… housing association properties across Essex. Green Homes Grant: £776,000 2021/22 Warm Homes Fund Grant: £800,000 2021/22. GHG LAD Phase 1a Marketing support provided by ECC resource for retrofit schemes. 18 Initiative Description Financial commitment Align ECC strategic aims Retrofit Schools We have a programme to roll out smart meters to ECC controlled schools to enable…
… programme will not only reduce surface water flood risk, but they will incorporate Natural Flood Management and Green Infrastructure measures that will provide environmental benefits such as habitat creation, carbon reduction/sequestration and health & wellbeing. Capital 50% ECC funded, £6.57m. 50% Env Agency Grant, £1.97m 2021/22 Flood Resilience – Community Climate Resilience Plans…
… (some whips and some standard-sized street trees). Revenue New Investment £220,000 2022/23- 2025/26. £300,000 grant from Forestry Commission. Building with Nature ECC is working with Natural England and universities to write a set of Green Infrastructure Standards, which can be used to assess local planning policy and new development within the county to ensure that they are properly…
… of Long Enabling Change GHGLAD42 Phase 2 bid 22/03/21 £1,360,070 awarded for energy performance retrofits to approx. 130 eligible properties43 42 Green Homes Grant Local Authority Delivery Scheme. For more information, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/green-homes-grant-local-authority-delivery-scheme- phase-2-funding-allocated-to-local-energy-hubs 43 Press…
… release issued on 6th December 2021: https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/news/new-initiative-launched-to-help-householders-be-warmer-greener-and-save-on-fuel-bills-this-winter/ https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/green-homes-grant-local-authority-delivery-scheme-phase-2-funding-allocated-to-local-energy-hubs https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/green…
…/publications/apply-for-the-sustainable-warmth-competition. 45 For more information, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/green-homes-grant-local-authority-delivery-scheme-entering-a-bid https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apply-for-the-sustainable-warmth-competition https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/green-homes-grant-local-authority…
… of climate change e.g. flooding, heatwaves, wildfires, could have a detrimental impact on businesses, their supply chains and workforce. that car trips are expected to increase Opportunities to build back better Government is investing £3billion in a green recovery package, this includes the Green Homes Grant (£2bn) estimated to support over 100,000 new jobs and the Green Jobs Challenge Fund (£40m…
…) to create and protect 5,000 jobs in environmental sector. More flexible approaches to working from home could help reduce car trips, congestion and emissions. Our action so far • Green Business Grants, part of WECA’s Low Carbon Challenge Fund, are already helping businesses to improve their energy efficiency and invest in alternative low carbon solutions. • £5m invested in the Digital…
… the energy efficiency in buildings and homes is complex as a result of different levels of ownership and responsibility for property maintenance Opportunities to build back better • Government is investing £3billion in a green recovery package, this includes the Green Homes Grant [£2bn] which will focus on green home improvements and upgrade over 600,000 homes • Government will invest £1bn over…
… of policies - Fully funded/Core budget or successful award of grant funding Delivery - Funding requirements to be scoped/opportunities explored Delivered through existing staff 2.21.2 Explore opportunities to join the Green Creative programme to ensure that we act to support climate change and environmental sustainability across our culture, libraries, venues, and events programmes Head…
… and business case Head of Capital Projects, Assistant Director Regeneration Council Short to Medium Fully funded/Core budget or successful award of grant funding Delivered through existing staff 5.2 Explore opportunities to deliver exemplar energy efficiency homes through the Housing Revenue Account Head of Strategic Housing Residents Short Partially funded/ Grant…
…. Head of Strategic Housing Council; Residents Short Fully funded/Core budget or successful award of grant funding Delivered through existing staff 5.6 Regulate private landlords to ensure all rented homes in Medway comply with government Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards. Deal with any complaints received regarding properties being marketed as F rated under the government’s Minimum…
