Including the closely related terms insulation, and insulation.
… of electric or other low-carbon vehicles within the Council’s fleet. • Support ‘agile working’ by expanding the use of digital technology to minimise paper use and reduce the need for staff travel • Encourage the expansion of charging facilities for electric vehicles *FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF ACTIONS: PLEASE GO TO PAGE 15 HOUSING Better insulated homes are warmer and have lower heating…
… bills. That can help and improve the health and wellbeing of residents and reduce fuel poverty. We intend to: * • Promote low-carbon housing development across Gateshead • Improve insulation to Council-owned properties, and install low-carbon heat and energy where feasible • Continue to explore the use of hydrogen as a viable source of energy for homes, transport and commercial use…
… district heating networks (Gateshead Energy Company), ground and mine water heat pumps, and solar energy • Improve insulation to Council-owned properties, and install low-carbon heat and energy where feasible • Use the technologies showcased in the Gateshead Innovation Village to promote low-carbon housing development on sites across the Borough *FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF ACTIONS: PLEASE GO…
… Action Improve insulation to Council-owned properties, and install low-carbon heat and energy where feasible. Support the delivery of a Local Nature Recovery Strategy, to be confirmed by DEFRA in 2021. Protect and enhance existing woodland, and increase woodland coverage to 17% (250ha) by 2050. Develop the Council’s planning powers to encourage future developments to be environmentally sustainable…