Including 4 closely related terms such as energy saving, sustainable energy, and energy installations.
… energy projects to determine their economic viability / return on investment. Energy and Sustainability Team. Ongoing. 2.5.2. Create a public database of all renewable energy installations in Southend. New database that highlights where renewable energy installations have been delivered. Cost: Low Greater understanding of where renewable energy…
… important roles that we can undertake is to provide support to the residential sector to implement and benefit from energy saving measures. This could be through helping residents to insulate their homes or encourage the uptake in renewables (e.g. solar PV). Initial work will be prioritised around district heating and local energy grids that can be used to support households to increase their use…
… of sustainable energy and support net zero targets. Improvements to indoor air quality will also be integrated into the net zero programme. 5. Transport. Reducing transport emissions in the borough through implementing sustainable travel programmes (e.g. encouraging ‘Smarter Choices’ through car clubs, travel plans, cycling infrastructure etc). Promoting low-carbon vehicles by rolling out electric vehicle…
…. Ensure that the Council’s pension investments are directed towards clean growth and sustainable energy (divert from fossil fuels). Policy that prevents investment in fossil fuels and ensuring that we lobby the Essex Pension Fund to ensure our goals are met. Cost: Low (Staff Time) Pension funds investment that only supports clean growth and renewable energy portfolios…
…. 13 Focus Area Two: Creating a Pathway to Net Zero Carbon Sub-Priority Action Output Measure of Success / Outcome Owner Delivery Date 2.1. Building Energy Efficiency Measures across our own Property Estate. 2.1.1. Undertake a review and audit of energy efficiency opportunities across the Council’s property estate (to include civic buildings, leisure…