Including 7 closely related terms such as reduce, reduces, and low carbon.
…% from electricity. The total footprint was 2,181,724 tonnes. Carbon emissions reduction so far has predominantly been from using less grid electricity, and less carbon intensive grid electricity as the UK moves away from coal. The carbon emissions from heat (burning gas, oil, or other fuels in our homes and other buildings) have not reduced by as much, and emissions from transport (cars, busses…
… accessible for all. The use of heat pumps is steadily increasing following a government supported drive and subsidy scheme. Low Carbon Heat Networks provide heat to communities in County Durham. County Durham’s Aims for 2045 All gas and fossil fuel heating in homes, public buildings, and businesses has been removed and replaced with affordable low carbon alternatives. Key Challenges Heat…
… with low carbon heat, through carbon efficient technologies and heat networks. This includes heating the rooms within buildings as well as heat for swimming pools, kitchens, manufacture and other requirements. Interactions with other themes New Development New development is adding to our carbon budget every year, especially because most are still being heated by fossil fuels. National policy…
… way to transition to net zero heat for all communities. Insulation The retrofit of homes with wall, loft, and floor insulation, and other improvements to the fabric of the building, not only creates better quality homes but reduces heating costs and reduces carbon emissions. There are health advantages to improved energy efficiency too: cold homes can exacerbate existing poor health conditions…
…, the Council declared a Climate Emergency in recognition that unless immediate action is taken, global warming will continue on its current trajectory toward 3°C with disastrous consequences. Following public consultation, the Council in February 2020 adopted the following statement: Immediately adopt a new Durham County Council target of 80% [carbon reduction] by 20301 making significant progress…