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Aberdeen City Council will set up an energy services company to manage all energy-related activity within the council.
The external organisation, wholly owned by the council, would also give the option to expand into energy-related services in the future.
Councillors agreed that an interim Working Group will be set up consisting of energy experts, elected members and representatives from ACC’s legal and finance services to develop a detailed business plan for the company.
Aberdeen City Council leader councillor Jenny Laing said: “The energy services company will give help to ensure the council becomes a leader in the energy market, and will in turn help attract new expertise to the area.
“It will also help to tackle fuel poverty, while at the same time investing in local clean energy, boosting jobs and growth in the local economy.”
The costs for the business plan are estimated to be £30,000-£45,000 and will propose actions in areas including energy efficiency, renewable energy, district heating and alleviation of fuel poverty.
Earlier this year, the council also approved a Powering Aberdeen scheme which aims to cut carbon emissions across the city by 31 per cent by 2020 and 50 per cent by 2030.
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