Issue details - Procurement of Solar Photovoltaic Arrays for BHCC HRA Property

1.         In tackling climate change this report recognises key national policies such as the Climate Change Act (2008) which sets out targets for reducing carbon emissions and the UK Renewable Energy Strategy (2009) which commits the UK to producing 15% of its energy from renewable sources by 2020. In tackling fuel poverty as well as climate change this report recognises Brighton & Hove’s Housing Strategy 2009-14 which includes strategic goal no. 7 of reducing fuel poverty and minimising CO2 emissions.

2.         The delivery of Solar PV is part of Housing & Social Inclusion’s One Planet Living Sustainability Action Plan, approved unanimously at P&R in March 2013.