Energy and Emissions

Many factors are contributing to climate change, from fossil fuel use to the burning and clearing of tropical forests. It is widely agreed that we all need to think carefully about how we use our energy resources. Where possible we need to explore how we can reduce our energy consumption and in so doing reduce our CO₂emissions.

The UK Government has set a framework for CO₂ reduction up to 2050 through the Climate Change Bill. This means that businesses, individuals, organisations and interest groups are currently faced with increasing pressure from customers and regulators to improve environmental performance. For full information read the Climate Change Bill (PDF, 893k).

How much energy do we use in Kent?

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) produce figures for domestic gas and electricity consumption. The latest figures and a time series for gas consumption form 2001 to 2010 and for electricty from 2003 to 2010 in Kent is presented for Kent in Domestic energy consumption in Kent - 2010 (PDF, 393k).

The latest figures for industrial and commercial energy consumption, including a time series from 2003 to 2010 for both gas and electricity, can be found in Industrial and commercial energy consumption in Kent - 2010 (PDF,399k)

How much CO₂ do we produce in Kent?

The Department of Energy and Climate Change also produce figures for CO₂ emissions. To see a time series of this data for Kent from 2005 to 2009 read our CO₂ emissions bulletin (PDF, 622k).

How energy efficient are we in Kent?

The Department of Communities and Local Government Housing Strategies Statistical Appendix (HSSA data) shows the average Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP rating - energy efficiency) for private housing. For a report on the SAP ratings in Kent as at 1 April 2010 read our report on Energy Performance Certificates (PDF 255k).

What is Kent County Council doing?

We want to lead the community in reducing carbon emissions in Kent; we will strive to demonstrate sustainable best practice wherever we can. To see what we are doing at the council, see our Environment Report 2012 (PDF,3Mb)

To see how we can help you reduce your environmental footprint, please look at our Environment and climate change pages.