Including the closely related term lighting.
… deliver savings by freeing up resources for reinvestment in services. For example, the upgrade of lighting to LED deliver electricity savings, but also maintenance savings as this technology needs to be replaced less often. • Legal: The council has a duty to comply with the Climate Change (Duties of Public Bodies: Reporting Requirements) (Scotland) Order 2015 and has been reporting its…
… electricity emissions decrease year-on- year which is largely due to the ongoing decarbonisation of national grid energy. This decarbonisation is projected to continue until 2045. Ongoing energy efficiency projects, such as the introduction of LED lighting also contribute to this annual decrease. Currently local authorities must report scope 1 and scope 2 emissions in their annual GHG return. Some…
… restrictions and costs will influence when it is practical for different types of vehicles to transition to low carbon alternatives: • Production of electric cars is almost unrestricted, but cost about 75% more • Production levels of electric light vans almost meets demand, but cost increase would be similar to cars • The availability, technology or range of large and medium vans are limited…
… Estate Programme investment programme Energy reduction measures may cost 10% of budget to build school 2025-26 More accurate figures on residual emissions will be known and council can reassess commitment to 2030 date. 2025-26 Start carbon offset project for estimated emissions between 2030 and 2045 in light of target after review. Funding required. 2026-27 20% of fleet…