… elements o Measures to tackle anti-social behaviour o Landscaping options Currently exploring a trial estate for a domestic landscaping survey on trees within HRA tenure 3.2 Energy grant applications: Two have been made - the first is for financial support, the second for support on effective options. The Green Homes Grant Local Authorities Delivery Scheme (GHG LAD). The grants…
… finalised though preparatory work has already started. Some of these activities, such as marketing campaigns will need to be in response to external triggers and timelines – for example, the Green Homes Grant scheme which has been recently launched by central Government. Other activities can work alongside our own strategies and plans – such as tree planting events. 6.3 Set out below are some…
… and where the Council itself is eligible for financial support we will evaluate then make use of it as effectively as we can. Existing examples include: Green Homes Grant voucher scheme. o This scheme allows home-owners and landlords to claim up to £5000 (or £10,000 for low-income homes) of vouchers for energy efficiency improvements in their homes. The vouchers need to be used by March 2021…
… communities transition to low or zero emissions can result in cost savings, especially with energy costs where they are. In the transport sector we have encouraged e-scooter and e-bike usage. In the home we have come up with ways to help reduce energy consumption via the Green Homes Grant Local Authority Delivery and Buckinghamshire Solar Together schemes. Workplace energy usage has seen assistance…
… friendly actions taken and recorded on the AWorld App have resulted in 14 tonnes of CO2 being saved, 91 domestic properties have been retrofitted with energy efficiency measures with funding from the Green Homes Grant Local Authority Delivery scheme, and there were 6,990 registrations to the Buckinghamshire Solar Together initiative. Over the forthcoming year many initiatives will come…
…) • Establishing e-scooter and e-bike rental schemes • Promoting a solar PV system group-purchasing (Solar Together) scheme for resident and small business owner occupiers • Funding the installation of energy efficiency measures in eligible homes via the Green Homes Grant Local Authority Delivery Scheme • Launching a Zero Waste Map that shows all the shops, recycling points and businesses…
… and encouraging home energy work, including exploring options for funding and delivering energy efficiency projects for our residents. ongoing Together with Cambridge City Council, we explored the possibility of entering a bid for the 1st phase of the government's Green Homes Grant Local Authority Delivery scheme but were unable to do so, due to various factors including that nearly all the Council's…
… through a successful consortium bid to the Green Homes Grant Local Authority Delivery 1b scheme. This project was starting to get underway at the end of May and is due to be completed by end of September. We are part of a county-led group purchase scheme for solar PV panels, Cambridgeshire Solar Together. 581 households in South Cambs are participating in the scheme. Installations…
… energy efficient units. The leased MOD properties have all had upgraded energy efficient boilers installed. Green Energy Switch in partnership with ESH has surveyed a proportion of the portfolio, offering energy efficiency advice, and suggesting improvements where necessary and provides information regarding any grants that are available to undertake improvements. ESH is approaching…
… Feb 21 residents benefitted from scheme. Approx spend £24,500 Promote (& measure) grants/funds for energy efficiency and/or renewable energy at home Green Homes Grant £900k (LAD 1A scheme). Funding energy efficiency and or renewable energy improvements in E,F,G fuel poverty homes. Community only impact Working with partners Climate Change Strategy People/Early Help &…
… bid (1B) for grant funding was unsuccessful. Promote (& measure) grants/funds for energy efficiency and/or renewable energy at home Green Homes Grant £275k Bid2(LAD 2 scheme). Funding energy efficiency and or renewable energy improvements in E,F,G fuel poverty homes. Community only impact Working with partners Climate Change Strategy People/Early Help & Communities/Welfare…
… & Housing Hazel Hill / Cllr Birch no: of properties benefiting from funding 90 properties delivered from scheme 1A Up to 27 properties may benefit (Apr 21 - Dec 21) Dec-21 Up to £0.275Hazel Hill N/A Notified in Q4 that this additional funding should be available from Q1 21/22 Promote (& measure) grants/funds for energy efficiency and/or renewable energy at home Green…
