ANOTHER County Durham council has signed up for greener electricity.
Easington District Council is buying electricity made from sustainable natural sources to power the major part of its headquarters in Seaside Lane, Easington.
The Government wants to produce 10.4 per cent of the country's electricity by renewable means by 2010 as part of a drive to reduce carbon dioxide emissions that cause global warming.
Councillor David Taylor-Gooby, cabinet member for the environment, said: "The council complex uses 20 per cent of the authority's electricity consumption.
"So we have responded well to assist with the targets set by Government.''
Renewable electricity, sold by npower, is also supplied to Durham County Council and the County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Brigade.
It will be used to provide 10.7 per cent of the total energy needs of County Hall, the Service Direct depot at Framwellgate Moor, and the fire brigade headquarters.
The electricity is produced from sustainable natural sources, including windfarms and hydroelectricity stations.
The county council said that while greener electricity was more expensive, the move will save an annual total of 1,470 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions.
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