1. Schools and the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC)
Karen Corkery
Sustainability Officer, HCC
Chairs of Governing Bodies Forum
6th December 2010

2. Introduction This presentation will cover:
Introduction to the CRC Scheme
Implications for HCC and Schools
Actions for Schools
Relevance to Governors
Energy reduction initiatives at HCC
Further Information

3. CO2 = £ What is the CRC? 1. Record 2. Report 3. Purchase
Mandatory emissions scheme
Aims: Improve energy efficiency & reduce CO2
Qualification: Half hourly metered, 6000MWh 2008
Emission liability
Key steps
1. Record
2. Report
3. Purchase
The CRC is a new mandatory emissions scheme that began in April 2010, that aims to improve energy efficiency and reduce the amount of CO2 emitted in the UK.
The scheme will affect large organisations in both the private and public sector. There is a qualification criteria for the scheme, which is based on half hourly electricity use in the CY If an organisation used over 6000MWh of half hourly metered electricity in the calendar year 2008, then they will be obliged to participate in the scheme. In the financial year 2007/08, HCC consumed around 13 times this, therefore will be required to participate.
It will require participating organisations to purchase allowances and to report on all the emissions that they are liable for under CRC legislation. For local authorities, including County Council this will mean purchasing allowances to cover emissions from:
All property that HCC is responsible for paying the energy bills,
Street lighting
All LA controlled schools and non-LA controlled schools, including VA, VF and academy schools
This means that each year CRC legislation requires that for each of the above sources, HCC will have to
Four key steps
There are very strict reporting and audit requirements which participants must adhere to or face financial and even criminal penalties
The scheme will be administered and audited by the Environment Agency
Operating and complying with the scheme has a number of implications for HCC.
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4. Implications of CRC for HCC
Financial
Allowance Costs
Rising Energy Prices
£12 per tonne CO2
circa £1.6 - £1.7million pa
approx 8% of energy costs
Reporting & Recording
Annual reporting
Penalties
Incorrect Information: min £5000
Incorrect Reporting: £40 per tonne CO2
Failure to keep adequate records: £40 per tonne CO2

5. CRC and schools issues Schools
Liability for school emissions & allowance costs
Cannot charge School’s Budget
How to incentivise schools
Data
Schools will account for 60-70% of HCC CRC emissions & allowance costs

6. Actions for schools
1. Provide HCC with relevant energy use information:
School’s Not on HCC Energy Contract
- Energy Use (kWh) for 1 April – 31 March
- Meter numbers and meter readings
- Copies of Energy bills
All Schools
- Information on renewable technologies
- Information on energy saving activities

7. Actions for schools 2. Reduce Energy Consumption
Draw up an energy reduction policy/plan
Set targets
Identify problem areas
Start with the easy wins
Engage with pupils and community
Contact HCC for support

8. What is HCC doing to support schools?
Communication with schools/governors/clerks
Energy Reduction Advisors
AMRs – installation in all schools by March 2011
10:10 and Switch-off campaign
Renewables Feasibility Study

9. What does it mean for school Governors?
Governors need to
Be aware of the CRC scheme
Support SLT
Put energy reduction on the agenda
Appoint an energy reduction champion
Set energy reduction targets
Help schools to develop an energy action plan:
implement the plan
get the whole school on board
meet targets

10. Further Information
For more information on the scheme, relevant forms and case studies please see:

11. thank you