Including 14 closely related terms such as low carbon technology, carbon, and low carbon.
… – delayed to 2022 due to ongoing changes in remote working patterns caused by COVID-19. Action 1.6 Influence design and specification of any new office buildings to ensure infrastructure enables Electric Vehicles (EV) and low-carbon energy charging infrastructure, supports active travel with bike storage, lockers and showers, and supports digital working. Output: Any new building able to support…
… the electric vehicle charging needed and active travel. Outcome: Reduced carbon emissions. Cost and responsibility: BCC Manager time. Timescale: 2020 to when any new building completed in keeping with 2030 Net Zero commitment. Action 1.7 Building on our Low Emission Strategy, Kent and Medway Energy and Low Emissions Strategy , and the emerging policies relating to electric vehicles, work with KCC, district…
… and submit bids for funding at each opportunity Outcome: Increase in public transport usage to improve air quality. More bus friendly infrastructure. An increase in the proportion of buses rated Euro VI or using low carbon fuels Cost and responsibility: Environmental Protection Team, BCC Manager time. Timescale: 2020-30 Decarbonising and insulating homes and buildings…
… Aim: To support the change from heating and cooling buildings using fossil fuels to low carbon technology and reducing energy needs by increasing energy efficiency. 29% of emissions in the borough come from homes. Poorly insulated homes cost more to run and contribute to fuel poverty. The technology is available to make the changes needed. A move from fossil fuels will reduce emissions from non…
… time. Timescale: 2020-2023 Action 2.2 Promote access to schemes to residents, landlords and housing associations, for retrofitting insulation to existing homes including ECO3, LA Flex and the Green Homes Grant Scheme. Output: Homeowners and landlords access schemes to install insulation so reduce heating bills and reduce carbon emissions, with particular emphasis on upgrading homes with an EPC rating…