Funding to carry out energy efficiency work on a number of council buildings has been approved at the meeting of the Executive last night, Thursday 29 September. This is part of the council’s pledge to be carbon neutral by 2050.
The planned work on 7 council-owned buildings is set to save the council up to 57% in electricity costs and 63% in gas costs. Also the amount of CO2e emitted from electricity and gas consumption will be reduced by 67.7%. The proposed work includes:
- installing solar panels in Birch Hill Library and community centre, Easthampstead and Wildridings community centre, Larchwood and Waterside-Mallard house
- replacing existing lighting with LED lighting at Bracknell Open Learning Centre and Great Hollands Library and community centre
- refurbishing toilets at Ascot Heath Library with LED lighting
- installing external wall and roof insulation, coupled with solar panels and LED lighting at Great Hollands Library, community centre and children’s centre
Work is scheduled to start during February 2023, subject to planning.
Cllr Peter Heydon, Executive Member for Transformation and Finance, said:
“As a council aiming to be carbon neutral by 2050, we need to set a good example and make sure our buildings are energy efficient.
“The improvement work will not only save a large amount of CO2e but will also save us money in running costs that during an energy crisis is very important.
“Carrying out the work will also provide a better-quality experience for our staff and residents who use them, with better lighting, improved toilets and insulation in various buildings.”
For more information on the council’s carbon reducing activities, visit our climate change page.
