Including 5 closely related terms such as energy use, energy use, and energy efficiency.
… and other greenhouse gases that cause climate change (e.g. reducing energy use). The other major form of climate action is adaptation actions, which are taken in response to the changes which are predicted, or are already taking place, as a result of climate change (e.g. improving flood defences). We are already taking adaptation actions and will seek to develop a similar strategic approach…
… far mainly focused on areas with low levels of carbon lock-in, such as the energy efficiency of buildings and the development of renewable energy. In a number of other areas carbon lock-in is higher, with more systemic changes required, including; heating, procurement and the electrification of fleet. A long-term council-wide plan for multiple transitions is crucial to informing…
… is limited by cost and regulatory pressures, so early strategic direction and high level buy in will be required to decarbonise procurement. A11 Procurement: Goods 7% Challenge 1 Challenge 2 Challenge 3 Computers and Office Equipment. In addition to the energy efficiency of IT equipment, the carbon impact of its manufacture is significant. It is important procurement…
… programme required by the heat transition, regular maintenance is important to maintaining energy efficiency standards. There is also potential to reduce the carbon impact of maintenance works. 6 A14 Electricity 5% This transition is now well underway, with the grid becoming increasingly green as a variety of forms of renewable power are installed (solar, wind, hydro…
…). Energy efficiency is also improving, with the council making substantial investments through programmes like Re:fit. Low carbon electricity will also play a key area in decarbonising other areas such as heating and transport, placing pressure on supply. Challenge 1 Challenge 2 Challenge 3 Procurement of Electricity. Welsh Government ambition for all public sector buildings to be supplied…