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THE PENRITH PERSPECTIVE

The Penrith Perspective explores the energy demands and conversion challenges for buildings in Penrith. It also addresses fuel poverty, zero carbon housing, and the impact of agriculture on carbon emissions. Additionally, it discusses the cost of transportation and the need for better facilities for cyclists.

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THE PENRITH PERSPECTIVE

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  1. THE PENRITH PERSPECTIVE MORE QUESTIONS THAN ANSWERS

  2. BUILDINGS • DOMESTIC SECTOR 28% OF ENERGY DEMAND • IN PENRITH 46% PRE WAR. 9% 1989 - 2011 • CHALLENGE IS CONVERSION OF EXISTING BUILDING STOCK – EDC INITIATIVES ON INSULATION –AIR TIGHTNESS? • PLANS FOR 2,500 NEW HOMES IN PENRITH BY 2025 – TO WHAT STANDARD? • EDEN DISTRICT HAS HIGHEST RATE OF FUEL POVERTY IN CUMBRIA

  3. ENERGY IN THE HOME • HOUSING ZERO CARBON BY 2016, SOCIAL HOUSING 2013 • 53% SPACE HEATING, 20% WATER HEATING, 16% APPLIANCES, 6% LIGHTING, 5% COOKING • LIMITED GAS SUPPLIES AVAILABLE LPG, OIL, ELECTRICTY • POWER DOWN – mdg 18,240, mde 4,457kWh • APPROXIMATELY 21,000 HOUSEHOLDS (£11M)

  4. LAND USE • CUMBRIA HAS A VIBRANT AGRICULTURAL SECTOR – LOCAL FOOD • AGRICULTURE IS A MAJOR CARBON POLLUTER • SUSTAINABILITY OF MEAT PRODUCTION? • USE OF NITROGEN FERTILISERS – NATURAL • GAS AND AMMONIA – RELEASE OF CH4 &NO2 (IN EXCESS OF 20 TIMES CO2e) COSTS OF DIESEL 43.6p (FEB 2008) NOW 70p

  5. TRANSPORT • TRAINS – BUT REDUCED SERVICE FROM PENRITH • PUBLIC TRANSPORT – VARIABLE • CYCLE HUB – BUT WHERE ARE THE FACILITIES? • TWO CARS – A NECESSITY?

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