… will update the actions included in the plan as the government rolls out further funding and policies, and as other local evidence and information becomes available. Blackpool’s Climate Emergency Action Plan 9 Housing Improving the efficiency of domestic properties in Blackpool, and reducing their emissions, is a major challenge. 78% of Energy Performance Certificates issued in Blackpool grade…
… Climate Emergency Action Plan10 Buildings and the Built Environment Industrial and commercial electricity and gas use in Blackpool emits 139,164 tonnes of CO2 every year. Whilst the amount of emissions from electricity use is higher than from domestic properties, gas emissions are only around half of the domestic figure. This means that total emissions will reduce more than in domestic…
… contributing to net zero 11. a. Establish action plan to raise all Blackpool Coastal Housing properties to EPC band C b. Consider the installation of solar PV on council owned homes following a roof and energy usage survey Both Chief Executive, Blackpool Coastal Housing December 2030 Blackpool Coastal Housing Head of Asset Management and Operations; Head of Housing; Government and Council funding…
… of solar e.g. Solar Together Town Director of Strategy January 2022 Strategy and Climate Manager Increase the amount of renewable energy generated by domestic properties/ communities 19. Develop a retrofit programme for planned refurbishments to business premises owned by the Council, including setting a target for stock improvement Both Director, Communications and Regeneration December 2030 Head…
… and electric vehicles, ending the sale of new petrol and diesel cars, and investing in new technology to help air and water-based transport decarbonise • Housing and Buildings – by adding Hydrogen to gas to reduce pollution, stopping the supply of gas to new properties from 2025, providing grants for insulation and heating systems which extract heat from the ground or the air rather than burning a fuel…