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London Borough of Brent

… as possible will be more energy efficient, be powered by renewable sources and be resilient to future adverse weather events caused by climate change – and we will do all in our gift to achieve an average rating of Energy Performance Certificate B in directly owned council stock. The Issue: The energy used to power and heat Brent’s homes and non-domestic buildings represents a combined total 78…

… will lead by example by first assessing what energy efficiency measures are most effective within in our existing housing stock, and through the delivery of the New Council Homes Programme. We will do all in our gift to achieve an average rating of Energy Performance Certificate B in directly owned council stock by 2030. As the vast majority of homes in the borough are either owner-occupied…

… and other community organisations must also collectively seek to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy demand across the borough’s non-domestic buildings. The Brent Environmental Network will be a key mechanism for sharing ideas, expertise and knowledge across these sectors on practical ways to improve energy efficiency. We will also develop a plan for achieving zero emissions across our…

…% of all carbon emissions produced in the borough (43% from homes; 35% from commercial and industrial buildings). This is therefore a hugely significant contributor to the changing climate. Homes and buildings will need to become more energy efficient and be powered and heated by renewable energy sources. Homes and buildings will also need to be adapted to ensure they can cope with more volatile…

… of focus: 1. Improving Energy Efficiency There are well over 100,000 homes and buildings in Brent (of which just under 12,000 homes and around 200 non-domestic buildings are owned by the council). The most effective way of reducing carbon emissions in homes and buildings is by reducing the need for heating and phasing out gas. In existing buildings, this can be most effectively achieved…