Including 9 closely related terms such as reduce, reduce, and reduce emissions.
…. Transport Transport is a large source of greenhouse gases (GHG) with them being responsible for 27% of total emissions in the UK in 2019. The councils own fleet emitted around 300 tCO2e (tonnes of CO2 equivalent) in 2021/22. This means this is a key area to focus on improving emissions, this section includes looking at the councils’ emissions as well as helping residents to transfer to lower emission…
… there may be cost implications 4 Decarbonising Housing and Public Buildings Buildings account for around 30% of the UK’s emissions and so are another large sector to target in reducing emissions in Richmondshire. This section lays out schemes to improve emissions in sheltered housing, council housing as well as schemes the council is involved in to help residents to reduce emissions. Ref…
… is feasible there may be cost implications 6 Property The Council’s emissions for heating were around 360 tCO2e in 2021/22. This section specifically addresses the council’s own buildings with survey work and improvement programmes in Mercury House, Richmond Swimming Pool, and the Gallowfields Depot. Ref Project Name Details Responsible Completion Date Budget Notes P/PROP01 Mercury…
… vehicles. Ref Project Name Details Responsible Completion Date Budget Notes P/TRAN01 Electric Vehicle Charging Points - Council car parks Installation and commissioning of 20 affordable electric vehicle charging points in Council car parks across the district. Corporate Director (Operations) 31 Dec 22 £295,000 capital programme, £20,000 green initiatives budget. P/TRAN02…