1. Welcome to CarbonCube
Interpreting the Energy Performance Legislation and Certification for Social Housing

2. Presentations Patrick Headley & Hugh Caswell

3. Agenda Carbon Cube Group Local & Global Challenges
Origin of the Legislation
What is an EPC
Importance of the EPC
Effects on Social Housing
Code for Sustainable Homes
Decision Tree
Your considerations & benefits
Q & A

4. CarbonCube Group About Us
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5. Challenges Global & Local
Emissions from economic activity with the burning of fossil fuels for energy - causing changes to the Earth’s climate.
Around 3% shift increase in Carbon Emissions since Pre-industrial
Building is responsible for almost 50% of UK’s energy consumption
UK Government commitment to reduction below 1990 levels by 2050
This will reduce carbon from 3 tonnes to 1 tonne per head by 2050
Governments target of a 20% reduction by If achieved we will be on target for 2050
Source: Stern Review 2006

6. Hugh Caswell

7. Origin The origin of the legislation:
The EPBD supports the setting up of Energy Performance Certificates for new and existing buildings and the methodologies for data collection
The EPC reviews the effectiveness of energy saving recommendations
EPC is to support public acceptance of certificate schemes
The EPBD sets out the framework and minimum standards that each member state has to adhere
The origin of the legislation concerning Energy performance Certificates lies in the European Performanceof Buildings Directive
This Directive was issued as a result of the Kyoto protocol
The EPBD deals with the setting up of Energy Performance Certificates for new and existing buildings and the methodogies for data collection
The EPC also looks at the effectiveness of energy saving recommendations and the public acceptance of certificate schemes
The EPBD also sets out the framework and minimum standards that each member state has to adhere to

8. What is an EPC
The EPC tells you how energy efficient a house is on a scale of A-G
Band A – Lists the most efficient homes which should have the lowest fuel bills
The EPC also tells you on a scale of A-G about the impact the home has on the environment.
The average property in the UK is in bands D-E
The EPC tells you how energy efficient a house is on a scale of A-G
The most efficient homes which should have the lowest fuel bills are band A
The EPC also tells you on a scale of A-G about the impact the home has on the environment. Better rated homes should have less impact through Carbon Emission
The average property in the Uk is in bands D-E. The Certificate includes recomendations on ways to improve the home’s energy efficiency to save money and help the environment

9. Importance of the EPC
EPCs are designed to improve the energy efficiency of the housing stock of each EEC member state.
Gas and oil prices are at an all time high so energy efficiency is critical!
27% of all CO2 emissions come from our housing stock, having a huge impact on climate change and global warming
The UK has some of the oldest housing stock providing low levels of energy efficiency and lagging behind some of the other EEC countries.

10. Effects on Social Housing
EPCs will affect LA’s/RSLs in two key areas:
Change of tenancy in existing housing stock
New build properties which may be sold, rented or under a shared ownership scheme
Social Housing Providers will need to work out their Void ‘turnaround’ rate and EPCs can be carried out in this void maintenance period
Social Housing Providers will need to decide whether to undertake the above work in-house or outsource it to a specialist company
DECs will be needed on publicly owned buldings greater than 1,000 M2, where the general public have access (see ‘Decision Tree’ Slide)

11. Code for Sustainable Homes
Greener Homes for the future
National standard for sustainable design and construction
Mandatory for all new homes to be rated against the code
Homes are more energy and water efficient, with the main aim to produce lower carbon emissions
Homes should encourage their occupiers to live a more sustainable lifestyle
Code has nine categories
Where a developer chooses to incorporate specific features, points are awarded - when added together these form the basis of a ‘hotel style’ star rating system
Greener Homes for the future
The code is the national standardfor the sustainable design and construction of new homes
The code aims to cut carbon emissions and create sustainable homes
It is now mandatory for all new homes to be rated against the codeand include a Code or nil rated certificate within the Home Information Pack(HIP)
Code homes are more energy and water efficient and produce lower carbon emissions
Code homes encourage their owners to live a more sustainable lifestyle and they use building materials out of sustainable materials.
There are nine categories in the code covering energy water,the materials used in the home through to health and well beingand pollution with points assumed for each category
When a biulder chooses to incorporate a specific feature they are awared points which when added together from the basis of a hotel style star rating system

12. DEC Decision Tree

13. Patrick Headley

14. Social Housing Considerations
Timing:
Asset Management – stock surveys
Cyclical Maintenance
Painting
Gas Certificates
Major Works
Voids
HHSR Audits

15. Social Housing Sector The Benefits: Reduction Section 82s & 11s
Decent Homes Standards
Fuel Poverty
Rent Arrears

16. Closing Comments Where is all this Going!
Tighter Regulations
Policy Development
Definition of Responsibility
Secure Management Commitment
Develop Staff Awareness
Maintain and Build on Success

17. CarbonCube HOW WE CAN HELP?
Sector Experience
Social Housing Clients
HIPs, EPCs, DECs
National Network
Total Eco Management
Walking the Path Together!

18. Any Questions?