Including the closely related terms carbon development, and carbon saving.
… of the ten year plan the CMT will continue to expand its remit to additional areas for reduction, including efforts to affect staff behavioural change. 3.27 Each of the eight initiatives are described below, including our progress to date and the key actions moving forward. The tables in Appendix A summarise each initiative with indicative costs, carbon savings, timescales and action owners…
… installation date. However, production has recommenced, and installation works began last month (October). Apart from the benefits of improved light quality for both pedestrians and road users, this latest project is set to achieve the following: Annual cost saving: £360k Annual carbon saving: 663 tCO2e Project payback: 3.1 years 3.29 Initiative 2: BUILDINGS (ENERGY EFFICIENCY) Energy…
… consumption from the operation of LBB’s buildings accounts for 58% of the total carbon emissions profile, comprising: electricity (22%) and gas (36%). To realise cost/energy/carbon savings it is imperative that the Council continues to improve the energy efficiency of the estate and move towards the use of low carbon energy sources for heating whenever feasible. As more buildings (heating…
… at strategic sites. Bases on the energy efficiency assessment findings, a planned upgrade programme will be developed that will in turn inform accurate carbon savings. 3.30 Initiative 3: 100% RENEWABLE ENERGY The most effective solution for reducing emissions is a rapid shift to 100% renewable electricity. Electricity associated emissions currently accounts for nearly 60% of LBB’s total net zero…
… in a similar way to the recycling fund in that LBB would have to provide 50:50 match funding. 6.6 The Mayor of London’s Energy Efficiency Fund (MEEF): An investment fund, established by the GLA, which will help achieve London’s ambition of being a zero carbon city by 2050. MEEF has been developed with Local Authorities as a core sector given their leadership in the low carbon development industry…