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Gwynedd County Council

… from buildings by 43% but the footprint from our fleet only falling 20%. 7. It can be seen that the Council has already undertaken a considerable amount of work to reduce our carbon footprint and to adapt our communities to meet the future consequences of climate change. 8. However, despite these efforts, we know that there is much more to be done if we are to achieve the aim of a zero…

…, the Council is looking to change its fleet of small travelling vehicles, within the next five years, to electric cars. The Council's first electric car was officially introduced on 14 November 2019. Charging points are being installed at the Council's offices and depots. Therefore, plans are in place to ensure a more environmentally-friendly Council fleet. 8 Raise money from the UK Municipal Bonds…

…. The Council can verify these standards to ensure that the new buildings are insulated to the highest standards. It is a different matter when a building already exists, and although the Council itself ensures that its buildings are insulated to the highest standards, it is very difficult for the Council to force landlords to insulate their properties. The Council intends to encourage landlords…

… are being heard. BUILDINGS NUMBE R Action/Description Comments 13 Retrofit council-owned properties with high levels of insulation. The Council has taken action to insulate the majority of its buildings to a high standard, including schools. Most of the work was carried out between 2011 and 2017, including bedroom insulation at 300mm, wall cavities, heating and hot water pipes. The cost…

… comes to £344,293.11. We are still working on upgrading the insulation of boiler houses (valves etc.). We cannot separate the savings from the impact of other schemes but it has certainly made a substantial contribution to a 43% reduction of in our buildings' emissions. 14 Help energy companies target fuel poor or vulnerable households with energy efficiency measures. The Council needs…