Emissions reduction projects

Local authorities in Scotland are required to publish yearly data on their compliance with their climate change duties – including the emissions reduction projects they are undertaking.

45 projects

Aberdeen City Council

On-going expansion of the use of hydrogen vehicles within our fleet. (2017)

10 hydrogen- fuelled vehicles currently in operation. Estimated carbon savings in 2017/18 was 460tCO2.

Funding source
HyTrEc Interreg IVB funding (European), private partners and Aberdeen City Council
Emission source
Other
Aberdeen City Council

Roll out of solar PV panels on 70 Council owned buildings. (2014)

These projects aren't fully detailed as that information isn't collated in one place yet.

Aberdeen City Council

Overcladding in Seaton (2016)

7 multi-storey blocks in Seaton to be over-clad to improve energy efficiency. Covers period 2016-2018. Anticipated 477 tCO2e saving. Will reduce emissions associated with heating the building.

Funding source
Aberdeen City Council.
Emission source
Other
Aberdeen City Council

On-going replacement of high output with lower energy LED units as per maintenance and new lantern programme. (2017)

From 2016-2023. Estimated 4,366 tCO2e over 7 years. Over one third of the city’s street lighting stock has been converted to LED. Project expected to be completed end of 2019.

Funding source
Aberdeen City Council
Emission source
Grid Electricity
Aberdeen City Council

Food waste collections from all schools and main office canteens. (2014)

Aberdeen City Council

Roll out of mixed recycling and corporate collections for recycling batteries and waste electronic and electrical equipment (WEEE). (2014)

Aberdeen City Council

Bus, bike and green car salary sacrifice schemes were in operation. (2014)

Aberdeen City Council

Expansion of Co-Wheels car club network - staff can become members of the car club. (2014)

Aberdeen City Council

Introduction of Smarter Working in 2014, a flexible working approach that has streamlined office working and enabled rationalisation of main office buildings. (2014)

Aberdeen City Council

Thermal imaging study. (2016)

Thermal imaging was undertaken on 6,000 properties during 2016. This information was loaded onto the web and householders were encouraged to view it and seek advice on energy efficiency measures. Interest was high but follow up was low.

Funding source
Aberdeen City Council.
Aberdeen City Council

On going replacement of high output with lower energy LED units as per maintenance and new lantern programme (2015)

Funding source
Aberdeen City Council
Emission source
Grid Electricity
Aberdeen City Council

Implementation of energy efficiency measures on building on an on-going basis through maintenance and upgrade programme. (2015)

Funding source
Aberdeen City Council
Emission source
Grid Electricity
Aberdeen City Council

Implementation of energy efficiency measures on building on an on-going basis through maintenance and upgrade programme. (2015)

Funding source
Aberdeen City Council
Emission source
Natural Gas
Aberdeen City Council

Introduction of 2 two hydrogen diesel hybrid vans to the Council fleet plus two fuel cell range extended vans. (2015)

Vans are still using a temporary hydrogen supply therefore not fully utilised yet. Once the second H2 refuelling station is operational (Q4 2016) the vehicles will be fully tested.

Funding source
HyTrEc – Interreg IVB funding (European)
Emission source
Diesel (average biofuel blend)
Aberdeen City Council

Expansion of Co-Wheels car club network with more vehicles available, more low carbon vehicles available to staff. (2015)

- Additional 9 vehicles added during the reporting year 2015/2016 (38 vehicles) compare to 2014/2015 (29 vehicles). - Additional 119 employees signed in the Co-wheels Car Club during reporting year 2015/2016 (588 employees compare to 2014/2015 (469 employees)

Funding source
Aberdeen City Council, Transport Scotland, Co-wheels Car Club
Lifespan
5 years
Emission source
Diesel (100% mineral diesel)
Aberdeen City Council

Expansion of electric vehicles charging points available within the city. (2015)

Increased charging points for electric vehicles from 58 in 2014/2015 to 62 in 2015/2016 with additional 4 charging points.

Funding source
Transport Scotland, Energy Saving Trust Scotland, Office for Low Emission Vehicles
Emission source
Diesel (average biofuel blend)
Aberdeen City Council

On-going replacement of high output with lower energy LED units as per maintenance and new lantern programme. (2016)

From 2016-2023. Estimated 4,366 tCO2e over 7 years.

Funding source
Aberdeen City Council
Emission source
Grid Electricity
Aberdeen City Council

Street Lighting retrofit programme. (2014)

Aberdeen City Council

On-going expansion of the use of hydrogen vehicles within our fleet. (2016)

Will save both diesel and petrol emission.

Funding source
HyTrEc Interreg IVB funding (European), private partners and Aberdeen City Council
Emission source
Other
Aberdeen City Council

Over cladding at Seaton. (2017)

7 multi-storey blocks in Seaton to be over-clad to improve energy efficiency. Covers period 2016-2018. Anticipated 477 tCO2e saving. Will reduce emissions associated with heating the building. The project is estimated to be on track for completion in 2018.

Funding source
Aberdeen City Council
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