1. Introducing low carbon technologies to South Tyneside Presentation to Riverside CAF 13 March 2012

2. Introduction Nick Huston Development Manager South Tyneside Homes

3. Objectives This presentation will give you an overview of our key green initiatives including: – What renewable energy schemes STH have completed/ are planning – How we have engrained low carbon technologies into mainstream Decent Homes programmes – How we have maximised external funding to help fund this work

4. Air Source Heat Pump

5. Solar Thermal Panels

6. Our first heat pump scheme - Lukes Lane 50 properties – mainly in Lukes Lane and Kelly Road, Hebburn Gas ducted air Previously had external insulation/cladding installed – well insulated Work consisted of replacing the ducted air systems with air source heat pumps to all properties We also installed solar thermal panels to all south facing properties (36) New oversized radiators fitted throughout Also replaced all single glazing, and ensured cavity and loft insulation was in place

7. Our first heat pump scheme - Lukes Lane 12 month project Initial discussions with suppliers/installers took place between June - September 2009 Approval by SMT in October 2009 Consultation November 2009 – April 2010 Initial BRE application went in December 2009 Work took place April – June 2010

8. Our first heat pump scheme - Lukes Lane 50 Total cost of the project £455,000 External funding secured from the Low Carbon Building Programme 2 fund, managed by the BRE - for £182,000 Difference funded from DH programme (normal cost of heating replacement)

9. Lukes Lane Demo Home

10. Lukes Lane Outcomes Several open days held – partners, schools Regional winners of the North East National Energy Action ‘Footprint Award’ Regional and national press interest, including local radio Estimated 20-30% reduction in tenants fuel bills CO2 saving of 4 tonnes of carbon per property per year based on old system

11. Our second heat pump scheme - The Lonnen 61 properties – all 1 bed bungalows Replace electric night storage heating with Air Source Heat Pumps Part of the work being done in house to receive accreditation Work started Jan 12 – March 12 Total cost £380,000 External funding received: – RHPP - £52,000 – CERT funding - £18,000 – British Gas – £120,000 (to be confirmed)

12. Our third heat pump scheme? Currently working with external funders to bring in funding that will help pay for a third heat pump scheme Work will see electric heating replace with air source heat pumps Approx 70 properties involved, to include properties within the Woodbine estate, Beacon & Bents Work will commence late March – April/May 2012 Consultation to start late March 2012

13. Gas Extension Programme Worked with Northern Gas Network to fund new gas lines to properties with solid fuel heating Involved over 30 properties across the borough including the properties in Whitburn and Beacon & Bents CAF area This has resulted in new gas boilers being fitted Tenants have their homes heated much more efficiently, much greater control over the heating, and fuel bills reduced

14. Thermal image of a typical Myton property before insulation application Construction of storey height precast reinforced concrete panels

15. What a difference this work has made to the quality of life for residents living in their homes Regeneration and Decent Homes work complete

16. Boroughwide Insulation Programme

17. Dorset Avenue

18. STH First New Build Scheme Dorset Avenue 4 new 2 bedroom bungalows Council designed and specified Completed in 2011 Built to Code 4 Feature Ground Source Heat Pumps Under floor heating Solar thermal panels Triple glazing High level of external and internal insulation

19. Dorset Avenue

20. Solar PV Schemes Feed-in Tariff (FiT) Feed-in Tariffs became available on 1.4.10. Under this scheme energy suppliers make payments to landlords who generate electricity from renewable sources Up to March 2012, PV panels are able to generate an income of approx £700 per year for 25 years based on 41.3p per kilowatt hour, funded through the FIT. (£17,500 over 25 yrs – per property)

21. Solar PV scheme During October 2011 to January 2012 we installed Solar PV panels to 80 properties in Biddick Hall and Horsley Hill estates. Solar panels cost on average £5,000 per property, but will generate an income of approx £700 per property per year for 25 years (£56,000 per year, £1.4m over 25 yrs) The scheme was funded by the Council, with the revenue going into the Council’s General Fund Part of the work is be carried out in house by Property Services

22. PV Scheme Pilot Property at 28 Horgarth Road Property Services have completed training to become MCS certified installer in PV installations PS have also completed training for solar thermal and heat pump installations – will be MCS certified once pilot installations have taken place

23. Solar PV scheme – additional properties In addition to 80 properties funded by the Council, STH has also managed a further 67 properties that have had PV panels installed, and ensured that tenants are consulted and the FIT is applied for. This includes new build bungalows at Colliery Close, Hedgeley Road, Sheridan Road, Druridge Crescent. Also refurbished non trad properties at Lincoln Road. These 67 properties will bring in £46,900 per year for 25 years In total – over £100,000+ will be received by the Council under the FIT per year for 25 years

24. External Funding The team has been extremely successful in working with our partners and external agencies to maximise grants and funding opportunities All external funding contributes towards the installation of various measures which will directly benefit our tenants by making their homes warmer and reducing their energy bills Our key funding achievements are as follows:

25. Community Energy Saving Programme (CESP) c.£9 million agreed from Scottish & Southern Energy (SSE) Funding will run from 1 st June 2010 – 31 st December 2012 The funding will contribute to the installation of loft, cavity and external wall insulation, new boilers, heating controls and double-glazing, mainly in non-traditional properties Funding is linked to indices of multiple deprivation, there are 20 areas of the borough that are eligible for CESP funding Currently negotiating with SSE to agree contracts to provide funding for work to private householders in non-traditional homes in Biddick Hall, West Harton and Luke’s Lane estates

26. European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Worked with EC Harris and other key partners for over 12 months to secure the funding £1.2 million agreed in December 2010 Part of a consortium bid with Narec and Northumberland Council Funding will run from December 2010 – April 2013 The funding will contribute to external cladding and loft insulation in 136 Tarran Newland properties and external insulating render to the 3 high rise blocks in Jarrow

27. Carbon Emissions Reduction Target (CERT) £59,000 received during 2011 The funding is available to fund measures installed between 1 st June 2010 and 31 st December 2012 This funding is towards the cost of installing of loft and cavity wall insulation throughout the borough and external solid wall insulation in the areas that do not qualify for CERT funding

28. Tackling Fuel Poverty 2 Community Energy Advisors (CEAs) employed in January 2011 Partnership project with the Tyne Gateway Posts funded by the Future Jobs Fund (6 months) and North East Procurement’s ‘Future Sparks’ (6 months) The CEAs are STH tenants and have personal experience of fuel poverty So far they have visited over 200 tenants across the borough saving an average of £60 per month off their fuel bills STC just secured Department of Health funding to extend the project until 31 st March 2012

29. Tackling Fuel Poverty

32. Any questions? Thank you very much for your time.