Gloucestershire Primary Schools Set For Double Glazing Boost
A new climate change strategy by Gloucestershire county council has been announced, which includes plans to fit double glazing in 20% of the region’s primary schools.
The scheme comes as part of a move to cut costs and lower emissions throughout the county with the aim of saving £38 million over the next decade. In recent years, the authority has faced an annual energy bill of around £10 million.
Other measures include the introduction of solar farms and wind turbines, grants for better insulation for fire stations and the closure of some council buildings. In the first year alone, savings are estimated to be in the region of £700,000.
In a report approved by the council’s cabinet earlier this month, recommendations were made to focus on renewable energy in order to soften the blow of lower government spending.
“The council, in common with authorities up and down the country, is facing unprecedented financial pressure and investing in renewable energy will significantly reduce energy costs,” said councillor John Cordwell.
“It could be used to support front-line services at a time when government financial support is reducing.”
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