Insert presentation title on the slide master WELCOME Councillor Nick Forbes Leader of Newcastle City Council CARBON ACTION NETWORK DURHAM, 21 MAY 2013 MARTIN WALKER, PROJECT DIRECTOR, WARM UP NORTH

Insert presentation title on the slide master Summary Procure private sector delivery partner (public-private partnership) Energy efficiency and renewable energy measures Domestic and public non domestic properties Potentially all measures subject to UK Govt. “Green Deal” (e.g. cavity, loft, solid wall insulation, boilers, solar panels) Target geography North East of England 5 year service contract from 2013 – 2018 (plus 3 year option to extend) All households in region will be able to access works Minimum 10,000 – 15,000 domestic properties in first 3 years

Insert presentation title on the slide master Background Political support from the North East’s 12 Leaders & Elected Mayors Ten North East local authorities + registered housing providers + public bodies named in OJEU Notice No upfront capital cost to consumer (subject to Green Deal) Investment fully returned over time Whole property solutions / wide range of potential measures Address expensive properties “hard to treat”

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Expected Results Warmer properties Increased value from energy bills Improved energy efficiency / reduced energy consumption Reduced carbon emissions Fuel poverty mitigation “Green” jobs / skills safeguarded and created

Insert presentation title on the slide master Green Deal – Pay as You Save Model Significant opportunities No up front costs to residents Whole house assessment instead of ‘measure by measure’ New technologies Simple, understandable principles Backed by national legislation, customer protection, and marketing Key issues ‘Fear of the unknown’ Confidence of householders in assessment process Behavioural change Marketing Many measures previously available free of charge

Insert presentation title on the slide master Practical Experience – Joint Procurement Several benefits of regional procurement Efficiency (pooled procurement costs) More attractive commercial offer to bidders (critical mass) Pooled risk (important on an innovative project) Development of new partnership thinking (eg non- domestic properties) Higher national profile (opportunity to speak with one voice to central government) More measures = Bigger impact!

Insert presentation title on the slide master Procurement Process Partnership needed to be on strong footing from the outset One clear lead authority Clear Memorandum of Understanding agreed at outset Inter Authority Agreement will set out partners rights and obligations Timetable: OJEU notice published June 2012 PQQs assessed autumn 2012 Competitive dialogue began Sep 2012 Three bidders invited to advanced stages Dialogue closed April 2013 Evaluation May 2013 Approval of preferred bidder scheduled June 2013

Insert presentation title on the slide master Partners and Contact Project (Funding) Partners Newcastle City Council, U.K. Association of North East Councils, U.K. Project Co-ordinator:- Warm Up North Project Office Newcastle City Council Tel: Web: