ALEO East Midlands Friday 9th September ALEO East Midlands the new identity of East Midlands Carbon Action Network   ALEO East Midlands Friday 9th September

ALEO East Midlands Chairs Update Friday 9th September 2016 ALEO East Midlands the new identity of East Midlands Carbon Action Network   ALEO East Midlands Chairs Update Friday 9th September 2016

ALEO East Midlands the new identity of East Midlands Carbon Action Network   ALEO Executive ALEO Exec meeting 27th July UK HECA accounts for the period 2014-15 have now been filed with Companies House. The ALEO annual report and ALEO/CAN regional reports were included in the magazine. Directors signed forms for Companies House to change trading name of company from UK Home Energy Conservation Association Ltd to the Association of Local Energy Officers Ltd. Sponsorship – ALEO continue to explore further sponsorship opportunities One day ALEO conference in Wigan on 15th July – 75 attended Planning further conference in either Peterborough or Bournemouth in October 2016 which will also host the ALEO awards. The ALEO National Secretariat and Chair arranged an East Pennine CAN meeting on 17th June 2016, in the absence of a Chair and Secretariat for the region. Memorandum and Articles of Association – Secretariat amending with legal advice Media and communications plan - produce our own list of media contacts: ALEO letter to new govt. BEIS and OFGEM attended – gleaning ALEO view on Help to Heat consultation particularly around LA role Next ALEO Exec meeting Thursday 13th October

ALEO East Midlands the new identity of East Midlands Carbon Action Network   ALEO Executive ALEO East Midlands Award 2016 Nominations x2 received

ALEO Executive Regions status on name change ALEO East Midlands the new identity of East Midlands Carbon Action Network   ALEO Executive Regions status on name change   South East CAN became ALEO South East 24/2/16 EMCAN became ALEO East Midlands 3/3/16 West Midlands CAN became West Midlands ALEO 5/4/16 HECA East became ALEO East 13/4/16 London HECA became ALEO London 22/4/16 The other 5 regions are yet to hold their meetings

Training Day conference at Bournemouth 2016 ALEO East Midlands the new identity of East Midlands Carbon Action Network   ALEO National Training Day conference at Bournemouth 2016 Homing In On Cold Homes - ALEO National Training-Day Conference To be held in Bournemouth on Friday, 14 October 2016 An interactive event with a focus on the government’s policies on domestic energy efficiency, fuel poverty and health, as well as ECO, community energy, localism and climate change. If you wish to attend Please book early as places are limited. The standard delegate rate to attend is £69 + VAT, but attendance is FREE to employees of local authorities, housing associations, registered social landlords, the NHS and registered charities. This includes lunch and refreshments. www.aleo.org.uk

Leasehold Reform (Energy Efficiency) Bill – private members bill ALEO East Midlands the new identity of East Midlands Carbon Action Network   Leasehold Reform (Energy Efficiency) Bill – private members bill Leasehold Reform (energy efficiency) bill: energy efficient flats - to make energy improvements in blocks of flats easier - would apply to homes in England and Wales (not Scotland) The Association for the Conservation of Energy and others have asked us to support a call for a private member’s bill to address energy efficiency in leasehold properties. ALEO has registered its support. Any update?

ALEO East Midlands the new identity of East Midlands Carbon Action Network   DECC WHD Consultation DECC consultation on Warm Homes Discount Scheme 2016/17 - Consultation opened 8th April and closed on 6th May 2016 - set out what the WHD has achieved since its introduction in 2011 and proposals for changes to the scheme for 2016/17. It also sought views on future WHD eligibility beyond 2017. Status – DECC published its response 29th June 2016 https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/warm-home-discount-scheme-201617

