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Burnley Borough Council

… thermal efficiency, such as insulating roofs and walls, introducing thermally efficient doors and windows, designing to maximize natural lighting and passive heating or cooling systems; all reduce energy consumption. As energy supply currently relies heavily on fossil fuels, higher energy efficiency levels in buildings and alternative sources of green energy will significantly reduce…

… systems installed, and boilers replaced with modern energy efficient systems. 5.29 During the winter of 2021/22 the Council is undertaking a project to implement Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards within the private rented sector following a successful bid to Government for additional resources. The programme will see every private rented property that is currently operating below the minimum…

…. Growth will be managed so that its takes place in the most appropriate locations, promotes the re-use of previously developed land and buildings, energy efficiency and sustainable design; and encourages the use of decentralised and renewable or low carbon energy sources” (pg.29). 3.17 The Local Plan addresses climate change through a number of policies including those that seek to reduce…

… of property renovation and improvement. 5.26 The use of energy efficient appliances, whether fitted to new buildings or purchased for existing properties similarly reduces the use of energy generated through the burning of fossil fuels. These appliances include boilers and lighting systems. 5.27 Nationally set Building Regulations include energy efficiency standards for all new buildings…

… heating and insulation measures. 5.31 The Council is a partner in the Cosy Homes in Lancashire (CHiL) consortium where local authorities utilise energy company funding to promote insulation and efficient heating systems in properties throughout Lancashire. Over the past year the partnership has been successful in securing £3.5 million pounds to improve the energy efficiency of Burnley’s homes…