Liverpool City Region Local Enterprise Partnership Request for Written Quotation

for

DEVELOPMENT OF AN ENERGY STRATEGY AND IMPLEMENTATION ROAD MAP FOR CITY REGION

November 2017

Contents

Section Section

1. INTRODUCTION 1 Background and summary/overview of requirements

2. SPECIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS 2

A comprehensive description of requirements, specifications and criteria to be met

3. FORMAT OF QUOTATION 3

How the quotation is to be structured and how any proposal is to be presented

4. EXAMINATION AND EVALUATION OF QUOTATION 4

Indicates the basis on which the contract will be awarded, how quotations will be examined and criteria under which they will be evaluated

5. GENERAL CONDITIONS OF QUOTATION 5

Generally sets out conditions relating to such matters as need for tax compliance, freedom of information and data protection provisions, conflict of interest, intellectual property, latest time for submission of quotation, etc.

Appendix 1 – Full project specification Appendix 2 - Existing LCR Evidence Base Appendix 3 – BEIS standard energy strategy scope

1. Introduction

1.1 Summary of Requirements: The has an existing Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP) supported by a well-developed evidence base and a catalogue of key projects and potential projects. It has up-to-date information on carbon emission reporting.

The LEP is now seeking to appoint suitably experienced and qualified consultants to independently review the existing information and, starting from this baseline, develop an overarching Energy Strategy and Implementation Road Map, and help us to articulate a compelling strategy.

The work will support the development of a Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) formal Energy Strategy.

1.2 Background The Liverpool City Region LEP published a Growth Strategy in 2016 and this identified the low carbon economy as a key sectoral strength. This includes our energy ‘knowledge base’ through our universities and businesses and their supply chains. Securing affordable energy and delivering clean growth are also identified as challenges given the strong manufacturing base and high number of intensive energy users located in the Liverpool City Region.

The LEP has secured funding from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to develop an Energy Strategy and Implementation Plan which it is intended will provide a roadmap for the LEP and its partners to build on previous studies, capitalise on the area’s strengths in the energy sector, address the challenges of transitioning successfully to a low carbon economy and putting Liverpool City Region at the forefront of the efforts to deliver affordable energy and clean growth as identified in the Government’s Industrial Strategy Green Paper.

Previous reports that will form part of the evidence base for the strategy include:

I. LCR Combined Authority Mayoral 100 Day Plan (2017) II. Liverpool City Region Growth Strategy (2016) III. State of the Liverpool City Region (2016) IV. Liverpool City Region Devolution Agreement (2015) V. Liverpool City Region Transport Plan for Growth (2015) VI. Liverpool City Region Innovation Plan 2014-2020 (2014) VII. Liverpool City Region Sustainable Energy Action Plan (2012) VIII. Local Transport Plan IX. Merseyside recycling and Waste Authority, Resource Merseyside 2011-2041

Additional intelligence to inform this work includes:

- An independent carbon baseline report and supporting documents for Liverpool City Region prepared in 2016 identifying and giving metrics for 26 key projects - A strategic energy review document and file folder, newly created in 2017 which gathers in one place existing relevant evidence to support the preparation of the energy strategy. This is set out in greater detail in Appendix 2. - A gap analysis which identifies information missing from the current evidence base.

1.2 Financial Arrangements Payment terms for services covered by this invitation to quote will be specified on the appropriate invoices, which will be based on agreed deliverables. Invoicing arrangements will be agreed with the successful service provider, following the award of contract. Payment will be phased on completion of key milestones in the development of the report. Final stage payment will be on completion and sign-off the report by LCR LEP.

1.3 Further Information and Query Handling Every effort has been made to ensure that this documentation contains all the necessary information to enable a quotation to be made. However, in the interests of equity, requests for additional information, clarification on the content of this document and all other queries of substance (other than in relation to purely factual or procedural matters) must be made by email no later than close of play on 5th December 2017

Clarifications when issued will be published alongside the RFQ on the LEP website. No clarifications will be issued after the 2nd of December

1.4 Timetable

The timetable in relation to this quotation process is as follows:

Award of contract 12th December 2017 Contract commencement 14th December 2017

Dates of award of contract may change.

