carbon management presentation final

EAST OF ENGLANDCARBON MANAGEMENT

NETWORK

SmartLife Low Carbon Centre, CambridgeTuesday 23rd October 2012

East of England Carbon Management Network

Chair - David Webb Executive DirectorSustainability East

East of England Carbon Management Network13.30 Chair’s welcome and introduction 13.35 Introductions 13.40 CRC scheme discussion 14.15 EU Connects EU funding 14.40 Short comfort break14.45 Where are we at? 15.00 Hertfordshire’s plan 15.20 Energy Procurement

Procurement Support 15.55 Summary; next steps; next meeting

CRC simplification and enforcement update

Karen LawrenceHead of CRC and Consultancy

LGIU Local Energy

CRC simplification• Consultation on simplifying the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme

– closed 18 June 2012• Stakeholder consultation events in Manchester and London • Evidence heard by Energy and Climate Change committee -

Local Energy, CBI, Business Green, Global Action Plan, EA and DECC gave oral evidence

• Announcement expected in Chancellor’s Autumn statement on 5 December

• We expect a new CRC Order to come into force on 1 April 2013; changes take effect from beginning of Phase 2 (qualification 2012-13; registration April-September 2013; first compliance year 2014-15)

Key proposals affecting public sector

• Qualification– Simplified rules based on electricity through settled HHMs

only (i.e. excluding AMR)– Reduced threshold designed to retain current coverage

(may not be required)


• Scheme coverage– Reduced number of fuels included in the Scheme

(electricity, gas, kerosene and diesel (where the latter two are used for heating purposes))

– Smaller sources excluded (i.e. electricity meter profile classes 01 and 02 excluded)

– De minimis threshold possible for kerosene and diesel - so effectively CRC becomes two fuels

– Supply definition expanded to include passive unmetered supplies (i.e. street lighting) and supplies that are not paid for (i.e. ‘free’ renewable generation)


• Reporting– 90% rule removed, requiring reporting of 100% of all four

fuels (electricity, gas, kerosene and diesel)– No footprint report or residual measurement list required– Greenhouse gas reporting emissions factors to be used (in

place of fixed emissions factors per phase)– Electricity Generating Credits (EGCs) scrapped


• Buying and surrendering allowances– Two allowance sales each year

• Upfront sale at a lower price to encourage better energy management and forecasting

• ‘Buy to comply’ sale at a higher price

CRC: What do we expect?• Final package not too different from consultation -

alternatives got a bad reception especially CCL• League table expected in early December; format similar to

previous but with three separate tables (one for each metric) plus overall

• Simplified legislation being drafted• Environment Agency already drafting guidance… confident

that Scheme simplification will go ahead?• EA also considering some operational improvements (e.g.

requirement for digital certificates, payment system and deadline for buying allowances)

CRC: What is still unknown?

• Schools– Political – central government departments fighting over

responsibility– Government won't give up on the carbon!– EA in the dark

• Price of allowances beyond 2012-13– Treasury revenue projections suggest increase to £16-£20

by 2014-15

Enforcement update

• Year 1 reporting– 167 potential non-compliances– 37 cases reviewed by enforcement team– 5 penalties issued – 3 further penalties issued currently under appeal

• Year 2 reporting (NB as of 26 Sept)– 16 had not yet submitted an annual report– 51 had not bought enough allowances– (428 had not surrendered enough allowances)

Enforcement update• Compliance audit outcomes

– Pass – no changes required to data or info, but may include recommendations for future procedures

– Further action required – describes issues identified and how participant is to rectify issues (28 days to comply)

• Common errors– AMR% and/or turnover figures incorrect– All data denoted as ‘actual’– Used supplier definition of ‘estimate’– Residual measurement list included/excluded incorrectly– Incorrect meter classification

Karen LawrenceHead of CRC and Consultancy Services

[email protected] 514662

Peter ChasmerConsultant

[email protected] 745622

Andy Johnstonwww.localenergy.org.uk

020 7554 2800

mailto:[email protected]



http://www.localenergy.org.uk/

EU FUNDING OPPORTUNITIESMatthew Jones

EU Connects

23rd October 2012

EU Funding Any prior experience? Support IS available EU Connects East of England Brussels Office EU Funding Officers National/Regional contact points YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

EU Funding- a few tips Start with the Demand and Need Match Funding Why EU Funding? Are you resourced? Capital or Revenue?

