Including the closely related term energy.
… an effective carbon management plan will help to save money on the cost of energy, water, transport and waste and contribute to the efficient use of Council resources Reputation: Our creative and innovative approach will stimulate a regional low carbon transition and strengthen relationships between the public sector and local businesses, while enhancing the public image of the Council. Building…
… of carbon management activities 2 1 4 5 6 3 3 Current footprint of the council Before we set reduction targets, it is important to understand our current emissions footprint 2016/17 Baseline statistics Energy Transport Water Total Baseline CO2e emissions (tonnes) 23,783 4,635 262 28,679 Baseline Cost…
… (£) £5,629,370 £4,416,076 £647,374 £10,692,819 4 Current footprint of the council 82.9% 16.2% 0.9% Breakdown of carbon emissions (CO2e) Energy Transport Water 52.6% 41.3% 6.1% Breakdown of carbon related costs (£) Energy Transport Water Carbon intensity of transport will generate a higher saving per kgCO2e saved 5 Carbon reduction target 2018…
… increase from £10.7m to £14.2m by 2023 – an increase of approx. £3.5m. Achieving a 20% reduction in carbon emissions over the whole five years could result in cumulative savings of £12.4m (as shown by hatched area). Estimates include a prediction of energy/resource price inflation of 4% annually, hence even in a 20% reduction scenario, overall prices increase. 7 Planned carbon saving projects…
… The projects we will implement to reduce carbon emissions include: Heating/cooling system upgrades Lighting upgrades and improved lighting controls Deployment of zero-carbon technologies Installation of efficient LED lighting technology across LCC owned buildings, alongside the replacement of Sodium Street Lighting Ballasts to LED fittings. Upgrading to LED fittings will help to achieve savings…