ALEO East Midlands the new identity of East Midlands Carbon Action Network   OFGEM consultation Allocation of voluntary redress payments in the context of Enforcement cases Consultation took views on ways to improve the allocation of voluntary redress payments that are made in the context of enforcement investigations conducted by OFGEM using the Gas and Electricity Act powers. Voluntary redress payments are paid by companies investigated by OFGEM, such payments are separate from (and can be in addition to) compensation payments made directly to consumers harmed by the companies’ wrongdoing. Voluntary redress payments are in lieu of, or in addition to, a financial penalty. OFGEM decides the allocation of voluntary redress payments after they’ve agreed payment amount with the company. In 2014 and 2015 £73.5million was paid to charitable organisations and benefitted 223,000 customers. Consultation is closed on 24th August 2016 Status – closed awaiting decision ALEO put a response in

ECO: Help to Heat consultation ALEO East Midlands the new identity of East Midlands Carbon Action Network   ECO: Help to Heat consultation This consultation sought views on proposed changes to ECO for 2017-18 and aspects of the high level design for a longer term supplier obligation (2018-22). Consultation closed on 17th August 2016 BEIS are currently analysing our feedback ALEO East Midlands submitted a response National ALEO submitted a response Individual LA’s in East Midlands submitted responses? Status – closed: analysing our feedback

ALEO East Midlands the new identity of East Midlands Carbon Action Network   Independent review of Consumer Advice, Protection, Standards and Enforcement Dr Peter Bonfield appointed by DECC and DCLG to carry out review on standards of energy efficiency and renewable instalments and whether frameworks in place are robust and ensure a suitable standard to protect customers. Update:- review results were to be advised to government in March 2016. No update available on BEIS website.

DECC – Central Heating Fund ALEO East Midlands the new identity of East Midlands Carbon Action Network   DECC – Central Heating Fund BEIS have confirmed they will extend the deadline for installation of CH to February 2016 Update on progress of 3 successful ALEO East Midlands LA’s? Lincolnshire County Council - £570,000 North East Derbyshire District Council - £637,625 Bolsover District Council- £117,800

ALEO East Midlands the new identity of East Midlands Carbon Action Network   Forthcoming Events Set up Smart Energy Grids Workshop – At Leicester, Attenborough Hall on Tuesday 4th October Free workshop on Economic Models: Analysis of the economic drivers for the delivery of smart grids, including good practice and developing the case for action. Attendance is open to all who have an interest in smart grids and smart energy. SET-UP is an Interreg Europe funded project that aims to improve the implementation of smart energy grids to better manage supply and demand of energy across the European partner regions. Leicester City Council is one of the partners, and our workshop will be focused on the economic case for smart energy grids in the partner regions. The workshop will feature speakers from across the UK Smart Energy sector, as well as opportunities for discussion and networking with speakers, attendees and our European partners. To confirm your free place at the workshop, or if you have any questions, please email Aidan Davis at Aidan.Davis@leicester.gov.uk by 23 September.

ALEO East Midlands the new identity of East Midlands Carbon Action Network   Forthcoming Events PHE: Midlands and East – Sustainable Development: Whole System Approach and Sustainable Development On Thursday 3rd November at University of Leicester, Stamford Court, Oadby Conference Centre, Manor Road, Leicester: arrive 9.15 starts at 10.00 till 15.45 This conference aims to reconnect the enthusiasts and experts whilst looking at a whole system approach to sustainable development across the health system and in particular the role of system leadership. The conference is aimed at all those in Midlands and East of England interested and involved in sustainability. www.phe-events.org.uk/mesdc2016

ALEO East Midlands the new identity of East Midlands Carbon Action Network   Forthcoming Events NEA Annual Conference - 21st to 23rd September in Manchester www.nea.org.uk/the-difference-we-make/events/nea-annual-conference-2016/ NEA East Midlands Fuel poverty Forum at Ellipse Energy Leicester on 3rd November – 9.30 -12.30

Sponsor ? Venue? Speakers? ALEO East Midlands the new identity of East Midlands Carbon Action Network   Next ALEO East Midlands January 2017 Sponsor ? Venue? Speakers?

ALEO East Midlands the new identity of East Midlands Carbon Action Network   Thank you Contact Details:- Karen Lond – Chair ALEO East Midlands Energy & Climate Change Officer 01427 676618   West Lindsey District Council, Guildhall, Marshall’s Yard Gainsborough, DN21 2NA karen.lond@west-lindsey.gov.uk