First Steps The idea The need What will you achieve ( measurable) Who will it benefit? Timescale Size Partners

Funding Streams LIFE+ 14/02/2013 Publication of the call in the

Official Journal 3 strands- Nature, Environment Policy and

Guidance, Information and Communication Does not necessarily require EU partners

ERDF Competitiveness Low Carbon Economic Growth 3 strands. Business, Innovation, Sustainable

Development Revenue rather than Capital 40% intervention rate (max) Key word- Exemplar DCLG- Cambridge

Framework Programme 7 aka FP7 Research and Innovation Focus areas include Energy, Environment Calls are currently open A chance to investigate, to research, to

innovate

Competitiveness and Innovation (CIP) Focus on SME The CIP runs from 2007 to 2013 with an overall

budget of € 3621 million. It encourages a better take-up and use of information

and communication technologies (ICT) and helps to develop the information society.

It also promotes the increased use of renewable energies and energy efficiency

And many more… INTERREG is a possibility Depending on where you are based and

what activity you wish to undertake Eg Cambridgeshire is classed as an adjacent

area

Remember.. It is arduous It is form and paper-heavy It is time consuming But it is worth it…

Carbon Management Carbon Management PlanPlanHerts County CouncilHerts County Council

James Heslam – Carbon Management OfficerJames Heslam – Carbon Management Officer

Background to Carbon Background to Carbon Management PlanManagement Plan

Why a Carbon Management Plan?Why a Carbon Management Plan?- HCC 25% CO2 reduction target- HCC 25% CO2 reduction target

- CRC / Energy Cost Pressures- CRC / Energy Cost Pressures- Focus and accountability to CO2 reduction work- Focus and accountability to CO2 reduction work

How it has been developed? How it has been developed? - Understanding what was already in place- Understanding what was already in place

- Researching ideas of other organisations- Researching ideas of other organisations- Understanding resources available e.g. staff, funding, - Understanding resources available e.g. staff, funding, technology/datatechnology/data

Introduction to the CM planIntroduction to the CM plan

Not a strategy / a project planNot a strategy / a project plan 4 work packages4 work packages

- WP1 Data- WP1 Data

- WP2 Energy Monitoring- WP2 Energy Monitoring

- WP3 Behavioural Change (inc. energy champions)- WP3 Behavioural Change (inc. energy champions)

- WP4 Product Installation- WP4 Product Installation

Carbon Management BoardCarbon Management Board Workstream 6 Steering GroupWorkstream 6 Steering Group

WP1 DataWP1 Data

• Prioritisation list (CRC & Energy Costs)Prioritisation list (CRC & Energy Costs)• Monthly Energy Prototype (see next Monthly Energy Prototype (see next

slide)slide)• R&P and SMB reporting (version of R&P and SMB reporting (version of

monthly energy prototype)monthly energy prototype)• Review of CRC reporting systems e.g. Review of CRC reporting systems e.g.

