Blackpool News / Business Tourism Blackpool Council buildings become fully powered by renewable energy 26 October 2020 by Visit Blackpool Blackpool Council’s buildings, Illuminations, ancillary services and arms-length organisations have become fully powered by renewable energy as part of plans to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030. The council’s renewable-backed agreement with EDF will see wind and solar power supply electricity for the vast majority of council buildings, as well as the likes of the Winter Gardens, Sandcastle Waterpark and Blackpool Airport. The agreement also extends to schools and academies. The move follows Blackpool Council’s declaration of a climate emergency in June 2019 and will assist in meeting the council’s long-term objectives to: Make the council’s activities net-zero carbon by 2030 Achieve 100% clean energy across the council’s full range of functions by 2030 Cllr Jim Hobson, Blackpool Council's Cabinet Member for the Environment and Climate Change, said: "We’re thrilled to be working with EDF, as well as our auxiliary companies and services, to take a step closer to our goal of achieving a cleaner future for Blackpool. “We can only prevent climate change by talking decisive action. The move to renewable energy across our sites is of course a huge step forward, but the work doesn’t stop there – we will continue to look at ways in which we can make a positive difference.” Raghav Singh, Head of Large Business at EDF, said: “We are delighted to supply Blackpool Council with 100% renewable-backed electricity. As the UK’s largest producer of low carbon energy, EDF is proud to support Blackpool Council’s journey to zero carbon emissions as part of our commitment to helping Britain achieve net-zero.”