2. Specification of Requirements

The detail specification of requirements is attached as Appendix A Note that the maximum budget for this work is £21,500 (excluding VAT) Note the award of project is subject to award of funds from BEIS expected shortly

3. Format of Quotations

Quotations must address all the requirements in this document and must be in the format that corresponds to the award criteria set out in section 3.2.1 requested below.

3.1 General Information

The following must be supplied:

(a) Name, address, telephone number, e-mail address and fax number of supplier.

(b) Name, address, telephone number and e-mail address of any ultimate insurer or third parties involved in quotation.

3.2 Proposals

3.2.1 Textual response outlining how the requirements specified in section 2 will be met. Process and work-programme diagrams can be included. The maximum number of sides refers to A4 sides written in a minimum of 12 font though diagrams etc. can go to smaller font.

Award Criteria

3.2.2 The applicant’s response to the specification will be considered against the following criteria [weighted for importance, scored out of 100]

1 METHODOLOGY AND APPROACH (10 sides maximum)

The applicant should provide their response to the requirements of the 3 stage brief as set out, including reference to their knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and industry contexts which they will bring to bear (30%)

2 RELEVANT COMPANY EXPERIENCE (4 sides maximum)

The applicant should demonstrate experience of successfully delivering similar commissions [20%].

3 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND VALUE FOR MONEY (4 sides maximum)

The applicant should respond to the project phases and timescales (noting the date of the inception meeting), providing a summary of their proposed project management approach including daily rates, tasks and time allocations for key personnel (25%)

4 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE OF TEAM MEMBERS (4 sides maximum)

The applicant should demonstrate that the team which will deliver the project have the necessary skills and qualifications to fulfil the brief [15%].

5 PRICE

The applicant should submit a proposed project budget [10%]

3.3 Warranties, Services

3.3.1 Prospective suppliers must confirm that the level, extent and nature of the Services including any associated warranties described in Section 2 of this document will be fully met. Where this support would be provided by a third party, the name, address and telephone number of such party must be disclosed.

3.4 Schedule of Costs

Important Note: THE LEP DOES NOT AWARD AGREEMENTS BASED ON LOWEST COSTS BUT COST WILL BE AN IMPORTANT ELEMENT IN THE DECISION MAKING PROGRESS

All costs must be quoted in pound sterling, exclusive of VAT and the schedule must take the following format:

3.4.1 Confirm that the quotation holds good for 90 days after the closing date for receipt.

3.4.2 Indicate the applicable rate of VAT in respect of each of the services being proposed.

3.4.3 Give details of any other costs, taxes or duties which may be incurred. Any licensing costs associated with any part of the proposal should be clearly identified. Proposals should clearly indicate any discounts to which the LEP would be entitled, including not for profit discounts, early payment discounts, forward contract discounts and any other discounts.

3.5 Contract

A contract will be provided to the supplier whose quotation is deemed to be the most economically advantageous subject to agreement on conditions of that contract. Introduction of acceptance of the terms of that contract shall be upon signature by an authorised officer of The LEP.

Please note the following:

(a) Any terms and conditions in the proposed contract does not imply acceptance by the LEP of the Services until the contract is signed by an authorised officer of the LEP.

(b) All works carried out shall be governed by the Laws of and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of England.

3.6 Other Information

Prospective suppliers should provide details of their proposed transition arrangements and should provide any other information which may be relevant to this proposal.

4. Examination and Evaluation of Quotations

4.1 Quotations will be examined initially by reference to the following:

(a) Completeness of proposals and documentation as specified in Sections 2 and 3 (Specification of Requirements and Format of quotation) of this document;

(b) Stated ability of the prospective supplier to meet all the requirements specified in Section 2 of this document;

(c) Statement that none of the circumstances listed in paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 45 of EU Directive 2004/18/EC apply to the prospective supplier; Only those quotations that satisfy conditions in relation to the above will be eligible for inclusion in the award process.

5. General Conditions of Quotation

Quotations should be prepared in English and are subject to the following:

5.1 This Request for Quotation shall form part of the contract documents.

5.2 The LEP will use its reasonable endeavours to hold confidential any information provided by prospective suppliers, subject to their obligation under law, including the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Prospective suppliers should indicate, when quoting, what parts of their quotation are commercially sensitive and which they consider should be kept confidential should an FOIA request be received. The LEP may not consult with prospective suppliers about any such sensitive information before making a decision on any FOIA request received. Similarly, the LEP requires that all information provided pursuant to this invitation to quote will be treated in strict confidence by prospective suppliers.

