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North Devon Council

… and support people to make changes that reduce carbon; • We have replaced our old Leisure Centre with a more energy efficient building; • Working with 361 Energy to promote home energy efficiency advice. Our Vision • By 2030 North Devon District Council operations will be clean, efficient and net carbon neutral, leading by example in our community and to our residents and businesses…

… assets, some leased or rented, including leisure facilities, the crematorium, and the council offices and buildings themselves. The heating and lighting of these buildings fall under both scope 1 and 2 emissions. Operational vehicles - particularly in our waste collection service which provides the majority of our transport carbon usage. However, business mileage is also accrued over…

…. • Saving money for the council and local people by ensuring that local homes, businesses and public buildings use energy and other resources efficiently. • Helping the most vulnerable at risk from fuel poverty and the impacts of extreme weather such as flooding, over-heating and cold. • Boosting the local economy by supporting and promoting our green tourism base, protecting and marketing our…

… and recognise and use the links with health enhancement • Encourage and implement energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives. • Adopt a policy for regulating energy efficiency in private rented properties. • Explore investment opportunities in renewable energy generation and storage from the installation of renewable energy on Council buildings and land. Management and Governance…

… Members are at the heart of decision making at NDC. A Lead Member for the Climate has been assigned who is tasked with; overseeing, supporting and lobbying for sustainability and climate change to be at the forefront of Council operations and policy; responding effectively to need and maximise the influence of NDC as widely as possible in our communities. We have developed a Member Climate…