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Low Carbon Across the South East (LoCASE)
Launch event
Thursday, 6 October 2016
Annie Feltham Deputy to the Leader Colchester Borough Council
Welcome to the LoCASE launch
Lisa Ricketts Business Liaison and Delivery Manager LoCASE programme
What is LoCASE?
What is LoCASE?
The Low Carbon Across the South East (LoCASE) programme offers business support, advice and grants to small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) across the South East Local Enterprise Partnership region. It aims to help businesses improve their energy efficiency and lower their carbon emissions, and also supports businesses developing new low carbon products and services. Match funded grants are available to help businesses implement projects that enable business growth, improve energy efficiency, save money and lower carbon emissions.
LoCASE Project Partners • Kent County Council
Lead Partner - Accountable Body Supporting Supply (WP2 Lead)
• Thurrock Council Project Partner Stimulating Demand (WP1 Lead)
• University of Brighton Project Partner Transferring Knowledge (WP3 Lead)
• East Sussex County Council Project Partner
• Essex County Council Project Partner
• Southend on Sea Council Project Partner
LoCASE aims and targets Brings together three key strands to support the growth of a low carbon economy:
• Stimulating Demand • Supporting Supply • Transferring Knowledge
Headline targets • Provide business support to 1,050 SME’s • Cut emissions by 6,150 CO2 tonnes • Support 77 new businesses • Assist 47 SMEs to cooperate with research institutions • Assist 80 SMEs introduce new to firm products • Create 270 new jobs across all sectors
European Structural Investment Fund (ESIF) 2014-2020 European Regional Development Fund Programme – Priority Axis 4 “Supporting the Shift Towards a Low Carbon Economy in All Sectors”
Stimulating Demand • Provide companies with green audits to baseline energy usage at
point of intervention, evidence and promote the business case for low carbon energy efficiency
• Provide access to finance for energy efficiency projects
• Raise awareness of and increase the take up of new low carbon/circular economy business models
• Support customers, decision makers and procurers to make informed, low carbon choices
• Encourage businesses to adapt a peer led approach to promote LoCASE and its benefits
Supporting Supply and Transferring Knowledge
• Providing access to finance to support growth and development of
new Low Carbon Environmental Goods and Services (LCEGS) technologies
• Encouraging networks, consortiums, collaborations, and clusters as a means to share resources, intelligence and access larger contracts.
• Supporting key sector SME supply chain development
• Knowledge transfer between universities through graduate internships within the LCEGS sector
Who Can Apply? To be eligible for a grant, businesses must:
• Be considered an SME (i.e. employ fewer than 250 people, and have an
annual turnover not exceeding €50 million or a balance sheet not exceeding €43 million)
• Spend the full value of the LoCASE grant on a project taking place within the South East LEP
• Secure 60% of the costs of the project in cash from private sector sources before the LoCASE grant agreement is concluded
• Not be engaged in a restricted sector according to the state aid regulations and ERDF requirements. Not have either already exceeded the de minimis state aid limit (€200,000 over three years) or to be in a position where the de minimis state aid limit would be exceeded were the application to be approved
Ineligible sectors Businesses in the following sectors cannot be supported by LoCASE:
• Fishery and aquaculture
• Primary production, processing and marketing of agricultural products
• Coal, steel and shipbuilding sectors
• Synthetic fibres sector
• Establishments providing generalised (school age) education
• Banking and insurance companies, including insurance brokers who act as intermediaries and ‘sell’ insurance policies or individuals
• Capital investment in land, buildings or infrastructure of any nature for use and/or occupation by retail businesses is not eligible
ERDF grant funding from LoCASE up to £10K (up to 40% of project costs) may be used to cover the following types of expenditure:
• Development Finance: funding required to expand the business (for example, marketing costs)
• Plant and Machinery: costs of re-tooling and installation of machinery and hardware and training required to operate it
• Intangible Assets: including costs of purchasing patents, IT, and software
• Consultancy Costs: such as marketing and business planning
• Energy Efficiency Measures: including heating and lighting
What Can We Fund?
