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… technologies in our offices, the installation of solar panels and the decarbonisation of the UK electricity grid. This is a good basis to build on but to become carbon neutral by 2030 further critical changes will be needed in the way the Council operates. Operational buildings and Council owned housing will need to be assessed on their ability to meet future needs and where suitable undertake deep…
… on causing overheating in our homes. With average temperatures set to increase, and more hot spells anticipated, overheating could become more commonplace in the future especially in urban areas. This can result in greater discomfort for people and can exacerbate underlying health issues. In August 2021, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published the Climate Change 2021 Report…
… Successes • In October 2020 the Council endorsed meeting Passivhaus standards for new build Council Housing • In 2016 Solar PV was installed on Civic Centre offices roof and previously installed on the Limes Community Centre roof. • Refurbishment of the Civic includes more efficient boilers, lighting and heating controls, more efficient AHUs, 4 EV charge points and facilities to provide…
… of the remaining Civic Centre will be used by EFDC. 2021 Housing and Community Services 2021/22 – Internal budget identified 2022/23 onwards – capital budget to be requested Review renewable energy potential at existing council owned sites Assessment of suitability for measures such as heat pumps, solar PV and solar thermal. 2021 Housing and Community Services 2021/22 - Internal…