Including 10 closely related terms such as energy use, energy efficiency, and efficiency.
…. Service specific Housing Thanet District Council is committed to increasing energy efficiency standards and reducing their carbon footprint. We have committed to installing solar panel systems across Phase 3 of our new build programme comprising 26 properties: 6 houses and 20 flats which will greatly reduce their carbon footprint. These homes will also be fitted…
… with high levels of insulation, reducing energy costs to our tenants and keeping the homes warm in winter and cool in summer. Home Energy Thanet District Council Homes Energy Officer is working with the government to enable residents obtain vouchers to receive up to 66% off the price of installing energy saving items such as insulation, double glazing and heat…
… is called their carbon footprint. TDC’s carbon footprint is made up of: The gas and electricity use in offices and buildings Petrol/diesel use in our fleet Greenhouse gas emissions in our purchases and contracts. An individual’s carbon footprint can be divided up into: Home energy use (gas and electricity) Transport use (petrol/diesel/ also now electricity) Food eaten (impacts of meat and dairy…
… agreed and includes policies which encourage sustainable transport, water efficiency, energy efficiency and renewable energy (including requirements for electric vehicle charging points). It also includes a new biodiversity net gain policy. We will update these in the Local Plan early review to further encourage increased use of renewable energy, water use efficiency and use of low carbon materials…
… and Recycling The Waste and Recycling Department are amending the waste collection routes to increase efficiencies with a potential for decreased emissions. The department has also investigated electric waste and recycling collection vehicles, the cost of which are currently more than double that of diesel vehicles. The development of electric and hydrogen power will continue to be monitored for review…