Net Zero Planning Masterclass Series: Transport

Are you ready to get under the hood of Local Area Energy Planning and see how it really works?

Join us for a dynamic and practical Net Zero Planning Masterclass Series, developed as part of the Ready for RESP programme and delivered by Energy Systems Catapult on behalf of the North West Net Zero Hub.

In this series, we’ll demystify the process behind local energy plans – unpacking the data, revealing key assumptions, and walking you through how outputs are generated. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how these tools can inform real-world decisions and drive your Net Zero goals.

The series delves into three topics: buildings, transport, and generation and storage. Below is the webinar content from the Transport Net Zero Planning Masterclass.

Transport

Explore how different transport options fit into the bigger picture of energy system planning. We’ll go deep into the data and show you how this information is used in Local Area Energy Planning.

1. Transport: Transitional RESP and what NESO needs

Hear from NESO on the purpose of the Transitional RESP. You’ll find out what they are looking for from local authorities to enable a better view of what their current key local strategic priorities are, as well as any large projects that are in the pipeline.

2. Transport: The need for data in decision making

Making informed choices based on data is crucial to the energy transition, but with so much data around, it can be hard to see the wood for the trees. Leveraging our experience in data analysis, modelling, spatial analysis, and Local Area Energy Planning, the Catapult has developed high-quality datasets to quickly answer questions that often come up in project feasibility assessments. Here’s an explainer on what is currently available.

3. Transport: Data and RESP

Find out why understanding and using transport data is critical to Net Zero planning. With 30% of UK domestic emissions coming from cars, buses, and other modes of transportation, it’s something that needs addressing if local areas are to progress the energy transition.