Including the closely related terms poverty, and fuel poverty.
… through the following: - DDC Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report – this report, published annually, collates measured emissions data from various sources to demonstrate the total gross greenhouse gas emissions from the Council’s own estate, operations and functions. The Home Energy Conservation Act (HECA) report has evolved from a fuel poverty focus only to include promotion of carbon reduction…
… an international response, based on a shared understanding of long-term goals and agreement on frameworks for action. Home Energy Conservation Act 1995 Statutory requirement for Local Authorities with a Housing responsibility to report on actions taken to reduce levels of fuel poverty through the improvement of energy efficiency of residential properties in the District. Annual reporting initially…
… focussed on action taken by the Council to reduce levels of fuel poverty through improving the energy efficiency of properties, from 2013 reporting every other year, but requirements extended wider to encompass action taken by the Council to encourage renewable energy, promote sustainability. Climate Change Act 2008 This sets out legally binding greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets…
… development, social equity and inclusion. Governments are expected to translate the SDGs into national policy, plans and initiatives. 2016 Kent Fuel Poverty Strategy The Council approved the Strategy, and committed to supporting the action plan, including the improving the thermal efficiency of properties occupied by residents living in fuel poverty, with consequential impact of reducing domestic…
… in their home. 11% struggle to pay energy bills (corresponds with levels of fuel poverty in the County/ District). Whilst the full data and findings of this report are not yet known it is likely to address issues such as flooding as detailed below. Flooding from high tides have in the past had significant consequences in North Deal, with February 1953 and January 1978 being the most significant…