schools and the carbon reduction commitment energy efficiency scheme
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Schools and the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme. Karen Walter Carbon Reduction Officer, HCC School Clerks Network Forum: 22 nd November 2010. Introduction. This presentation will cover: Introduction to the CRC Scheme Implications for HCC and Schools - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Schools and the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme
Karen Walter
Carbon Reduction Officer, HCC
School Clerks Network Forum: 22nd November 2010
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Introduction
This presentation will cover:
• Introduction to the CRC Scheme
• Implications for HCC and Schools
• Actions for Schools
• Relevance to Clerks and Governors
• Energy reduction initiatives at HCC
• Further Information
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1. Record
2. Report
3. Purchase
4. Surrender
What is the CRC?
• Mandatory emissions scheme
• Aims: Improve energy efficiency & reduce CO2
• Qualification: Half hourly electricity use in 2008
• Emission liability
• Key steps
CO2 = £
Who pays energy bill • Property • Street Lighting
Schools
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Implications of CRC for HCC
• Financial Allowance Costs Rising Energy Prices
£12 per tonne CO2
circa £1.6 - £1.7million pa
approx 8% of energy costs
• Reporting & RecordingAnnual reporting
• PenaltiesIncorrect Information: min £5000 Incorrect Reporting: £40 per tonne CO2
Failure to keep adequate records: £40 per tonne CO2
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CRC and schools issues
• Schools
Liability for school emissions & allowance costs
Cannot charge School’s Budget
How to incentivise schools
Data
Schools will account for 60-70% of HCC CRC emissions & allowance costs
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Name of Electricity Supplier Date of bill: Electricity Bill Sample school name, sample road, Hertfordshire, Postcode Your ref: Samplesiteref Site ref: 123456789 Electricity Charges Charges for the period 1 April 2010 to 30 April 2010 Name of electricity tariff plan
P12345678S 30 Apr 2010 31 Mar 2010 9683 E 9007 A 676 Normal primary units used 442 8.550 37.79 Normal secondary units used 234 8.270 19.35 Standing Charge 10.00 Charges above calculated at current rates 67.14 Total charges excluding VAT 67.14 Total VAT @ 5.0% on £67.14 3.36
Total Charges Including VAT due by 5 May 2010 70.50 Outstanding balance as at 31 March 2010 100.21
Amount Due 170.71 A = Actual meter reading C = Customer’s own meter reading E = Estimated meter reading CR = Credit
Your School Address Sample school name Sample road Hertfordshire Postcode
Customer Reference Number: 123456789
Meter Number
Previous Reading
kWh used
Cost per kwh (p)
Charge Amt (£)
Total (£)
Electricity Supply Number
Previous Reading
Actions for schools?
1. Provide HCC with relevant energy use information:
School’s Not on HCC Energy Contract
- Energy Use (kWh) for 1 April – 31 March
- Meter numbers and meter readings - Copies of Energy bills
All Schools - Information on renewable technologies - Information on energy saving activities
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Actions for schools?
2. Reduce Energy Consumption
– Draw up an energy reduction policy/plan
– Set targets
– Identify problem areas
– Start with the easy wins
– Contact HCC for support
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What is HCC doing?
• Communication with schools/governors/clerks
• Energy Reduction Advisors
• AMRs – installation in all schools by March 2011
• 10:10 and Switch-off campaign
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How can clerks help?
• Clerks role:
– Give advice and guidance to governing body on CRC
– Be informed of the scheme and what schools and governors are required to do
– Be a point of reference at Governor meetings
– Be aware of examples of good practice of successful energy reduction plans
– Be able to signpost Governors to relevant information, organisations and individuals that can help support schools with the CRC scheme
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What does it mean for school Governors?
Governors need to • Be aware of the CRC scheme• Support SLT• Put energy reduction on the agenda • Appoint an energy reduction champion• Set energy reduction targets• Help schools to develop an energy action plan:
– implement the plan– get the whole school on board – meet targets
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How can schools reduce energy use?• Set energy reduction targets
• Identify key areas that need attention
• Create an energy policy and plan for change
• Make it a key agenda item at premises committee meetings
• Nominate energy reduction champions; governors and pupils
• Instigate an Energy Council
• Engage with pupils and community
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Further Information
• For more information on the scheme, relevant forms and case studies please see:
http://www.thegrid.org.uk/leadership/sustainability/crc/
Contact: [email protected]
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thank you
