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Schools and the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme

This presentation outlines the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) Scheme's implications for Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) and schools. Key topics include the importance of energy efficiency, actions required from schools, and the role of clerks and governors in supporting energy reduction initiatives. Schools account for a significant portion of HCC’s carbon emissions, making participation vital. Attendees will learn about mandatory reporting, the financial impacts of the scheme, and practical steps toward reducing energy consumption. Resources for further information are also provided.

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Schools and the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme

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  1. Schools and the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme Karen Walter Carbon Reduction Officer, HCC School Clerks Network Forum: 22nd November 2010

  2. 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

  3. 1. Record 2. Report 3. Purchase 4. Surrender Mandatory emissions scheme Aims: Improve energy efficiency & reduce CO2 Qualification: Half hourly electricity use in 2008 Emission liability Key steps What is the CRC? CO2 = £

  4. £12 per tonne CO2 circa £1.6 - £1.7million pa approx 8% of energy costs Implications of CRC for HCC • Financial • Allowance Costs • Rising Energy Prices • Reporting & Recording • Annual reporting • Penalties • Incorrect Information: min £5000 • Incorrect Reporting: £40 per tonne CO2 • Failure to keep adequate records: £40 per tonne CO2

  5. 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 CRC and schools issues

  6. 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 • AllSchools • - Information on renewable technologies • - Information on energy saving activities

  7. 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

  8. Communication with schools/governors/clerks Energy Reduction Advisors AMRs – installation in all schools by March 2011 10:10 and Switch-off campaign What is HCC doing?

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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 How can schools reduce energy use?

  12. Further Information • For more information on the scheme, relevant forms and case studies please see: http://www.thegrid.org.uk/leadership/sustainability/crc/ Contact: crc@hertscc.gov.uk

  13. thank you

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