Issue - decisions

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