Renewable energy and fuels
Emissions baseline
Energy use in domestic buildings accounts for the largest portion of the total, at around 31%. This is mainly due to gas consumption which accounts for around 75% of emissions.
Increasing renewable energy and fuels
To meet net zero targets, Bradford aims to switch all energy sources to renewable alternatives, leveraging local renewable installations like domestic solar panels and large-scale projects such as solar farms or wind farms. This effort aligns with the UK government’s goal of achieving 95% clean power by 2030 under the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan (PDF).
Bradford Council, in collaboration with partners, is driving innovation in renewable energy and clean fuels to attract investment, create skilled jobs, and ensure residents and businesses have access to secure, low-carbon energy sources.
The Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP) for Bradford and West Yorkshire districts identifies investment opportunities and actions for a whole net-zero energy system across power, heat, transport, and storage.
Mitigation and adaptation actions
- Low Carbon Hydrogen production
- Bradford Energy Network connections
- Investigate Biomethane production from food waste
- Support renewable energy generation (for example, Solar, Wind)
- Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP)
- Policy Development
