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Bolsover District Council

…: 1.16 Whilst the greatest carbon emissions savings are delivered through biogas, the additional cost pressure on the general fund is prohibitive at a time when the Council’s finances are still recovering from lost income through Covid and challenges to recover the position. 1.17 However, significant carbon reduction (741 tonnes) savings can be delivered through renewable electricity tariffs…

… emissions by a further estimated 741 tonnes per annum which is a greater reduction than the whole corporate target of a 750 tonne reduction over a period of 3 years. 2.4 The Council has numerous options where it can invest to reduce carbon emissions and contribute towards its climate change objectives. However, each investment decision has differing potentials in carbon reduction terms…

… that the Council has undertaken in order to meet its climate change objectives. Theme 1 – Sustainable Buildings and Workplaces 1.2 Energy Efficiency Measures (Corporate Buildings) Improvements to LED Lighting at the Arc has led to an annual carbon saving of 32,381kg (32.4 tonnes). This is due to be rolled out across other facilities in the near future. Variable speed drives have been fitted…

… on appropriate plant equipment situated at The Arc which offer an energy saving with payback for this investment being achieved in a couple of years and achieve an annual carbon reduction of 12,100kg (12.1 tonnes). Theme 2 – Renewable Energy 1.3 As outlined in the Council’s Recovery Plan and previously discussed at the Climate Change Group, Property and Estates are about to commission a full…

… to the most vulnerable Council Tenants so that a modern affordable heating system can be installed. This is forecast 50 properties at £80,000 from CAW. Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging point – An EV charging station has been installed at The Arc as part of the council’s efforts to support the community to reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality. The charging station is a rapid charging…