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Barrow-in-Furness Borough Council

… of Climate Change, through encouraging development to: realise the potential of the Borough for renewable and low carbon energy generation; achieve higher energy efficiency standards; increase the use of sustainable forms of transport; mitigate and adapt to flood risks; protect trees and woodland and enhance biodiversity.iv In July 2019, Barrow Borough Council declared a Climate Change Emergency. We…

… more energy efficient, they have lower costs required to heat their homes and reduced cold- related health problems. The Council Plan commits to developing a Housing Renewal Policy which focuses on delivering improvements to improve the quality of life for residents. Through this Climate Change Policy 2020-25 5 | P a g e we can identify and highlight ways to reduce energy…

…, which is under review and should be published soon.vii We will work towards the target date agreed by the partnership, should it be sooner than 2037. To achieve net zero, we will: 1. Reduce emissions from Barrow Borough Councils estate and operations; 2. Reduce energy consumption and emissions from homes and businesses in the Borough; 3. Reduce emissions from transport; 4. Reduce…

… efficiency is one of the most cost-effective ways of reducing carbon emissions. Typical energy efficiency measures include retrofitting properties with better insulation, installing more efficient heating and energy management systems. These measures will be considered for all council buildings and any works will be carried out when most appropriate to do so. Procurement will play an important part…

… in reducing emissions, by ensuring that low emissions are a key part of the criteria used when awarding contracts. We will also identify systems of working to ensure we are minimising our carbon footprint, such as finding ways to reduce the amount of driving that is necessary during work. 2. Reducing energy consumption and emissions from homes and businesses in the Borough The Barrow Borough…