Including 7 closely related terms such as energy consumption, energy demand, and energy efficiency.
…. The research also outlined that the Council contributes only 2.5% of all emissions in Renfrewshire, reaffirming that our primary focus should be a leadership approach as we cannot tackle climate change with solely internal transformation. Clean Energy We will minimise energy demand, maximise energy efficiency and transform our energy systems to deliver clean, affordable…
… energy for all. Priority areas: Minimising energy demand Maximising energy efficiency Maximising sustainable energy generation Alleviating fuel poverty Energy security and resilience Offsetting: conventional sources of energy as a last resort, with local carbon offsetting to compensate How the Council will lead and enable the transition to clean energy: We will undertake a strategic review…
… of all the buildings we own to ensure more efficient use: minimising energy consumption; reducing energy waste; maximising energy efficiency; and ensuring all public and community buildings have renewables where technically feasible - monitoring and sharing our progress to ensure transparency and facilitate replication by others We will generate the equivalent of 100% of the Council's public buildings…
…, as well as surveying local businesses to identify how to make immediate and future change possible for the business sector. Independent research was commissioned into the area's current emissions which showed transport was responsible for 34% and both commercial and residential energy usage contributed 29% respectively - meaning these three areas are responsible for 92% of Renfrewshire total emissions…
… to participate and benefit from Council energy efficiency improvement programmes and will work with owner-occupiers and the private rented sector to share learning and identify opportunities to reduce costs for all through economies of scale We will increase energy security and resilience - mapping strategically across Renfrewshire to identify local energy solutions for heat, power and transport on an area…