Including 10 closely related terms such as councils, building, and buildings.
… efficient measures could be retro- fitted to Council properties 1 N Med Med Energy Efficiency – light fittings changed to LED in all buildings 1 Y Med Med Aim for a Higher result in the energy performance certificates 1 N Med Med Explore renewable technology options – solar and air source heat pumps for example 1 N High High Promote ECO grants for home insulation, efficient heating systems…
… Investigate alternative heating systems - Biomass boilers, Air/ Ground source heat pumps, additional PV at relevant buildings 1 N High Med 5 years Investigate ‘fabric first approach’ to reduce energy needs 1 N Med Med 5 years Investigate procuring truly renewable energy 1 N High Med Explore installing low water delivery taps/plumbing to all our toilet facilities at Follaton House 1 N Low Low Divest…
… carbon emission vehicles pay more. 3 N Low Low 2 years Ensure new housing developments are much more walking and cycling friendly. 3 Y Med Med Promote/ Require buses to be Electric 4 N High Med 5 years + Investigate electric bike hire in towns & maybe tourist areas in summer start to change culture. Great idea for council workers to use them 4 N Low Low 2 years Strategic Transport…
… Planning Proposal Level of influence Doing now? Annual Estimated Net potential Carbon Saving/Benefit Annual Estimated Net potential Biodiversity Saving/Benefit District and Borough Councils do not have any direct or specific responsibility for delivering or managing cycling / active transport networks but can influenece 4 N Med Med Electrification of the main train lines 5 N High High…
… bins potentially reducing collection need 3 N Low Low 6 months The Council should support the principles proposed through the English Waste Strategy regarding the Extended Producer Responsibility. The principles support a circular economy approach which will be funded by producers and will lead to better packaging design, improved recycling and better consumer awareness of what can…