Hampshire County Council Amended Decision Sheet

Executive Member for Policy and Resources Item 3 e

19 July 2006

CHP and Biodiesel

Report by the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

1

Summary

1.1

The following decisions are sought:

That approval be given to:

1. The Buildings, Land and Procurement Panel at its October 2006 meeting giving consideration to the outcome of the feasibility study on the CHP study at Yateley.

2. A feasibility study being undertaken for a CHP installation in the IT suite of the redevelopment of Ashburton Court.

3. Further investigation being carried out into the viability of bio heating oil production, in particular -

a) the technical issues involved in bio heating oil production and biomass for fuel;
b) the potential for growing sufficient oil seed rape;
c) possible partnership and supply chain arrangements.

d) further research by the Environment Department on the opportunities to produce bio heating oil in the South East

2

Reason(s)

2.1

To consider opportunities, advantages and disadvantages of using CHP, Bio diesel and bio heating oil in County Council premises.

2.2

This decision supports Aim 2 of the Corporate Strategy - stewardship of the environment - by giving consideration to the use of sustainable resources.

3

Other options considered and rejected

3.1

Nil.

4

Conflicts of interest declared by the decision-maker or other Executive Member consulted

4.1

Not applicable

5

Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee

5.1

Not applicable

6

Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent

6.1

Not applicable

Approved by:

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Date of decision:

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Councillor T K Thornber