1. The Benefits of Section 63 Siobhan Wolverson Senior Environmental Planning Consultant VG Consulting

7. Contents Why Section 63? What can you save? What other benefits are there for you? Additional options – is it worthwhile going further?

8. Why Section 63?

9. Percentage Adapted from: The Environmentalist, February 2016

10. Identified Improvement Measures Installing draught stripping to doors and windows; Upgrading lighting controls; Upgrading heating controls; Installing an insulation jacket to a hot water tank; Upgrading low energy lighting; Installation of insulation in an accessible roof space; Replacement of a boiler

12. Predicted Savings

16. Occupancy rates Higher rents Tenant satisfaction Tenant renewals Employee productivity and attendance Property value Energy consumption Other Benefits

17. Additional Options CHP

18. VG Energy Case Study

19. Conclusion

20. Business vs Energy Efficiency Investment Internal Rate of Return Source: Carbon Trust (2010) The Business of Energy Efficiency 12%

21. Conclusion Business vs Energy Efficiency Investment Internal Rate of Return Source: Carbon Trust (2010) The Business of Energy Efficiency 48% 12%

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