Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services with an update on the Carbon Management Plan.

The Panel considered the report of the Director of Culture, Communities and

Business Services providing an update on progress so far with a series of

Energy Programmes (Item 9 in the Minute Book).

Discussion was held regarding the 40% reduction in carbon emissions by 2025 target and whether, taking account of progress to date, this target could be extended. The Panel agreed that an updated proposal be brought to a future meeting following further analysis.

RESOLVED:

a)    The positive achievements of the Carbon Management Strategy Phase 2 are noted. This has produced a further reduction of 38.1% against a target of 40% by 2025. This equates to around £30m gross energy cost savings since 2010 for both schools and the County Council.

b)    The further £130,000 of carbon tax reductions in Phase 2 is noted.

c)     That the good progress in Energy Performance Programmes Phases 4 and 5 is noted.