Energy and the Curriculum Peter Longworth Environmental Protection Officer, DEFA

Context Department of Education and Children has made major improvements in energy efficiency and reducing its CO2 emissions in recent years, but it still spends ~£2m on electricity and heating schools each year Energy and issues linking to Sustainability can link well to many areas of curriculum study and Eco- schools work There are lots of local examples and good news stories to make the topics tangible and relevant

Observed Trends Domestic:  Domestic energy consumption has increased gradually along with the rise in the number of households.  According to the House Condition Survey (2007/2008), there have been significant improvements in domestic energy efficiency between 2002 and  Considerable scope still exists for insulation improvements including loft and wall insulation and draught-proofing. Government:  Energy use by the Government sector has increased significantly, however has recently started to level off.  Energy usage peaked in 2005/2006 reaching 171GWh, however dropped to 164GWh in 2008/2009.  Principal reason for growth in energy usage has been the growth in infrastructure and building ownership under Government, therefore increasing demand by Government estates.  Net government emissions are down 16.5% since 2004/5 Commercial  There is significant scope for development in this sector.  Between 1996 and 2005 energy usage increased by nearly 100GWh  Energy demand expected to remain stable for next few years, then expected to increase as the DTI will be targeting industry much more intensely, including attending some major industry trade shows to promote the Island as a base for businesses, including Clean Tech as a business sector

MEA Total Emissions vs Output

Electricity Apportionment Isle of ManUK CO2 Emissions = 0.43kgCO2/kWh 17% cleaner than UK Grid C02 Emissions = 0.52kgCO2/kWh (DUKES 2009)

Electricity Emissions

NSC – Energy Projects Optimised power station heat recovery and smarter control systems have saved over £150,000 per year

Energy Projects – Power down Settings Changes to Government PC power down settings are saving enough electricity to power the Manx Electric Railway and the Snaefell Electric Railway Total Project Capital Cost£0 Total Cost Savings (£/year)£60k (projected) Electricity Saved (kWh)467,000 Annual CO2 savings (tonnes)201 Project Life (years)Indefinitely

Woodchip DEFA Plantations cover 3,000 hectares This could supply over 10,000 tonnes of woodchip each year Cost effective and fully sustainable DEFA HQ Woodchip Boiler

Renewables in use in IOM Hydropower Heat Pumps (GSHP, ASHP) Solar Hot Water Micro-wind Biomass EfW 15% RE by 2015 Target

Cost Resource – Total Electricity A way to compare a range of options and their relative costs and outputs Current IOM Electricity demand ~450GWh/y

Cost Resource – Total Heat Contributions and costs of range of Renewable Heat technologies Total IOM Space heating need is ~1000GWh/y

UK Crown Estate – Offshore Wind Zone 9, to our SE is licensed for over 4GW capacity in 2,200km2 zone, enough to supply ~3,000,000 homes Current IOM MEA Generation capacity is 0.18GW IOM territorial waters are 4,000km2, land area 600km2 Scope for development in IOM waters, for which developers pay “seabed rental”

Clean Tech – test bed DED is promoting IOM as location for R+D of new clean-tech businesses over 40 clean tech companies, 8 listed on AIM. Collective valuation >£800,000,000 (Aug 2009). TTXGP, zero emission motorbike class

Climate Change - Adaptation We can mitigate against Climate Change, but also need to adapt to what’s already in train Infrastructure Buildings Wildlife Businesses

Energy/Climate Resources Lots of published resources and links including lesson plans Carbon Trust CTV 037

IOM Energy/Environment Data IOM Grid electricity is significantly less carbon intensive than UK. How could it improve further? Pro’s and Con’s of renewables: Wind (On/Off shore), Biomass Pro’s and Con’s of an Energy from Waste plant. Impact on recycling, avoided methane emissions? There are many Clean Tech Businesses registered in the Island. Would it be a good “target market” to expand? Homes are getting more and more energy efficient. What should houses look like in the future? Create an Energy Benchmark for your school, how does it compare to other schools? Create a Green Travel Plan for your school, how would you measure its success? There are Climate Change scenarios projected for the Isle of Man in the 2050’s and 2080’s at What Climate Change Adaptation measures should we be thinking about now for: – Homes and Buildings – Roads and Infrastructure – Farming and Wildlife