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Braintree District Council

… of energy consumption Short Term ££ Medium D/P Increase energy efficiency and renewable technologies across Council equipment, assets and estates • Reduction in CO2 emissions • Reduction in energy used • Reduction in energy costs Long Term ££ Medium/ High D Increase the proport ion of energy der ived f rom renewable sources Continue to research and evaluate ultra-low emission alternatives…

… £ TBC P Reduce energy use in ex ist ing households by retrof i t t ing energy ef f ic iency measures Continue to signpost owners of traditional or listed buildings to advice and assistance on energy saving measures and improved sustainability that will avoid causing harm to the building and surroundings • Reduced CO2 emissions from homes • Reduced cost of energy for residents Ongoing £ TBC S…

… from non-renewable sources Short Term TBC TBC D Act ion Outcome Timescale Funding Carbon Impact Role Reduce energy use and improve energy ef f ic ient infrastructure Switch the Councils energy use to non-fossil fuel green energy tariffs • Reduction in CO2 emissions Short Term £ High D Explore opportunities to purchase batteries to store electricity/ energy to supply back to our…

… buildings or sell back to the National Grid • Reduction in CO2 emissions • Reduced cost of energy consumption Short Term ££ High P Switch all BDC public lighting to well-designed and well directed LED lights on a like for like replacement basis and work with parish councils to replace any parish council owned street lights when they need replacing • Reduction in CO2 emissions • Reduced cost…

… A C T I O N P L A N Act ion Outcome Timescale Funding Carbon Impact Role Improve energy performance of ex ist ing housing stock Continue to work with partners to address the complex challenge of fuel poverty through targeted campaigns and signposting to grant funding and areas of support • People in fuel poverty have access to affordable, low carbon warmth. • Improved energy…