Including the closely related terms energy use, energy strategy, and energy use.
… on the experiences from the work undertaken in the phase 2 pilot and in line with Scottish Government guidance. Action E1 The Scottish Government published its Energy Strategy in 2017, setting out a pathway to 2050 and recognising some of the challenges and opportunities presented in developing our future energy systems. Energy Hierarchy To ensure that a balanced approach is taken to reducing our energy…
… use, the council follows the general principles developed by the Scottish Government. The fundamental principle is to first reduce the amount of energy used in the first place, often through changing behaviours. 21West Lothian Council - Climate Change Strategy Energy Use in Council Buildings Current Energy Use & Carbon Emissions The council’s most recent Climate Change Declaration…
… Certificate (EPC) in terms of both the building’s ‘energy efficiency rating’, and the building’s ‘environmental impact rating’, which shows the buildings CO2 emissions. In addition to this it is proposed that all future new build council housing stock should meet all 8 requirements to achieve the current Scottish Building Standards “Silver” Standard. The council will investigate the implementation…
… zero carbon targets. Action E4 West Lothian Council - Climate Change Strategy24 The Council will produce a revised and updated Employers Requirements Design Guide for council Housing in 2022/23 as part of the council’s pathway to net-zero. Renewable Energy Using renewable energy rather than fossil fuels can significantly decrease energy related emissions and will play a key role…