Low carbon and zero carbon schools

 

Additional investment has been promised for the next three years that should see carbon emissions from the selected schools reduce by around 60%. These reductions will be achieved in equal measure by increased energy efficiency and the greater utilisation of renewables.

 

Labour candidate, Julian Ware-Lane said: "I welcome the recent announcement by the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families on low carbon and zero carbon schools."

 

"Our aim is for zero carbon emissions, and this is an important and welcome first step".

 

Two Castle Point schools building projects will get extra funding: Castle View (Canvey Island) and The Deanes (Thundersley).

 

This follows on from the announcement of the Children's Plan for all schools to be zero carbon by 2016. A Task force is being set up to advise on how this can best be achieved.