Including 6 closely related terms such as solar, solar panel, and solar panels.
… in Appendix A. This Corporate Carbon Descent Plan brings together the results of the carbon audit and the extensive modelling work conducted by LASER and the CEAP panel. It includes some obvious measures (such as LED lighting and solar panels) but also sets out less obvious potential measures such as Power Purchase Agreements and investment in an out-of-borough solar farm. Importantly it includes…
… efficient sources of heating and lighting, encouraging behaviour change and looking for opportunities to add renewable sources of energy such as solar PV. Corporate Energy: This refers to the energy purchased by the Council for its operations. We will reduce energy usage and move to using ‘clean’ energy to meet our remaining energy needs. Governance and Procurement: We will expect all our…
… the last assessment reported total emissions of 6,046 tCO2e. In this period the Council took steps to improve energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy including installing solar PV on the tennis centre roof of the St John’s sports centre, lighting changes, and other building improvements. The reduction in carbon emissions associated with national electricity generation has made…
… to importance of scale of investment and low rating of political acceptability. With investment in ‘in-borough’ assets marginally more appealing to members than investment in out-of-borough assets. Though small-scale community energy generation i.e., roof-top solar would be an option, but this is likely to feature more prominently in the Borough wide carbon reduction plan and as part of ‘offsetting…
… and delivered. • Heating strategy will need to be a focus but may be developed more clearly as government policy evolves. In terms of technology though, heating stoves suitable for use with a variety of fuels including hydrogen are already available for purchase. • LED and rooftop solar are likely to figure in early actions. • Reduction in emissions from third party contracts will be essential…