Low Carbon Homes
Capitalising on opportunities for green energy initiatives Wednesday 19th October 2011, York Racecourse Supported by:
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Targets for carbon reduction emissions, new policy initiatives and rising energy prices are driving energy efficiency improvements in housing. To capitalise on available funding opportunities, housing organisations and local authorities must become smarter and take a lead in initiating and facilitating the delivery of interventions and schemes. We are currently seeing energy cost increases that are severely impacting on fuel poor households, therefore it is imperative that funding and assistance is maximised for those in most need. This conference will look at the key issues and opportunities, and explore funding available through schemes, including: The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) - to provide financial support and measures for lower income and vulnerable households. This will replace the existing energy company obligation: the Carbon Emissions Reductions Target (CERT) and the Community Energy Saving Programme (CESP). ECO is to be consulted on in the autumn. The Green Deal – the first schemes are set to appear in the autumn of 2012 and promise to save on energy bills, as well as boosting environmental technology industries and creating jobs. Formal consultation on the secondary legislation for the Green Deal will be taking place in the autumn. Tariff incentive schemes – currently stimulating the development of schemes for the installation of some renewable technologies. A comprehensive review of Feed in Tariff schemes (FiTs) for small scale carbon electricity generation will take place in the autumn and conclude at the end of the year, with changes to take effect from April 2012.
Who should attend?
This conference is aimed at senior decision makers in strategy and planning, finance, business development, asset management, procurement and those with regeneration and sustainability responsibilities in housing organisations. Construction industry, energy efficiency product suppliers and energy supply companies will find this conference of interest. An exhibition will allow delegates to interact with a range of product suppliers.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Delegates will be able to record 4 Continuing Professional Development hours for attending this conference.
Programme 09.45
Registration, refreshments and exhibition viewing
10.15
Chair’s welcome and introduction Helen Jaggar, Chief Executive, Berneslai Homes
10.20
The Government agenda for low carbon homes 1. The green deal – policy and initiatives for delivering energy efficiency benefits for consumers Emma Bulmer, Team Leader, Green Deal Programme, Department of Energy and Climate Change With the first Green Deal schemes set to appear in the autumn of 2012 aimed at revolutionising the delivery of energy efficiency improvements in homes, this session will outline the current position in relation to: An overview of the Green Deal Opportunities for local authorities and social housing landlords Pilot schemes currently ongoing The Green Deal consultation 2. Tackling fuel poverty – policy and initiatives for delivering energy efficiency benefits for consumers Beth Chaudhary, Team Leader, Fuel Poverty and ECO, Department of Energy and Climate Change Low income consumers are impacted significantly by sharply rising fuel prices and the Government is reviewing its approach to assistance for this consumer group. This session will outline: Fuel Poverty: the extent of the problem and the Hills Review The Government’s approach to the provision of assistance to fuel poor households in social and private sector housing and how it is envisaged that different initiatives will work together The role of the Energy Company Obligation in supporting low income vulnerable households and the consultation currently ongoing Opportunities for local authorities and other partners to help the most vulnerable consumers
11.10
Tariff incentives: government policy and strategic overview John Costyn, Team Leader, Feed in Tariffs, Office of Renewable Energy Deployment, Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) Tariff incentive schemes are currently stimulating the development of schemes for the installation of renewable technologies. This session will outline the: Current policy and strategic context in relation to FIT schemes and incentives Opportunities for local authorities and housing organisations from current schemes
Potential for assistance to fuel poor households Comprehensive review: content, objectives and timescales 11.40
Refreshments and exhibition viewing
12.00
