Including the closely related terms streetlights, and lighting.
… for areas like procurement and human resources to make our services align with a low carbon future ● Training our staff and councillors in Carbon Literacy to ensure it is a high priority across the council ● Running a solar panel purchasing scheme for residents ● Utilising Green Homes Grants to insulate low-income homes ● Replacing streetlights with LEDs ● Funding energy efficiency…
… WECA Solar Together scheme 1,730 installations through Green Homes Grant, Local Authority Delivery (LAD2) LED streetlights Completion of streetlight upgrades: 18,000 streetlamps, saving 3,800 kWh and over 1,000 tonnes CO2e each year Cycle paths 57 miles of dedicated cycle and shared use paths EV charging 39 chargers installed by North Somerset Council to date 90 public chargers now…
…, and updated at least annually by the Climate Emergency team, as progress is made on achieving our objectives, and adjusted where new projects and priorities come to light. Performance reports are also released quarterly to each directorate, showing how well our actions have progressed against the key priorities in the Corporate Plan to contribute to an open, fairer, greener North Somerset…
… financial year, emissions have actually increased from the previous year, due mainly to reversal of reductions due to COVID-19. Scope 1 Direct emissions (fuel consumption) 15% Own transport 10% Own buildings 9% Externally managed buildings Scope 2 Direct emissions (electricity consumption) 8% Own buildings 6% Streetlights, traffic control, other buildings, miscellaneous 0% Own…
… open and ventilation systems running throughout winter; emissions from the fleet have also returned to almost pre-pandemic levels. Where reductions have been most successful is the LED streetlighting replacements which have reduced energy use by over 50%. In 2021/22, over 1,200 tonnes CO2e was saved compared to 2018/19. In order to meet our zero carbon target as an organisation, we…