Environmental projects in your area
There is already a great deal of environmental activity taking
place across Kent; from biomass boilers in schools, photovoltaic
panels on council office buildings, to eco fairs, vegetable swaps
and household energy audits in towns and villages.
Find out what's happening in your area by clicking on the map or
using the links below.
Ashford
Canterbury
Dartford
Dover
Gravesham
Maidstone
Sevenoaks
Shepway
Swale
Thanet
Tonbridge &
Malling
Tunbridge Wells
Please email climate.change@kent.gov.uk,
if you would like your community group added.
Kent County Council action
Kent County Council is committed to environmental projects and
using renewal energy in its schools and buildings.
These projects include biomass boilers, ground
source heat pumps solar photovoltaic and solar thermal panels and
wind turbines. Most of the projects have been completed in Kent
schools, providing a good educational opportunity for pupils as
well as generating some free energy to help lower costs.
We currently have 354 eco
schools on Kent. These are made up of:
- 2 green flag ambassador schools
- 72 green flag schools
- 144 silver award schools
- 136 bronze award schools
Since October 2011, 13 more schools have achieved an award, with
an increase of 5 Green Flags and 8 silver awards.
In addition to our eco schools, we have invested in 34
renewable energy projects and 60 energy and water
efficiency projects in our own buildings and schools to improve
efficiency and reduce costs. Total investment now stands at £1.9m
with expected lifetime savings of £4.5m.