Including 7 closely related terms such as energy performance, efficiency, and efficiency schemes.
… homes accounts for a substantial percentage of the Districts carbon emissions. Whilst we will commit to lobbying government to improve energy performance standards in new builds, we are also conscious that huge reductions in carbon emissions and energy requirements of current housing stock is achievable and needs to be done. Retrofitting insulation and energy efficient heating systems…
… efficiency schemes; • Increasing the deployment of renewable energy technology across the Council’s estate; and • Carbon sequestration such as large scale tree planting e.g. through schemes such as the Woodland Carbon Code and Associated Fund11. • Renewable energy infrastructure will be installed on all Council sites where it is feasible to do so. 5.2 Responsible Economic Growth In the West…
…/occupiers of public buildings to ensure they are aware of their obligations to improve energy efficiency. • Advise residents and businesses of best practice where possible. • Explore ways to make retrofitting insulation and energy efficient heating systems more economically viable. 6.1.3 Energy The Council’s electricity consumption in 2018/19 was estimated to be 11,630 MWh, equivalent to 3…
… more solar panels across our estate, aiming for a significant contribution from solar energy towards the Council’s energy consumption and beyond; • continuing to increase the number of charging points for electric vehicles in West Berkshire; • conducting a Council carbon audit so we understand our challenges and be better placed to become carbon neutral by 2030; 1. Foreword 4…
… farmland carbon storage in soils and vegetation Improve biodiversity and wildlife Waste and Resource Efficiency Promote reduce, re-use, recycle principles Focus on local food production, distribution and consumption Understand local natural capital Reduce carbon emissions from supply chains 6. The Path to a Greener West Berkshire in 2030 6.1 Key Themes 6.1.1 Sustainable Transport…