Scheme removes 12 tonnes of CO2 says council

The council said housing in Derby produces 24% of all CO2 emissions in the city

Action taken as part of a free advice scheme has removed 12 tonnes of harmful CO2 emissions from the atmosphere in Derby, the city council has claimed.

Local authority bosses have said they have helped 200 households lower their energy bills through their Home Energy Advice service.

According to data from the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero, housing in Derby equates to 24% of the city's harmful emissions - second to transport at 37%.

Councillor Carmel Swan, cabinet member for climate change, transport and sustainability, said the authority was "committed to decarbonisation".

The service, funded through the government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund, primarily aims to "reduce emissions from homes across the city".

Residents have been able to access energy-saving lightbulbs, emergency top-up vouchers for pre-payment meters and funding through government grants to install additional insulation, low-carbon heating such as heat pumps and solar panels.

Swan said: "We know this is a valuable service for residents who are, quite rightly, concerned about energy bills and making their home warmer and more comfortable.

"The council's Home Energy Advice service is at the centre of a wide partnership network of free support that's available across the city.

"We're committed to decarbonisation as a priority knowing all the co-benefits this can bring to the city such as improved housing, transport and health outcomes."