Including 12 closely related terms such as energy use, energy efficiency, and efficiency.
… building design standards adopted • Virtual meetings policy as preference to travel • Encourage and enable effective home working • Increase staff use of active and zero-carbon travel options, particularly e-bikes Energy efficient • Rigorous building energy management practice introduced • Streetlighting conversion to LED • Purchasing standards introduced to reduce energy demand from…
… by 2050 Infrastructure and systems Publish an Oxford Infrastructure Strategy with a new carbon prioritisation on investments Develop the Countywide Energy Insights tool for identify renewable and energy efficiency opportunities Deliver the Local Energy Oxfordshire (LEO) partnership project and plan for a strategic energy partnership post-LEO Buildings Support policy for net-zero-carbon…
… carbon by 2030 Our commitment As your council we are leading the way and are committed to be carbon neutral by 2030 for our major operational footprint. 500 Fleet vehicles, including the fire service 60,000 Streetlights, illuminated signs and traffic signals Staff business mileage Energy use in around 140 buildings that the council occupies Resilience The council, residents…
… rely on us to pave the way through research and development partnerships that unlock new opportunities. Everyone can expect us to achieve real carbon emissions reductions: offsetting is an option of last resort. Take action now Our actions embody an ‘energy hierarchy’ approach to ensure best value and reduce demand. Generate Design in energy saving from the outset • New best practice…
… values. Maintained schools are responsible for their operations and energy and maintenance budgets, but often lack the resources and capacity to reduce energy costs and carbon. Parents, teachers and pupils can rely on us to support them to address this challenge. We want schools to be able to set and deliver against their own climate action targets, and to act as ambassadors…