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.
Estimated running costs exclude hardware purchase costs
Figures based on 2% reduction in gas consumption through organisations having an awareness campaign. The Carbon Trust estimates that organisations have the ability to save 10 % of energy costs through raising awareness. The 2% reduction is in concert with the overall strategy target reduction of 2%.
Estimated lifetime of pool cover is 10 years
Waste originally destined for landfill was successfully recovered. Whilst there is no financial saving or capital /operational costs to the Council associated with this diversion, Council benefits through reduced landfill and emissions.
New Nissan eNv200 electric vans (4 off ) are running for a 3 year fully funded term including contract maintenance & tyres. The funding came through Transport Scotland via Energy savings trust
School estate savings measured only
These estimated savings are based on actual CRC return data for this site where a year on year reduction in gas consumption was measured. No allowance has been made for weather adjustment
Figures based on typical like for like boiler replacement project. An assumption is made the existing boilers operated at 75% efficiency and new boiler plant operates at 96% efficiency with no change in use. The estimated savings are based per annum on a lifetime of 25 years. No allowance has been made to account for a change in operating hours.
Waste originally destined for landfill was successfully recovered. Whilst there is no financial saving or capital /operational costs to the Council associated with this diversion, Council benefits through reduced landfill and emissions.
Estimate based on five sites; estimated external lighting load of 10kw, operating for 4400hrs per annum. Saving based on estimated 50% reduction in burning hours
Project lifetime: 1 year installation, loan paid back over 6 years (£38.6k pa) Installation life: 20years
Costs exclude CRC costs
Costs exclude CRC costs
Savings are based on typical like for like boiler replacement project. An assumption is made the existing boilers operated at 75% efficiency and new boiler plant operates at 96% efficiency with no change in use. The estimated savings are based per annum on a lifetime of 25 years. No allowance has been made to account for a change in operating hours.
This compost is generated from the collected garden waste
These estimated savings are based on actual CRC return data for this site where a year on year reduction in gas consumption was measured. No allowance has been made for weather adjustment
Costs exclude CRC costs