Including the closely related terms heating, heating, and heating buildings.
… major buildings, taking account of planned maintenance where carbon reductions can be incorporate d (previous action). Continue to identify and implement further measures to increase the energy efficiency of The Guildhall, MAG and The Commandery. Guildhall: insulation, lighting and draught proofing measures put in place. Heating controls and management (TRVs, water temp…
…, external temp sensors) all reviewed. MAG: Replacement LED lighting to Museum areas, upgraded lighting to office areas, LED lighting to basement areas on motion sensors. Sustainable alternative to gas yet to be identified. Heating buildings accounted for 29% of the Council’s carbon footprint for 2021 – 22. Property Services September 2022 December 2024…
… package description Progress to Date Impact Ownership Start date End date REPEAT ACTION ESS-6 Domestic energy efficiency (private and social) Directly deliver the Home Upgrade Grant Phase 2 (HUG2) for properties that do not use gas to heat their homes. Funding available from BEIS Home Upgrade Grant. 136 Worcester properties received energy efficiency improvements, averaging…
… Sustainability Officer April 2022 December 2024 REPEAT ACTION ESS-10 Investigate options for heat networks Apply for funding from the Heat Networks Delivery Unit to commission the feasibility study into heat network opportunities. This is still under consideration – the University has led proposals to date. Use power of the River Severn to create local renewable energy supply…
… plans to ensure impact of heat waves and drought on services is assessed. Plans tested during 2022 heatwave. Continued resilience of Council services Performance and Programme Management January 2023 May 2023 RESOURCE EFFICIENCY Ref. no Title Project / work package description Progress to date Impact Ownership Start date End date NEW ACTION 13 Increase in recycling…