Issue - decisions

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.