Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 58329
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: Mrs Isabela Butnar
We support energy masterplans which include smart grids. Why is there a requirement that smart grids apply to developments over 100 dwellings? The new developments are neighbouring exiting residential and commercial areas, smart grids could expand to cover adjacent areas (if the 100 dwellings is what is required for e.g. efficiency purposes).
Smart localised energy systems should be the new norm, no matter the size of new development. The new development provides the opportunity to bring this service to existing developments. You should plan for cross-funding new infrastructure which could benefit existing built areas and new developments together.
We support energy masterplans which include smart grids. Why is there a requirement that smart grids apply to developments over 100 dwellings? The new developments are neighbouring exiting residential and commercial areas, smart grids could expand to cover adjacent areas (if the 100 dwellings is what is required for e.g. efficiency purposes).
Smart localised energy systems should be the new norm, no matter the size of new development. The new development provides the opportunity to bring this service to existing developments. You should plan for cross-funding new infrastructure which could benefit existing built areas and new developments together.