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Durham County Council

… accessible for all. The use of heat pumps is steadily increasing following a government supported drive and subsidy scheme. Low Carbon Heat Networks provide heat to communities in County Durham. County Durham’s Aims for 2045 All gas and fossil fuel heating in homes, public buildings, and businesses has been removed and replaced with affordable low carbon alternatives. Key Challenges Heat…

… with low carbon heat, through carbon efficient technologies and heat networks. This includes heating the rooms within buildings as well as heat for swimming pools, kitchens, manufacture and other requirements. Interactions with other themes New Development New development is adding to our carbon budget every year, especially because most are still being heated by fossil fuels. National policy…

… and skills development. There is also opportunity for cost reduction in business overheads. A low carbon energy system will require a range of skills that may be additional to existing professional practices, for example, heat pump installation requires a skilled workforce to design, install and commission the heat pump system. Education, Engagement and Awareness Raising It is critical that heat…

… way to transition to net zero heat for all communities. Insulation The retrofit of homes with wall, loft, and floor insulation, and other improvements to the fabric of the building, not only creates better quality homes but reduces heating costs and reduces carbon emissions. There are health advantages to improved energy efficiency too: cold homes can exacerbate existing poor health conditions…

…. County Durham’s Vision for 2045 New development in County Durham is designed and implemented with sustainability at the core. Buildings are constructed using materials with low embodied energy and once constructed they will be heated and powered with low carbon technologies. Key Challenges County Durham has recently adopted a new Development Plan5 which establishes where development…