- What types of energy do we use in Bouddi?
- How much of all forms of energy do we use in Bouddi?
- How much do we pay for energy in Bouddi?
- What is our greenhouse gas footprint in Bouddi?
- How much of each type of energy do we use in Bouddi?
- Which type of energy contributes most to emissions of greenhouse gases in Bouddi?
- Did you know that when we use grid electricity has an impact on greenhouse gas emissions and costs?
- How do we use energy during an an average Summer day in Bouddi?
- How do we use energy during an an average Winter day in Bouddi?
- What do we use energy for in Bouddi?
- Which areas of energy usage contribute most to greenhouse gas emissions in Bouddi?
- How do we use energy during on an average day in Bouddi?
- How did we estimate this data for Bouddi?
- What share of houses in Bouddi currently have rooftop solar panels?
- What share of houses in Bouddi are not suitable for rooftop solar panels due to shade, etc?
- How many houses could install solar on rooftops in Bouddi?
- How does this potential for solar rooftops vary in different areas of Bouddi?
- How much electricity could we generate from this solar potential in Bouddi?
- What methodology was used to undertake this solar assessment?
Welcome to Electrify Our Community
Within the Electrify Our Community working group we try to identify the key building blocks needed to deliver a low-carbon future for Bouddi.
Our vision is to create a coherent framework so that individual householders and businesses who wish to come on board can maximise their personal and community contribution.
As a community, we use various forms of energy to provide light, cooling, transport and power to our many devices. In our community we have 1,450 dwellings, schools, shops and businesses.
The purpose of this working group is to investigate how we can meet our demands for energy while cutting our emissions of greenhouse gases in a way that is both feasible and affordable.
How we use energy in Bouddi
Our first project has been to work out how much energy we consume in Bouddi and what we use it for. This has enabled us to calculate our greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs.
Quantifying these for our area gives us a better understanding of how best to cut our carbon footprint and energy bills, and provides a baseline against which to measure future improvements.
To view what we have learnt, click the questions below or watch the presentation at the bottom of the page.
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How do we reduce our carbon footprint?
There are four core changes required to dramatically cut our community’s carbon footprint in the shortest time. These are highlighted in the figure.
Each of these have associated actions that will form the core of the work of Electrify Bouddi as we progress. These are based on our knowledge of the things that cause most greenhouse emissions in Bouddi.
This key decarbonisation strategy provides a framework – but how successful we are in implementing this will crucially depend on:
Volunteer support to help us organise and educate
Decisions made by each household about their own priorities based on capacities.