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Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

… the installation of energy efficient lighting and measures, microgeneration, and heating systems that produce next to no greenhouse emissions”9. This, together with measures to decarbonise other sectors of the economy, is likely to result in a massive increase in jobs in the low-carbon and renewable energy economy. Environmental Sustainability & Carbon Reduction Strategy 2022-32 | Page 7 Local…

… achieved through a variety of measures aimed at reducing energy use, improving energy efficiency, and transitioning to renewable energy. In the four years leading up to March 2020 this resulted in savings of over £1.1 million. Some of the most significant interventions have included a £14 million programme to replace over 28,000 street lights with energy efficient LED units (delivering a 76…

…; Carbon Reduction Strategy 2022-32 | Page 9 Objectives 1a. Reduce energy demand wherever possible This should include: • Continuing to improve the energy efficiency of Council assets • Supporting delivery of national programmes to improve the energy efficiency of existing housing stock • Providing advice and information to residents, businesses and the third sector on ways to reduce…

… emissions Objectives: a) Reduce energy demand wherever possible b) Accelerate the shift towards use of sustainable energy c) Take other action to reduce harmful emissions d) Capture and store carbon in woodlands and other natural habitats Aim 2: Protect and enhance the natural environment Objectives: a) Protect, extend and connect areas of natural habitat and help address the decline…

… are particularly effective carbon sinks8. The transition towards a decarbonised economy brings with it considerable economic opportunities. Research commissioned by the Local Government Association found that in order to achieve the UK’s 2050 net zero target it will require, for example, “close to 28 million homes and the premises of 6 million businesses to change the way they use energy via…