To make decisions to
· utilise grant funding already awarded on future proofed extensions to the Leeds PIPES district heating network, rather than returning this grant to government.
· apply for additional support from government for two new strategically important extensions.
· accept the principle of recovering capital investment from new connections via a long-term standing charge mechanism.
· Adopt the renewed LDO3 (district heating) until 2025 to facilitate the roll-out of district heating by the council and others.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Financial Impact>£500K;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/01/2022
Decision due: 9 Feb 2022 by Executive Board
Lead director: Director of Resources
Department: Resources
Contact: Polly Cook, Chief Officer Climate, Energy and Green Spaces Email: polly.cook@leeds.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Consultation will take place via scheduled meetings with the Director of Resources. Consultation will also take place via board meetings held with Leeds PipeCo Ltd. The Executive Member for Climate Change, Transport and Sustainable Development will be briefed as part of regular briefing meetings. PACs and Resources & Housing Financial Management will also be consulted.
Consultees
Director of Resources.
Executive Member for Infrastructure and Climate
PACS.
Resources & Housing Financial Management.
Leeds District Heating Pipeco Ltd
Portfolio Holder: Executive Member for Infrastructure and Climate