Including 6 closely related terms such as ongoing energy, energy efficiency, and ongoing energy efficiency.
… plant, biomass installations at farm and estate level, and ongoing energy efficiency upgrades of domestic properties aimed at tackling local fuel poverty and innovation in design and construction being delivered by local Registered Social Landlords. But much more is needed. Business as usual will not put us on the trajectory to reduce emissions and transform our economy. Action will need…
… of electric vehicle charge points Energy efficiency programme across the Council estate Support for active travel and access routes/long distance paths Implementation of Sustainable Procurement Charter Improving recycling rates and reducing landfill as a result of improved recycling and residual waste being treated and turned into a fuel rather than being sent to landfill. At the same time…
… Management The Council adopted a Low Carbon Economic Strategy in 2013. More recently, the Energy Efficiency Programme was established to identify, design and implement technical interventions to decarbonise our built estate and reduce our utility cost base. This report seeks to augment these efforts. The Energy Efficiency Programme will continue to examine ways in which we can support the Scottish…
… Scotland’s Climate Change Plan sets out a comprehensive view of how all aspects of society across industry, transport, energy, buildings, heating and land use will need to change if we are to reach our vision for growing the economy, improving the wellbeing of the people of Scotland and protecting and enhancing our natural environment. The Scottish Government has committed to updating the Plan…
… On the other hand, the Scottish Borders is well placed to capitalise on the country’s requirement for bio-energy and carbon sequestration with nature- based solutions such as woodland creation and peatland restoration alongside carbon capture and storage all acting as negative emissions solutions. There is much good work already underway. This includes, for example, the Charlesfield anaerobic digestion…