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… (our asset management data base), potential new survey required which can be tailored to suit our need to encompass energy, renewables and landscaping measures on the tenure,  Purchase software (IT system) to map Energy Performance Certificate data and energy consumption – options were considered from the specialists Building Research Establishment and the Energy Savings Trust…

… and support to tenants to maximise the potential. 4. Strategic Planning and Environment 4.1 This work stream is largely focused on the Local Plan which is nearing its completion for public consultation. The Local Plan is key to being able to ensure that future development is a low carbon as it can be and promotes energy and resource efficiency. The aims within the plan are ambitious and once…

… from imposing higher requirements than the new standard through their Local Plans. As this seems contrary to national target of zero carbon by 2050 it is hoped that MHCLG drop this and allow the highest energy efficiency standards and low/zero carbon development to be incorporated into Local Plans and ongoing development management. 4.3 The government has also issued a Planning White Paper…

… Development Submit evidence that energy efficiency standards in new development up to 2030 are as a minimum 19% below target plus major residential to contribute towards a further 20%, and non- residential BREEAM excellent, and support for retrofitting May be superseded by Future Homes Standard and White Paper 2025 requirements Low carbon community heat and energy networks Major…

… and where the Council itself is eligible for financial support we will evaluate then make use of it as effectively as we can. Existing examples include:  Green Homes Grant voucher scheme. o This scheme allows home-owners and landlords to claim up to £5000 (or £10,000 for low-income homes) of vouchers for energy efficiency improvements in their homes. The vouchers need to be used by March 2021…