Issue - meetings

Cabinet:

Noted the update for the Waterbeach Renewable Energy Network (WREN) Business Case.

Cabinet received the Waterbeach Renewable Energy Network (WREN) business case update. Councillor Brian Milnes, Deputy Leader, introduced the report, and significant funding from the Cambridge and Peterborough Combined Authority, to increase the electric capacity through renewable energy at the Waterbeach Depot.

Councillor Henry Batchelor, Lead Cabinet Member for Environmental Services and Licensing, was pleased with the funding coming from the Combined Authority and thanked the Officers at the Council for their ongoing work with the business case.

Councillor Richard Stobart asked for the next steps after the implementation of the current phase of the project. Councillor Brian Milnes responded that the provision of renewables can be increased. The Head of Climate, Environment and Waste commented that the Council wants a phased replacement of the current refuse vehicles and further data from the current fleet of electric vehicles would be required.

Councillor Sue Ellington requested how the electric vehicles will be charged during inclement weather. Councillor Brian Milnes responded that there would be back-up from the national grid, and any snow accumulated on the solar panels would melt due to the generated heat.

After a short discussion, Councillor Bridget Smith, Leader of the Council closed the discussion, and Cabinet:

Noted the update for the Waterbeach Renewable Energy Network (WREN) Business Case.