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Braintree District Council

… as well as ensuring that as much of that energy as possible is derived from renewable sources. Heating buildings and hot water currently accounts for nearly 25% of District wide carbon emissions. At least 65% of this heat is supplied by gas, 25% from oil and about 10% from electricity (including storage heating). Since 2005 Braintree District Council has halved its own carbon emissions from…

… to develop plans. Funding To achieve the objectives of this strategy, substantial investment will be needed at an international, national and local level, particularly in relation to infrastructure projects and long term programmes, such as the move away from fossil fuel heating systems and investment in sustainable transport solutions. Expenditure in carbon reduction can often deliver savings…

…, domestic and commercial carbon emissions have reduced in the District due to changes in vehicle fuel efficiency, domestic insulation, heating and lighting, energy efficiency improvements to industrial processes and the introduction of renewable energy. The make-up of our Carbon emissions gives us an understanding of where attention needs to be focussed to make the biggest impact. District…

… will ensure our current buildings will have better energy and water performance, cutting water and heating demand and therefore carbon, and will support the target to eliminate fuel poverty and end the risk of anyone having to live in a cold home. Engagement will be required with housing developers, households and businesses across the District to develop an awareness and understanding of modern…

… for our businesses. With almost a third of carbon emissions coming from heating there will need to be engagement with low carbon generation and heating businesses to promote the District as an attractive operating environment with favourable opportunities for product development and trade. We will work with key local partners and businesses to support innovation and entrepreneurship…