Including the closely related term lighting.
… the existing built environment, such as installing LED lighting, automated building controls and effective insulation. Electric vehicles will need to be phased into the vehicle fleet. The following report details the methodology used to determine the Council’s Greenhouse Gas emissions, likely emission reduction trajectories and measures to be undertaken. Overall Report Summary Net Zero Carbon…
… emissions. In addition to technological and behavioural reduction measures focused on its sites, the Council will also consider opportunities to switch energy supplies to low carbon/renewable energy tariffs where possible (see Sections 4.1 and 4.2 for further details). Site Name Electricity Consumption (kWh) GHG Emissions (tonnes CO2e) Unmetered Lighting & CCTV 139,783 42.94 Three Phase…
… portfolio. Utility Technology/Measure Consumption Reduction Potential (% kWh per annum) Maximum Emissions Savings Potential (tonnes CO2e)1 Electricity LED Lighting upgrade/retrofit 65% 93.41 Installation of PIR Sensors 20% 28.74 Solar PV 11%2 - Increased HVAC controls 5% 1.37 Replacement of older/less efficient equipment 5% 1.37 Behavioural Change (sites with electricity only…
… measures will only be realised in the first year that they are implemented on a site. Behavioural change measures focus upon encouraging employees to use heating and lighting more efficiently in Council buildings. In practice typical behavioural change measures may include ‘Switch it off’ campaigns, encouraging sensible use of heating and cooling, facilitating greater remote/home working…
… Reduction Measures LED Lighting Upgrade/Retrofit – 93.41 tCO2e potential reduction The replacement of existing lighting and ongoing lighting replacement across the property portfolio will increase energy efficiency and reduce consumption. Installation of PIR sensors – 28.74 tCO2e potential reduction The installation of passive infra-red sensors (PIR) in low occupancy areas of buildings…