REMeDY Case Study
This case study report sets out how the two-year REMeDY project developed technically and commercially viable ‘smart local energy systems’ in the UK, and considered how it could be applied in the City of Southend.
How to use the report
Part one introduces some of the key concepts in this field, explaining what smart local low energy carbon systems are, how our energy system works and the difference between heat pumps and heat networks. It introduces the REMeDY concept and how different low carbon heat solutions are suited to different types of residential housing.
Part two offers a brief overview of Southend. It describes the types of housing and energy demand in the city, plus a look at the different areas of Southend that might be suitable for a REMeDY solution. It also covers our community engagement work around attitudes to energy products and net zero, and the role of Southend City Council.
Part three looks at who is involved in making smart local energy systems happen and who influences the development of these solutions, from policymakers to developers and landowners. It also features our pipeline project case studies, highlighting the benefits and challenges of developing local energy systems.
Part four considers the benefits of smart local energy systems, such as REMeDY, but also some of the key challenges.
Part five summarises the project’s key findings, emphasises the important role of local authorities and sets out the national and local actions that need to be taken to accelerate the development of smart local energy systems.
If you are …
A local policymaker you may be particularly interested in the deeper dives into Southend City’s role in developing low carbon solutions, in parts two and five. You may also be interested in the roles and influences discussed in part three.
A national policymaker you may be interested in the sections of the benefits and challenges in parts four and five. We would also highlight the discussion on the power of the parties involved in part three.
A net zero campaigner or community worker you may be particularly interested in the section Developing a people-centred approach to the local energy transition in part two.
As a project developer or property developer we would highlight section four on the benefits of REMeDY type systems and why you should engage early in the project development to explore their possibilities.