Building Energy Strategy

September 16, 2025 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

... to approve the Building Energy Strategy, enabling feasibility studies on identified buildings to inform decisions on energy and carbon savings, and to delegate budget amendment and fund release authority to the Corporate Director - Finance & Resources in consultation with the Executive Councillor for Finances & Resources.

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Purpose

To gain formal approval to proceed with the
implementation of the Building Energy Strategy and identify
opportunities for renewable energy installations delivering both
environmental and financial benefits primarily at the sites
below.
 

Pathfinder
House.
Eastfield
House.
One Leisure
Huntingdon Dry.
One Leisure
Huntingdon Wet.
One Leisure
Ramsey.
One Leisure St Ives
Indoor.
One Leisure St Ives
Outdoor.
One Leisure St
Neots.

 

Decision

The Cabinet
 
(1) 
approved the Building Energy Strategy with a view to complete
feasibility studies on the buildings identi?ed and allow HDC to
make informed decisions on future energy and carbon savings;
and
 
(2) 
to delegate to the Corporate Director - Finance & Resources
(S151) in consultation with the Executive Councillor for
Finances & Resources to make any consequential amendments to
budgets and release of necessary funds to deliver the projects.
 

Reasons for the decision

This provides a pathway enabling HDC to
investigate suitable and deliverable schemes enabling HDC to reduce
its utility costs and CO2 consumption while
assisting the overall HDC goal of being Net Zero by
2040.

Alternative options considered

N/A

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm on September 16, 2025

Supporting Documents

5. Building Energy Strategy Report.pdf
5. Building Energy Strategy Appendix 1.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date16 Sep 2025
Subject to call-inYes