Including the closely related terms energy efficiency, energy, and energy efficiency.
… installations which convert sunlight into electrical energy. Developing smart energy systems which focus on providing low carbon and low cost energy to residents and businesses. 4. Reducing carbon emissions through our housing and planning functions, by: Making our Council-owned homes meet demanding energy efficiency standards. Reviewing and updating our planning policies so they deliver low carbon…
…, energy efficient new developments. 5. Encouraging residents to deal with their waste in a more environmentally friendly way, by helping them: Access innovative and easy to use guidance on how to reduce waste, especially food waste. Think more sustainably in the way they make purchases in future. Increase the amount they recycle and reuse. 6. Biodiversity Mowing open spaces less often…
…, with clear references to climate change. We’ve started working on how we can include net zero considerations in our new housing developments. We’ve also switched to a green electricity tariff for our properties. What we’re focusing on now 1. Improving our performance on carbon emissions by: Using net zero carbon energy across all Council-owned buildings…
… for residents and visitors to shift from private vehicles to public and active transport, like walking and cycling. Creating environments which encourage partners and residents to use zero omission vehicles for journeys which can’t be made on foot, by bicycle or public transport. 3. Generating our own energy, by: Expanding capacity for energy generation across the district, with a focus on solar…