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‘Fuelling the Future’

‘Fuelling the Future’. Energy Policy White Paper CIGPE 22/05/08. Why do we need an energy policy ?. Energy underpins the quality of our lives Energy use has environmental consequences Fossil fuels are finite We need to be flexible in order to prepare for the future. Goal is to achieve

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‘Fuelling the Future’

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  1. ‘Fuelling the Future’ Energy Policy White Paper CIGPE 22/05/08

  2. Why do we need an energy policy ? • Energy underpins the quality of our lives • Energy use has environmental consequences • Fossil fuels are finite • We need to be flexible in order to prepare for the future Goal is to achieve ‘SECURE, AFFORDABLE ENERGY’

  3. What does the Energy Policy set out to do? 1. Security : Immediate term = managing existing resources; Longer term = Less dependent on imports & hydrocarbons. 2. Affordability : Reduce demand = not wasting energy; Introduce competition = lowered costs to consumer. • Sustainability : • Anticipate that fossil fuels will become scare & thus expensive; • Seek to reduce carbon emissions, this means nuclear in the short-term, macro-scale renewables long term.

  4. What position is Jersey in? • High import dependency • Energy use patterns are dominated by the domestic and transport sector • Low levels of competition in the energy market • Consumer behaviour has been unresponsive to rising energy costs, energy use has grown

  5. Historical trends Energy related carbon emissions Jersey performs well globally Emissions fell 36% between 1991 and 2005, almost entirely due to fuel switching in electricity generation But Over the same period, total energy use grew by 26%

  6. Total carbon emissionsin 2005 =107,500 Historic carbon emissions by Sector

  7. Energy use, with and without reduction scenarios domestic

  8. Proposed targets • Hold energy use at 2005 levels, avoiding predicted growth of 20% • By 2030 reduce carbon emissions by 42% • By 2050 reduce carbon emissions by 60% • 20% reduction in peak transport congestion • Energy efficient homes – 20% better by 2009 • Reduce tonnage of waste being burnt by 20%

  9. Carbon reduction profile

  10. How do we get there ?

  11. What are the programmes that should be initiated? • Decrease energy use • Move away from high carbon to low carbon energy sources • Prepare for the effects of climate change • Ensure that energy supplies are secure and resilient

  12. How do we choose between the many options that exist ? The Energy Hierarchy

  13. Reducing Use • ‘Sustainable Energy Jersey’ to support reduction measures across all sectors • Targets on reduction in supplied energy for all utilities • Mandatory targets for all big energy users • Emissions-related vehicle purchase tax • Stamp duty free on zero-carbon homes ? • Broad based carbon tax

  14. Origin of Jersey’s carbon emissions

  15. Built environment • Zero carbon new builds by 2020 • Revision of building regulations • Microgeneration – 10% of energy provided by renewables in new builds. • Energy performance certificates from 2010

  16. Transport sector • Joined up agenda – health • Cut peak time congestion by 15% • Cut overall road use by 20% by 2012 • Electric bus fleet • Charging points in public car parks • High differential vehicle emissions duty

  17. States Sector • The 13th Parish • Departmental action plans • Emission limits for fleet vehicles, 50% electric by 2012 • Hybrid or electric bus fleet • Exemplar new builds and refurbishments

  18. Emissions from Waste treatment • Energy from Waste – • Greater recycling to reduce volumes bening burnt • District heating from EfW • Digestion of organic waste

  19. Utility Scale Renewables • Wind and tidal opportunities. • Timing • An obligation on suppliers? • Enabling legislation to assist research & development • Anticipate in the planning framework

  20. Secure, affordable energy Security and resilience of supply • Physical security – adequate contingency planning and back-up. Security standards for JEC n-1. Position of the fuel farm Viability of pipelines. • Financial security – diversity of fuels, reducing dependence on hydrocarbons. The Energy Market • Efficiency savings in electricity industry • Regulation of gas and electricity markets

  21. New business opportunities • Carbon-trading and verification businesses • Services to support reduction, compliance and audits • Energy efficiency products and services

  22. Summary & Timeline • Short term – 2010 • Energy Efficiency programme – Sustainable Energy Jersey • Increased standards via new building regulations • Open energy market through competition &/or regulation • Exploit business opportunities in carbon markets • Medium Term - 2030 • 42% reduction in carbon emissions • Build supply security • Shift to indigenous renewable resources • Long-term targets >2050 • Stabilised energy demand at 2005 levels • 64% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050

  23. Consultation feedback • Targets too conservative • Set stringent standards for buildings • Support set up of Sustainable Energy Jersey • Shift away from private car, electric vehicles • SoJ to lead by example • Biofuels not supported • Local food production • Tidal turbine best large scale renewable option • Security of supply vital.

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