… bar is provided. To date, the following Priority Actions have been progressed to the greatest extent: • Priority Actions A16 and E18 - securing large sums of grant fund- ing thorugh the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) and the Green Homes Grant Local Authority Delivery scheme. • Priority Action A21 - establishing a Citizen's Assembly at North of Tyne regional scale. • Priority…
… STEPS - Continue engagement and prepare for further activity in advance of COP-26. n September 2020 - March 2021 PAGE 3 PAGE 4 T IMELINE: Page 5 1 3 4 5 2 A10 Engage with local and regional busi- nesses and business forums on Green Growth and how best to maximise the benefits to the city. PROGRESS UPDATE - First webinar (Green Homes Grant and Domestic Decarbonisation…
… applications to deliv- er on the city's Net Zero commitment, with an immediate priority to stimulate economic growth and job retention and creation. PROGRESS UPDATE - Several funding applications progressed over the course of 2021 including Net Zero Innovation Fund, Green Homes Grant Local Authority Delivery programme, Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme, European…
… projects and funding bids – PV, Heat Networks and Onshore Wind e.g. DEEP City heat, Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme bid and Green Homes Grant Local Authority Delivery Scheme Support community and cooperative energy projects in partnership e.g. Rural Community Energy Fund GMCA/Council/ CQ Partners Bruntwood, UA92, Lancs CC Council/VCSE SHORT/ MED Corporate Priorities: Green…
… and Connected. Building Quality, Afordable and Social Housing. 5.B Reduce energy and fuel poverty ACTION LEAD TIMESCALE Energy advice through referrals, LEAP programme and promotion of Govt Green Home Grants for residents and landlords Retroft programme via housing partners and Green Homes Grant programme. Council/GMCA/ Housing RPs SHORT Corporate Priorities: Building Quality, Afordable…
… City heat, Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme bid and Green Homes Grant Local Authority Delivery Scheme Support community and cooperative energy projects in partnership e.g. Rural Community Energy Fund Corporate Priorities: Green and Connected. Council/Strategic Planning/OTP Continued involvement in GM Urban Pioneer for Biodiversity Net Gain in Planning and GM Nature Recovery Network…
… identified, developer contributions Domestic energy efficiency Installation of energy efficiency measures in low income, low efficiency homes. April 2021 Commercial and Regulatory Services GHG LAD Phase 2 grant funding 11 Council Operations Between 2008/09 and 2018/19 reported Council emissions decreased by 51% due to the implementation of more energy efficient…
… training was conducted for those regularly driving fleet vehicles • Introduction of software to more accurately measure fleet emissions and fuel use • Rapid response to enable staff to work from home effectively during the Civic refurbishment and Covid-19 pandemic (includes process/system changes and grants for more ergonomic home office setup) 12 Actions…
… on causing overheating in our homes. With average temperatures set to increase, and more hot spells anticipated, overheating could become more commonplace in the future especially in urban areas. This can result in greater discomfort for people and can exacerbate underlying health issues. In August 2021, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published the Climate Change 2021 Report…
…. In July 2020, the Chancellor announced a £2 billion Green Homes Grant scheme in England for projects such as insulation as part of a wider £3 billion plan to cut emissions. Under the Green Homes Grant scheme, the Government will pay at least two-thirds of the cost of home energy-saving improvements. 3.2 Worcestershire context Worcestershire LEP’s 2014 Strategic Economic Plan outlines…
… technologies through initiatives such as the new Green Homes Grant. • Facilitate a domestic bulk solar PV buying scheme. • Work with social housing providers to deliver carbon neutral housing schemes. • Run targeted energy efficiency awareness campaigns aimed at residents. • Promote development of further renewable energy schemes in the district including solar PV and geothermal. • Consider…
… emissions generated by homes, businesses and travel. Since the industrial revolution, global temperatures have increased by one degree Celsius resulting in damaging climate change, the impact of which is already being felt across the world. We recognise the need for urgent action to tackle the climate crisis at global, national and local levels. This Intelligently Green Plan is our response…