5.3 Prospective suppliers must comply with the Data Protection Act 1998.

5.4 Prospective suppliers must have regard to statutory terms relating to minimum pay and to legally binding industrial or sectoral agreements in preparing quotations.

5.5 Information supplied by prospective suppliers will be treated as contractually binding. However, the LEP reserves the right to seek clarification or verification of any such information.

5.6 Any conflicts of interest involving a prospective supplier must be fully disclosed to The LEP particularly where there is a conflict of interest in relation to any recommendations or proposals put forward by the prospective supplier.

Any registerable interest involving the prospective supplier and The LCR LEP and their relatives must be fully disclosed in the response to this quotation request, or should be communicated to The LEP immediately upon such information becoming known to the prospective supplier, in the event of this information only coming to their notice after the submission of a bid and prior to the award of the contract.

5.7 In the event of a group of respondents jointly submitting an acceptable offer, the contract will be awarded by The LEP to one contractor who acts as the agreed prime contractor. The prime contractor is responsible for the delivery of all services provided for under the terms of the contract and shall assume all the duties, responsibilities and costs associated with the position of prime contractor.

(a) The successful supplier shall be responsible for the delivery of all services provided for within the contract on the basis of a fixed price agreement set at the beginning of the contract. Prices quoted cannot be increased during the term of the quotation. Similarly the prospective supplier cannot alter the terms and conditions.

(b) The LEP retains the right to withhold payment where a contractor has failed to meet his/her contractual obligations in relation to the delivery of services to an acceptable level of quality.

5.8 The LEP will not be liable in respect of any costs incurred by prospective suppliers in the preparation of quotations or any associated work effort.

5.9 Responses to this Quotation Request will be evaluated in their own right. No recognition will be given to information previously submitted.

5.10 The LEP is not bound to accept the lowest cost or any quotation submitted.

5.11 Quotations must be completed in accordance with the format specified in Section 3. Quotations which are incomplete will not be evaluated.

5.12 An electronic copy of the quotation marked “DEVELOPMENT OF AN ENERGY STRATEGY AND IMPLEMENTATION ROAD MAP FOR LIVERPOOL CITY REGION” should be emailed not later than:

Tuesday 5th December 2017 at 5pm to:

Name James Johnson Address [email protected]

Quotations delivered after this time will not be accepted.

Hard copy quotations should be sent to: James Johnson Liverpool City Region LEP No. 1 Mann Island, Liverpool, Merseyside L3 1BP

5.14 Acceptance by The LEP of the prospective supplier’s application does not indicate acceptance by The LEP of an agreement for the prospective supplier to supply the services to The LEP.

Annex A

ARTICLE 45 OF EU DIRECTIVE 2004/18/EC

Personal situation of the candidate or prospective supplier:

1. Any candidate or prospective supplier who has been the subject of a conviction by definitive judgment of which the contracting authority is aware for one or more of the reasons listed below shall be excluded from participation in a public contract:

(a) participation in a criminal organisation, as defined in Article 2(1) of Council Joint Action 98/733/JHA;

(b) corruption, as defined in Article 3 of the Council Act of 26 May 1997 and Article 3(1) of Council Joint Action 98/742/JHA respectively;

(c) fraud within the meaning of Article 1 of the Convention relating to the protection of the financial interests of the European Communities;

(d) money laundering, as defined in Article 1 of Council Directive 91/308/EEC of 10 June 1991 on prevention of the use of the financial system for the purpose of money laundering.

2. Any economic operator may be excluded from participation in a contract who:

(a) is bankrupt or is being wound up, whose affairs are being administered by the court, who has entered into an arrangement with creditors, who has suspended business activities or who is in any analogous situation arising from a similar procedure under national laws and regulations;

(b) is the subject of proceedings for a declaration of bankruptcy, for an order for compulsory winding up or administration by the court or of an arrangement with creditors or of any other similar proceedings under national laws and regulations;

(c) has been convicted by a judgment which has the force of res judicata in accordance with the legal provisions of the country of any offence concerning his professional conduct;

(d) has been guilty of grave professional misconduct proven by any means which the contracting authorities can demonstrate;

(e) has not fulfilled obligations relating to the payment of social security contributions in accordance with the legal provisions of the country in which he is established or with those of the country of the contracting authority;

(f) has not fulfilled obligations relating to the payment of taxes in accordance with the legal provisions of the country in which he is established or with those of the country of the contracting authority;

(g) is guilty of serious misrepresentation in supplying the information required under this Section or has not supplied such information.

