17 th May 20064H Consultancy Ltd IAN M ROBINSON 4H CONSULTANCY LIMITED Tel: – Mobile: HECA CONFERENCE 2006

17 th May 20064H Consultancy Ltd CREDENTIALS 40 years looking after the environment 20 years as a Director Qualified in Housing, Env Health, Energy Engineering and Atmospheric Pollution 3 years as a specialist Energy Consultant Renewables in East Anglia A passion for what we do

17 th May 20064H Consultancy Ltd TAKING THIS OPPORTUNITY Change of Minister Looking at the past Looking at the present Looking at the future Challenging our outputs Putting forward new and missed opportunities

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17 th May 20064H Consultancy Ltd

17 th May 20064H Consultancy Ltd

17 th May 20064H Consultancy Ltd

17 th May 20064H Consultancy Ltd

17 th May 20064H Consultancy Ltd

17 th May 20064H Consultancy Ltd

17 th May 20064H Consultancy Ltd

17 th May 20064H Consultancy Ltd

17 th May 20064H Consultancy Ltd

17 th May 20064H Consultancy Ltd CLIMATE CHANGE Where are our roots? The drivers –Deaths –Respiratory illness Smogs and photo-chemical smogs The start of legislation: The Clean Air Act 1956 –Industry. K.N.I.F.E.S –Domestic. Conversion and Smoke Control –Transport –Road Traffic Act

17 th May 20064H Consultancy Ltd THE NEXT STEP Conservation of Energy – the backbone The role and responsibility of HECA Previous professional drivers –CIEH –Inst. of Fuel –Energy Saving Trust, Carbon Trust –HECA We are now at the Cross Roads

17 th May 20064H Consultancy Ltd THE FUTURE Energy Conservation will always be vital Carbon Management Dynamic energy All types of renewables, plus nuclear, plus clean fossil fuel technology Dynamic storage of energy New Building &Facility Design

17 th May 20064H Consultancy Ltd THE FUTURE (Part 2) The LA brand image –Promoting Approved Private Sector Partnerships –Overcoming Consumer risks/doubts This could be done cheaply by L.A.’s –Climate Change Officers (inc.HECA) Education, Training and Qualification

17 th May 20064H Consultancy Ltd RENEWABLE ENERGY What is going right? –Public opinion –Political opinion What is going wrong? –No real professional lead – an opportunity? –Carte Diem (seize the moment)

17 th May 20064H Consultancy Ltd A NEW APPROACH TO RENEWABLES Experience of working with UKCEED UK – wide planning A change in emphasis Grant aided New Build – 1% of total stock per annum –The effects on retrofit –The Social Housing context – new HC targets

17 th May 20064H Consultancy Ltd LOCAL GOVERNMENT/ POLITICAL SUPPORT A more specific K.L.O.E from the Audit Commission A higher emphasis – stronger penalty HECO’s should not be optional to Local Government Training and Qualifications National Political Enthusiasm Must be mirrored locally

17 th May 20064H Consultancy Ltd OBSTACLES TO PROGRESS IN CLIMATE CHANGE Lack of direct grant aid to the public In-fighting Lack of legislation – no central political lead Misplaced public spending

17 th May 20064H Consultancy Ltd THE IRONIES We improve – energy conservation, renewables, cleaner generation, improved distribution, minimize waste Someone develops the “patio heater” The highest ‘level’ polluter is TAX FREE ON FUEL !!!!!!!! Perhaps a new fuel tax could assist the development of home tourism

17 th May 20064H Consultancy Ltd THE POLITICAL SCENE Cross party support to do something David Cameron to Clare Short No shortage of finance Influencing politicians – who should do this? The role of energy generators and suppliers

17 th May 20064H Consultancy Ltd UK ENERGY POLICY Crisis! Demand increasing Supply dwindling Increasing reliance on overseas imports –Fuels –Power supplies There will never be a better time to influence energy and climate change policy

17 th May 20064H Consultancy Ltd REVIEW Westminster needs our guidance & influence Climate Change needs a champion! The market needs a brand image of their Local Authority and HECA We need legislative backing – a new Climate Change Act A new approach to renewable energy New KLOE’s for energy, environmental health and planning

17 th May 20064H Consultancy Ltd REVIEW (Continued) The Country Needs a Clear Energy Policy Take VAT off all Insulation Products Take VAT off all Materials and work for Renewable Energy Install a new direct grant system Move to a Climate Change team approach Develop Bio-fuels Invest in a better public transport system

17 th May 20064H Consultancy Ltd 4H CONSULTANCY LIMITED Ian M Robinson Tel: Mobile: