Agenda Introduction Minutes of last meeting, action points and matters arising AGM. Election of Officers: Nominations accepted by or on the day. Chair Vice Chair Committee member ALEO briefing Refreshments Presentation by Mark Ducker National Grid Affordable Warmth Solutions: Off Gas opportunities and mapping HECA East Re-brand - ALEO East, vote by members Regional round-up, AOB close 1 Proudly Sponsors HECA East

AGM Summary of Year to Date. Nomination and Election of Officers 2

CAN Update The Spending Review has now been released, including news that ECO funding will be reduced by over 40%; £640m is remaining, which will be focussed on the fuel poor. There will be an expansion of the Affordable Warmth Obligation. The Warm Homes Discount will be maintained at its current level for five years at current spend of £320m. Changes won’t come in until 2017, so this year it will be the same as previously. The ring-fenced £1bn budget for CCS has been abolished. FIT cuts have been limited to around 60%, instead of the proposed 80%. DECC says this will provide a rate of return of 4.8%. 3

DECC is planning a transition to a new ECO model in the 2017/18 period, with the full changes implemented from 2018 onwards. The Affordable Warmth Obligation will be the entire obligation, and they want it to be better targeted to the fuel poor. They want a ‘flex’ target, where suppliers can reach targets with local agencies, using discretionary eligibility criteria. LAs will be able to use their data to target those who may not currently be eligible. The government intends to target the ‘working poor’ and pensioners not on benefits. DECC have still not decided if social housing will be included, as they do not consider them to have high levels of need. 4

Procurement is a big issue for LAs and delivery, as there are complications due to EU regulations, varying procurement frameworks for all LAs and demands from development to use local contractors. It would be easier to have a single national partner for delivery. Many features will be similar to the current ECO, including the supplier obligation, mechanics and back office functions. Variance among LAs and the inability of small authorities are often given as reasons to avoid LA delivery, but there are many options for collaboration among small LAs and many are already doing this. It was noted that there is a much greater variability in competency levels within third-sector and community energy organisations than there is with LAs. 5

Rebranding Consultation 6 Q1. Do you support the reasoning behind a reboot of the network? 90% Q2. Do you support the change of our operating name to the ‘Association of Local Energy Officers’? If not, do you have an alternative suggestion? 56% Q3. What role do you believe housing associations should play in the network? 95% Q4. What role do you believe community energy organisations should play in the network? 83% Taking into account these responses, a vote was proposed to change the name of the network from ‘Carbon Action Network (CAN)’ to ‘Association of Local Energy Officers (ALEO)’. The motion was carried, with four votes for, and one against.

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Any Other Business? Questionnaire results 9

Questionnaire 10 Q1. What is the reason why you cannot attend network meetings?  Date not suitable (leave, prior work commitments, attendance at the NEA/DECC event in London)  Location not suitable (transport issues etc.)  I no longer have responsibilities for the topics covered in HECA East meetings  Our organisation no longer prioritises HECA East topics  Content of the meetings is not relevant to my role  The meetings are of no benefit to me  I am unsatisfied in regards to the Agenda items/topics  I am unsatisfied with the format/Chairing of meetings  … and any other reason. Q2. What would make network meetings attractive to you?