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Bedford Borough Council

… fuels. On-site renewables will lead to self- sufficiency. A decarbonised energy supply would see energy which is renewably generated, locally, off-grid, and supplied directly to the usage demand on site. Decentralised energy projects can generate lasting cost and carbon savings, and protect against future energy price rises Long term ongoing projects up to 2030 Solar PV costs…

…. Significant benefits in supporting operational costs and security of supply for Council buildings where heat pumps, batteries and EV charging points are installed in future Utilising renewable generated energy is vital to reducing CO2 and energy demand from our sites. To be fully green, our electricity and heating will need to come from renewable sources can be (direct) 28 Carbon…

… for the Council to reach Carbon Neutral by 2030: 1. Incorporate the carbon neutral ambition by 2030 into all Council strategies, work plans and policies including Corporate Plan, Local Plan, Procurement Policies, Finance strategies etc. 2. Consider opportunities to increase Green investment 3. To buy 100% renewable electricity through energy contracts 4. Generate renewable energy, at the best…

… additional measures, such as promoting carbon sequestration through sustainable woodland management or investing in large-scale renewable energy generation. Local, borough based offsetting activities will be prioritised, increasing the benefits to local residents and local environment. It is important to note, however, that carbon offsetting is not enough to achieve the net zero target on its own…

… – success relies on maximising demand reduction and renewable electricity generation as a high priority. Action Plan: • Investigate Local initiatives the Council can invest in that will enable achievement of the Carbon Neutral target. Priority Areas 1-3, Working Practices and Offsetting will have direct and indirect benefits that will be realised during this work to reduce carbon. These benefits…