What is a Local Area Energy Plan?

A Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP) identifies the most cost-effective way for a local area to decarbonise its energy system to help the UK meet its Net Zero target for 2050. It is led by local government and developed collaboratively with key stakeholders.

How does the LAEP help Ceredigion plan for the future?

This report provides a fully costed, spatial plan that identifies the change needed to the local energy system and built environment, detailing ‘what, where and when and by whom’.

It signposts opportunities for investment, which could bring significant local benefits, such as employment creation, air quality improvements, reduced rates of fuel poverty and better health outcomes. It highlights changes which are low regrets, and some which are more uncertain, to help decision-makers prioritise the next steps.

Is it possible to decarbonise Ceredigion’s energy system by 2050?

This LAEP identifies that it is possible to achieve a Net Zero energy system in Ceredigion by 2050.

To reach a Net Zero energy system by 2050, LAEP for Ceredigion requires capital investment of:

This would deliver local benefits of:

Ceredigion’s energy system will have been transformed with:

This plan was prepared by Energy Systems Catapult, on behalf of Ceredigion County Council, funded by Welsh Government.

Ceredigion: Local Area Energy Plan (English)

Ceredigion: Local Area Energy Plan

Ceredigion: Cynllun Ynni Ardal Leol

Paratowyd y cynllun hwn gan Energy Systems Catapult, ar ran Cyngor Sir Ceredigion, a’i ariannu gan Lywodraeth Cymru.

I gyrraedd system ynni Net Sero erbyn 2050, bydd angen y buddsoddiad cyfalaf canlynol ar:

Gynllun Ynni Ardal Leol Ceredigion a gallai roi manteision lleol posibl, o tua:

Ceredigion: Cynllun Ynni Ardal Leol (Cymraeg)

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