Including the closely related terms energy use, energy use, and energy.
… of climate change’ was particularly important • They also felt the council policies such as ‘increasing buildings’ energy efficiency’ should be highlighted to inspire the public Sensitivity: NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 32BritainThinks | Private and Confidential Behaviour change should feel voluntary and be incentivised2 Residents felt this principle could be met by: Adopting a fun, positive…
… initiatives money spent on climate change has supported, and providing updates on what progress has been made • E.g. impact on carbon emissions These principles informed participants’ view on policy ideas… • There was some questions about whether making council buildings energy efficient would involve using technology where the costs and emissions were variable, and a desire for any technology…
… buildings • Increase sustainability in schools • Deliver a public campaign on the risks of climate change and actions communities and businesses can take to mitigate it • Making sure all Council buildings are as energy efficient as possible • Encourage businesses to stop using single-use plastics • Support to access fundraising for community groups undertaking ‘green’ projects…
… actions for the Council: Most popular policy • Using renewable energy sources (e.g. wind power) to power the electricity in all Council buildings Runner-up policy Other policies explored • Making sure all Council buildings are as energy efficient as possible • Making Council vehicles ultra-low emission • Improve transparency around recycling • Making sure future regeneration schemes…
… management systems was seen as forward-thinking and spoke to residents’ dislike of avoidable energy use (e.g. leaving lights on) • Residents were keen for use of such technology to be monitored in a rigorous and effective way, to avoid it becoming overly automated • Some were a little concerned by the variability of cost and impact on emissions, and wanted to ensure these were considered fully…