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… warming. 2.2. In June 2019, a new statutory target for net-zero greenhouse gases by 2050 was introduced to end the UK’s contribution to global emissions. This, along with a government motion to declare a Climate Change Emergency in May 2019 has resulted in over 200 Local Authorities declaring a Climate Emergency with targets to become carbon neutral. 2.3. The current performance…
… gases by 2050 was recommended which was made a statutory target in June 2019 through the Climate Change Act (2050 Target Amendment) Order 2019. If met, this target would effectively mean the UK would end its contribution to global emissions by 2050. 3.4. In May 2019 a motion was passed by Government declaring a Climate Change Emergency and since that time Climate Emergency declarations have…
… authorities and the international commitments made by Government. 4. Contribution to Corporate Priorities 4.1. Climate change and carbon neutrality contributes towards the Councils priorities for Community Regeneration and Environment and Health and Wellbeing by reducing the impacts of climate change such as increased weather events, flooding and other temperature related changes, creating…
… 2011 provided for changes in the provision of energy efficiency measures to homes and businesses through the Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation (ECO). Whilst the Green Deal has been relatively unsuccessful, ECO funding is being used to assist energy efficiency and reduce fuel poverty. ECO is a government energy efficiency scheme to help reduce carbon emissions and tackle fuel poverty…
…. The Affordable Warmth element of the Government’s ECO programme delivers heating and insulation measures to low income and vulnerable households in receipt of certain benefits. ESBC is fully committed to promoting ECO and works closely with ‘Beat the Cold’ to make best use of any funding opportunities for energy efficiency 6.3.4. ESBC has a Statement of Intent (SoI) for ECO flexibility eligibility…