Including 5 closely related terms such as renewable energy, renewable, and renewal.
… needed for our low carbon future such as renewable energy schemes. Central to this process is the development of statutory local plans. Torridge and North Devon District Councils adopted a Joint Local Plan in October 2018. This is the principal element of the development plan and is the starting point for the determination of planning applications across both districts. The Plan provides…
… sustainable options when on renewal of any Council vehicle. The measures put forward in the previous carbon Management Programme had an added benefit of projected savings to the council of over £300,000 through reduced energy consumption, investment in renewable energy and improving energy performance ratings for our estate. While some of the measures taken were significant, the cost…
…, waste minimisation, from sustainable energy production to the role of the environment in supporting wider wellbeing. We will continue to work with the Biosphere and will look to align our ambitions and direction of travel to the maximum benefit of both organisations and more importantly, for our wonderfully rich and diverse environment. 19 Communications How…
… industrial, commercial and domestic sources (due in large part to switch from coal in electricity generation to gas and renewables) however there has been a marginal increase in emissions from transport sources over the same period. TDC’s reporting of our own carbon emissions10 very much mirrored this wider trend as measures and opportunities for carbon reduction became viable and were implemented…
… information and support, including carbon footprint calculators and personal action plans. • Increase the uptake of renewable / low carbon energy technologies across the district. • Provide information and signposting to improve homes, businesses and community buildings to reduce their emissions and make them more comfortable places in which to live and work. • Enhance the green economy…