Including 10 closely related terms such as improved energy efficiency, efficiency measures, and energy efficiency.
… increased the take up of domestic energy efficiency measures to reduce energy bills and carbon emissions. Current schemes need to go further and include external wall insulation and this is under review for forthcoming ECO funded programmes. From a 2013 Element Energy Report and subsequent Opportunities Assessment for NE regional local authorities completed in 2018 the following table estimates…
… way to transition to net zero heat for all communities. Insulation The retrofit of homes with wall, loft, and floor insulation, and other improvements to the fabric of the building, not only creates better quality homes but reduces heating costs and reduces carbon emissions. There are health advantages to improved energy efficiency too: cold homes can exacerbate existing poor health conditions…
… the remaining technical measures for the retrofit of homes with energy efficiency measures in County Durham: Measure County Durham (number of Homes) Heating Fuel Savings (GWh) Annual Carbon Savings (ktCO2) Lifetime Carbon Savings (MtCO2) Annual Fuel Bill Savings (£m)4 Lifetime investment (£m) Solid Wall Insulation 58,000 353 72 2.8 22 501 Cavity Wall Insulation 43,000 152 30 1.2 8.8 116…
… to improve the thermal efficiency of their housing stock. Many are investing in energy efficiency measures and developing strategies around the installation of new heat pumps in existing residential properties and the development of new, efficient, low carbon homes that are suitable for a climate emergency. Alongside reduction in domestic natural gas use through insulation, the council is also…
… will be generated from renewable sources, including the way we heat our comfortable, energy efficient buildings. • All of County Durham’s transport will be ultra-low carbon and everyone will have access to safe and reliable public transport, while cycling and walking by choice whenever possible. • Our natural environment will be thriving, and it will easily offset minimal remaining carbon emissions. • Our…