Local Energy Efficiency Table 1: CO2 Emissions from total domestic use (including electricity, gas and other fuels) CO2 emissions (KT CO2) from total domestic use emissions 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 % reduction on 2009 data North West Leics 223 240 212 227 224 190 14.8% Leicestershire 1424 1537 1343 1449 1415 1188 16.6% England 111,285 119,575 104,259 112,171 109,260 91,411 17.9% National 135,913 146,011 127,142 136,485 133,045 111,987 17.6% Data from: “2005-2014_UK_local_authority_and_regional_CO2_emissions_data_tables (1)” (Excel Spread sheet) Tab - “Subset Data Set” Source Date: 28/03/2017 This table indicates the carbon emissions from domestic use in North West Leicestershire have fallen by 14.8% from 2009 to 2014. This figure is not representative of Leicestershire or the country as a whole. Table 2: Per Capita Emissions This is the population in ‘000s (mid-year estimate) / Total CO2 emissions for transport, domestic and industry & commercial. Per capita emissions (t) 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 % reduction on 2009 data North West Leics 9.2 9.5 8.8 9.1 9.2 8.3 9.8% Leicestershire 6.5 6.8 6.0 6.3 6.2 5.7 12.3% England 6.1 6.3 5.7 5.9 5.7 5.1 16.4% National 6.3 6.6 5.9 6.2 6.0 5.3 15.9% Data from: “2005-2014_UK_local_authority_and_regional_CO2_emissions_data_tables (1)” (Excel Spread sheet) Tab - “Subset Data Set” Source Date: 28/03/2017 Per capita emissions have declined in North West Leicestershire by 9.8% for the period 2009 to 2014. These emissions figures take into account those within the District’s influence and disregard those that are not, including the EU Emissions Trading System and motorways or similar. Table 3: Domestic Consumers’ sales of electricity (GWh)
H8 We are committed to Climate Local and will develop our delivery plan and targets Community March 2014 In October 2013 the council signed up to Climate Local. Information is available at www.nwleics.gov.uk/climate_change. The council's Climate Local action plan was developed and submitted to the Local Government Associations during 2014. H9 Energy efficiency, Green Deal and measures to tackle fuel poverty will be promoted through our Green Community network and planned events across the district. Community Focus / Sustainability March 2014 Energy efficiency, Green Deal and fuel poverty initiatives have been promoted at community events in the district including Meashams’ Heart of the Forest Festival in June, Castle Doningtons’ Music in the Park in July. Four Ways to Warmth information was publicised through Clockwise Credit Union and the Council’s newsletters. H10 Smart meters will be provided to schools in priority areas and support them to develop a loan scheme. Community Focus / Sustainability March 2014 Six schools received smart meters and guidance to enable them to loan them out to households, enabling households to monitor and manage their electricity consumption. H11 Support 4 Ways to Warmth through the Warm Homes Officer Environmental Protection Team March 2014 The council's Warm Homes Officer made 462 referrals to the 4 Ways to Warmth scheme in 2014. These referrals have allowed local residents to access a number of energy efficient measures and receive advice on how to be more energy efficient in their homes. Funding for the Warm Homes Officer post concluded in March 2014 however there are now 3 Warm Homes officers working countywide receiving referral through the First Contact scheme. H12 Support delivery of a countywide department of Energy and Climate Change bid Environmental Protection Team March 2014 Delivery of the DECC funded projects resulted in 18 boilers, 72 Jam Jar account appointments at the Citizen's Advice Bureau, £4,655 distributed in fuel debt vouchers, 16 emergency fuel deliveries and 115 Green Deal assessments during 2013-2014 H13 Countywide crisis funding for energy measures will be distributed to those in fuel poverty Environmental Protection Team March 2014 There were 11 food hampers delivered, 5 emergency heaters provided, 41 loft insulation and draught proofing measures, 9 boiler services and repairs during 2014. The crisis fund can now be accessed by residents through First Contact referrals to the 3 countywide Warm Homes Officers.