Other

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APPENDIX 1 - SPECIFICATION

A.1 ENERGY STRATEGY & IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

The Liverpool City Region has an existing Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP) supported by a well-developed evidence base and a catalogue of key projects and potential projects. It has up-to-date information on carbon emission reporting.

The LEP is now seeking to appoint suitably experienced and qualified consultants to independently review the existing information and, starting from that baseline, develop an overarching Energy Strategy and Implementation Plan and help in articulate a compelling strategy.

This work will be overseen by a Task and Finish Group chaired by the Lead Officer for the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Energy and Renewables Portfolio.

The aim of this commission is to position Liverpool City Region at the forefront of the Government’s Clean Growth Strategy and the ambitions in the Industrial Strategy for ‘affordable energy and clean growth’, and developing the low carbon technologies of the future.

The key work elements would be :

 Interrogate and organise existing evidence, provide additional evidence in a robust format, and recommend collection of further evidence so as to inform future policy making and guidance issued by the CA and partners  Develop a clear and strategic ‘roadmap’ which supports implementation of the energy-related components of Liverpool City Region’s Plans and development of its energy industries.  Develop a high level methodology that can compare combination of key projects in different timeline scenarios to illustrate different options for working towards the Mayor’s ambition of a zero-carbon city region by 2040 and presentational tools to facilitate dissemination and decision making  Present the final information in formats that will give the necessary robust background data in a way that will engage internal and external stakeholders.

The consultants are asked to submit their own ideas and methodologies for delivering the work elements but it is considered that these will include for:

Stage 1: Reviewing the evidence base, updating intelligence and identifying gaps

1. Updating and filling any gaps in the existing extensive evidence base 2. Aligning with current government policy (i.e. Industrial Strategy, and the Clean Growth Strategy etc.) 3. Providing the LEP and BEIS with an up to date and comprehensive overview of the of the opportunities and challenges across the Liverpool City Region. This will include 4. introducing relevant best practice that can be learned from elsewhere; 5. Developing a high-level picture of our existing energy system looking at overall demand and supply, key sources of demand and supply (industry, domestic and non-domestic building stock), including heat. 6. Identifying potential limitations of the current system to match the Liverpool City Region’s growth aspirations. 7. Engaging with key stakeholders through a series of one-to-one meetings and workshops to identify sectoral challenges and opportunities, end-user energy requirements and ensure industry alignment and buy-in. (Stage 1and 2).

Stage 2: Strategy Development including sectoral approaches

Development of an overarching Energy Strategy for the Liverpool City Region, including 1. Setting out long-term ambitions, aims and objectives to develop our energy industries. 2. Identifying opportunities to invest in energy efficiency and decarbonisation, low carbon generation, 3. Identifying infrastructure constraints 4. Growing the sector through business support and eco-innovation. 5. Sector specific carbon reduction proposals for our energy economy created, focussing on the strengths in the low carbon / energy sectors in the Liverpool City Region, and including:

• Sectors: Housing, Buildings, Transport, New Construction, Agriculture, Public Estate • Business Energy: Industry, Tertiary, Small Business, Business Clusters • Major Infrastructure: Offshore Wind, Tidal, Heat Networks, Transport, Ports • Green Technology Solar, Biomass, Wind, Energy Storage, Building Services & Products • Energy systems and decentralised energy, including a more flexible power grid, heat networks • Biomass, alternative fuels, unconventional gas • Fuel poverty and housing energy efficiency • Resources: Waste and by-products into alternative fuels and fuelling stations and vehicles • Enabling Actions: e.g. CA Leadership, Public Engagement, Costs to Consumers

Appendix 3 sets out the standard BEIS requirements for a LEP energy strategy though these can be be- spoked to reflect local character.

Your approach to helping to prioritise and clarify the diverse elements and to structuring the strategy and these plans should be clearly outlined in your methodology.

Stage 3: Implementation Plan

1. To articulate our route to decarbonisation to meet the requirements of the Climate Change Act (2008) and the LCR Mayor’s aspiration to be zero carbon by 2040.