Customer Journey
Stage 1 • Business engaged
Stage 2 • Business assessment/Audit
Stage 3 • Tailored support package
Stage 4 • Monitoring and reporting
Achievements to date
BEST Growth Hub area – statistics Engagement: 1000 businesses at events 95,000 by various mailshots 350 enquiries received 90 eligibility forms returned 83 businesses signed up 61 audits complete 22 audits in pipeline
Achievements to date
LoCASE delivery area – statistics Grants: 2 grant panel meetings held 26 applications received 26 grants awarded £160k total grants awarded
The Delivery Team Lisa Ricketts Business Liaison and Delivery Manager
Gary Crooks Business Energy Advisor
Marialena Papadopoulou-Kipou Business Energy Advisor
Stacey Warwick Project Support Officer (Communications)
Peter Clews Project Support Officer
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01375 652271
@LoCASE_Biz
@BusinessGrantFunding
Aaron Goldie-McSorley Low Carbon Business Officer
Upcoming LoCASE Events
LoCASE Networking – Grant Funding and support for your business 26 October 2016 8am to 10am Chelmsford City Council Chambers, Chelmsford To book: locase-networking.eventbrite.co.uk
Gary Crooks Business Energy Advisor LoCASE programme
Energy Efficiency – what you need to know
Energy Bill Breakdown
Wholesale Energy Costs
42%
Non-Comidity Costs 58%
Non-Commodity Costs
Non- Commodity Costs
Budget Changes
…In the March 2016 budget it was announced that the CRC scheme would be scrapped on 1st April 2019. It will be replaced by changes to the Climate Change Levy (CCL) on a revenue neutral basis.
Non- Commodity Costs
Climate Change Levy
Climate Change Levy main rates
Taxable commodity Rate from 1 April 2016
Rate from 1 April 2017
Rate from 1 April 2018
Rate from 1 April 2019
Electricity (£ per kilowatt hour (KWh))
0.00559 0.00568 0.00583 0.00847
Natural gas (£ per KWh) 0.00195 0.00198 0.00203 0.00339
LPG (£ per kilogram (kg)) 0.01251 0.01272 0.01304 0.02175
Any other taxable commodity (£ per kg)
0.01526 0.01551 0.01591 0.02653
Climate Change Levy
£0
£20,000
£40,000
£60,000
£80,000
£100,000
£120,000
£140,000
£160,000
£180,000
£200,000
Large Company Total CCL (£)
Total CCL
Commodity Costs
Commodity Costs
Electricity
Long Term Trend
Long Term Trend
…in mid 2014 Brent crude oil stood at $110 per barrel and fell to les than $30 per barrel by January 2016… Today Brent crude is back up to $50 per Barrel
Long Term Trend
Brexit
Source HOC Briefing Paper March 2016
Summary
Price Down Price Up
Wholesale Electricity
Wholesale Gas
CRC / CCL
Green Levies
Network & Transmission
Summary
Price Down Price Up
Wholesale Electricity
Wholesale Gas
CRC / CCL
Green Levies
Network & Transmission
Summary
Price Down Price Up
Wholesale Electricity
Wholesale Gas
CRC / CCL
Green Levies
Network & Transmission
Summary
Price Down Price Up
Wholesale Electricity
Wholesale Gas
CRC / CCL
Green Levies Network &
Transmission
Summary
Price Down Price Up
Wholesale Electricity
Wholesale Gas
CRC / CCL
Green Levies
Network & Transmission
Summary
Price Down Price Up
Wholesale Electricity
Wholesale Gas
CRC / CCL
Green Levies
Network & Transmission
House of Commons Briefing
… The most reliable way consumers can reduce their energy bills in the medium to longer term is through energy efficiency improvements …
Source HOC Briefing Paper March 2016
Marialena Papdopoulou-Kipou Business Energy Advisor LoCASE programme
Reducing Carbon – why it matters to your business
Let’s test your knowledge
Question 1
According to Climate change Act, the UK committed to reduce carbon emissions by?
1. 80% by 2050 based on 1990 levels 2. 70% by 2050 based on 1990 levels 3. 80% by 2100 based on 1990 levels 4. 70% by 2100 based on 1990 levels
According to Climate change Act, the UK committed to reduce GHG emissions by?
