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Three Rivers District Council

…, community groups, voluntary organisations and partners. The Strategy will embed the climate and ecological emergencies into the culture and decision making of the Council, reduce carbon emissions through regular measurement, minimise energy consumption and promote a transition to renewable energy. It will also enable and encourage sustainable modes of travel to reduce reliance on carbon-fuelled…

… tropical diseases such as Zika virus and Dengue fever 11. To avoid such risks, a sustainability-centred “Green Recovery” must be a priority. A Green Recovery presents an opportunity to invest in the creation of new jobs and low-carbon infrastructure; support innovation, re-skilling and retraining to expand the sustainable goods and services sector; and drive a shift in social norms…

… impact on the planet. Our consultation revealed that local people were enthusiastic about involving the community in realising the goal of net-zero, and recognised the importance of collaborative action by the Council with a range of stakeholders. Three Rivers together with the community have an opportunity to lead a new low-carbon future enabling cleaner, healthier lifestyles where the local…

… operations and the wider district, working either independently or in partnership. • Share learnings from the Council and across industry with stakeholders and residents in the District to inspire and support others to start their own decentralised energy projects, or switch to a green energy provider. • Utilise financial support measures wherever possible to install low-carbon energy…

… all new homes would be expected to produce 31% lower carbon emissions. Following that, a full technical specification for the Future Homes Standard will be consulted on in 2023. Legislation will be introduced in 2024, ahead of implementation in 2025. From implementation in 2025 all new homes will have to produce 75-80% less carbon emissions than allowed under current regulations on energy…