…: Breakdown of Carbon Emissions by Fuel The chart highlights the fuels that contribute most to our overall emissions; electricity at 49 per cent, natural gas at 38 per cent and diesel for vehicle and plant operation at 10 per cent. Further estate-wide data analysis and benchmarking has been undertaken and will inform internal project choices. Electricity (Buildings+), 5,762, 34…
… and provide other opportunities for carbon reduction and revenue generation. The council is currently progressing towards a planning application on a grid scale solar PV farm which if developed would provide a revenue stream and contribute significantly towards the objectives and targets within this plan. 5.5.4 Transport fleet and equipment Fuel use from owned and or operated vehicles and plant…
… currently represents 10 per cent of the council’s direct carbon emissions. The strategy to reduce these emissions should be as follows: 1. Provide options for active travel and attempt to reduce vehicle mileage 2. Implement zero emission vehicles, plant and equipment 3. Implement more efficient vehicles and driving At the time of preparing this report, the council had two electric cars…