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Bedford Borough Council

… delivered a number of different services and projects across the Council and wider community which have supported environmental efficiency and have increased resilience. As a result of the Council’s Carbon Management Plan and Energy Performance Contract, the Council successfully reduced its own carbon emissions by 53% in 2017/18. 4.1 Reducing CO2 Emissions Year Total carbon* (tonnes CO2…

… to increase the uptake of renewable heat. • Energy Company Obligation (ECO) - A government energy efficiency scheme in Great Britain to help reduce carbon emissions and tackle fuel poverty. Under the scheme, larger energy suppliers have to deliver energy efficiency measures to homes in Great Britain. • The Clean Growth Strategy (2017) includes several government proposals on energy efficiency, including…

…% by 2050, so far achieving 42% reduction compared to 1990 levels. The UK government’s Green Growth Strategy 2017, which underpins a large part of this strategy, sets out a number of key obejectives to drive down the carbon emissions whilst also investing in the green economy. At a local level Bedford is committed to playing its part to encourage actions to reduce its contribution to, as well…

… as build a resilient community against, the impacts of climate change. The Council has already delivered 53% reduction in carbon emissions since 2009/10 and continues to deliver energy efficiency projects. By delivering this strategy, the Council demonstrates its commitment to ensuring that climate change mitigation Sustainable Development and Environmental Efficiency Strategy 50% chance…

… levels UK bedford is committed to playing its part to encourage actions to reduce its contribution to, as well as build a resilient community against, the impacts of climate change. Bedford Borough Council has already delivered 53% reduction in carbon emissions since 2009/10 and continues to deliver energy efficiency projects If temperatures continue to rise and increase…