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Uttlesford District Council

… local renewable energy generation • Increase the energy efficiency of homes and offices • Improve energy efficient infrastructure • Improved broadband in rural areas for homes and businesses By reducing energy use we can limit the level of carbon emissions in the environment. The burning of fossil fuels for energy releases carbon emissions and other greenhouse gases playing…

…. To support our district to conserve energy, a sustained engagement programme will be needed with households, landlords and businesses promoting practical ways to reduce energy used and find carbon neutral or reduced carbon alternatives for energy that is consumed. The green energy sector needs to be supported through engagement with renewable energy installers, energy efficient material suppliers…

… be addressed with the support of communities, businesses and partners Reducing Emissions (Mitigation) It is important to reduce carbon emissions from our everyday activities as these are causing the Earth’s temperatures to rise and contribute to extreme climate change. The priority areas for Uttlesford are shown here: Zero carbon council: Reducing energy use in council buildings, fleet…

… covering all related aspects of climate change. Within the themes the group identified a number of priorities that support the delivery of the overall strategy and action plan. The key themes of the strategy are: Resources Energy Use Planning and Development Transport Council Assets and Operations Natural Environment Adapting to Climate Change Energy Conservation Priorities: • Increase…

… a significant role in climate change. In turn, conserving energy uses less resources, protects the natural environment and reduced emissions result in cleaner air quality. Heating buildings and hot water currently accounts for nearly 40% of carbon emissions. This makes it the largest source of direct emissions. At least 65% of this heat is supplied by gas, 25% from oil and about 10% from electricity…