CRC module in SystemslinkCRC module in Systemslink• Forecasting model to quantify future Forecasting model to quantify future

financial impact of CM planfinancial impact of CM plan

WP1 Data – Monthly Energy WP1 Data – Monthly Energy Prototype Prototype (supports: prioritisation comms / (supports: prioritisation comms / engagement)engagement)

WP2 Data Quality & Energy WP2 Data Quality & Energy MonitoringMonitoring

Correction of flatlining metersCorrection of flatlining metersa) Existinga) Existing

- report on flatliners- report on flatliners

- compare to BG360 report- compare to BG360 report

- confirm issue with sites and instruct g4s- confirm issue with sites and instruct g4s

b) Futureb) Future

- national grid meter exchange schedules- national grid meter exchange schedules

- line up g4s after meter exchanges- line up g4s after meter exchanges

WP2 Data Quality & Energy WP2 Data Quality & Energy MonitoringMonitoring

Increasing AMR access and usageIncreasing AMR access and usage

- AMR at properties master list (inc. reasons if without)- AMR at properties master list (inc. reasons if without)

- CM board consider options for improved coverage - CM board consider options for improved coverage e.g. investment / energy co.se.g. investment / energy co.s

- Consider amalgamating stark and BG360 to simplify - Consider amalgamating stark and BG360 to simplify logins/uselogins/use

- Use master list to provide building managers with - Use master list to provide building managers with appropriate AMR logins and trainingappropriate AMR logins and training

WP3 Behavioural ChangeWP3 Behavioural Change

SERCO FM Monthly Energy Management SERCO FM Monthly Energy Management meetings (4 main sites)meetings (4 main sites)

Energy Champions (4 main sites)Energy Champions (4 main sites) Energy CommsEnergy Comms Guidance for building managersGuidance for building managers Boiler maintenance visits supportBoiler maintenance visits support Case studiesCase studies Quarterly F&R carbon reduction meetingsQuarterly F&R carbon reduction meetings

WP3 Behavioural ChangeWP3 Behavioural Change

Libraries building managersLibraries building managers Daycentre building managersDaycentre building managers Energy eventsEnergy events Eco Schools callsEco Schools calls Top 50 users callsTop 50 users calls School Governors meetingSchool Governors meeting C4future project linksC4future project links

WP4 Product InstallationWP4 Product Installation

Business CasesBusiness Cases HBS Catalogue / Schools GridHBS Catalogue / Schools Grid Funding opportunitiesFunding opportunities SalixSalix County Hall & Fire & Rescue PVCounty Hall & Fire & Rescue PV IT projectsIT projects One page business casesOne page business cases

What next? What next?

Continue to move forward items within the CM Continue to move forward items within the CM planplan

Add/Remove items within the CM planAdd/Remove items within the CM plan Monthly CM board meetingsMonthly CM board meetings Quarterly WS6 meetingsQuarterly WS6 meetings Leap presentationsLeap presentations Next years CRC report to see progressNext years CRC report to see progress Will there be a new corporate plan target?Will there be a new corporate plan target?

Any Questions?Any Questions?

Energy & Water Procurement & Contract Management

Paul BonelloHead of Energy

EFMS Energy Management Service

What makes an effective service?

Good Procurement Centralised operations are far easier (and cheaper) to

manage.Use recognised purchasing consortia with proven track record (PBO).There are good PBO’s in both public and private sector. Public sector easier to access and usually cheaper.Use flexible purchasing wherever possible.Clear risk management strategy. Non flexible purchasing is NOT low risk!

Contract Management

Manage your suppliers!Clearly defined responsibilities (supplier and customer)Ensure you have good communicationsDon’t assume supplier understand your businessData is king! Accurate records VITAL

Bill Management

Bill management vital to successful contract managementBenefits to customers and suppliersSavings

Performance Management

All sites waste 20% of the energy and water they use.Approximately half is relatively easier to recover (e.g. 10%)Cash and carbon savingsCost effectiveSmart Meters + analysis of data (gas, electric and water)Ensure you have remedial action measures in placeCarry out basic performance analysis (e.g. Benchmarks)

Savings and Benefits Flexible procurement saves 5%Bill checking/ account management saves 1% - 3%Smart metering saves up to 10%ReputationMeet organisation carbon reduction targetsCost effective

How?In house? Outsource?Mix of above?FD / organisational buy in vital


Procurement Support

Eddie GibsonImprovement East


David Webb [email protected]

Tel: 01223 361215www.sustainabilityeast.org.uk