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“ Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats of

Green Deal and the delivery model proposed “

SolarTech Limited • Incorporated in 2003• Market leader in Renewable Energy Technologies• M.C.S. approved (multi technology approval)• Government L.C.B.P. Phase 1,2 & 2e contractor;• One of 3 framework suppliers selected by Government

for Low Carbon Buildings Programme• Over 200 man years of Industry experience• Over 4,500 installations in the UK• Over 40,000 m/2 of Solar Installations• Lifetime CO2 savings 250,000 tonnes

UK Renewables Market“The Story So Far”

• UK has had a “stop go” approach to renewable energy to date.

• This has prevented long-term investment and subsequent Industry Growth.

• SolarTech Ltd. are one of the longest established renewable energy companies in the U.K.

Strengths

Green Deal• Up front costs covered by energy bill

savings. Dealing with this barrier is a big step forward.

• “Loan” will be assisted with an “Eco” subsidy

• Regulations also - Private rent – from 2018 can not rent F & G rated properties

Expected timeframe• October 2012

• Will roll out with Renewable Heat Incentive

• Note – no clarity on this either at present

• May Help to achieve Carbon Reduction Targets and growth of the renewables / microgeneration sector.

• If effectively implemented could create 50-100,000 jobs.

Weaknesses

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Transition to 2013: Impact on the Energy Sector

Weaknesses

Currently no confirmation that renewables will form part of the green deal proposition.

Businesses need greater certainty from the Government on what it requiresthe new energy efficiency programme to deliver in the short to medium term ifbusiness is to invest significantly in the Green Deal.

Businesses are, therefore, calling for the Energy Bill to be amended to align ambition for the Green Deal with the UK’s five year carbon budgets and for an implementation plan to be drawn up by the Government to enable delivery against that ambition.

The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has stated that the Green Deal as itstands is likely to be insufficient to improve the energy efficiency of the UK’sbuilding stock on the scale required to meet the UK’s carbon budgets. In its current form the Government will miss their legal binding carbon budget targets.

Opportunities

Fuel poverty: UK statistics

Table 1. Fuel poverty by country, UK (millions of households) (2000-2008)

England

Scotland

Wales

N. Ireland

UK total

2000 2.8 0.6 0.181 0.203 3.7

2004 1.2 0.419 0.13 0.146 1.9

2006 2.5 0.543 0.25 0.226 3.5

2008 3.5 0.85 0.45 0.32 5.0

% of all households in fuel poverty, 2008

~16 ~35 ~35 ~45 ~19

% change between 2000 and 2008

+25 +25 +150 +80 +35From ‘Fixing Fuel Poverty’ (Boardman, 2010, p.27), various data

sources

Employment (50-100,00 new jobs)

Reduced Energy Bills

Assist in achieving Governments Carbon Reduction Targets

Additional financial incentives will be necessary to make the Green Deal attractive to the majority of householders. This will require a package of measures.

• The Energy Bill needs to be amended to firmly align the Green Deal with the UK’s five yearly carbon budgets and to require a cross-departmental strategy to ensure the scheme is a success.

Without these changes there is a risk that the GreenDeal will not deliver on the necessary scale required.

Improving EPCsEPCs will be the front end of the Green

Deal:– Improving the format – more visible energy

“running costs”, and more meaningful

– Clearer on potential cost savings

– More accurate software and assessment process.

– Ensuring that accreditation schemes actively monitor assessors and maintain quality and strengthening audit arrangements

– Upgrading skills and competences required of assessors – and new Green Deal Advisor role

Threats

• Lack of certainty• Continued Delays• Green Bank (High Street Banks not set up to

manage / deliver this)• Renewables not being included will damage

this emerging Industry.

Issues to be resolved:• The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) “the Green Deal as it

stands isinsufficient to improve the energy efficiency of the UK’s building stock

on the scalerequired to meet the UK’s carbon budgets. • Businesses need greater certainty from the Government on what it

requiresthe new energy efficiency programme to deliver in the short to

medium term ifbusiness is to invest significantly in the Green Deal.

• Additional financial incentives will be necessary to make the Green Deal

attractive to the majority of householders. This will require a package of

measures.

• 1.6 m homes in Social Housing are flats, 42% of stock – Green Deal must be workable with mixed tenures

Four potential mechanisms to assist

• Detail - Existing stock – know exactly which works are needed

• Train residents or staff to understand homes

• Make case - Assess potential for gaining finance & local jobs

• Board/ET master class

SummaryImproving the energy efficiency of the UK’s building stock will have multiple benefits for consumers, the economy, the environment and the UK’s energy security. The Green Deal, however, in its current form is unlikely to deliver on the necessary scale required to meet the UK’s carbon targets unless additional action is undertaken. This should involve offering a package of incentives for householders and giving confidence to businesses to invest. Amending the Energy Bill will provide the essential framework in which this would happen.