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Abstract: . . . vehicle fleet operators biodiesel could be utilised widely for freight and passenger transport across the Island. Local branding and advertising this 'green' fuel would add considerably to the Island's image as a green tourist destination Policy EE 3 6.23 It is proposed that the Isle of Wight Council establishes a multi-partner initiative to: Investigate the feasibility of developing a biodiesel production plant on the Isle of Wight Identify funding opportunities available to support the initial set-up costs I - 18 - Intermediate Technology Consultants IRESSI –Renewable Energy Strategy Identifying the Target for RES contribution to Electricity Demand beyond 2010 6.24 The Isle of Wight Council acknowledges that Renewable technologies are developing rapidly and will continue to do so into the future. Consequently, opportunities for reaching a higher penetration of these technologies into the energy market will become greater through time. From the community participation and involvement which has taken place throughout the Altener project it is clear that Island people wish to work in partnership with the Council in creating a sustainable future, within which renewable energy will play an increasingly important part. Policy RES5 6.25 It is proposed that the target for renewable energy contribution beyond 2010 is considered and determined as part of an ongoing process of monitoring and assessment of: The implementation and operation phases of the 10% contribution the new wave of renewable technologies (e.g. Tidal stream; hydrogen) the trends in energy demand global fossil fuel markets energy supply security issues - 19 - . . . --3000,1,1500,1736,47185
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