Including 6 closely related terms such as renewable energy, renewable, and renewal.
… opportunities for communal schemes. Burnley Council’s role 5.49 The Council is responsible for determining planning applications for most renewable energy schemes and the Local Plan supports renewal energy generation and seeks renewable and low carbon energy provision through new development. 5.50 The Council has a role regarding its own buildings to ensure they are energy efficient and where…
…. Progress 5.54 In 2019, operational renewable energy schemes and those with permission to operate in Burnley had a capacity of 35.7MW. The number of equivalent homes powered using this renewable energy capacity is 20,755 i.e. 49.6% of the Borough’s total housing stock. Technology Installs Capacity (MW) Equivalent homes powered Onshore Wind 19 28.7 16,685 Photovoltaics 988 5.1 2,965…
…; effects of Climate Change 4 - Greenhouse Gases 4 3. National and Local Policy 6 - Emissions Targets 6 - Renewable Energy Targets 6 - Petrol and Diesel Vehicles 6 - Building Regulations 6 - National Planning Policy 7 - Burnley’s Local Plan 7 - Planning Reform 8 4. The Scope of the Strategy 9 - Burnley Council’s Role 9 - Working with Lancashire County Council (LCC) 9 - Working…
… to reducing targeted UK greenhouse gas emissions by at least 80% in 2050 (from 1990 levels). In 2019, the 2008 Act was amended to replace the previous 80% target with a new goal of reaching ‘net zero’ greenhouse gas emissions by 20501. Net zero refers to the balance between the amount of greenhouse gas produced and the amount removed from the atmosphere. Renewable Energy Targets 3.3…
…. Growth will be managed so that its takes place in the most appropriate locations, promotes the re-use of previously developed land and buildings, energy efficiency and sustainable design; and encourages the use of decentralised and renewable or low carbon energy sources” (pg.29). 3.17 The Local Plan addresses climate change through a number of policies including those that seek to reduce…