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Derbyshire County Council

… with an optional buy-in for schools. The Council is contracted to its current energy supplier through the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework until 2028. The cost of Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGOs) on top of the standard tariff, which would not guarantee increased renewable energy generation locally or nationally, from the current supplier would be around £85,000 per year for all…

… properties (excluding schools) based on current expected prices (for 2025- 26). There are no Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) options available from the current supplier as of Sept 2024. PPAs offer a better option than a renewable tariff as it directly relates to local renewable energy generation but requires longer term commitment and higher costs. The situation continues to be monitored. Reduce…

… net zero by 2032, or sooner, will not be possible without investment in renewable energy generation and decarbonisation of heat through building fabric improvements and the replacement of gas boilers with heat pumps. The Council’s current budget constraints mean that the ability to invest in such projects is uncertain and demonstrates a heavy reliance on the availability, suitability…

… by national factors, such as the amount of renewable energy generated across the country. • gradual increases in vehicle efficiency and EV ownership levels. 2.8 These emission projections to 2031-32 are presented in Figure 2 against a linear trajectory (the dotted line) to reach net zero by 2031-32, in line with the Council’s current target. To reach this target and follow the linear line…

…, requires the following: a. A step-change in emissions reduction performance, particularly for decarbonising heat in buildings and the reduction in travel together with the electrification of travel by car and vans. b. The development and implementation of plans to tackle residual emissions through renewable energy generation on and used in Council-owned buildings (replacing or reducing…