Including the closely related term government.
… Priority area Key progress 2020/21 Key actions 2021/22 Challenges / opportunities THEME: OVERARCHING ACTIVITY Summary: The focus in 2020/21 has been on laying the foundations of the response to the climate emergency, including baseline development, understanding gaps, and developing governance arrangements, whilst taking initial action…
… sector led development of Templeborough biomass heat network following initial government investment of £8.4m. The owners of the plant have deemed the project a risk and are unwilling to invest the additional – £8m capital required to complete the network. Other investors are being sought. Awareness-raising • Progress on developing awareness training was halted by Covid. Options…
…, and the technology is still in development. Costs may be reduced by seeking funding and better understanding market projections. Priority area Key progress 2020/21 Key actions 2021/22 Challenges / opportunities THEME: HOUSING Summary: Focused on reducing emissions associated with domestic energy usage, with funding having been secured from government for an initial retrofitting programme. Green housing…
… strategy • Work is underway to develop standards and programmes to improve energy efficiency in domestic properties, with a successful application for a Local Authority Delivery (LAD) grant. • Government data shows Rotherham as 1 of 4 local authorities in England and Wales to install over 2,500 energy efficiency measures through the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme that is funded…
… by utility company contributions (as at 21st January 2021). This supports residents to reduce energy costs, improve energy efficiency and access government grants. Delivery of schemes under LAD funding, including the retrofitting of 217 homes by September 2021 following the successful phase 1 bid. The Council has secured £1.14m through the Green Housing Grant – Local Authority Delivery (LAD…