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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.

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

(a) 100% brown;

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

(c) 100% green.

(iii) That the Director of Environment, in conjunction with the Chief Executive, be given authority, in consultation with the Executive Member for Environment, to accept the highest green electricity mix that can be afforded, considering the available funding, the County Council's policy on sustainability for 10% of green electricity by 2010 and the Government's carbon trading proposals, and for the Chief Executive to enter into any relevant contractual agreements.

2. Reason

2.1 The present contact for the supply of unmetered electrical energy with EON will cease at midnight on 31 March 2008 and it is necessary to put in place a contract for the supply of electrical energy thereafter.

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 - None.

6. Reason(s) for the Matter being dealt with if Urgent - None.

Approved by: Date:

Councillor M J Kendal

Executive Member for Environment

1484Decn/JH