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North Devon Council

… and recognise and use the links with health enhancement • Encourage and implement energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives. • Adopt a policy for regulating energy efficiency in private rented properties. • Explore investment opportunities in renewable energy generation and storage from the installation of renewable energy on Council buildings and land. Management and Governance…

… 10 Some equipment, such as fridges and air conditioning units, not only use energy, but also contain chemicals which are greenhouse gases such as hydrofluorocarbons. A degree of leakage is inevitable. These gases are known as fugitive emissions and good equipment maintenance can reduce the problem. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads…

…. • Saving money for the council and local people by ensuring that local homes, businesses and public buildings use energy and other resources efficiently. • Helping the most vulnerable at risk from fuel poverty and the impacts of extreme weather such as flooding, over-heating and cold. • Boosting the local economy by supporting and promoting our green tourism base, protecting and marketing our…

… Scientific Interest in the Biosphere Reserve and 671 County Wildlife Sites. As well supporting and promoting these special landscapes and wildlife areas, the organisation also seeks to support communities who care about living sustainably and are involved in a range of projects from local food to transport, waste minimisation, from sustainable energy production to the role of the environment…

… supporting our local communities and businesses with information and guidance to assist on their sustainability journeys, to celebrating our achievements and leading by example. Our communication objectives will be to: • Influence behaviour and increase awareness about how residents and businesses can contribute to reducing energy use and CO2 emissions through providing information and support…