It might sound like the half-baked premise of a really bad Hollywood B movie, but Redditch City Council (a small local government in the UK) recently proposed that a public pool make use of a nearby crematorium's excess energy for heating purposes.
Now although the idea definitely sounds pretty morbid, it also has some opportunistic practicalities. The move would save the Redditch City Council budget 23,000 dollars. On top of this financial incentive, however, it would also mean a drastic decrease in the amount of heat that the crematorium pumps into the atmosphere every day - something the earth definitely could do without. At this point the idea is just in the proposal stage but if it passes it would be the first corpse-powered pool in the UK and, arguably, the world.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Renewable Energy
- The use of excess energy from crematoriums in other industries can pave the way for greater adoption of renewable energy sources.
- Innovative Heating Solutions
- Using unconventional heat sources to provide energy for public utilities can lead to disruptive innovation opportunities in the energy sector.
- Sustainability Practices
- Incorporating sustainable practices into public utilities through the use of alternative energy sources can inspire more environmentally conscious policies.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Energy
- The excess energy from crematoriums can offer potential opportunities for energy companies to explore alternative and renewable energy solutions.
- Public Utilities
- Innovative heating and energy solutions can disrupt and transform the public utilities industry, leading to more creative and sustainable practices.
- Local Government
- Local governments can look towards opportunities to incorporate sustainable practices in their policies through the implementation of alternative energy sources.
