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Welcome to Carbon Cube. Interpreting the Energy Performance Legislation and Certification for Social Housing. Presentations Patrick Headley & Hugh Caswell. Agenda. Carbon Cube Group Local & Global Challenges Origin of the Legislation What is an EPC Importance of the EPC

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  1. Welcome to CarbonCube Interpreting the Energy Performance Legislation and Certification for Social Housing

  2. Presentations Patrick Headley&Hugh Caswell

  3. Agenda • Carbon Cube Group • Local & Global Challenges • Origin of the Legislation • What is an EPC • Importance of the EPC • Effects on Social Housing • Code for Sustainable Homes • Decision Tree • Your considerations & benefits • Q & A

  4. CarbonCube GroupAbout Us • A dedicated energy service provider with a robust track record • EcoHip– Hip's for new build and existing properties • Green Energy Matters– DEC, EPC, Facilities Management • Future Housing UK - Environmental strategy - IT software solutions • Energy Cube - One of the UK’s leading environmental and management consultancies • Combined knowledge and experience • Draw on the skills and expertise of the group. • Experience across the entire energy spectrum, delivering on a diverse range of projects. • Uk’s largest teams of dedicated energy experts. • Provide a comprehensive range of integrated energy solutions for our clients across all major sectors. • Specialist technical expertise with a UK network. • Services • Supply-side diversification to cleaner and renewable technologies • Completion of energy audits and management programmes • Low-energy and green building designs • Carbon management solution & technologies • Development of energy infrastructure • Training • CPD Accredited Learning

  5. Challenges Global & Local • Emissions from economic activity with the burning of fossil fuels for energy - causing changes to the Earth’s climate. • Around 3% shift increase in Carbon Emissions since Pre-industrial • Building is responsible for almost 50% of UK’s energy consumption • UK Government commitment to reduction below 1990 levels by 2050 • This will reduce carbon from 3 tonnes to 1 tonne per head by 2050 • Governments target of a 20% reduction by 2010 - If achieved we will be on target for 2050 Source: Stern Review 2006

  6. Hugh Caswell

  7. Origin The origin of the legislation: • The EPBD supports the setting up of Energy Performance Certificates for new and existing buildings and the methodologies for data collection • The EPC reviews the effectiveness of energy saving recommendations • EPC is to support public acceptance of certificate schemes • The EPBD sets out the framework and minimum standards that each member state has to adhere

  8. What is an EPC • The EPC tells you how energy efficient a house is on a scale of A-G • Band A – Lists the most efficient homes which should have the lowest fuel bills • The EPC also tells you on a scale of A-G about the impact the home has on the environment. • The average property in the UK is in bands D-E

  9. Importance of the EPC • EPCs are designed to improve the energy efficiency of the housing stock of each EEC member state. • Gas and oil prices are at an all time high so energy efficiency is critical! • 27% of all CO2 emissions come from our housing stock, having a huge impact on climate change and global warming • The UK has some of the oldest housing stock providing low levels of energy efficiency and lagging behind some of the other EEC countries.

  10. Effects on Social Housing • EPCs will affect LA’s/RSLs in two key areas: • Change of tenancy in existing housing stock • New build properties which may be sold, rented or under a shared ownership scheme • Social Housing Providers will need to work out their Void ‘turnaround’ rate and EPCs can be carried out in this void maintenance period • Social Housing Providers will need to decide whether to undertake the above work in-house or outsource it to a specialist company • DECs will be needed on publicly owned buldings greater than 1,000 M2, where the general public have access (see ‘Decision Tree’ Slide)

  11. Code for Sustainable Homes • Greener Homes for the future • National standard for sustainable design and construction • Mandatory for all new homes to be rated against the code • Homes are more energy and water efficient, with the main aim to produce lower carbon emissions • Homes should encourage their occupiers to live a more sustainable lifestyle • Code has nine categories • Where a developer chooses to incorporate specific features, points are awarded - when added together these form the basis of a ‘hotel style’ star rating system

  12. DEC Decision Tree

  13. Patrick Headley

  14. Social Housing Considerations Timing: • Asset Management – stock surveys • Cyclical Maintenance • Painting • Gas Certificates • Major Works • Voids • HHSR Audits

  15. Social Housing Sector The Benefits: • Reduction Section 82s & 11s • Decent Homes Standards • Fuel Poverty • Rent Arrears

  16. Closing CommentsWhere is all this Going! • Tighter Regulations • Policy Development • Definition of Responsibility • Secure Management Commitment • Develop Staff Awareness • Maintain and Build on Success

  17. CarbonCubeHOW WE CAN HELP? • Sector Experience • Social Housing Clients • HIPs, EPCs, DECs • National Network • Total Eco Management • Walking the Path Together!

  18. Any Questions?

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