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Wokingham Borough Council

… to the environment and public health, but the shift from public transport to private cars can have a negative medium-term impact. The pandemic’s long-term effect on individual behaviours, economic activity and energy use around the world are unclear. However, one thing that is certain is that more large-scale actions are essential to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. Green Economy…

… the buildings in which we live and work. Our experiences as energy consumers will be very different. Smart technologies are revolutionising how we can engage the market. Smart meters and a range of smart appliances, backed by new smart tariffs, will give us control about how we use energy and help us manage our bills – running the washing machine or charging the electric vehicle when demand is low…

… introduce new commitments which may influence the BAU scenario should they be successfully implemented, for example, the increase of renewable energy generation from offshore windfarms. The trajectory of carbon emissions will be reviewed once full details over expected savings are made available. 0.0 100.0 200.0 300.0 400.0 500.0 600.0 700.0 800.0 900.0 1,000.0 2004 2006 2008 2010…

… in the three AQ management areas by 2025 Neutral 11 Educate the public on how they can actively improve air quality whilst reducing carbon emissions Neutral Estimated Total Carbon Savings 103,623.37 The above figures are best estimates. RE Renewable Energy Generation in Council's owned assets tCO2 12 Increase the generation of renewable energy through investment in solar farms…

… to power the equivalent of 25,000 homes within the Borough by 2030. 25,560 13 Increased renewable energy generation to generate equivalent to 1550 kWh per household in 2030 27,333.46 Estimated Total Carbon Savings -52,893.46 The -52,893.46 tCO2e carbon savings from renewable energy generation are expressed as negative emissions. RT Retrofitting existing and council development tCO2…