1. GAIN……..The advantage Presented by: Bryan Glendinning Chairman Grant Aided Heating Installers Network E-mail bryan.glendinning@gainassociation.org.uk

2. Agenda  What is GAIN?  The carbon agenda and fuel poverty issues  The collective mass, ‘action speaks louder than words’  What can we do and how?  What's next?

3.  GAIN has been in existence since 2002  A developed, strong and proactive management board, which is supported by an excellent secretariat with over 25 years experience in the fuel poverty arena.  50 Member Companies, representing over 5,000 employees.  Historically operated as a conduit between, scheme managers, Government and other professional bodies. “Talking Shop”  GAIN’s Modus Operandi is evolving from passive conduit to actionary, providing opportunities for members to look at new delivery opportunities within the Carbon and Fuel Poverty arena. Whilst maintaining our existing relationships with Government and scheme managers. What is GAIN?

4. What are we doing about the Carbon agenda and Fuel poverty issues?  GAIN actively works with DECC on scheme issues for existing contracts, such as Warm Front. As well as lobbying and challenging to ensure new schemes proposed are both viable and deliverable.  Partnership working with other industry bodies and professional organisations, such as NEA & NIA  Working closely with MP’s to ensure there is a broader understanding on the real needs of the industry.  In more recent times GAIN has started to have closer dialogue with CAN and is in preliminary discussions with Andy Stephenson as to how partnership working can enhance what we are both trying to achieve.

5. The collective mass, action speaks louder than words!!  What can we do as an association, what services can we, or our members offer that will help you to assist in the delivery of your Carbon targets?  What are the key drivers that Government have stated are key to the continued success of the Carbon Action Network?  By working in partnership with CAN nationally or with individual energy officers, can we help to assist you in achieving your targets?

6. What can we do together? CORGI Energy Services Carbon Action Network GAIN LA Endorsements

7. End to end solution Customer Journey By working in partnership with local authorities, council tenants and utilities Tackling National Indicators NI185 - % CO2 Reductions NI186 - Reducing CO2/ capita NI187 - Reducing Fuel Poverty Raising Awareness Grant Eligibility Home Energy Survey Home Technical Survey Installation Skill Set Products + Technology Full Inspection Social Cohesion Unique Reporting System

8. What we can offer  Funding for insulation and basic measures for domestic and SME’s (provided by utilities)  Whole house solutions including PV and RHI  SME energy management solution with green finance solution similar to Carbon Trust  Energy centres - Showcase products - Advice - Local employment - Educational dimension  Supply chain opportunities for local businesses  Reporting

9. Our Target Audience  Inner city households  Rural communities  Fuel poor/inefficient properties  SME’s

10. What we collectively deliver  Identify the needs of the customer  Domestic  Commercial (SME’s via the Carbon Trust)  Design a cost effective solution  Deliver/install through our Network of skilled staff  Inspect and Collect appropriate data

11. How will we market to end users? ‘Push’ through Council networks  Presentations  Information e.g. flyers, leaflets, statement stuffers etc  Community involvement e.g. GP surgeries, community groups, rural community events, education sector  Local employment partnerships  Business groups/associations

12. How will we market to end users? Pull’ consumer demand  Media editorial  Online Google keyword search and online advertising, regionally targeted  Radio advertising and sponsorship  Door to door leafleting  Local press advertising Energy centres

13. Ensuring stakeholders are aware of the key issues StakeholdersIssues ClientsFuel Poverty CouncilsClimate change GovernmentTransparency UtilitiesCommunity Cohesion GainEmployment ManufacturersFinancial Reporting Local businessesAccountability

14. What are the next steps?  Meet with Andy Stephenson  Speak to a range of Utility Companies to cover different regions of the country  Meet with Government  Development of an action plan  Delivery with agreed KPI’s  Report on outcomes

15. Any Questions? Thank You