Including 11 closely related terms such as efficiency measures, energy use, and minimum energy efficiency.
… to help vulnerable residents reduce the utility bills and energy consumption. Another example of positive engagement and outcomes is at Perry Court, Faversham where the SBC Planning Committee has successfully requested more renewable energy and energy-efficiency measures to be included in new developments. This includes solar PV and the use of air-source heat pumps to heat a care home, hotel…
… gap between buildings designed energy use and actual energy use), with a view to securing S.106 obligations from developers to contribute towards the cost of such compliance monitoring Short Large To be progressed through the drafting of the Sustainable Design and Construction SPD currently underway 14 Housing Enforce private rented and non-domestic Minimum Energy Efficiency…
… in order to achieve the outcomes. This is a living plan, will evolve as needed and progress will be reported on an annual basis. Zero net carbon (also referred to as carbon neutral) means that the activity balances it’s energy use with its renewable energy generation, or carbon sequestration, and emits no ‘net’ carbon. This may be through 100% reduction of carbon using efficiencies…
… and renewable technologies at the location, or could be using a carbon offset, which absorbs carbon or generates electricity without carbon emissions to achieve zero ‘net’ carbon emissions. CARBON OFFSET HIERARCHY ENERGY HIERARCHY Energy saving Energy efficiency Renewables Low Emission Conventional Offset: Energy generation‐Local using no land Energy generation – local using land…
… to use IT to reduce use of paper. 2025 5 12 Property and CEL Ensure LED lighting is fitted across the council estate, including parks and open spaces. 2023 19 Most of Swale House has LEDs. No budget for rest of estate but payback is short. 20 Swale Borough Council Climate and Ecological Emergency Buildings and Energy Efficiency Improving the energy efficiency of the homes in Swale…