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North Somerset Council

… energy efficiency – funds have been borrowed for spend- to-save projects to improve the energy efficiency of council buildings. The payback period is expected to be approximately five years Decarbonisation plans – funds from the Community Renewal Fund (CRF) have been used to produce decarbonisation plans for 30 public buildings and to provide training around energy and emissions reductions…

…) The PSDS is designed to help upgrade heating systems in public buildings into ones often powered by cleaner, cheaper, and renewable energy. Decarbonisation plans produced via CRF funding will be used to apply for PSDS funding. North Somerset Council Climate Emergency Action Plan 18 Emissions for the North Somerset area Figure 1: North Somerset Greenhouse Gas Emissions in 2020 Total…

… and businesses to do the same. This Action Plan is a live document and will continue to evolve over the coming few years. I am proud of the work we have done since 2019, the hard work of the council officers, the leadership team, partner organisations and the community living in North Somerset. There are areas that will require national legislation change, but we will continue to work with the powers…

… we have as a council. In order to step up our response to the climate emergency, an enormous amount of change is needed. This is how we will show leadership; I’m not saying it won’t be without challenges. The way we travel and heat our buildings must become more sustainable and these require physical changes as well as changes to our mindsets. To support the change of mindset at North…

… officers and councillors as well as 17 local businesses and 18 community champions 300 pledges made 450 tonnes CO2e savings estimated Decarbonisation plans Delivered for 30 public buildings including: 15 schools 5 leisure centres Business support 17 local small businesses supported to reduce carbon emissions through our Business Carbon Support pilot programme 15 businesses have received Green…