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Renewable Energy Association looks to mass take up of renewable technologies
Published: February 2008
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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