Including 4 closely related terms such as renewable, renewable energy, and renewable generation.
… generation and a decrease in renewable generation. The Council’s 50 year old Crematorium underwent a major refurbishment in 2021/2022 and the gas consumption for the building reduced by 27% between 2020/21 and 22/23. This is despite an increase in usage of the building over this period. In 2023 work has commenced on decarbonising the council’s owned and managed Lincoln Central Market which…
… working practice which has enabled a significant reduction in the number of physical IT servers and the need for air conditioning units for the Server room. In the 2023 update, the UK Electricity CO2e factor has increased by 7% (compared to the 2022 update) due to an increase in natural gas use in electricity generation and a decrease in renewable generation. Council Public Buildings During 2022…
… to replace fossil fuel reliant systems with low carbon alternatives (e.g. Electric Vehicles, renewable energy). To meet the challenge of net zero, the Council will need to decarbonise its buildings and transport over the next 8 years. The plan is reviewed and updated on a quarterly basis to monitor the Council’s performance and clearly set out what the Council has already done, what it is currently…
… Throughout 22/23 the central Lincolnshire Local Plan Team undertook a review of the environmental and climate policies within the Local Plan. In April 2023 the new local plan was adopted and includes ambitions climate policies on biodiversity, energy efficiency and high carbon standards of new buildings, carbon adaptation measures and support for the expansion of renewable energy in the county. The new…
… green as a variety of forms of renewable power are installed (solar, wind, hydro). Energy efficiency is also improving, with the council making substantial investments in energy efficiency throughout its buildings. Low carbon electricity will also play a key area in decarbonising other areas such as heating and transport, placing pressure on supply. 34% Waste This pathway focuses on waste from…