ALEO East Midlands Wednesday 5th April ALEO East Midlands the new identity of East Midlands Carbon Action Network   ALEO East Midlands Wednesday 5th April

ALEO East Midlands Chairs Update Wednesday 5th April 2017 ALEO East Midlands the new identity of East Midlands Carbon Action Network   ALEO East Midlands Chairs Update Wednesday 5th April 2017

ALEO East Midlands the new identity of East Midlands Carbon Action Network   ALEO Executive ALEO Exec meeting 19th January Name change now lodged at Companies House? Sponsorship – ALEO have secured annual sponsorship? One day conference – no dates set as yet ALEO North East re-launched on 2nd December in Durham ALEO Members survey 2017 – exec members to test out and then send out to members. Memorandum and Articles of Association – a draft of the company Articles of Association based on Executives feedback: John Kolm-Murray has made further comments which are to be circulated to executive. Will need ALEO EM LA officer to attend Exec on 20th July Next ALEO Exec meeting Thursday 20th April 2017 Cliff Duff and Susan Car from Durham council are standing as chair and vice chair at the re-launch of the North East group under the new ALEO identity. There first meeting is 2nd December; Darsh attended – any feedback? One day conference in Bournemouth was well attended; Sara Earl, Corby Council were awarded the ALEO East midlands award; which I collected on their behalf. Sponsorship – since this meeting Park Home Insulations have withdrawn their sponsorship so ALEO is now actively seeking sponsorship.

ALEO Executive Regions status on name change ALEO East Midlands the new identity of East Midlands Carbon Action Network   ALEO Executive Regions status on name change   All regions have now changed their names to ALEO with the exception of Wales.

ALEO East Midlands the new identity of East Midlands Carbon Action Network   HECA 2017 ALEO EM submitted questions to BEIS from meeting on 18th January 2017 – Qaizer Sethi answers on ALEO EM webpage HECA Reports 2017 – published on 31st March 2017 and link sent to BEIS How many EM councils are published?

ALEO East Midlands the new identity of East Midlands Carbon Action Network   BEIS: Heat in Buildings – the future of heat: domestic buildings - consultation Asks for views on options for raising domestic boiler standards. The government is also seeking evidence on the costs and benefits of wider domestic central heating system performance improvements. Published: 8th December 2016 Respond by: 27th January 2017

Status – decision published 20/12/16 ALEO East Midlands the new identity of East Midlands Carbon Action Network   DCLG consultation This consultation invited views on the outcomes of the review of the minimum requirements currently applied by the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) to the operation of energy assessor accreditation schemes. There are currently 7 schemes that oversee the work of approximately 15,000 accredited energy assessors who produce energy certificates for domestic, public and commercial buildings, and air conditioning inspection reports for air conditioning systems with an effective rated output in excess of 12 kilowatts. Status – decision published 20/12/16

Leasehold Reform (Energy Efficiency) Bill – private members bill ALEO East Midlands the new identity of East Midlands Carbon Action Network   Leasehold Reform (Energy Efficiency) Bill – private members bill Leasehold Reform (energy efficiency) bill: energy efficient flats - to make energy improvements in blocks of flats easier - would apply to homes in England and Wales (not Scotland) The Association for the Conservation of Energy and others have asked us to support a call for a private member’s bill to address energy efficiency in leasehold properties. ALEO has registered its support. Any update?

ALEO East Midlands the new identity of East Midlands Carbon Action Network   OFGEM consultation Allocation of voluntary redress payments in the context of Enforcement cases Consultation took views on ways to improve the allocation of voluntary redress payments that are made in the context of enforcement investigations conducted by OFGEM using the Gas and Electricity Act powers. Voluntary redress payments are paid by companies investigated by OFGEM, such payments are separate from (and can be in addition to) compensation payments made directly to consumers harmed by the companies’ wrongdoing. Voluntary redress payments are in lieu of, or in addition to, a financial penalty. OFGEM decides the allocation of voluntary redress payments after they’ve agreed payment amount with the company. In 2014 and 2015 £73.5million was paid to charitable organisations and benefitted 223,000 customers. Consultation is closed on 24th August 2016 Status – decision published 30/11/16 ALEO put a response in

