Including the closely related term lighting.
…-Governmental Panel on Climate Change Sixth Assessment Report2 on the science of climate change published in August 2021 makes it clear that humans are causing climate change and that the latest science is a red flashing warning light to us all. (Appendix 3 Europe factsheet) 5.10 The carbon neutral declaration made by Council and the action undertaken so far, needs to be seen through the lens…
…% particulates; -30% hydrocarbons; -24% carbon monoxide; -9% NOx (nitrogen oxide. This is supported by the Air Quality Officer and KWL Fleet Manager and aligns with the outcomes of the Air Quality Strategy. Building Decarbonisation 6.30 The primary focus of decarbonisation of corporate buildings has been focused upon reducing electricity consumption, through lighting replacements and limited…
… opportunities in reducing electricity use from lighting, high energy efficiency goods and voltage optimisation, the focus needs to shift towards heating as this is where most of the Councils carbon emission are generated. 6.32 The renewable energy capital programme, currently underway, will, where possible, “plug” generation into existing buildings and where this is not possible develop “power…