After seeing 195 countries agreeing in Paris to collectively limit the catastrophic impacts of climate change, I want Dacorum to be pro-active in building a sustainable zero carbon future in our communities.
As someone who works, lives, studies in or frequently visits Dacorum, I am joining with others calling for Dacorum Borough Council to take a bold stance and adopt the following two commitments:
1. Dacorum will become a zero carbon Borough by 2030
2. Dacorum Borough Council will not invest in fossil fuels
Becoming a zero carbon borough by 2030 will require huge commitment and determination, but we believe much of the knowledge is already with us. We recognise that not all the borough’s emissions are within the control either of the council or businesses and residents within Dacorum. However, we believe that with the Council’s leadership we can seize the benefits of a planned transition to zero carbon.
We are ready to join with you in developing a practical Dacorum zero-carbon roadmap, and support the council on the necessary steps, such as the following:
1. Supporting community energy groups to enable towns and villages to create and manage their own renewable energy sources (as in Germany and Denmark)
2. Affirming the Council’s commitment to permit only zero carbon houses to be built in Dacorum from 2016, irrespective of national policy; and reaffirming the Council’s commitment to permit only zero carbon nondomestic developments to be built in Dacorum from 2019, in particular by:
● ensuring all new planning applications for housing apply green roof and/or solar energy technology (as now done in France) in addition to fabric energy efficiency measures; and
● developing other allowable solutions to enable housing and nondomestic buildings to reach zero carbon status by the target date specified, as outlined by the Zero Carbon Hub (http://www.zerocarbonhub.org/zero-carbon-policy/zero-carbon-policy)
3. Ensuring Dacorum Borough Council's estate becomes zero carbon, in particular:
● ensuring Dacorum’s new public service quarter is an exemplar for zero carbon development;
● procuring all Dacorum Borough Council electricity from renewable sources; and
● installing solar panels, renewable energy heating and green roofs where technically feasible in all council buildings, and considering community ownership of these renewable energy sources
4. Working with all businesses in Dacorum to be zero carbon, through their buildings, transport, waste and food strategies
5. Working proactively with Hertfordshire County Council to transform transport in Dacorum to contribute to the zero carbon target, in particular by:
● permitting only 100% electrically powered or renewable energy buses and taxis in Dacorum;
● installing electric vehicle and bicycle fast charging points in public places in Dacorum’s urban areas; and
● promoting safe cycling in Dacorum through improved cycle routes, education and incentives.
6. Protecting all allotment sites in the borough from development
We believe the goal of a zero carbon Borough by 2030 is achievable, and we stand ready to work with the elected representatives and officials in our communities.
7. Divesting the assets of its pension fund from the fossil fuel industry
Updates
February 23, 2016
I HAVE BEEN SPENDING MY TIME MEETING WITH LOCAL GROUPS TO DRAFT A REAL PLAN FOR OUR RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS!! THE ENERGY BEHIND THIS MOVEMENT IS ABSOLUTELY ELECTRIC AND WE ARE ALREADY CATCHING THE ATTENTION OF LOCAL OFFICIALS!!
February 23, 2016
THE MOMENTUM BEHIND THIS MOVEMENT IS ABSOLUTELY UNSTOPPABLE!! I AM COMPLETELY BLOWN AWAY BY THE ENERGY YOU ARE ALL BRINGING TO THE TABLE FOR A ZERO CARBON FUTURE!!
Reached 100 supporters
February 23, 2016
47 Comments
2 more things. Dacorum Council also need to start recycling its own waste. Instead of paying to send it overseas they need to invest in its own recycling plants. To make a difference they need to do this by 2025. 2030 is too late
It would be a great achievement if we can persuade DBC to sign up to zero carbon target by 2030. The present government is back tracking on all their green commitments, so the people have to show them they want this to happen.
Please do this. By showing leadership in this area, Dacorum will actually secure prosperity for residents, through low-carbon jobs, energy security, low pollution and generally a first world environment. Go Dacorum, Go!
Fossil fuel share values have fallen and will continue to fall as renewable energy comes on tap. It's a no brainer surely!!
Following the positive outcome of the Paris Climate Change Talks, reducing CO2 emissions should be the concern of all. Local councils should be taking the lead on this. There is a tendency to consider it a 'Green' issue rather than a priority for all. I would like to see this change for the sake of future generations and our planet.
I’d like to see time for these Carole Robertson policies and councillor accountability for meeting them. Starting now.
Bold action is needed.
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After seeing 195 countries agreeing in Paris to collectively limit the catastrophic impacts of climate change, I want Dacorum to be pro-active in building a sustainable zero carbon future in our communities.
