1. Renewable energies Jayne Corson and Debbie Bartlett– Tamworth Borough Council

2. Tamworth Renewable Energy Grants Introduction to establishing grants - Jayne Corson, Tamworth BC Renewable Energy Grants - Debbie Bartlett, Tamworth BC DVD presentation on Windsave Domestic wind turbines - Jane Poxon, British Gas

3. Tamworth Renewable Energy Grants Below average energy savings (HECA returns) 9.8 % improvement in energy efficiency up to 2003 Regulatory Reform Order implemented 2003 greater flexibility on spending HIP allocation Housing Renewal Strategy renewable energy grants written into strategy

4. Renewable energy grant Discretionary grant Only qualifying criteria Resident of Tamworth Not income based To target fuel rich

5. Grants Solar water heating system Grant covers 50% of total installation Up to maximum of £1000 Solar Photovoltaic system Grants covers 25% of total installation Up to maximum of £2000 Refund planning costs

6. Response Initial uptake has been slow Disappointed Actively promoted since the start of the year

7. Promotion Designed leaflets and posters Ran adverts in local newspaper Platform board at local train station

8. Promotion Ran combined full page advert in local paper Local installer and Worcester Bosh Installed Solar Heating system in show room Demonstration tool

9. Working in Partnership six months raised just under £9k in referral money Home Improvement budget is only £175 k ringed fenced money for energy efficiency measures raise awareness of Tamworth residents opportunity to install two wind turbines high visibility Snowdone and community centre the ARCH