Including the closely related terms renewable, renewable energy, and renewal.
… buildings upgraded. Better signposting and access to support. Buildings that are lower carbon and more climate ready Future housing interventions in line with climate and ecological objectives Information to inform provision for necessary skills development More ‘future proof’ buildings and developments Increased local renewable energy capacity. Increased uptake of domestic solar…
… renewable power from these solar farms than what we buy in from the grid. The upfront cost to upgrade buildings to limit greenhouse pollution is still high. We have limited funds so must apply for funding as opportunities arise. Our planned actions Action Develop a Council building decarbonisation framework Establish a new contract to ensure more detailed surveys are conducted to support…
… changed from a diesel to an electric model. We lease around 40 cars for social services which operate from Irwell Road Intermediate Care Centre. These cars are being changed to hybrid electric models with an opportunity to renew to full electric. To change the fleet we need to have suitable electric charging or alternative refuelling facilities in place too. Investment in this is linked…
… a Council fleet/ plant decarbonisation plan Decision to be made on future council depot Introduce interventions to increase the efficiency of our existing vehicles Consider decarbonisation of highways fleet in future renewal of the maintenance contract Investigate installing electric vehicle charging points at Irwell Road Intermediate Care Centre to support electrification of lease vehicles…
… the scale of the challenge to help plan for the skills provision Promote net zero and climate ready approaches for new developments Explore the feasibility of local solar farms and other renewable opportunities, including group buying schemes Timescale Short Medium Medium Short Short Short Short / Medium Lead Directorate Growth Education & Comm services Growth Growth…