1. 80% by 2050 based on 1990 levels 2. 70% by 2050 based on 1990 levels 3. 80% by 2100 based on 1990 levels 4. 70% by 2100 based on 1990 levels
Question 1
Question 2
What had we achieved by 2015? 1. 29% reduction of GHG emissions from 1990 levels 2. 38% reduction of GHG emissions from 1990 levels 3. 45% reduction of GHG emissions from 1990 levels 4. 53% reduction of GHG emissions from 1990 levels
What had we achieved by 2015? 1. 29% reduction of GHG emissions from 1990 levels 2. 38% reduction of GHG emissions from 1990 levels 3. 45% reduction of GHG emissions from 1990 levels 4. 53% reduction of GHG emissions from 1990 levels
Question 2
What had we achieved by 2015? 1. 29% reduction of GHG emissions from 1990 levels 2. 38% reduction of GHG emissions from 1990 levels 3. 45% reduction of GHG emissions from 1990 levels 4. 53% reduction of GHG emissions from 1990 levels
497 Mt CO2e from 800 Mt CO2e
Question 2
Question 3
The 2014 annual average temperature was warmer than the long term average by? 1. 0.3°C 2. 0.5°C 3. 1°C 4. 2°C
Question 3
The 2014 annual average temperature was warmer than the long term average by? 1. 0.3°C 2. 0.5°C 3. 1°C 4. 2°C
Question 4
Which sector achieved the highest reduction? 1. Energy 2. Industrial processes 3. Business 4. Transport 5. Residential 6. Public
Question 4
Which sector achieved the highest reduction? 1. Energy -44% 2. Industrial processes -40% 3. Business -38% 4. Transport -1% 5. Residential -18% 6. Public -36%
Question 4
Which sector achieved the highest reduction? 1. Energy -44% 2. Industrial processes -40% 3. Business -38% 4. Transport -1% 5. Residential -18% 6. Public -36%
The reduction in Energy supply emissions was driven by change in fuel mix for electricity generation in 2015 , with less use of coal and more use of renewables and nuclear
Question 5 Why does it matter to my business? 1. UK companies pay £2.8 billion for energy that they
don’t need to use. That’s equivalent to 5 power stations 2. Energy prices have risen in the last in decade in the UK
by 137% 3. 83% of businesses are missing their growth targets due
to utility bills price hikes 4. 40% in energy reduction by 2030 through energy
efficiency measures would boost the country’s GDP by £62 billion and create 40,000 jobs
5. The catastrophic effects of climate change affect your business
Question 5 Why does it matter to my business? 1. UK companies pay £2.8 billion for energy that they
don’t need to use. That’s equivalent to 5 power stations 2. Energy prices have risen in the last in decade in the UK
by 137% 3. 83% of businesses are missing their growth targets due
to utility bills price hikes 4. 40% in energy reduction by 2030 through energy
efficiency measures would boost the country’s GDP by £62 billion and create 40,000 jobs
5. The catastrophic effects of climate change affect your business
Question 6 How do climate change effects affect my business? 1. Heat waves
Question 6
How do climate change effects affect my business? 1. Heat waves 2. Floods and coastal erosion
Question 6 How do climate change effects affect my business? 1. Heat waves 2. Floods and coastal erosion 3. Water Shortages
Question 6 How do climate change effects affect my business? 1. Heat waves 2. Floods and coastal erosion 3. Water Shortages 4. Natural Environment
Question 6 How do climate change effects affect my business? 1. Heat waves 2. Floods and coastal erosion 3. Water Shortages 4. Natural Environment 5. Food
Implementing Energy Efficiency Measures in your business (An environment & energy lawyer’s perspective) David Rayner Partner, Head of Environment and Energy Birkett Long LLP
BIRKETT LONG David Rayner
David Rayner (aka “the jolly green giant”) Commercial real estate lawyer since 1983. An environmental specialist since late 1980’s. Recognised in Chambers and Legal 500 directories as a leading individual
BIRKETT LONG environment & energy
• Save the planet
• Reputation
• Contract tendering
• Regulatory compliance
• Saving costs
BIRKETT LONG
BIRKETT LONG is climate change happening?
• World population grown from 3 -7 billion since 1968
• Consumption v the environment
• UK needs 110 litres of water per person every day Europe needs 150 litres of water per person every day USA needs 400 litres of water per person every day Las Vegas needs 1600 litres of water per person every day
• 81 cars per 100 people in USA 53 cars per 100 people in UK 8 cars per 100 people in China 2 cars per 100 people in India
• 10 – 20 tonnes of carbon emissions per person UK & USA 50 tonnes of carbon emissions per person in the middle east 1/10 – 1 tonnes of carbon emissions per person in poorest countries
BIRKETT LONG is climate change happening?
