1. John Thorp MBA MSB CBiol FEI FRSA Group Managing Director Thameswey Limited Promoting the use of Sustainable Energy WOKING LOW CARBON SCHOOLS PROGRAMME South East Sustainable Schools Network

2. Outline Woking and Climate Change The Actio 2 n Woking programme Low Carbon Schools programme A collaborative approach Work to-date & lessons learnt Actions in schools LOW CARBON SCHOOLS PROGRAMME www.actionwoking.org

3. Climate Change in Woking Key Themes Planning and Regulation Energy Waste Transport Procurement Education and Promotion Green Spaces Water Working with Business Community and Residents

4. Town Centre CHP Gas fired 1.3 MW electrical, 1.6 MW heating; 1.2 MW absorption cooling, island generation Thameswey Energy Limited Project Private Supply network Council Buildings & Car Parks Businesses Holiday Inn Big Apple

5. Solar Canopy Woking Borough Council wanted a stunning gateway to the town 35,000 PV cells laminated in 272 glass panels giving peak electrical output of 81kWp Saves 41 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions per year

6. Acting Locally, Thinking Globally Acting Locally, Thinking Globally Corporate Energy Consumption Savings (2008)-31% C0 2 emission reductions (2008)-29% Sustainable Energy Self Generation (2008)+41% Renewable Energy Self Generation (2008)+2% Borough Wide Energy efficiency of residential property (up to 2008)+35% C0 2 emission reductions (2008)-21% Number of households assisted with energy conservation grants (1996 – 2008) 5,072

7. Actio 2 n Woking – a climate change delivery model LOW CARBON SCHOOLS PROGRAMME www.actionwoking.org

8. Low Carbon Schools : A collaborative approach Working with Woking LA21 to deliver low carbon schools LOW CARBON SCHOOLS PROGRAMME www.actionwoking.org

9. The Low Carbon Schools Programme LOW CARBON SCHOOLS PROGRAMME www.actionwoking.org Forms part of Woking’s Climate Change Strategy Provides energy efficiency and renewable technology advice through energy audits Provides additional support in implementing recommendations

10. A Low Carbon Schools Energy Audit 8/17/2015 LOW CARBON SCHOOLS PROGRAMME www.actionwoking.org

11. Achievements 8/17/2015 LOW CARBON SCHOOLS PROGRAMME www.actionwoking.org ecsc Ltd conducted a renewable feasibility study for Ashley C of E School, Walton Helped to secure Solar PV Solar hot water A biomass boiler

12. Lessons Learnt…so far 8/17/2015 LOW CARBON SCHOOLS PROGRAMME www.actionwoking.org Head / Principle buy-in is crucial Schools need to prioritise energy consumption as a performance indicator Energy management offers a great educational opportunity Regular engagement necessary to keep things moving Schools need financial help to implement measures!

13. Results Low Carbon Schools 8/17/2015 LOW CARBON SCHOOLS PROGRAMME www.actionwoking.org 6 Energy audits delivered to date 8 Pending reports 14 schools out of 40 participating

14. 8/17/2015 LOW CARBON SCHOOLS PROGRAMME www.actionwoking.org Results for Low Carbon Schools 3 schools in Woking participating in the Ashden Sustainability Award Knaphill Junior are close to submitting plans to install solar thermal for their swimming pool and are considering solar PV for their M-Block

15. Funding….. 8/17/2015 LOW CARBON SCHOOLS PROGRAMME www.actionwoking.org Low Carbon Buildings Programme Utility grant funding The Community Sustainable Energy (CSEP) programme Woking’s own recycling climate change fund…..

16. Any questions? John Thorp Promoting the use of Sustainable Energy WOKING LOW CARBON SCHOOLS PROGRAMME South East Sustainable Schools Network