Including 14 closely related terms such as improved energy efficiency, energy efficiency, and efficiency.
… our housing stock (via a desktop exercise). This has provided the council with a current efficiency level compared to what it could be and the level of investment required to achieve improved energy efficiency. ➢ We are targeting the 'hardest to heat’ homes first i.e. properties where the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is rated D – G. ➢ All properties to be rated C on the EPC…
… surveyors are qualified to undertake EPCs. ➢ All new homes delivered for council housing in 2021 were built to an EPC rating of B. ➢ Our new homes ‘design guide and technical specification’ that incorporates carbon saving solutions will be launched alongside the 30-year Housing Business Plan in April 2022 and seeks to improve energy efficient standards further for all new homes built…
… guidance within a planned Biodiversity Supplementary Planning Document (SPD). ➢ We will work with our partners to help reduce wider light pollution across the district. ➢ This provides us with the opportunity to: • Reduce energy consumption, • Reduce any negative impacts on human health and wellbeing, and wildlife, caused by intense blue-white light. Strategic Property…
… sustainable products. Page 11 of 23 CLIMATE CHANGE AND BIODIVERSITY ANNUAL REPORT Housing A significant amount of work has already been undertaken to improve energy efficiency in our own housing stock. This includes: ➢ 900 Mid Suffolk owned council homes have had solar panels installed to generate electricity. ➢ Authorities…
… whenever viable. ➢ Work has commenced in Harleston Corner (Harleston) to improve both the appearance and efficiency of our residents homes over the next three years. ➢ We have received funding through the Green Homes Grant to help improve the energy efficiency of low-income households across the district. ➢ Working alongside the Energy Savings Trust, we have evaluated every property within…