… investment to include – • £4.8m European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) – to extend Low Carbon Dorset programme to 2023 (£8.25million in total ERDF) • £79m Transforming Cities Fund (TCF) with BCP Council - to deliver sustainable travel in DC and BCP areas • £19m Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) - Building retrofit • £859K Green Homes Grants (with BCP Council) to support Healthy Homes…
…- boiler replacement scheme B u il d in g s https://www.healthyhomesdorset.org.uk/ Page | 14 • 86 ECHO boiler replacement referrals (70 installed) - 23 of these are directly attributed to Health homes Dorset interactions Safe and Well Visits • We have made 31 Safe and Well visit referrals directly to Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Service Green Homes Grants…
… - LAD 2 The current round of Green Homes Grants through the Local Authority Delivery programme LAD 2, is being delivered by Eon Energy in Dorset and BCP area, offering grants for eligible household for energy efficiency and renewable energy measures. Green Homes Grant | Help with home Improvements | E.ON (eonenergy.com) • Over 240 households in Dorset and BCP area have already received…
…. Increase promotion of energy efficiency offers and advice for homes.45 GD1, GD5, GD6, GD7 Reduce fuel poverty. 1/10/21 Information about Government grants added to corporate website. Switched On Gosport website launched with local promotion of offers and advice provided by Portsmouth City Council. Support development of a Gosport Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP).46…
… as part of completing the action, to support grant applications or requests for Council budget allocation. This will cover initial capital expenditure and any predicted changes to ongoing operational expenditure. Many actions will result in ongoing savings and some may also generate an income stream. The business case for each action will cover the resulting rate of return of investment as well…
… Borough Council ID Action Aims/ambitions addressed Co-benefits Responsible officer Partners/enablers Funding sources Target date 1.6 Develop plan to improve energy efficiency of supported housing buildings.6 CB4, GD6 Cost savings for Council.7 Reduce fuel poverty.7 Reduce health issues caused by cold homes.7 Head of Housing Portsmouth City Council. No additional budget required…
… Maintain & enhance biodiversity & make ecosystems more resilient Green Infrastructure Manager 20/21 and ongoing £10k LNP project costs, £28k RGG, £15k Local Places for Nature, £20k Preparator y Grant Good progress on existing programmes around small scale pollinator projects, sustainable communities project, rivers, invasive non-native species, community nature spaces…
… on Covid and lockdowns. The travel restrictions and stay at home messages have increased kerbside take up and recycling and reduced black bag waste into HWRCs. Some progress CLIMATE EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN 2020/2021 SUMMARY Updated May 2021 Red = not progressing as planned, Amber = some progress, Green = progressing as planned 9 Action Officer Responsible Timescale (month…
… / Active Travel Officer Active travel = £90,000 Excellent progress on Active Travel in a difficult year. Progress made in all areas of the grant. Notice just received of grant next year which means an additional three routes can be investigated Green cone ‘school street’ scheme currently in operation within two schools, to make area immediately outside school site safer. Road safety…
… 3 Completion date Target 2.5 Bidding for central government funding available for retrofitting energy efficiency measures to private homes, including future rounds of the Green Homes Grant Local Authority Delivery (LAD) scheme Environmen tal Services Environmen tal Projects Team Leader & Project Officer recruited from funding Cambridgeshir e…
… (Autumn 2024) with Submission to Secretary of State for examination (Summer/Autu mn 2025) Following examination - 6.6 Increasing the tree canopy cover through tree planting and protection on public and private land, and using parks, open spaces and other green infrastructure in Environmen tal Services Existing service budgets and grant funding (e.g…
… buildings Action Service Resources Milestone 1 Milestone 2 Milestone 3 Completion date Target 1.2 Bid for future central government funding and other green energy funding available for investments in energy efficiency and decarbonisation measures in the Council’s corporate buildings Various Council Services Corporate Energy Manager Identify and prepare…
