Energy Express Presentation by Energy Express Europe

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A New Model for the Integrated Delivery of Efficiency Measures to Millions of Homes

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Contents  Current status - Fragmented delivery model  New approach - Integrated delivery of efficiency measures  A natural alliance - Public & private sectors and occupants

Current status Fragmented delivery model

Current situation ... home occupants  Occupants wish to save energy.  The three main drivers are cost, comfort & conscience  But there are too many choices:  A lack of clarity about appropriate measures  A lack of assurance about value and quality

 Support is available for isolated measures  But a truly integrated approach has not been developed  Occupants are concerned about disruptions and making the right choices (return on investment)

The result - Indecision and inertia

Current situation … public sector Public sector is motivated to promote energy efficiency to:  Secure energy supplies  Meet emissions reduction targets  Grow jobs and the economy  Satisfy public expectations  But budgets are limited  Measures need to be very cost effective with early impact

Current situation … public sector  Successful government backed schemes already exist  They generally target individual measures:  e.g. insulation, boiler replacement

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They rely on channelling existing local services They focus on hardware and not behavioural issues They often target specific social groups (e.g. the elderly) The scale and speed of implementation has been limited Generally the approach has not become a stepping stone to further measures

Current situation … technology and service providers  Many good solutions exist for improving energy efficiency  But these solutions are generally not reaching the market  Current delivery focuses on individual solutions, such as boiler replacement and insulation services  Such measures are effective, but can also be costly and disruptive for occupants  They can also be difficult to integrate with existing systems creating further barriers to take up.

Current status – some conclusions    

Houses are complex systems Integrated interventions are needed to optimise results There remain many barriers to engagement of occupants Occupants need professional support, including:    

Guidance on the most effective measures Assurances on return on investment Access to the best providers Fully supported implementation

 Behavioural issues are also important so education and communication will also be key

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Occupant engagement

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Market delivery mechanism

New approach Integrated delivery model

What the market needs  The engagement of the large majority of occupants  Access to the best proven technology  Pre-planned energy efficiency programmes  Many decisions can be generic for different housing groups  So interventions can be planned without access to the property

 Occupants need to be supported through the process  Engagements should also address behavioural issues (education and communication)

Energy Express delivery mechanism  Strand 1 – A strategic evaluation of the property market  Prioritise housing groups with higher potential impact on emissions  Social factors can be considered (e.g. the needs of poor or elderly)  Match intervention programmes to home and occupancy types

 Strand 2 – Generic evaluation of the technology  Guiding principles … select according to cost, energy reduction, ease of implementation and occupant acceptance

 Strand 3 – Delivery mechanism  Development integrated implementation programmes  Small teams (2-3 persons) carry out short (2-4 hr.) interventions  Behavioural issues are should be addressed

Creating a strong brand  Create a strong identifiable national (international) brand  Energy Express logo on all documentation and material  Fleet vehicles identified by logo  Uniformed technicians  Franchise companies must comply with the branding policy

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Example Energy Express solutions For criteria for solutions shall be as follows:  Quick and easy to install  Minimum disruption for the occupant  Providing an early return in investment  Intuitive user friendly solutions (e.g. no complex controls)  Many are of nominal cost e.g. carefully placed information. Ten examples are given in the following slides

Water saving shower

ÂŁ25.00

Cuts water & energy bills by up to 50% with no loss in performance.

Radiator reflectors

Reflectors can produce substantial energy savings by directing heat away from walls into the room

Low energy lighting

Smart meters

Colour coded meters - Intuitive feedback helps consumers to save energy

Smart showers

In line flow control can save 11 000 L of water (ÂŁ42) p.a. and a shower timer to educate the kids!

Centralised standby control

Centralised controls allow multiple devices to be shut down at the press of a button

Energy saving glazing films

Advances in plastic film technology assists with heating in winter and cooling in the summer

Easy fit secondary glazing

Magnetically installed secondary glazing

Radiator boosters

Boosters can radically improve the efficiency of conventional water filled radiators

Information

Information can be creatively placed around the home advising and encouraging on how to save energy.

A natural alliance Public & private sectors and occupants

A public-private partnership Energy Express aims to partner with public sector would:  Oversee the impartial evaluation of measures  Set standards for implementation  Provide supporting financial structures  Provide a legal framework and public assurances  Assist with harmonisation across national boundaries

Energy Express method  Intervention strategies are planned nationally  Develop implementation models for generic housing groups  In effect the assessment is generic in nature, but implementation is fine tuned according to the situation on the ground  This reduces costs, simplifies and speeds first phase implementation

Business model Major potential in a sector set for rapid growth

Market delivery model â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Key players

Customers

Energy Express Government goals

Technology providers

The method     

Centralised evaluation of products and solutions TM Regionally franchised Energy Express home service Skilled technicians trained to high standard at regional centres Large scale implementation - neighbourhood at a time Simple and attractive commercial model

Energy Express – The centre A central organisation will: Study domestic energy consumption  Evaluate technology and solutions for cost effective reductions  Develop strategies for large scale measures for generic property groups (e.g. terraced house)  Develop delivery protocols with appropriate products and work processes  Coordinate and accredit all training  Oversee local franchises ensuring consistent high standards

Field service outline  A mobile house to house service  Review utility bills (collaboration with utilities) to flag inefficient consumption  Evaluate properties – thermal profiling  Evaluate appliances and consumption habits  Simple consumer advice (verbal & literature)  Target immediate low cost upgrades (Phase I)  Provide ‘user friendly’ consumption reports with recommendations  Provide estimates for upgrades (Phase II)  Plan and support further phases of upgrade

Benefits for government  Major contribution to reducing emissions  Meeting European and national objectives

 Job creation and growth of the knowledge based economy  Improved competitiveness through energy efficiency certification  Stimulation of technological innovation  Reduced fossil fuel imports and improved energy security  Environmental improvement

Benefits for business  Major growth opportunity for domestic energy efficiency  Low risk market – the need to improve energy efficiency will continue to grow  Creation of qualified jobs  Stimulation of technological innovation

Benefits for occupants  Saving on utility bill (electricity, water & gas)  Increased comfort (heating and cooling)  Reducing the environmental impact of energy consumption (unnecessary emissions)  Increase home value with energy efficiency certification

Energy Express - Summary  A pragmatic and cost effective solution for large scale upgrades to the national housing stocks  A reliable method to achieve early and deep cuts in domestic energy consumption  A very popular measure that will save consumers money and increase comfort  A measure to create job and build a skill based economy

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