Borders Energy Agency

BACKGROUND Scrutiny Review of Renewables Support the establishment of a Borders Renewable Energy Agency Project guided by the Scottish Borders Sustainable Energy Association The Council is providing the resource to manage the project

Why BEA is needed Fill major gaps in related services A focal point for renewables Drive renewable energy, energy management and energy conservation Lead carbon reduction Encourage and develop community ownership of renewables Assist communities Develop local businesses Training and Education Local advice and information

The vision One stop shop for individuals, businesses and schools and community groups Local source of advice, information, education, training and support on all energy matters Promote renewable energy, energy conservation, carbon reduction, sustainability Develop and market the Scottish Borders as a green energy, low carbon area

How it would work As an independent organisation THE centre for renewable energy, energy and carbon reduction in the Borders Deliver specific core services, others through partners Act as an agency for other, particularly specialist, services Develop BEA as a brand to promote recognition Build strong community and partner relationships Shop window for related products and technologies

Electricity in the Borders Borders Electrical Consumption [1] [1] The last available full year record is for 2008 and shows a total Borders area consumption of 50.7 ktoe (oil equivalent) = 633,749, kWh and 633, MWh Borders Generating Output Installed wind generation capacity is MW Annual theoretical generation - 24x ,273, MWh Annual practical generation of 26% =1,111,090.50MWh This indicates that already almost twice the amount of electricity consumed is generated within the Scottish Borders area. [1] [1] DECC figures for 2008

FUNDING Energy Companies Financial Institutions EU (from 2014) Scottish/UK Governments Individual projects funded from various sources, e.g. Climate Challenge Fund

INCOME Corporate Membership Agency Service Agreements Energy Audits Property Certificates Training

STRUCTURE Independent Not for profit Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation Trustees elected by members

SERVICES - BUSINESSES Renewables Options Energy Surveys Employee Behaviour Carbon Reduction New Opportunities

SERVICES - TRAINING Installation Accreditation Maintenance Construction Project Management Energy Management

SERVICES - COMMUNITIES Group Purchasing Project Identification Project Delivery Trust Funds Events Education

SERVICES - INDIVIDUALS Renewables Options Energy Saving Insulation Grants, Loans Appliances

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Support businesses to move into renewables installations/ maintenance/low carbon technology Product/ Supplier Assurance Market & Supply Chain Development Facilitate and Support Co-operative Projects New Technology identification Pilot projects

EDUCATION Schools Colleges Employee Groups Talks, Workshops Higher Education

CONSULTANCY Project Management Project Development Data Collection Environmental Studies Planning Building Standards

COMMUNICATIONS Information Advice Exhibitions Networking Publications

COMMUNITIES What could the Borders Energy Agency do for you?

CONTACT Brian Emmerson Senior Consultant Business Consultancy Unit Scottish Borders Council Newtown St Boswells Melrose TD6 0SA ; Tel: Ext 5301