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Schools and the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC). Karen Corkery Sustainability Officer, HCC Chairs of Governing Bodies Forum 6 th December 2010. Introduction. This presentation will cover: Introduction to the CRC Scheme Implications for HCC and Schools
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Schools and the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme(CRC) Karen Corkery Sustainability Officer, HCC Chairs of Governing Bodies Forum 6th December 2010
Introduction This presentation will cover: • Introduction to the CRC Scheme • Implications for HCC and Schools • Actions for Schools • Relevance to Governors • Energy reduction initiatives at HCC • Further Information
1. Record 2. Report 3. Purchase Mandatory emissions scheme Aims: Improve energy efficiency & reduce CO2 Qualification: Half hourly metered, 6000MWh 2008 Emission liability Key steps What is the CRC? CO2 = £
£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
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
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
Actions for schools 2. Reduce Energy Consumption • Draw up an energy reduction policy/plan • Set targets • Identify problem areas • Start with the easy wins • Engage with pupils and community • Contact HCC for support
Communication with schools/governors/clerks Energy Reduction Advisors AMRs – installation in all schools by March 2011 10:10 and Switch-off campaign Renewables Feasibility Study What is HCC doing to support schools?
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
Further Information • For more information on the scheme, relevant forms and case studies please see: http://www.thegrid.org.uk/leadership/sustainability/crc/ crc@hertscc.gov.uk