• Carbon in the atmosphere 270 parts per million in 1950’s 392 parts per million in 2012 (up 2 parts from 2011)
• 350 – 400 parts per million probably means a 2˚C mean temperature rise. Sea levels up 1.5 meters
• 450 parts per million probably means a 4˚C mean temperature rise. 250 million people have to move away from coastal areas
• The environment is the economy
BIRKETT LONG reputation
BIRKETT LONG contract tendering
• Major businesses
• Local authorities
• Government departments
• Are you in the supply chain?
• What is your environmental plan/ policy?
BIRKETT LONG regulatory compliance
• Climate Change Act 2008 80%green house gas cut by 2050 34% green house gas cut by 2020
• The Energy Acts
• Carbon taxes
• Energy performance certificates (EPC)
• Display Energy Certificates (DEC)
• CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme
• Asbestos regulations
BIRKETT LONG saving costs
• Insulation/ stop leaks!
• Alterations
• Solar PV
• Biomass
• Heat Pumps
• Anaerobic Digestion
BIRKETT LONG can you implement changes?
Freehold • Planning and building regulations • Restrictive covenants • Funding
BIRKETT LONG can you implement changes?
If you lease your property – also need landlords consent? - Landlord & tenant Act 1927
• Alterations • Statutory obligations • Re-instatement at end • Dilapidations • Repair obligations – replacement / renewal • Keep in working order – practical function • Air-con units –R22 gas • Service charge • Insurance
BIRKETT LONG flooding - insurance consequences
• Is “all perils” available? • Flood Re- From April 2016
“Affordable insurance for households in flood prone areas!”
• Excludes – • Properties built since 2009 • Homes in Council Tax Band H • Commercial premises
• Is insurance available? At what price? • Can re insurance industry cover it? • Landlord v tenant, obligations / remedies • Impact on mortgages and lending • What about banking covenants?
BIRKETT LONG how we can help you
Property – • Planning permissions and building regulation approvals • Landlords consent • Secured borrowing • Insurance
Commercial – • Loan agreements/ funding • Warranties/ construction • Contracts, terms and conditions
Environmental - • Understanding reports • Assistance with implementation
Dispute Resolution - • Problem solving • Enforcement and regulatory
Aaron Goldie-McSorley Low Carbon Business Officer LoCASE programme
Alex Owen Club Kingswood, Basildon
Rob Mears
Squeeze Café ?
• A Healthy - Lifestyle focused - Café - Bar - Restaurant
• An fully inclusive, Friendly, laid back venue that combines Food, Drink and Music
• A place where customers come to relax and enjoy their time.
• A business with the Wellbeing of customers and team at its our Heart
The Problems
• Old dated Solid Wall Building
• Heated by outdated and inefficient curtain
convector heaters
• Outside terraces, both downstairs and upstairs, were wasting any heat produced by convector fans
The Solutions
• Install a new, more efficient ceiling heater over the main restaurant area
• Installing thermal curtains – bespoke and locally sourced – covering the rooftop terrace/garden
– Surround the ground floor outside seating area
downstairs.
Project Benefits • Clear Environmental Benefits – that are
– In line with our Company Ethos &
– Environmental policies
– Incl Recycling, Use of Compostable/Biodegradable’s wherever possible
• Measurable Reduction of Carbon Footprint
• a kWh saving of 7,000 units, or 2.92 tonnes of CO2, per annum.
Business Benefits
• Reduced energy Costs
• Revenue Generating
– Additional 20 + Covers – used throughout the year – Social Area for Events – Customer retention – no one likes the cold!
Cost of Project
• Replace the ceiling heater with a new convector fan
• Install the heat curtains on both levels
Sub Total = £5,225 + VAT less 40% European Regional Development Fund grant of £2,090 Total = £3135 + Vat
The Squeeze Low Carbon Business
Award 2010
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Roundtable discussion 20 minutes
Feedback and closing remarks
Contact us
Lisa Ricketts Business Liaison and Delivery Manager
Gary Crooks Business Energy Advisor
Marialena Papadopoulou-Kipou Business Energy Advisor
Stacey Warwick Project Support Officer (Communications)
Peter Clews Project Support Officer
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.locase.co.uk
Tel: 01375 652271
@LoCASE_Biz
@BusinessGrantFunding
Aaron Goldie-McSorley Low Carbon Business Officer
Networking lunch