ALEO East Midlands the new identity of East Midlands Carbon Action Network   OFGEM consultation Allocation of voluntary redress payments in the context of Enforcement cases OFGEM stated “Our summer 2016 consultation on the allocation of voluntary redress in the context of Enforcement cases stated our ambition to improve the allocation process to maximise the benefits for Great Britain’s energy consumers. Following consideration of responses to the consultation and wider stakeholder engagement, this letter sets out our decision to engage an expert third party organisation to allocate, manage and monitor voluntary redress payments. This will make sure that funding is well targeted, and is the best way to maximise the long-term positive impact of voluntary redress payments for energy consumers across Great Britain, and in particular those in vulnerable circumstances.” https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/publications-and-updates/decision-consultation-allocation-future-voluntary-redress-payments-context-enforcement-cases Status – decision published 30/11/16

ECO: Help to Heat consultation ALEO East Midlands the new identity of East Midlands Carbon Action Network   ECO: Help to Heat consultation This consultation sought views on proposed changes to ECO for 2017-18 and aspects of the high level design for a longer term supplier obligation (2018-22). Consultation closed on 17th August 2016 ALEO East Midlands submitted a response National ALEO submitted a response Individual LA’s in East Midlands submitted responses? Status – Response published 30th January 2017 ALEO EM acknowledged in list of respondents

ALEO East Midlands the new identity of East Midlands Carbon Action Network   Independent review of Consumer Advice, Protection, Standards and Enforcement Dr Peter Bonfield appointed by DECC and DCLG to carry out review on standards of energy efficiency and renewable instalments and whether frameworks in place are robust and ensure a suitable standard to protect customers. Update:- finally published on BEIS website 16th December 2016. ALEO EM submitted feedback (based on our last meeting) on 31st January 2017 https:/www.gov.uk/government/publications/each-home-counts-review-of-consumer-advice-protection-standards-and-enforcement-for-energy-efficiency-and-renewable-energy/

OFGEM re-launch Warm Home Discount for park home residents ALEO East Midlands the new identity of East Midlands Carbon Action Network   OFGEM re-launch Warm Home Discount for park home residents More than 5,000 residents of park homes are set to benefit from £700,000 worth of energy bill rebates following a successful Warm Home Discount (WHD) pilot initiative. Following a successful pilot scheme in 2015-16, developed by Ofgem E-Serve, energy suppliers and Charis Grants, which provided a total of £233,520 in rebates to 1,668 residents. This was an increase in the initial target as more energy suppliers joined the scheme recognising it as an effective way to support vulnerable consumers.  “We thank the obligated suppliers and Charis Grants for working with us to develop the scheme, and hope to continue to pursue innovative ways to ensure that the WHD helps those who need it most.” Park home residents can apply for the rebate at http://www.charisgrants.com/park-homes-warm-home-discount-scheme/ or by calling the Charis Park Homes hotline on 0330 380 1040. Successful applicants will then be sent a cheque totalling £140. Published 9th December

DECC – Central Heating Fund ALEO East Midlands the new identity of East Midlands Carbon Action Network   DECC – Central Heating Fund BEIS have confirmed they will extend the deadline for installation of CH to February 2017 Update on progress of 3 successful ALEO East Midlands LA’s? Lincolnshire County Council - £570,000 North East Derbyshire District Council - £637,625 Bolsover District Council- £117,800

ALEO East Midlands the new identity of East Midlands Carbon Action Network   Forthcoming Events NEA East Midlands Fuel poverty Forum at Ellipse Energy Leicester on June/July tbc – 9.30 -12.30 NEA Annual Conference 11th – 13th September at Nottingham early booking is now open http://www.nea.org.uk/conferences-and-seminars/booking-form-2/

Next ALEO East Midlands July 2017 ALEO East Midlands the new identity of East Midlands Carbon Action Network   Next ALEO East Midlands July 2017 Possible Dates:- Wednesday 5th July, Friday 7th July Wednesday 12th July, Thursday 13th July Sponsor ? Venue? Speakers?

ALEO East Midlands the new identity of East Midlands Carbon Action Network   Thank you Contact Details:- Karen Lond – Chair ALEO East Midlands Energy & Climate Change Officer 01427 676618   West Lindsey District Council, Guildhall, Marshall’s Yard Gainsborough, DN21 2NA karen.lond@west-lindsey.gov.uk