively adapt to the Net Zero transition
- Reducing impact of future price increases and outages
- Reducing impact of constraints and infrastructure upgrades
- Increased local energy security
Local Growth
Increased capacity & capability to deliver net zero creates opportunity for local jobs, training and enterprise
Equity and Social
Ability to create a fairer society and ensure the energy transition is just and equitable
- Opportunities to reduce fuel poverty and improve social support
- Increasing community engagement and improving pride of place
Health and Wellbeing
Creating heathier buildings, spaces and services
- Reducing air pollution
- Better health outcomes, reduced illness and better living conditions
- Improved control and comfort
- Improved living and working conditions
Smart Local Energy Systems
Unleashing Innovation
