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… below Energy Performance Certificate Band C that can be upgraded are improved to this level or better by around 2030. Using energy as efficiently as possible is a no brainer. We can’t afford to waste energy anymore. We need to get more from the energy we use. We need to use less overall. Cutting energy waste will cut our energy costs and carbon emissions. Cutting energy demand through energy…

… must aim for: LEANER USE OF ENERGY: To reduce the overall demand for energy in Wirral across residential, commercial and industrial sectors making sure all homes currently below Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Band C that can be upgraded are improved to this level or better by around 203015 CLEAN ENERGY: To generate and/or source all our local energy needs from zero carbon and renewable…

… efficiency will also reduce bills, improve levels of comfort in our homes and businesses and help tackle fuel poverty too. COOL 2 A STRATEGY FOR WIRRAL IN THE FACE OF THE GLOBAL CLIMATE EMERGENCY 22 LEANER USE OF ENERGY COOL 2 A STRATEGY FOR WIRRAL IN THE FACE OF THE GLOBAL CLIMATE EMERGENCY 23 Objective: To generate and/or source all our local energy needs from zero carbon and renewable…

…, before we are hit with even greater extremes. To make progress together we must see: - A swift reduction in demand for energy across all sectors - business, industry and household. At least 100,000 homes alone need upgrading to be more energy efficient over the next ten years. - A complete switch to clean ‘zero carbon’ energy sources by around 2041. - A complete shift to fossil fuel free local…

… of natural light, passive heating and cooling, and enhanced insulation and air tightness with controlled ventilation - Stronger compliance. Reduce the gap between standards and what is built - Review existing practices and equipment to stop wasting energy - Adopt the most energy efficient plant, processes, appliances and lighting - Create a ‘lean energy’ culture where the highest…