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Horsham District Council

… indicates that further efficiencies are possible in terms of solid waste disposal and industrial energy consumption. • Land use acts as a net carbon sink in the District. This is calculated from ONS’s territorial carbon emissions data, which indicate forest land and grassland acting as positive actor in carbon sequestration. However, it is important to note that livestock is a carbon emitter…

… emissions coming from the operation of buildings, this area presents a significant opportunity to reduce carbon emissions, reduce water consumption for the Horsham District and improve health and wellbeing in interior spaces. Overarching Goals: • Residential Retrofit: To improve energy efficiency of Horsham’s homes, reduce fuel poverty and improve the health and wellbeing of residents…

…. • Commercial and Community Retrofit: To improve energy efficiency of Horsham District’s non-residential buildings, creating cost-saving opportunities for businesses and future-proofing infrastructure. Significant carbon savings can be made through the decarbonisation of Horsham District’s energy mix. Currently, the carbon intensity of Horsham District’s grid is higher than the national average…

… and construction processes throughout the whole lifecycle of a building or infrastructure. Enablers: Policies and mechanisms that will build the capacity across Horsham District Council, local communities and businesses, to accelerate the District’s sustainable transition to carbon neutrality Fuel Poverty: Contribution of an intervention to reducing a household’s energy bills through improved…

… energy efficiency, enhanced insulation, or use of renewable, low carbon energy. Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIPS): A strategy that identifys long-term cycling and walking improvements for an area and makes the case for future investment through funding bids and by informing discussions with developers. Micromobility: A range of small, lightweight vehicles operating…