… a deep carbon retrofit of all Council owned dwellings below EPC C by 2030 Implement new software to map EPC ratings of all Council owned properties to inform investment decisions 2021 2022 Housing [£] Green Homes Grant (LAD 2) funding Parity software currently being implement ed Social Housing - Develop a Retrofit Strategy 2021 2022 Housing [£] Green Homes Grant (LAD…
… from approximately 121MW capacity in 2019 to 730MW capacity by 2030 [£££] [£££] 7.2 Recognising the importance of green hydrogen as a low carbon fuel, we will explore the feasibility of a green hydrogen production, storage and fuelling facility in south Warwickshire [£££] [£££] 8 G e n er al N/A 8.1 Work to ensure we enable others to play their part in supporting carbon reduction…
… Grid and Western Power Distribution to enhance resilience in the local energy supply grid See above See above 7 H u m an h ea lt h , w e llb ei n g an d p ro d u ct iv it y fr o m h ea t in h o m es an d b u ild in gs 7.1 We will develop and apply buildings standards which ensure adaptable and resilient new homes and buildings See above See above 7.2…
… change. 4. We have promoted ways to reduce our residents carbon footprints through our website. 5. We have amended and expanded our website content to allow for transparency and to publish recent updates and documents. 6. We encouraged and promoted the Government Green Homes Grant voucher scheme. 7. We have participated in King’s Lynn Climate Concern workshops. 6. Strategy Phase 1…
… Change, 2015 ............................................................. 9 4.3. 10 Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution, 2020 ........................................... 10 5. Our Situation ................................................................................................................... 10 5.1. Climate change policy…
… "climate finance" to adapt to climate change and switch to renewable energy. Strategy approval date: _/_/2021 Page 10 of 37 v.01 Review date: __ 2024 4.3. 10 Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution, 2020 In November 2020, the UK Government published their ‘Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution’. This plan set out the Government’s intention to decarbonise the UK through…
… by leveraging funding such as CERT and ECO to help improve the insulation of homes. Additionally promoting the Green-homes grant local authority delivery scheme. • These examples demonstrate some of the terrific, inspiring action from Tameside Council but we realise that there is still much more to do to meet the dual challenges of climate change and environmental protection across the borough…
… administers central government funding to run the Green Homes Grant Local Authority Delivery Scheme in partnership with E.ON. If you have a combined gross annual household income of less than £30,000 and your home has an EPC rating of band D, E, F or G, you may qualify for a Green Homes Grant of up to £10,000. Further details of this and other schemes can be found on Page 37 26 28…
… to do so • Accessed £14 million for walking and cycling improvements across the borough • Provide all residents with a comprehensive recycling service for a wide range of materials, recycling 54% waste across the borough • Supported the Clean Switch campaign to assist residents to switch to a green tariff • Improving the energy efficiency of homes across the borough…
… into capital works and planned maintenance programmes and budgets. 2021-29 Fuel poverty Green economy Adaptation H1.2 Develop plans and begin installation of low carbon heat in building types where there is already a strong financial case 2021-23 Fuel poverty Green economy H1.3 Identify properties that are eligible to apply for funding from the Green Homes Grant, Local Authority Delivery…
… and enable energy efficiency grant schemes to residents. Ongoing Fuel poverty H2.3 Develop page on climate portal that provides comprehensive information on whole house retrofit, including available grant funding 2022 Green economy H2.4 Explore Council levers that can be used to encourage owner occupiers and landlords to upgrade their homes 2022 Fuel poverty Green economy H2.5 Explore…
… on these. To date the council has been successful in achieving a number of grants to initiate these actions. Objective: 1. Put in place and implement whole house retrofit plans for all Council homes to achieve net zero, that include adaptation measures. Actions Ref. Action By when Wider benefits H1.1 Develop comprehensive whole house retrofit plans including adaptation measures and integrate…