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Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

… not just carbon reduction. Costs are typically medium to low with the exception of addressing residual emissions through offsetting. 7. Tackling energy supply emissions There are a number of opportunities to increase local renewable energy supply and decarbonise electricity and heat across the Borough. Costs vary depending on the action and carbon savings are typically medium to high. Increasing…

… strategy, it is important to consider the sequence with which actions are addressed. This ensures the “groundwork is laid first, before undertaking actions which are more dependent on each other. For example, being able to implement engineering solutions around renewable energy supply is contingent on there being a supportive local policy context, availability of funding and appropriate local…

… use management and offsetting 7 goals, 29 actions, including 6 key actions Research & Policy/ Strategy Design 38% of actions 6.2b Engage with private landowners to identify opportunities for tree and hedge planting through Planting Our Future or Arden Free Tree Scheme. Energy Supply Includes actions across understanding of feasibility of renewable technologies, and increasing…

… renewable energy can help to improve access to low-cost energy and improve air quality, which is especially important for low-income communities. 8. Tackling Council emissions and using the Council’s influence The Council should lead the way for the Borough by demonstrating best practice. These actions have a low cost, with no direct savings and medium carbon savings. Co-benefits include staff…

… renewable installations 6 goals, 17 actions, including 5 key actions Research & Policy/ Strategy Design 47% of actions 7.2a Explore ways to expand on or develop opportunities around large-scale energy storage solutions. Council Influence Includes key actions for SMBC to deliver relating to procurement and Council behaviour change 7 goals, 19 actions, including 7 key actions…