2. The development of a clear ‘roadmap’ for the implementation of the strategy, including key investment priorities, actions, timescales and resources (commercial opportunities, public- funded investment, infrastructure company projects and projects which are likely to require a partnership approach).

3. matrix scenario modelling to a high visual quality to demonstrate future carbon saving scenarios including the design of info-graphics to illustrate the report and it is envisaged that these will no. up to 10, the content of which to be agreed during Stage 3.

4. a framework to effectively monitor progress against the strategy, including a clear set of metrics and integrating into monitoring activity for the Local Enterprise Partnership and Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.

Other activities

Demonstrating effective stakeholder engagement will be an important aspect of the commission and it expected that the appointed consultants will work with the steering group to prepare a clear communications plan at inception.

It is anticipated that the successful contactor will actively support and engage in up to three events organised specifically in connection with the three stages of the study. Engagement with key industry figures is an important element of this activity.

OUTPUTS Background evidence dossier LCR CA Energy Strategy including Implementation Road map LCR CA Energy Strategy summary with high quality production values Presentational material including ppt presentation suitable for LCR CA BOARD

All reports to allow for 6 hard copies plus e-version

A.2 THE TEAM

The successful consultants will need to demonstrate extensive experience of sector-based studies, strategy development and communications within the energy and / or low carbon sector. It is expected that bidders will also understand issues such as energy efficiency (across different sectors including domestic), low carbon generation, distribution and infrastructure investment processes and the ability to convey messages to a non-expert audience. They will also need to demonstrate the ability to field a team with relevant expertise, deployed appropriately and in line with the work programme

A.3 PROJECT MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENTS

A dedicated task and finish group has been established to oversee and support the study. Day to day project management will be provided by the LEP and . The LEP will commit up to 40 days of internal expert resource to support the consultancy work in gathering and consolidating evidence

A.4 TIMESCALES

Indicative timescales as follows:

ACTIVITY TIMESCALE (w/c) Tender issued 20 November 2017 Deadline for return of proposals 5 December 2017 Inception meeting with Task and Finish Group 14 December 2017 Stage 1 complete mid February 2018 Stage 2 complete Mid March2018 Stage 3 (present emerging findings to LCRCA) End May 2018 Final report End July 2018

The successful consultant will be expected to attend regular (at least monthly) progress meetings during the course of the commission and liaison via telephone and e-mail with officers and key stakeholders as necessary.

APPENDIX 2

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION EXISTING EVIDENCE BASE

The list below sets out currently available information or information that will be developed using existing LEP resources during this commission. It is not intended that the successful consultant spends valuable time reading and analysing all this work in fine detail. More that the successful consultant works with the LEP to bring out and review those elements that are the most important in the development of a robust strategy and timeline.

The LEP will commit up to 40 days of internal expert resource to support the consultancy work in gathering and consolidating evidence

Evidence base to support energy strategy development

Liverpool City Region Sustainable Energy Action Plan (2012) o Energy use, high level sectoral breakdown o Action Plan inc. Strategic, Enabling, Demand, Supply, Priority Project, Funding sources and objectives o Costed Project Pipeline with Carbon Reductions in Excel format (Partially superseded by later work) o Supporting documents including Renewable Capacity Studies 2011, including alt fuels estimate o Economic Impact of Climate Policy on Liverpool City Region (Mini Stern 2009)

Subsequent consultant reports o Liverpool City Region Skills for Growth Agreement, Low Carbon Sector 2013 o Liverpool Urban Area Wind and Solar Study, 2014 o Green Infrastructure Study including identifying DUN sites for solar, 2015 o Four no. HNDU funded heat network studies (up to outline business case) 2013-2016 o LEPs and Local Energy: LCR LEP national review of types of municipal and third sector projects, 2016 o Local Authorities and Electricity Networks, Liverpool City Council, 2016 o Solar capacity and governance structure study for social landlord consortia VIRIDIS, 2016 o Liverpool City Region Alternative Fuels Strategy, 2016 o Energy from the Mersey 2016 (Update to 2010 Tidal Study)

Liverpool and Liverpool City Region Carbon Baseline and Management Report o An independent carbon baseline report prepared in 2016 o Identifying and giving metrics for 25 key projects (eg. a pipeline of ‘catalyst’ energy and low carbon projects) o Supporting documents and calculations in excel format o Low Carbon Economy for LCR, High Level Summary (SIC Code Basis)

