Decision details

Whether to adopt the reduction target

RESOLVED that :

1.      Cabinet agrees to keep the current carbon reduction target of 30% by 2015, and approves further work to:

·         explore the potential for Smart metering to help in Bridging the Gap

·         continue to explore other initiatives to deliver financial and carbon savings

2.      Cabinet aspires to a target of 40% by 2020 and approves further work to:

·         look in more detail at the case for installing a biomass boiler at Leisure@ as a potential replacement for the combined heat and power (CHP) unit on expiry of the lease in 2015

·         explore additional projects which reduce the council’s carbon footprint

3.      Cabinet requires consideration of carbon emissions as a key criterion in developing the accommodation strategy

4.      Cabinet requests that cabinet reports relating to all future council projects identify the likely impact on the council’s carbon emissions

Officers will consult with the climate change member working group