East Midlands SCoRE Carbon Reduction Resources & Pilot Programme

1. East Midlands SCoRECarbon Reduction Resources& Pilot Programme College St. Centre 6th July 2011

2. WELCOME Mike Peverill Climate Change Co-ordinator Climate East Midlands

3. East Midlands SCoRE Update On Programme Dan Fernbank Public Sector Manager 6th July 2011

4. Proposal from Carbon Trust • Propose to fund extended programme to mid-February • Excellent resource development • Specifically targeted focus areas for East Mids authorities • Wider value recognised by Carbon Trust • Better-support commencement of rollout • Feedback from you - speak to me and feedback on • feedback forms

5. Support from Department for Education Schools Minister Lord Hill said: “I welcome this initiative from the Carbon Trust. Improving energy efficiency in England’s schools could save millions of pounds while reducing carbon emissions which contribute to climate change. Through this programme, local authorities and schools can work together on practical ways to save energy.”

6. Press / MP / Council Leader support • Press release – propose closer to pilot launches • Happy to support your press releases • MP mailshot – time around pilot launches for photo opps • Council Leaders – mailshot also planned

7. CRC – Latest News • Confirmed NO intention to replace CRC with conventional tax • Consumption reporting, allowance purchase, published results remain • Intend to simplify from April 2013 • www.decc.gov.uk for full details • Intend to review treatment of Academies – publishing options paper shortly • Summary school responses: • Treatment of academies/PFI schools needs review • Schools should remain in CRC; varying options for responsible organisation • Varying proposals for responsible organisation – school, LA (but fairer duty of assistance), Dept Ed • LA’s should be able to pass cost to individual schools not central fund

8. Introduction Ed Horgan Programme Director

9. Score Progress • Development Carbon Reduction resources • Pilot Schools Selection • Prepare for pilot programme • Consider: • - Methods • - Activities • - Resourcing

10. SCoRE Timeline Board Level Engagement Board Level Engagement Development Group Workshops Project Plan LCSS Plan Draft LCSS Plan Review LCSS Plan Final Toolkit Resources Bespoke Support Schools & LA Engagement Programme Preparation Programme Design Development Work CMP Toolkit & Preparation Pilot Programme LCSS Plan Preparation LCSS Plan Finalisation LCSS Plan Rollout Jan/Feb March April May June July August September October November December Schools Vacation Individual Development Workshops Individual Project Planning Workshop Stakeholder Engagement Co-ordinator & Communication Workshop LCSS Plan Implementation Conference LCSS Rollout Mobilisation Workshop Programme Development Conference Resource Development Sharing Conference

12. The Schools Performance and Business Case Tool Cliff Bassett

13. Overview • Excel based application (2003 onwards) • Designed to be used by those not familiar with Excel • Modular structure: • Data input • Analysis (graphs) • Outputs (reports) • Two tier: LA (entire school estate) & individual school • Comprehensive guidance notes • Foundation for Carbon Capture and Delivery Plan modules

14. Practical, Fast Track, Whole School Savings Leigh-Anne Thorpe

15. Overview • Practical methodology for fast track delivery of five key savings opportunities: • Active labelling of light switches (≈12% saving) • Lighting switch off (≈10% saving) • IT shut-down (≈5% saving) • Reduction of out-of-hours electrical load (≈20% saving) • Permanently sealing superfluous opening windows (≈15% saving) • Designed to be used by the school’s Action Team (light touch from LA)

16. Structure • For each opportunity the guidance provides: • An explanation of the opportunity • Practical methodology for implementation • Cost and carbon savings estimator

17. Active Labelling of Lighting • Lighting controlled by multiple switches • Not all lighting normally needs to be on • Identify unnecessary rows • Agree with class teacher • Mark up switches

18. Practical Result

19. Lighting Switch Off • Nominate lighting monitor • Assess amount of natural daylight regularly • Switch off lights accordingly • Ensure appropriate use of blinds • Keep windows free from obstruction

