Council

Energy Management Shared Learning Seminar - 25th July 2013 A little bit about me

• Carbon Programme Manager for WCBC • Previous roles: Sustainability and CRC officer • The Highland Council: Housing & Property Services • Area of work: energy management, energy procurement, energy efficiency, carbon management, sustainability … About the Council’s aims Significantly reduce our own carbon emissions and energy use – CARBON Effectively manage rising energy costs to reduce potential negative impacts on service delivery - COST Positively influence our employees’ behaviour in work and elsewhere - AWARNESS Carry out our leadership role, to positively influence partners and the public - ADVICE

The target…

…to reduce our carbon emissions by 50% by 2015/16

Impact

Robust Carbon Management Plan

Project Management Structure

Energy Efficiency programme of works

Recycling Invest to Save Fund

‘Power’ Communications Campaign

Results

Improving Council buildings e.g. CHP, BMS, Lighting upgrades, Boiler replacement, Biomass

Improving Street Lights e.g. Installation of more energy efficient lighting and where possible dimming.

Improving Transport e.g. Fleet driver training and environmentally efficient vehicle replacements.

Improving Recycling and Composting e.g. Doorstep kitchen waste and cardboard schemes.

Improving Social Housing e.g. Piloting air source heat pumps, solar thermal, and installing big solar PV scheme Innovative projects…

‘People Power’ – Staff, Member and Schools Communication Campaign.

‘Solar Power’ – Extensive Solar PV installation on domestic and non domestic council properties. People Power… Staff and Members… Schools… •Highest energy cost •Greatest carbon emissions •CRC tax Contact details: Renia Kotynia [email protected] Tel. 01978 295420

Questions