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East Devon District Council

… are produced within six months of signing the Declaration. A series of workshops have been undertaken that engaged staff and Members in shaping and delivering the Action Plan. Our local Action Plan covers the following priorities, addressing the key themes, and identifying the meaningful contributions we can make towards the following: Energy Supply • Reduce electricity consumption within…

… emissions from energy consumption in homes, transport and businesses in East Devon. • Enable the development of secure supplies of renewable and low carbon energy for individuals, communities, business and industry. • Support new development which seeks to minimise additional associated greenhouse gas emissions. • Contribute towards developing the low carbon economy. How are we planning…

… by a changing climate. The scale of new development being planned across East Devon could generate significant additional CO2 emissions, and it will be necessary to plan and deliver growth in a way that minimises new energy demand and contributes to climate resilient; low carbon living, travel and energy infrastructure. The transition to a low carbon place also presents significant economic…

…:  Deploying more renewable, decentralised and smart energy systems  Retrofitting energy-efficiency measures into our existing buildings  Constructing zero-carbon new buildings  Travelling less and using improved walking, cycling and public transport infrastructure more often, and using electric and hydrogen vehicles  Changing our consumption to use less, re-use more and choose low-carbon…

… Planning, Economic Development, Transport Planning, Social Care, Libraries and Trading Standards all of which can play a role in area-wide climate change mitigation and adaptation. For districts this includes more energy efficient buildings and assets; changes to our vehicle fleet and travel arrangements; changes to procurement and contract management; WorkSmart and agile working; smarter…