Including 8 closely related terms such as renewable energy, renewable, and renewable energy sources.
…. Within Europe, further review of policy and legislation aims to directly combat the causes of climate change. The 2030 Climate and Energy Framework follows on from the Climate and Energy Package and increased its main targets as follows: • Reduce greenhouse emissions by (at least) 40%1; • To meet (at least) 27% of EU energy needs with Renewables; • Reduce energy consumption by (at least) 27…
… (Aspects 1 & 2) in order to maximise on available Scottish Government funding. As part of the site planning/brief development process, renewable energy sources are assessed in terms of site suitability, costs and benefits. The council new build to date have achieved on average a ‘B’ rating (SAP rating 80+). Since March 2016 EPC documents have indicated SAP ratings between 86(B) and 91(B…
…% of the overall targeted carbon reduction. This has been achieved by energy projects delivered via the Non Domestic Energy Efficiency Framework and improvements to the authority’s street lighting infrastructure. Improvements in the council’s fleet has also provided a reduction in transport emissions. Table 2 - Carbon Footprint 2017/18 2017/18 Carbon Footprint (tCO2e) Stationary 63,955 Waste…
… to: • renewable energy provision • consideration of district heating systems for future larger developments • options for properties where they are currently off the mains gas network. Council’s Historic Stock North Lanarkshire Council, like other social landlords, is required to continue to ensure their housing stock meets the Scottish Housing Quality Standard (SHQS) beyond 31 March 2015, requiring…