Including 5 closely related terms such as carbon economy, carbon emission, and carbon future.
… the UK generally show a downward trend, Estimated carbon emissions (overall in kilotonnes and per person in tonnes) including in Burnley. 2.8 Between 2018 and 2019, CO2 emissions decreased in 360 out of the 379 local authorities in the UK (95%). The main driver of the decrease in UK emissions was a change in the fuel mix for electricity generation, with a decrease in the use of coal and more use…
… homes. 3.8 As a stepping-stone to the Future Homes Standard, in December 2021 the Government introduced an interim uplift in building regulations standards, effective from June 20225 , that would result in an estimated 31% reduction in carbon emissions from new homes compared to current standards. The emphasis will be on the adoption off a ‘fabric first approach’ with higher standards…
… to a low carbon future in a changing climate taking full account of flood risk and coastal change” and “shape places in ways that contribute to radical reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, minimise vulnerability and improve resilience, encourage the reuse of existing resources, including the conversion existing buildings; and support renewable and low carbon energy and associated infrastructure…
… planning permission. 3.16 Climate Change is identified as one of the “Key Issues and Challenges” and reflected in the Plan’s Objectives, in particular Objective 1: Delivering Sustainable Growth “To minimise the adverse impacts of climate change to support growth to meet the need for jobs, homes and services in the context of moving towards a low carbon economy and stemming population decline…
… Selective Licensing Schemes, Landlord Accreditation and the Private Rented Sector Forum to improve the management and condition of privately rented homes across the borough. 5.53 The Council’s business support team work closely with the East Lancashire Chamber Low Carbon Project and other programmes encouraging Burnley businesses to adapt new low carbon technologies and move to net zero…