20. IT Switch Off • Identify all IT equipment • Is it left on unnecessarily? • Traffic Light Coding System • Green: anyone can switch off • Amber: check with user before switching off • Red: do not switch off • Communicate –whole school to switch off

21. Reducing your out-of-hours electrical load • Check overnight load in kW • Undertake survey – identify electrical items left on unnecessarily and use Traffic Light Coding System • Switch off green and amber • Calculate reduced kW load – subtract from original • Maintain best practice level

22. Permanently Sealing Superfluous Opening Windows • Some classrooms have windows that are never opened • Many of these will be draughty • Survey windows • Determine which can be permanently sealed • Apply silicone sealant • Adopt safe practices and risk assessment

23. Eco-Schools Practical Energy Saving • Advance energy module of Eco-Schools • Deliver £, kWh, CO2 Saving, and facilitate Eco-Schools award application. • Evidence as output • Encourages adoption of the Eco-Schools framework

24. Exercise • Creating an Action Plan • Look at your approach to supporting the use of the “Delivering Practical, Fast Track, Whole School Saving” resource at your pilot schools. • Consider individual tasks, such as: • introducing the methodology to your pilot schools • establishing school Action Teams (if none already exist) • carrying out the necessary surveys • calculating and demonstrating savings • For each task, think about who will be involved and what resources they may need.

25. Getting the Benefit from AMR Cliff Bassett

26. Overview • An emerging opportunity. • Guidance for schools • aimed at electricity and gas meters. • daily and weekly profile charts • Part 1: Accessing your data: • To be written by LA • Part 2: Identifying common areas of energy waste • Example profiles (with features highlighted) • ‘Possible causes’ and ‘remedial action’ guidance

27. Daily Electricity Chart Unexpected increase in overnight consumption

28. Causes and remedial actions

33. Taking Control Of Your Heating John Wade

34. Overview • A Common and Recurring Issue • Different approach required • Process Orientated Guidance • Basic management document • Non-technical • Optional Advanced Guidance • What should be included?

35. Key Steps • Appoint HCM or HCMsWho? • Understand How? Where? Which? • Check Times When? • Check TemperaturesHow High? • Monitor How Much?

36. Understand Zones Boiler Value Controllers Thermostats

37. Check Times • Define Requirements • Produce Schedule • Recognise opportunities • Check Current Operating times • Time Control Settings • What is actually being delivered

38. Check Temperatures • Measure actual temperatures • Representative Areas • Different times of day and year • Compare • Recognise Potential Issues • Windows open • Fan Heaters • Make adjustments • Room thermostats/TRVs • Heating Contractor

39. Monitor SCoRE Heating Control Assessment Sheet

40. Exercise • Guidance delivery and support workshop

41. Invest to Save Project Identification and Renewables Briefing Sheets

42. Invest to Save Project Identification • Many Local Authorities have Salix (or other) funds that require a steady stream of new projects. • Knowledge of schools estate assets can be incomplete • Objective to create a simple checklist for schools to complete, as an initial indicator of possible project opportunities

43. Approach • Projects limited to: • Salix compliant • Those which schools can identify • Generally, a tick box form • Photographs provided to help with identification • Supplementary feedback encouraged • Comments • Photographs

44. Heating projects • Boiler replacement • Heating controls upgrades • Zone controls • Thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs) • Pipe & valve insulation • Water heater time switches • Electric heating to gas conversion

45. Other areas • Lighting replacements • Lighting controls • Loft insulation • Draught proofing • CRT to flat screen monitors • Network PC power management software • Swimming pool covers

46. Renewables Briefing Sheets • Need for get basic information to schools introducing: • Photovoltaics (PV) • Biofuel heating • Many schools being ‘courted’ by equipment suppliers • Need look after interests of: • The school • The LA

47. Contents • Brief introduction to the technologies • Explanation of FiTs or the RHI • Indicative business case • Alternative procurement methods for PV • School purchase vs. Rent-your-roof • Key points to consider (questions to ask) • Next steps (who to contact in your LA)

48. Hot Topics John Wade

49. Communication Workshop Liz Warren

50. Pilot Programme Launch& Resourcing Ed Horgan