Including 4 closely related terms such as energy consumption, energy, and energy costs.
… Buildings and New Buildings Poor energy efficiency in both domestic and non- domestic buildings results in the demand for excess heating. This causes unnecessarily high carbon emissions and energy costs. We will address this by progressing our work towards low-carbon district heat networks in our towns and supporting the implementation of renewable heat sources in rural areas, such as heat pumps…
… to deliver a wide range of new projects over the next two years which are subject to successful funding applications. These include: A district heat network in Blyth, using heat from abandoned flooded mines Energy efficiency improvements to over 300 homes between February and September 2021 Installing up to 30 pavement chargers for Electric Vehicles in 7 locations across the county…
… x225572_NCC_design_p6_sw.indd 4x225572_NCC_design_p6_sw.indd 4 10/02/2021 18:5410/02/2021 18:54 Climate Change Action Plan 2021-23 5Climate Change Action Plan 2021-23 5 As a Council, we will continue to lead the way by reducing the energy consumption of our estate and installing renewable heat and power solutions in our buildings. We will also be assessing the carbon impact of all the key policy decisions…
… with the Council’s support. Within our own organisation, we will seek to drive a cultural shift across all staff through training and an internal network of climate champions. Priority Action Area 3 - Heating Existing Buildings and New Buildings Poor energy efficiency in both domestic and non- domestic buildings results in the demand for excess heating. This causes unnecessarily high carbon emissions…
… and energy costs. Without compromising on heating and comfort standards we will work to address this through varied external and internal funding opportunities, partnerships and business case development. This priority can drive clean economic growth. We will adopt a whole systems approach to heat. Priority Action Area 4 - Transport As a largely rural and a destination County we recognise the need…