1. How much are you expecting to spend on energy costs this winter (October – April) compared to the same period last year?
| TOTAL FOR STREET LIGHTING (£’s) | |||
| 2022/23 | 2021/22 | Difference | |
| Estimated | Actual | ||
| October | 409,152 | 262,159 | 146,993 |
| November | 453,801 | 290,705 | 163,096 |
| December | 500,224 | 320,400 | 179,824 |
| January | 479,083 | 307,521 | 171,562 |
| February | 383,464 | 245,992 | 137,472 |
| March | 356,256 | 228,600 | 127,656 |
| 2,581,980 | 1,655,375 | 926,605 | |
For the estates team we are planning to spend for the months of October to April in 22/23 £382,649 more than in 21/22 for the same period. This includes a 10% saving for the reduction in 1 degrees of the heating temperature.
See below the energy costs (in £’s) relating to our properties, which DCC hold the budget for, 21/22 and 22/23 for the months of October to April.
| 2021/2022 (Oct-Apr) | 2022/2023 (Oct-Apr) | |
| Actual | Estimated | Difference |
| 484,214 | 934,263 | 450,049 |
2. Are you planning to cancel or spend less than the year before on festive events or decorations because of costs? These include but are not limited to Christmas lights, bonfire night, Christmas markets, Christmas trees, etc.
As a County Council we don’t knowingly fund or contribute to festive events or decorations.
3. How much money are you projected to save if the council cancels any festive events or decorations?
Not applicable.
4. Are you planning to spend less on other council services, such as street lighting, than in 2021 to save energy and fuel costs? What changes have you made?
Yes, we are you planning to spend less on other council services. Where possible building’s will only be heated to 19 degC. We have secured government funding to carry out works on 8 buildings to reduce heat loss through the use of energy efficiency measures such as External Wall Insulation, double-glazed windows, and roof insulation.
5. Has the council decided to close any of its community spaces such as halls, libraries and leisure centres, either temporarily or permanently for the remainder of 2022 and/or 2023 to reduce energy and fuel costs?
No.
6. If so, how many community spaces will close and how much money does the council estimate this will save on its energy and fuel costs? Please can you include the type of community space in your response.
Not applicable.