Including the closely related terms insulation, and insulation.
… thermal efficiency, such as insulating roofs and walls, introducing thermally efficient doors and windows, designing to maximize natural lighting and passive heating or cooling systems; all reduce energy consumption. As energy supply currently relies heavily on fossil fuels, higher energy efficiency levels in buildings and alternative sources of green energy will significantly reduce…
… and existing buildings when certain alterations are undertaken. Regulation in the private rented sector also determines minimum standards for the energy efficiency of properties that are rented out for residential occupation. The Council has a role to ensure that regulations are adhered to. Progress 5.28 In recent years, insulation in Council buildings has been upgraded, energy efficient lighting…
… heating and insulation measures. 5.31 The Council is a partner in the Cosy Homes in Lancashire (CHiL) consortium where local authorities utilise energy company funding to promote insulation and efficient heating systems in properties throughout Lancashire. Over the past year the partnership has been successful in securing £3.5 million pounds to improve the energy efficiency of Burnley’s homes…
… Landfill Gas 1 1.9 1,105 Total 35.7 20,755 5.55 Following a successful bid to the national Green Homes Fund the Council has secured funding to improve a number of Calico homes and private rented properties with insulation and renewable energy products. Burnley Climate Change Strategy 16 Theme 5 – Enhancing the natural environment Objective 5 – protect and increase trees, woodland…