Birmingham Energy Savers Roy Wallington Relationship Director Natiesh Marshall Community Engagement Manager
The Birmingham Green Deal “video”
What is Birmingham Energy Savers? Partnership for 8 years with Birmingham City Council Free energy audit for homes and businesses Introduction to Green Deal Benefit local economy – jobs, training, contracts Working with local community groups to engage with residents Lasting benefits through behaviour change and involvement Help Birmingham residents save money on fuel bills and have warmer homes
The Challenge: by 2015… 12,000 fuel poor households benefiting Annual fuel spend down by £15m Annual CO 2 emissions reduced by 18ktonnes 150 SMEs assisted to participate 300 new Jobs £160m of GD & ECO investment in the city
Handled calls 220 Assessment undertaken / 378 Assessments booked Engagements made via community groups 38 Staff employed by Carillion directly 10 Green Deal Assessors trained Progress to date
Community Engagement: working together Trusted voice signposting to BES – Free home energy assessment for clients. Recruiting Community Ambassadors to share the energy efficiency message. Training available to up skill ambassadors. Information sharing – newsletters, web-pages - happy to attend briefing meetings and events. Overcoming barriers – the “loft clearance partnership”
Citizen’s Help & Advice Line: If your organisation is keen to be involved, contact: Natiesh Marshall – Community Engagement Manager Phone : Contact