Decision Session - Combined Executive Member Decision Session
Set out below is a summary of the decisions taken at the meeting of the Combined Executive Member Decision Session held on Tuesday, 5 May 2026. The wording used does not necessarily reflect the actual wording that will appear in the minutes.
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6. Energy Independence
Resolved:
i. That the goal for York to become the UK’s first net exporter of renewable energy, associated challenges, progress to date and planned activity be noted.
ii. That approval be given to accept grant funding from the Mayoral Combined Authority to:
· Complete a full business case for a Green Energy Park at Harewood Whin (£200k)
· Complete a techno-economic feasibility study for a city centre heat network (£100k)
· Provide staff capacity to support delivery of the Energy Generation
Reason: To make York able to meet its energy needs entirely through local generation, without relying on external sources.