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Oxfordshire County Council

… are currently in scope of our net-zero by 2030 target and our buildings decarbonisation approach is based on the following principles:  Adhere to the new design standard in any new buildings to minimise consumption and use renewable energy e.g., using low-carbon heating systems instead of gas boilers.  Encourage staff behaviours that save energy in our buildings. https…

… decarbonisation measures as a result of being awarded Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme funding. - carry out building energy building audits and condition surveys to identify a full suite of measures. 46 audits completed to date, awaiting details on four. The remaining estate will be completed over the following years. - determine which measures offer a viable invest-to-save payback and which…

… require external funding. - continue to submit funding applications, such as to the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme programmes, in order to maximise available capital to the Council.  Explore opportunities to buy renewable energy for our estate via a power purchase agreement in order to support local generation and a resilient local energy system.  Identify an offset threshold above…

…-tailpipe emissions are not feasible. To minimise the cost on the public purse we will undertake this transition as vehicles come up for renewal. Electric alternatives for different vehicle types are at a variety of stages of maturity. Currently, the upfront costs of most electric cars and vans are compensated by lower lifetime running and maintenance costs, making electric the preferred option…

… these actions. Whilst all the trajectories include grid decarbonisation, electricity supply becoming net - zero either through supply from a renewable electricity source or self-generation, is currently not included. 4.4. Innovation and Carbon Insetting We have already acknowledged that the Council’s specialist fleet vehicles, including fire engines, are a challenging area to decarbonise…