Strategic Energy Review ongoing, November 2017 Version • International Context, Paris Agreement, Global Covenant of Mayors • National policy, regulation, subsidy mechanisms and strategies organised on a sector basis • Latest Relevant ONS /BEIS/Ofgem open Data, with sub-national data for city region authorities highlighted • LEP metrics on city region economy, demographics, business, manufacturing capacity, visitor economy • Local Authority growth projections, LCR SHELMA 2017, • Key Organisations/Projects (LEP proposed to develop these into case studies and request high res images)

• Summary of enabling actions (EU funding, Skills, Health Agenda, knowledge networks, CSR) • Sector by Sector Information Summaries, key policy, stats, projects, identified gaps, w/partial lit reviews.

Literature review • Energy fundamentals, future energy system scenarios, trilemma, history of energy in region • Energy economic impact, cost components, policy mechanisms, gaps in current evaluation methodology • UK Power Sector background research on future flexibility. Helm review. Local DNO past RIIO submission • Survey of energy storage UK potential, introduction to fuel cells, UK hydrogen route-map • Survey of funding options to deliver low carbon energy projects, including NW region specific

Mapping the Energy System

The LEP proposes to create a series of GIS to input into the energy strategy by the end of stage 2 o Housing: Data for EPCs, Solar Installs, RHI at postcode level, Fuel Poverty (inc. LEP open data EPC analysis) o Business: Data for ESOS, ISO Certification, o Industry: Energy intensive users, manufacturing clusters, o Generation: Large scale generation, CHP, EfW, Solar Farms (inc. planning permissions for future) o Heat Networks: Indicative routes from feasibility studies o In development by CA: Brownfield Land Registry o Transmission networks gas and electricity maps o Proposed location for Cadent Liverpool/Cheshire Carbon Capture and Hydrogen Grid for Industry Cluster

Evidence base to support an implementation plan • Current CA Governance Structures including Energy and Renewables Portfolio • Initial mapping exercise to align projects and programmes with other CA portfolios and the work of arms-length organisations • Good practice examples of action plans from other UK cities and city regions

Strategic fit with BEIS policy • LEP insight into development of IS Sector Deals Offshore Wind, Nuclear, Advanced manufacturing available by end stage 1 • LEP Matrix Assessment of Clean Growth Strategy Polices against LEP objectives and projects – available by end stage 1

APPENDIX 3

BEIS ASPIRATIONS FOR TYPICAL FEATURES OF A LEP ENERGY STRATEGY

Strategic fit with BEIS policy • The strategy reflects energy-related aspects of the Industrial Strategy • Responds to national trajectory for decarbonisation and clean growth • Makes reference to other national and local energy and low carbon policy.

Added value, senior buy-in and impact • Activities must be over and above the LEP's currently funded work programme. • The proposed activity must include development of an energy strategy for the whole LEP area; or a substantial update to an existing energy strategy where local opportunities or needs have demonstrably changed since previous work was completed; or the LEP will use the funds to make demonstrable progress in taking forwards the energy strategy they already have in place.

• Senior buy-in exists for the proposed work, with the application form signed by the LEP Chief Executive, Deputy Chief Executive, Financial Director or LEP Board Member • The outcomes of the work will be reflected in their Strategic Economic Plan and used to inform local decision-making

Scope of energy strategy • A clear analysis of the energy opportunities and challenges across the whole LEP area, for power, heat and transport. This includes but is not limited to: o Energy use by businesses and industry o Energy use in local communities and the built environment o Energy use in the public-sector estate o Energy required to enable growth and development o Renewable and low carbon heat and power generation and supply o Low carbon transport o Infrastructure capacity and constraints o Supply and demand management including storage o Carbon capture, storage and use o Related products, services and business models o Research, innovation and the local knowledge base o Growth and jobs in the energy sector and the low carbon economy o Cost of energy and potential to retain value in the local economy • Estimates of energy demand and carbon emissions over time, and consideration in relation to relevant carbon targets • Pipeline of potential energy and low carbon investment projects • Energy and low carbon priorities for the LEP • Arrangements for governance and delivery of the strategy • Funding options to deliver low carbon energy projects • Action plan, with responsibilities and timescales identified • Any conclusions or recommendations for central government policymakers