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Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames

… Plan now requires larger developments to be zero carbon, meaning that the total annual energy consumption of the buildings does not exceed the energy generated on-site or off-site. 37.Action on existing housing stock across all tenures has traditionally involved the provision of grants to bring forward energy efficiency measures including increased insulation and modern (gas) heating…

… (i.e. carbon dioxide emitted during the manufacture, transport and construction of building materials). Projects to improve energy efficiency of homes and workplaces 39. In 2018-2019 the Warm Homes Better Health Project completed 300 home visits to people aged over 65 and people aged over 50 living with a long term health condition. The project installed 1686 small energy saving devices…

… have photovoltaics, with further PV and other energy efficiency measures being considered. Their vehicles are working towards achieving the future ULEZ requirement, having already met the inner London ULEZ requirement for vehicles based in the zone. b. Kingston University is committed to reducing its CO2 emissions by 35% (against a 2005/16 baseline year) by 2020.Their Energy Management…

… systems. The mandatory Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) regime keeps track of the current performance of buildings, with a drive towards greater efficiency over time. Through updating the Council’s Housing Strategy there is an opportunity for Kingston to facilitate a conversation about climate change and the role that housing has to play in resolving the crisis. 38.The Council’s…

… that contribute to the delivery of a lower carbon, sustainable borough: i. Sustainable transport and travel ii. Air quality iii. Energy efficiency in homes and workspaces iv. Generating and harnessing energy v. Biodiversity and green spaces vi. Waste management, recycling and the circular economy B. The Council has established a cross-directorate working group to lead on the response…