Issue - meetings

Following energy surveys of all schools, to seek approval for the operation of the Invest to Save Loan fund to assist schools in undertaking energy efficiency projects identified in the surveys

Councillor Dine Romero moved the recommendations.  She explained that good quality data was now available about schools energy usage and was keen to see the benefits of the Invest to Save proposals.

Councillor Paul Crossley seconded the proposals.  He felt that a time of climate chaos was ahead and that the solution must come from working with schools to educate young people.  He promised a report back at a future date to update Cabinet on progress.

Councillor Ben Stevens expressed the hope that the proposals would lead to the Council winning another award for being proactive in green issues.

On a motion from Councillor Dine Romero, seconded by Councillor Paul Crossley, it was

RESOLVED (unanimously)

(1) To NOTE the progress made in completing energy surveys of all schools as the latest stage of the Schools Carbon Reduction Programme;

(2) To APPROVE capital allocations of £500,000 for the Invest to Save Loan Fund and £290,000 for the Schools Carbon Reduction Grant for inclusion in the Children’s Service Capital Programme 2013/14 to assist schools in undertaking energy efficiency measures; and

(3) To DELEGATE to the Strategic Director, People and Communities the approval of loan funding following an assessment of the individual business plans submitted by schools.