Including the closely related terms energy efficiency, energy, and energy efficiency.
… major buildings, taking account of planned maintenance where carbon reductions can be incorporate d (previous action). Continue to identify and implement further measures to increase the energy efficiency of The Guildhall, MAG and The Commandery. Guildhall: insulation, lighting and draught proofing measures put in place. Heating controls and management (TRVs, water temp…
… NEW ACTION 2 Low Carbon estate Review recommendations from feasibility study regarding the installation of further solar panels on the roof of St Martins Gate car park. Make decision on whether to progress and make further investment. Investigate potential to make further energy savings at the site – such as motion-sensitive lighting. Feasibility study has been…
…. Engage with suppliers of alternative zero emission vehicles and seek to be considered for trials. Report from Energy Saving Trust received - considerations are being built into procurement cycle. Five electric vans now part of City Council’s vehicle fleet. Emissions from fleet vehicles accounted for 38.1% of the City Council’s carbon footprint in 2021 – 22…
… package description Progress to Date Impact Ownership Start date End date REPEAT ACTION ESS-6 Domestic energy efficiency (private and social) Directly deliver the Home Upgrade Grant Phase 2 (HUG2) for properties that do not use gas to heat their homes. Funding available from BEIS Home Upgrade Grant. 136 Worcester properties received energy efficiency improvements, averaging…
… £10K per property, through 2021 and 2022 Green Homes Grant and LADS schemes. 185 applications received to date for LADS3 and HUG2 – these are currently being processed. According to most recent BEIS statistics, energy consumption from homes accounts for 41% of Worcester’s total carbon footprint. Strategic Housing December 2020 End of December 2024 COMPLET ED…