A Roofer’s Guide to Sustainability “The Yorkshire Independent Roof Training Group is pleased to acknowledge that the Roofers Guide to Sustainability Modular Programme has been developed and produced as a result of funding provided by CITB ConstructionSkills as part of their long term commitment to training and quality standards in the specialist roofing sector. This support is gratefully appreciated Getting the Jargon Right

The Plan Sign attendance Register Complete the Activity Aims Presentation End Test – Mainly Multiple Choice Review

Course Aims To assist delegates to become more familiar with terms used in sustainability generally and the Green Deal To provide information on sources of additional up-to-date information

Know what you’re talking about? Does all the jargon around sustainability confuse you? – DECC – MCS – PV – FIT – EPC – DEA – GDA – REAL

DECC Department of Energy and Climate Change

MCS Microgeneration Certification Scheme

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FIT Feed in Tariff

1 Electricity supplier pays for each unit generated Photo-voltaic 2 Electricity generated used in the home 3 Electricity supplier pays for energy sent to grid Import electricity from grid when required

EPC Energy Performance Certificate

SAP The Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) is DECC's methodology for assessing and comparing the energy and environmental performance of dwellings. Its purpose is to provide accurate and reliable assessments of dwelling energy performances that are needed to underpin energy and environmental policy initiatives.

DEA Domestic Energy Assessors (DEAs) are trained and licensed to collect data about an existing domestic property such as dimensions, construction and services, in order to generate an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)

GDA Green Deal Assessor The Green Deal assessment is the gateway to the Green Deal, no one will be able to enter into a Green Deal plan without a qualifying assessment of the building and recommendations for measures that could improve the energy efficiency of their home.

REAL Renewable Energy Assurance Limited The Renewable Energy Assurance Ltd. (REAL) Consumer Code was set up by the Renewable Energy Association. Their aim is to guarantee a high quality experience for consumers wishing to buy or lease small-scale energy generation systems for their homes. The REAL logo is a sign that the company has agreed to abide by the high standards set out in our Consumer Code.

Roofing Renewables Solar – Photovoltaic Produces electricity – Solar Thermal Produces hot water

End Test The end quiz for this session involves linking the acronyms to the definition Use the sheet provided to draw lines between the acronym and its definition.

“The Yorkshire Independent Roof Training Group is pleased to acknowledge that the Roofers Guide to Sustainability has been developed and produced as a result of funding provided by CITB ConstructionSkills as part of their long term commitment to training and quality standards in the specialist roofing sector. This support is gratefully appreciated