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East Devon District Council

…:  Deploying more renewable, decentralised and smart energy systems  Retrofitting energy-efficiency measures into our existing buildings  Constructing zero-carbon new buildings  Travelling less and using improved walking, cycling and public transport infrastructure more often, and using electric and hydrogen vehicles  Changing our consumption to use less, re-use more and choose low-carbon…

… Planning, Economic Development, Transport Planning, Social Care, Libraries and Trading Standards all of which can play a role in area-wide climate change mitigation and adaptation. For districts this includes more energy efficient buildings and assets; changes to our vehicle fleet and travel arrangements; changes to procurement and contract management; WorkSmart and agile working; smarter…

… energy where possible; • Retrofit energy efficiency measures into East Devon buildings; • Improve properties to reduce fuel poverty in East Devon; • Enable the uptake of Green Deal and associated grants in East Devon; • Minimise the ‘embodied carbon’ incorporated in construction projects; • Continue to develop planning policies that: - support the reduction of greenhouse gas…

… a transport infrastructure which supports more low carbon travel options for people in East Devon; • Reduce energy use and embodied energy in transport infrastructure; • Manage transport infrastructure and services to prepare for climate change; • Encourage non-car travel for all sectors of the population, through targeted advice, incentives and enforcement; • Reduce the air pollution from…

… emissions from energy consumption in homes, transport and businesses in East Devon. • Enable the development of secure supplies of renewable and low carbon energy for individuals, communities, business and industry. • Support new development which seeks to minimise additional associated greenhouse gas emissions. • Contribute towards developing the low carbon economy. How are we planning…