Contact: Tony Stephens, ext 6938 email: [email protected]

1. Summary

1.1 The following decisions are sought:

(i) That competitive energy rates be sought via the Central Buying Consortium for the supply of unmetered energy to street lights, illuminated signs and bollards, and traffic signals for periods of time up to a maximum of four years.

(ii) That prices should be sought for the following options:

(a) 100% brown (for comparison purposes only);

(b) 90% brown, 10% green; and

(c) 100% green.

(iii) That the Director of Environment, in conjunction with the Chief Executive, be given delegated authority, in consultation with the Executive Member for Environment: South Hampshire and Resource Management, to accept the most advantageous rates to the County Council, considering the available funding and the County Council's policy on sustainability for 10% of green electricity by 2010, and for the Chief Executive to enter into any relevant contractual arrangements.

2. Reason

2.1 The present contract for the supply of unmetered electrical energy with Scottish and Southern Energy will cease at midnight on 31 March 2006.

2.2 To ensure that the Director of Environment has the authority to accept the most advantageous contract rates within the industry's short timescale.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected

3.1 There is no other means of contracting for a supply of energy on a competitive basis.

4. Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Decision Maker or Other Executive Member Consulted - None.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - Not applicable.

6. Reason(s) for the Matter being dealt with if Urgent - Not applicable.

Approved by: Date:

Councillor T G Knight

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