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City of York Council

… reductions across every sector is the decarbonisation of York’s energy system. Energy, in the form of heat and power, is used across the city by our residential, commercial and institutional buildings as well as in our industrial and agricultural processes. This energy use accounts for 62% of our total carbon emissions. Since 2005, total energy consumption in York has reduced by 22%; and over…

… for the city. Buildings are responsible for 580,000tCO2e a year and is a priority theme for this Strategy and our net zero ambition. Objectives 2.1 Improve energy efficiency in existing buildings Insulating and investing in fabric improvements to reduce energy demand 2.2 Reduce emissions from new buildings Design and build new developments that minimise energy use and emissions 2.3 Move…

… our buildings climate resilient Protect our built environment from potential flooding and overheating Where we are Where we need to be in 2030 By 2021, 3,627 households in York have improved the energy efficiency of their home under the government’s Energy Company Obligation (ECO) Scheme.18 3,600 houses “medium” retrofit, reducing annual average energy demand by 66% In 2021…

…, 11,992 (13.5%) of households in York were classed as fuel poor.19 29,100 houses “deep” retrofit, reducing annual average energy demand by 83% In 2021, 44% of EPC-rated domestic properties had ratings indicating low energy efficiency (D or below).20 21% reduction in domestic energy demand In 2021, 46% of EPC-rated non-domestic properties in York were rated D or below.21 17% reduction…

… in non-domestic energy demand All new buildings are required to reduce emissions by 28% above building regulations All new houses to be built to the highest energy efficiency standards It is estimated that in 2019, 12% of properties in York were not connected to the gas network.22 47% of heating systems in domestic buildings are electrified and 39% of heating systems in non-domestic…