1. From strategy to practical action Catrin Maby Director Severn Wye Energy Agency www.swea.co.uk

2. Some information about us…. SAVE Agency, 1997, 2 staff Independent non-profit company since 1999 2009:40 staff, turnover £2.6m Offices in Gloucester, Builth Wells, Swindon Aims: - increase sustainability - reduce fuel poverty

3. Our approach From strategy through to practical action Integrated approach to energy efficiency and renewable energy Independent and technology neutral view Cross-sectoral partnerships: local, regional, national, European Engaging others by finding a common agenda

4. Some of the big issues……. Market penetration of technologies Timing of interventions Costs and cost-effectiveness Long term vs short term view Achieving behavioural change Social inclusion, access to services and information

5. SErENADE: Sharing expertise on energy advice in Europe Study of energy advice in EU 27 Online toolkit European energy advice conference, Paris 2007.

6. Advice services - homes Glos EEAC 2001-8, SW ESTAC from 08 Outreach for Wales ESTAC from 08 Advice service agreements with LAs and RSLs: focus on fuel poor, local, community Renewables grants and advice supported through Glos and S Glos Local Area Agreements Behavioural change pilots: Carbon Watchers, Energy Neighbourhood, (part of) Target 2050

7. EU project 2006-8, SWEA led,8 EU regions Local partnerships, social housing providers Awareness and advice tailored to tenants Social housing energy forum Training for staff and residents Case studies in 8 languages SHARE programme

8. Some of the SHARE advice tools….

9. Basic skills adult education Educational materials about energy efficiency for use in literacy, numeracy and ‘English as a second language’ classes.

10. Pilot with 9 prisons in SW England and S Wales Holistic approach to prison ‘community’ Energy surveys of prison buildings Energy advice for prisoners’ families Educational programme for prisoners Awareness programme for prison staff Working with Prisons (pilot 2006-8)

11. Warm and Well Promotes health benefits of energy efficiency Supports household from advice to installation Finances work for vulnerable households Partnership of 7 local authorities and NHS Ashden Award 2006 2001-9: energy efficiency improvements to more than 20,000 local homes

12. Reaching the DIY market: Think Build it Greener Targets homeowners interested in DIY & home improvement Highlights opportunity to ‘build-in’ energy efficiency Promotions & cash- backs at events and DIY stores

13. Target 2050 Homes – Stroud District Feasibility study 2007 Exemplar homes aiming for 60% carbon reduction NHER surveys and Home Energy Action Plans Follow through advice to take action Sustainable energy installer network Successful bid to extend through SW RIEP Short-listed for join government PAYS pilot

14. Holistic approach to school community Energy education for 10 -11 year olds School buildings surveys and interpretation Energy diaries School and home behavioural awareness Working with primary schools

15. Linking secondary schools and local employers Using an energy theme for work experience Students learn about energy efficiency and raise awareness in local businesses Working with secondary schools

16. Community buildings Community Renewables Initiative 2001-7 SDC community buildings programme 2007-9 Surveys/measures 38 buildings North Wilts 2008 Advice to support LAA target for RES capacity Glos and S Glos Energy for Sustainable Communities, Powys

17. Businesses Resource efficiency advice to businesses on trading estates, with Uni of Glos Advice to Gloucestershire SMEs, piloted in Stroud District, extended to all Glos as NI 186 activity Focus on hospitality businesses Cheltenham EU capacity building project ENGINE Advice targeted to home-working

18. Behaviour change – local authority offices Promoting sustainable energy use at work and at home: Manage Your (MY) Energy Energy Champions promote approach Quarterly themes: lighting, heating, PCs Staff surveys and quizzes Monitoring of consumption and spot checks Piloted Swindon, Cheltenham, Herefordshire, Stroud

19. Strategic support Affordable warmth strategies: Glos, Wilts, Cardiff, Caerphilly, Southampton Carbon emission reduction plan Glos – NI 186 Chair of Energy Advice Providers Group, Energy Efficiency Partnership for Homes: govt stakeholder groups and consultations Vice chair of FEDARENE: EU level policy

20. Thank you for listening catrin@swea.co.uk 01452 835060 www.swea.co.uk