Including 6 closely related terms such as energy consumption, energy efficiency, and energy.
… Change. Nearly 4 in 5 respondents said that they were very concerned about climate change and that action should be a priority for the borough. Climate Change is a risk to us all through heatwaves, energy costs rising and local flooding. We have demonstrated through the recent pandemic that as a community we can change for the better, and we can tackle emergencies together. In the last year…
… travel across the borough, implementing various improvements to the Council’s estate through LED light fittings and other energy efficiency savings, installing 2,200 solar panels which generate 565,000 kWh of electricity per year, and supporting community groups in reducing their emissions through community energy installations, home visits and giving energy efficiency advice. Three significant…
… were made available to private homeowners following a Green Homes assessment (with residents contributing at least 25% of the cost). With a value of £1.4m, a range of energy efficiency works were undertaken including internal and external insulation, boiler replacements, double/secondary glazing and draught proofing. With 4,000 expressions of interest, a total of 1,250 grants were awarded. 72…
… energy consumption will improve our environmental performance, and reduce our revenue spend on energy. Key partners which are required to deliver this vision include providers of currently outsourced services such as Veolia and other members of the Council’s supply chain. Three-Stage Delivery of Zero Carbon Council To deliver this level of ambition of a Zero Carbon Council, the Council…
… will be reviewed in terms of: a) consuming less carbon in carrying out the operation itself, distinct from the building; b) improving the energy efficiency standards of the building – double glazing, wall insulation etc. c) improving current heating and hot water systems to reduce carbon emissions, while improving air quality and operational costs – new boilers, the use of air source heat pumps etc…