Including the closely related terms poverty, and fuel poverty.
… service to help vulnerable residents reduce the utility bills and energy consumption. The council is promoting a Kent wide bulk purchase solar scheme for householders and businesses. Objectives Minimise carbon emissions from the Council’s own estate and operations. 18 Swale Borough Council Climate and Ecological Emergency Reduce fuel poverty in Swale. Encourage the take up of solar…
… more to run, and contribute to fuel poverty. A retro-fit programme would help to eliminate fuel poverty. Swale’s homes also need to switch from gas central heating, which is a major source of greenhouse gases, to highly efficient low- carbon heating (such as heat pumps). The government provides grants for installing low carbon heating, through the Renewable Heat Incentive. The UK needs to fit…
… facilities and incentives for walking and cycling. 2030 Large Local plan transport strategy under review 9 Buildings Policy Bulk buying scheme for solar PV installations paid-for by residents (in partnership with KCC). 2020-21 100 In progress 10 Buildings Policy Fuel and water poverty outreach service to reduce fuel and water bills for vulnerable residents. 2020-23 to be monitored in progress…
… daily mileage of 85 miles. This is well within the range of a typical electric vehicle. Current activities, actions and programmes The council has contracted the Carbon Trust to understand the carbon footprint of its operations and advise on the retro-fit of Swale House to reduce carbon emissions from the building The council has recently agreed to contract a fuel and water poverty outreach…
… local plan. Unfortunately, this plan is unlikely to be adopted before 2023. In the meantime, the planning system should be used to drive up the energy efficiency of new domestic and non-domestic buildings as much as possible, in line with the existing local plan. Current activities, actions and programmes The council has recently agreed to contract a fuel and water poverty outreach service…