District Energy Scheme Extension Proposals
Report of the Acting Strategic Director, Communities and Environment
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to expansion opportunities for the Gateshead District Energy Scheme, to proposed measures to continue to reduce the carbon emissions of the Scheme, and to the submission of funding bids to the Heat Network Investment Programme.
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(i) That the funding from the Council’s capital programme for the energy connection to Gateshead Quays, as set out in the report, be approved.
(ii) That the submission of funding applications to the Heat Network Investment Programme for funding support for the east network extension, as set out in the report, be approved.
(iii) That the submission of funding applications to the Heat Network Investment Programme for funding support for the River Source Heat Pump, as set out in the report, be approved. |
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The above decisions have been made for the following reasons:
(A) To support the Thrive Agenda.
(B) To continue to reduce energy costs for homes and buildings in Gateshead town centre.
(C) To support the Council moving towards net zero emissions by 2030.
(D) To continue to generate income and savings for the Council to support its finances.