I look forward to your further comments on this, Neil because, as I see it, the Energy Evolution and Climate Change plans that have been adopted by the previous Council were an "easy win" because there was no realism to them. Even sophisticated modeling which I understand underlies these plans is just that, modeling. As you imply, the majority of Council is unwilling to lead, nor are businesses, residents etc. ready to act simply because the model says they should.
A key barrier, I imagine, is the need for up-front financing. That, of course, is precisely the issue that government can help overcome at the most advantageous terms. Another barrier that's harder to deal with is inertia.
I look forward to your further comments on this, Neil because, as I see it, the Energy Evolution and Climate Change plans that have been adopted by the previous Council were an "easy win" because there was no realism to them. Even sophisticated modeling which I understand underlies these plans is just that, modeling. As you imply, the majority of Council is unwilling to lead, nor are businesses, residents etc. ready to act simply because the model says they should.
A key barrier, I imagine, is the need for up-front financing. That, of course, is precisely the issue that government can help overcome at the most advantageous terms. Another barrier that's harder to deal with is inertia.