The following motion has been received.
From Cllr McLoughlin seconded by Cllr Caudwell:
“This Council welcomes the work done and progress made against the Net-Zero Action Plan. We also welcome work done on solar mapping identifying the potential for large scale locally generated and owned clean, green and more affordable power. We recognise the contribution renewable energy will make towards our Net-Zero target, countering the rise in energy prices, and reducing demand for energy from regimes we do not support.
We note the current solar mapping progress in Coventry and Birmingham for large private and public sector south facing and flat roofs, including car parks. We also note Solihull’s position in comparison to other Local Authorities and aspire towards more installed capacity and improved performance against the national average.
We welcome progress made in improving the energy performance of buildings within the Borough. We recognise the need to improve our housing stock and would expect housing in Solihull to perform at or above the national average for homes with an Energy Performance Certificate of C or higher.
This Council RESOLVES to:
(i) Take a proactive role in identifying and promoting opportunities for renewable community energy provision in Solihull;
(ii) Investigate the potential for collective purchase schemes for renewable energy and insulation;
(iii) Work to ensure reputable providers maintain a standard of work that is fit for purpose and delivers the stated benefits to the bill payers;
(iv) Begin installing photovoltaic panels on all suitable Council owned buildings at the soonest available opportunity; and
(v) Bring to the soonest available decision session of the Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Climate Change Planning and Housing the viability and timescales for each of the resolutions.
Minutes:
The following motion was submitted by Cllr McLoughlin and seconded by Cllr Caudwell:
“This Council welcomes the work done and progress made against the Net-Zero Action Plan. We also welcome work done on solar mapping identifying the potential for large scale locally generated and owned clean, green and more affordable power. We recognise the contribution renewable energy will make towards our Net-Zero target, countering the rise in energy prices, and reducing demand for energy from regimes we do not support.
We note the current solar mapping progress in Coventry and Birmingham for large private and public sector south facing and flat roofs, including car parks. We also note Solihull’s position in comparison to other Local Authorities and aspire towards more installed capacity and improved performance against the national average.
We welcome progress made in improving the energy performance of buildings within the Borough. We recognise the need to improve our housing stock and would expect housing in Solihull to perform at or above the national average for homes with an Energy Performance Certificate of C or higher.
This Council RESOLVES to:
(i) Take a proactive role in identifying and promoting opportunities for renewable community energy provision in Solihull;
(ii) Investigate the potential for collective purchase schemes for renewable energy and insulation;
(iii) Work to ensure reputable providers maintain a standard of work that is fit for purpose and delivers the stated benefits to the bill payers;
(iv) Begin installing photovoltaic panels on all suitable Council owned buildings at the soonest available opportunity; and
(v) Bring to the soonest available decision session of the Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Climate Change Planning and Housing the viability and timescales for each of the resolutions.”
An amendment was put by Cllr Mackiewicz which was seconded by Cllr McLoughlin which read:
We note the current solar mapping progress in Coventry and Birmingham for large private and public sector south facing and flat roofs, including car parks. We also note Solihull’s position in comparison to other Local Authorities and aspire towards more installed capacity and improved performance against the national average.
We welcome progress made in improving the energy performance of buildings within the Borough. We recognise the need to improve our housing stock and would expect housing in Solihull to perform at or above the national average for homes with an Energy Performance Certificate of C or higher.
This Council RESOLVES to:
- Take a proactive role in identifying and promoting opportunities for renewable community energy and commercial renewable energy provision in Solihull;
- Investigate the potential for collective purchase schemes for renewable energy and insulation;
- Promote the Government endorsed quality scheme ‘Trustmark’ to help ensure households have access to accredited and regulated suppliers;
- Begin installing photovoltaic panels on all suitable Council owned buildings at the soonest available viable opportunity;
- Bring to the March 29thdecision session of the Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Climate Change Planning and Housing an update on the current state of work;
- Encourage the use of brownfield land for renewable energy, recognising that Green Belt land will come under pressure due to the character of the Borough;
- Make sure promoters are aware that Very Special Circumstances will need to be robustly demonstrated for any Green Belt proposals, including how alternative solutions, including brownfield land, have been considered and why any proposed site is the most appropriate. Any local community benefits should also be clearly identified.
The amendment was debated and voted on and became the substantive motion. The substantive motion was then debated, voted on and carried.
Council RESOLVED:
“This Council welcomes the work done and progress made against the Net-Zero Action Plan. We also welcome work done on solar mapping identifying the potential for large scale locally generated and owned clean, green and more affordable power. We recognise the contribution renewable energy will make towards our Net-Zero target, countering the rise in energy prices, and reducing demand for energy from regimes we do not support.
We note the current solar mapping progress in Coventry and Birmingham for large private and public sector south facing and flat roofs, including car parks. We also note Solihull’s position in comparison to other Local Authorities and aspire towards more installed capacity and improved performance against the national average.
We welcome progress made in improving the energy performance of buildings within the Borough. We recognise the need to improve our housing stock and would expect housing in Solihull to perform at or above the national average for homes with an Energy Performance Certificate of C or higher.
This Council Resolves to:
- Take a proactive role in identifying and promoting opportunities for renewable community energy and commercial renewable energy provision in Solihull;
- Investigate the potential for collective purchase schemes for renewable energy and insulation;
- Promote the Government endorsed quality scheme ‘Trustmark’ to help ensure households have access to accredited and regulated suppliers;
- Begin installing photovoltaic panels on all suitable Council owned buildings at the soonest available viable opportunity;
- Bring to the March 29thdecision session of the Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Climate Change Planning and Housing an update on the current state of work;
- Encourage the use of brownfield land for renewable energy, recognising that Green Belt land will come under pressure due to the character of the Borough;
- Make sure promoters are aware that Very Special Circumstances will need to be robustly demonstrated for any Green Belt proposals, including how alternative solutions, including brownfield land, have been considered and why any proposed site is the most appropriate. Any local community benefits should also be clearly identified.