As someone who works, lives, studies in or frequently visits Dacorum, I am joining with others calling for Dacorum Borough Council to take a bold stance and adopt the following two commitments:
1. Dacorum will become a zero carbon Borough by 2030
2. Dacorum Borough Council will not invest in fossil fuels
Becoming a zero carbon borough by 2030 will require huge commitment and determination, but we believe much of the knowledge is already with us. We recognise that not all the borough’s emissions are within the control either of the council or businesses and residents within Dacorum. However, we believe that with the Council’s leadership we can seize the benefits of a planned transition to zero carbon.
We are ready to join with you in developing a practical Dacorum zero-carbon roadmap, and support the council on the necessary steps, such as the following:
1. Supporting community energy groups to enable towns and villages to create and manage their own renewable energy sources (as in Germany and Denmark)
2. Affirming the Council’s commitment to permit only zero carbon houses to be built in Dacorum from 2016, irrespective of national policy; and reaffirming the Council’s commitment to permit only zero carbon nondomestic developments to be built in Dacorum from 2019, in particular by:
● ensuring all new planning applications for housing apply green roof and/or solar energy technology (as now done in France) in addition to fabric energy efficiency measures; and
● developing other allowable solutions to enable housing and nondomestic buildings to reach zero carbon status by the target date specified, as outlined by the Zero Carbon Hub (http://www.zerocarbonhub.org/zero-carbon-policy/zero-carbon-policy)
3. Ensuring Dacorum Borough Council's estate becomes zero carbon, in particular:
● ensuring Dacorum’s new public service quarter is an exemplar for zero carbon development;
● procuring all Dacorum Borough Council electricity from renewable sources; and
● installing solar panels, renewable energy heating and green roofs where technically feasible in all council buildings, and considering community ownership of these renewable energy sources
4. Working with all businesses in Dacorum to be zero carbon, through their buildings, transport, waste and food strategies
5. Working proactively with Hertfordshire County Council to transform transport in Dacorum to contribute to the zero carbon target, in particular by:
● permitting only 100% electrically powered or renewable energy buses and taxis in Dacorum;
● installing electric vehicle and bicycle fast charging points in public places in Dacorum’s urban areas; and
● promoting safe cycling in Dacorum through improved cycle routes, education and incentives.
6. Protecting all allotment sites in the borough from development
We believe the goal of a zero carbon Borough by 2030 is achievable, and we stand ready to work with the elected representatives and officials in our communities.
7. Divesting the assets of its pension fund from the fossil fuel industry
Updates
February 23, 2016
I HAVE BEEN SPENDING MY TIME MEETING WITH LOCAL GROUPS TO DRAFT A REAL PLAN FOR OUR RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS!! THE ENERGY BEHIND THIS MOVEMENT IS ABSOLUTELY ELECTRIC AND WE ARE ALREADY CATCHING THE ATTENTION OF LOCAL OFFICIALS!!
February 23, 2016
THE MOMENTUM BEHIND THIS MOVEMENT IS ABSOLUTELY UNSTOPPABLE!! I AM COMPLETELY BLOWN AWAY BY THE ENERGY YOU ARE ALL BRINGING TO THE TABLE FOR A ZERO CARBON FUTURE!!
Reached 100 supporters
February 23, 2016
47 Comments
This would make a huge difference to the morale of the town and a community goal to work toward. It is also a fantastic opportunity to educate people in the town about preparing for the future, the world that their children will inherit from us.
2 more things. Dacorum Council also need to start recycling its own waste. Instead of paying to send it overseas they need to invest in its own recycling plants. To make a difference they need to do this by 2025. 2030 is too late
It would be a great achievement if we can persuade DBC to sign up to zero carbon target by 2030. The present government is back tracking on all their green commitments, so the people have to show them they want this to happen.
Please do this. By showing leadership in this area, Dacorum will actually secure prosperity for residents, through low-carbon jobs, energy security, low pollution and generally a first world environment. Go Dacorum, Go!
Fossil fuel share values have fallen and will continue to fall as renewable energy comes on tap. It's a no brainer surely!!
Following the positive outcome of the Paris Climate Change Talks, reducing CO2 emissions should be the concern of all. Local councils should be taking the lead on this. There is a tendency to consider it a 'Green' issue rather than a priority for all. I would like to see this change for the sake of future generations and our planet.
I’d like to see time for these Carole Robertson policies and councillor accountability for meeting them. Starting now.
Bold action is needed.
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This would make a huge difference to the morale of the town and a community goal to work toward. It is also a fantastic opportunity to educate people in the town about preparing for the future, the world that their children will inherit from us.