Professional practice sessions 1. What the future may hold – the view of the Manchester Green Deal trailblazer Tim Barwood, Programme Manager, Energy Saving Trust Manchester City Council is hosting the Governments ‘trailblazer’ for the Green Deal, as well as co-ordinating sustainability strategies of local authorities across Greater Manchester. In this session Tim will discuss: Opportunities and challenges that the Green Deal trailblazer presents Pulling together sources of funding for low carbon technologies Issues for tenants and meeting social needs 2. Customer led network revolution – researching the impact of low carbon technologies on the grid network CE Electric UK Smart electricity grid networks are needed to keep the cost down to the consumer of the transition to a low carbon economy that manages energy demand and usage. In order to investigate the impact of several renewable, low carbon technologies on the grid network, CE Electric, British Gas and Durham University (Energy Institute) are working in partnership over the next 3 years on an innovation project supported by OFGEMs Low Carbon Network Fund. This session will explain: The research project - objectives and outcomes How housing organisations and local authorities can participate and get the most out of the project The role and potential benefits for customers in the study 3. Focusing on affordable warmth with low carbon technologies Nick Huston, Development Manager, South Tyneside Homes Dave Cutting, Head of Asset Management, South Tyneside Homes Chris Noble, Decent Homes Manager, South Tyneside Homes Low carbon technologies can be effective in delivering affordable warmth solutions to tackle fuel poverty, particularly in non standard housing types where traditional energy efficiency solutions have more limited applicability. With examples of award winning initiatives, Nick will outline how South Tyneside Homes have: Delivered innovative approaches, specifying scheme design and delivery methods Realised significant benefits to tenants yielding energy savings and helping to tackle fuel poverty Attracted external funding and how it has been used
12.55
Lunch and exhibition viewing
13.50
Professional practice sessions 4. Solar PV project models and legal issues Jackie Gray, Director, Public Services Team, Dickinson Dees There are various different project models which housing organisations can consider when looking at solar PV projects, and a number of legal, commercial and practical issues which need to be considered in relation to each. In this session Jackie will: Outline the common project models including the "Rent a Roof" model Identify the key legal and commercial issues which need to be considered in each model Identify some of the practical implementation issues which can arise Look ahead to the potential legal structures which may emerge in relation to the Green Deal 5. The missing quarter: integrating behaviour change in low carbon housing retrofit Tim Barwood, Programme Manager, Energy Saving Trust Domestic retrofit carbon reduction programmes are unlikely to achieve their aims without the positive engagement of the occupants of buildings targeted for improvement, and many studies have found that individual behaviour can produce significant consumption reductions ranging from 25% to 50%. Drawing on the contents of a recently published report by the Greater Manchester Low Carbon Economic Area Initiative ‘The Missing Quarter’, this session will cover: The evidence for changing energy consumption behaviour How to influence and change behaviours Recommendations for action by decision-makers and programme designers 6. Piloting green energy PAYS Sally Hancox, Director, Gentoo Green The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) is sponsoring a number of Pay As You Save Schemes (PAYS) where there is no upfront cost to the householder for the cost of energy efficiency improvements, but costs are recovered through a weekly charge that does not exceed the cost of energy savings. Gentoo were one of five successful organisations chose to deliver the UK pilot. This session will cover: The Pay As You Save Scheme Evidence of customer savings and customer experience Helping to shape the Green Deal
14.50
A vision for delivering low carbon homes: a housing sector perspective Nicholas Doyle, Projects Director, Places for People Places for People has substantial experience of providing affordable energy efficient homes for its tenants. As energy costs rise there is an imperative to take advantage of the developing opportunities to deliver low carbon homes to maximise benefits to low income households. In this session Nicholas will outline the organisations strategic vision to: Unlock new opportunities for business development Take a leadership role and build local partnerships for delivery Key issues and challenges in taking advantage of the new opportunities
15.30
Financing renewable energy projects: key issues and opportunities Michael Ware, Corporate Finance Partner, BDO Stoy Hayward Based on his extensive experience of raising funding for renewable energy projects for a range of clients, Michael will explore the: Requirements of funders in order to make your projects deliverable Associated challenges, issues and pitfalls Implications from changes to the development of government schemes and incentives
16.00
Chair’s closing remarks and close of conference
Low Carbon Homes Capitalising on opportunities for green energy initiatives Wednesday 19th October 2011, York Racecourse Delegate fees
Early booking discount: book before 26th September 2011
Northern Housing Consortium Member
£199
£179
Non Member
£249
£229 All delegate fees are shown excluding VAT.
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