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Sealing windows and external doors can reduce energy consumption and associated emissions.
Facility assessments can identify buildings with high heating and cooling needs and energy consumption. This can help prioritise identifying leaks in building envelopes and undertaking draught proofing buildings.
Draught proofing will be integrated into all new builds.
In addition, Council can remind staff, visitors and facility users to close doors/windows during heating/cooling operations (e.g. signage).
Draught proofing affects Scope 2 and 3 emissions through Council's buildings used by Council and through those leased by tenants.
Integrate findings into Asset Management software (Unity) / Energy Efficiency Register.
Add existing draught proofing upgrades to the Energy Efficiency Register module in Council's Asset Management software (Unity).
This work is part of a larger restoration project of the Chiltern Athenaeum which included sealing of chimneys, draught-sealing around windows, doors and skirtings, and gap-sealing the ceiling.
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Operational savings through optimised building fabric – savings reflect % efficiency improvement.
Communicate regularly to staff about energy efficiencies (e.g. signage). Include energy efficiency training in Environment & Sustainability (E&S) induction.