Energy

Significant carbon savings can be made through the decarbonisation of Horsham District’s energy mix. Currently, the carbon intensity of Horsham District’s grid is higher than the national average. This is because it relies on electricity from imports and gas, while the proportion of the grid electricity met through renewables lags behind the national average. Supporting new renewable energy schemes at all scales will take pressure of the national grid and support decarbonisation.

Overarching Goal

• Low Carbon Energy Generation and Storage: To decarbonise Horsham District’s energy consumption by maximising local low carbon and renewable energy generation, as well as enabling communities and businesses to take ownership over the energy they use.

Actions

Short Term (2024-26)

• Support and invest in small-scale low-carbon, renewable energy generation and storage including community energy schemes.

Medium Term (2026-29)

• Encourage large-scale low-carbon, renewable energy generation and storage solutions.