1. Government Office for the North West PAUL STOWERS paul.stowers@gonw.gsi.gov.uk

2. Government Office for the North West  Energy powers our modern lifestyle  But present usage is not sustainable:  We’re damaging the environment  Fossil fuels are running out  Infrastructure needs upgrading  Demand is increasing  So is price!  Energy powers our modern lifestyle  But present usage is not sustainable:  We’re damaging the environment  Fossil fuels are running out  Infrastructure needs upgrading  Demand is increasing  So is price!

3. Government Office for the North West Domestic energy consumption is rising  Consumption up by 22% 1980 - 2004  30% of electricity usage  27% of total emissions  Consumption up by 22% 1980 - 2004  30% of electricity usage  27% of total emissions Source- Environment Agency

4. Government Office for the North West Heating systems in UK are mostly Gas Source: BRE, 2003

5. Government Office for the North West Domestic energy efficiency by region  NE has good insulation (loft and cavity walls), efficient space and water heating systems  London has high proportion of efficient, purpose built flats  SW low proportion of central heating, although good insulation  NE has good insulation (loft and cavity walls), efficient space and water heating systems  London has high proportion of efficient, purpose built flats  SW low proportion of central heating, although good insulation Rank order of efficient regions (high - low): 1)North East 2)London 3)North West 4)Eastern 5)South East 6)Yorkshire/Humberside 7)East Midlands 8)West Midlands 9)South West Source- Energy Use in Homes- Energy Efficiency, Defra, BRE, EST

6. Government Office for the North West  Cut CO2 emissions by 60% by 2050  Maintain reliability of energy supplies  Promote competitive markets in UK and beyond  Ensure every home is adequately and affordably heated  Cut CO2 emissions by 60% by 2050  Maintain reliability of energy supplies  Promote competitive markets in UK and beyond  Ensure every home is adequately and affordably heated ENERGY WHITE PAPER 2003

7. Government Office for the North West ENERGY REVIEW 2006  Review progress against the Energy White Paper goals  Policy proposals to ensure we stay on track  All options considered, including means of generation, transport and the role of energy efficiency  Review progress against the Energy White Paper goals  Policy proposals to ensure we stay on track  All options considered, including means of generation, transport and the role of energy efficiency

8. Government Office for the North West  Climate Change Programme  Microgeneration Strategy  Low Carbon Buildings Programme  Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Bill  Climate Change Programme  Microgeneration Strategy  Low Carbon Buildings Programme  Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Bill LATEST DEVELOPMENTS

9. Government Office for the North West  Energy White Paper acknowledged regional role in planning, housing, transport etc  RDA business support, innovation and skills  Regional DTI and EST funded projects  Regional strategies and action plans  Energy White Paper acknowledged regional role in planning, housing, transport etc  RDA business support, innovation and skills  Regional DTI and EST funded projects  Regional strategies and action plans ROLE OF THE REGIONS

10. Government Office for the North West  Role of regional bodies to increase  Energy efficiency, skills and new technologies  Climate change and LA performance  Climate change PPS  Sustainable Energy Network  Role of regional bodies to increase  Energy efficiency, skills and new technologies  Climate change and LA performance  Climate change PPS  Sustainable Energy Network REGIONS: WHAT NEXT?