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A Roofer’s Guide to Sustainability

Getting the Jargon Right. A Roofer’s Guide to Sustainability.

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A Roofer’s Guide to Sustainability

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  1. Getting the Jargon Right A Roofer’s Guide to Sustainability “The Yorkshire Independent Roof Training Group is pleased to acknowledge that the Roofers Guide to Sustainability Modular Programme has been developed and produced as a result of funding provided by CITB ConstructionSkills as part of their long term commitment to training and quality standards in the specialist roofing sector. This support is gratefully appreciated

  2. The Plan • Sign attendance Register • Complete the Activity • Aims • Presentation • End Test – Mainly Multiple Choice • Review

  3. Course Aims • To assist delegates to become more familiar with terms used in sustainability generally and the Green Deal • To provide information on sources of additional up-to-date information

  4. Know what you’re talking about? • Does all the jargon around sustainability confuse you? • DECC • MCS • PV • FIT • EPC • DEA • GDA • REAL

  5. DECC www.decc.gov.uk Department of Energy and Climate Change

  6. MCS Microgeneration Certification Scheme

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  8. FIT Feed in Tariff

  9. 1 Electricity supplier pays for each unit generated 3 Electricity supplier pays for energy sent to grid Photo-voltaic Import electricity from grid when required 2 Electricity generated used in the home

  10. EPC Energy Performance Certificate

  11. SAP • The Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) is DECC's methodology for assessing and comparing the energy and environmental performance of dwellings. Its purpose is to provide accurate and reliable assessments of dwelling energy performances that are needed to underpin energy and environmental policy initiatives.

  12. DEA • Domestic Energy Assessors (DEAs) are trained and licensed to collect data about an existing domestic property such as dimensions, construction and services, in order to generate an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)

  13. GDAGreen Deal Assessor • The Green Deal assessment is the gateway to the Green Deal, no one will be able to enter into a Green Deal plan without a qualifying assessment of the building and recommendations for measures that could improve the energy efficiency of their home.

  14. REALRenewable Energy Assurance Limited • The Renewable Energy Assurance Ltd. (REAL) Consumer Code was set up by the Renewable Energy Association. • Their aim is to guarantee a high quality experience for consumers wishing to buy or lease small-scale energy generation systems for their homes. • The REAL logo is a sign that the company has agreed to abide by the high standards set out in our Consumer Code.

  15. Roofing Renewables • Solar • Photovoltaic • Produces electricity • Solar Thermal • Produces hot water

  16. End Test • The end quiz for this session involves linking the acronyms to the definition • Use the sheet provided to draw lines between the acronym and its definition.

  17. “The Yorkshire Independent Roof Training Group is pleased to acknowledge that the Roofers Guide to Sustainability has been developed and produced as a result of funding provided by CITB ConstructionSkills as part of their long term commitment to training and quality standards in the specialist roofing sector.This support is gratefully appreciated

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