At its meeting of 18th January 2023, Council
approved the use of UKSPF funds to deliver the council’s
Cultural Strategy.
At the same meeting, Council delegated decision-making authority to
the Head of Housing and Health, acting in consultation with the
Executive Member for Environmental Sustainability, regarding
sustainability projects.
Although the council’s electricity is provided through a
carbon free electricity tariff, there is a case for exploring the
potential of generating its own renewal energy through the
installation of PV solar panels on the council's buildings in that
if installation were to go head, this could (a) reduce the call on
the national grid and (b) act as a ‘demonstrator
project’ for other organisations and residents.
To assess the feasibility of installation, in the first instance
the council wishes to assess the technical, financial and legal
feasibility of installing rooftop solar PV on at least ten council
owned buildings. The properties to be included in this feasibility
study will be determined via an initial consideration of all the
council’s asset by council officers and the consultant,
taking account of existing information and previous studies.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 15/01/2025
Decision due: 15 Jan 2025 by Head of Housing and Health
Contact: Jonathan Geall, Director for Communities 01992 531594 Email: jonathan.geall@eastherts.gov.uk Email: jonathan.geall@eastherts.gov.uk.