1. The Climate Challenge Matt Dobson Regional Director, Royal Institute of British Architects Opportunities for UK business

2. The scale of the climate change challenge … Average UK emissions per person per year currently 10 tonnes CO2 equivalent needs to be reduced to 2 tonnes CO2 equivalent 80% emissions reduction in the UK by 2050 34% per cent emissions reduction by 2020 All new buildings to be zero carbon by 2020

3. Tackling the issue at home Housing accounted for around 30% of all the UK's carbon dioxide emissions in 2004 (40 million tonnes of carbon) 13% of all rubbish produced 45% of all public water Space heating - 60.51% Water heating - 25.23% Appliances and lighting - 13.15% Cooking - 2.74% Zero carbon new homes by 2016

4. Tackling the issue at home – new build 25% improvement in the energy/ carbon performance in 2010 (vs. 2006) 44% improvement in 2013 Zero carbon requirement in 2016 = Code Levels 3, 4 and 6

6. Tackling the issue at home – retrofitting existing stock Up to 7 million British households to benefit from eco upgrades by 2020 Up to 65,000 jobs in the green home industry To insulate 6 million homes by the end of 2011 To have insulated all practical lofts and cavity walls by 2015 PAYS scheme New set of standards for workmanship and products to protect consumers More information to homeowners and housing associations

7. Where are the opportunities? Victorian ground flat 50m2 Eco + Decent Homes done together Solid walls and sash windows Achievements: 70% CO2 saved EPC improved from E to B Annual fuel bill reduced from £950 to £650 Installed cost of eco measures c£22k Case study courtesy of United House Ltd

8. Where will the money be spent? Micro CHP gas boiler Double glazing (vacuum) Internal wall insulation (aerogel) Suspended floor insulation Draught proofing Low energy lighting Heat recovery ventilation Rainwater harvesting No Renewables

9. MeasuresInstalled cost Carbon saved (kg CO 2 ) Value Carbon (£/kg) Low energy lighting£4089£0.5 Draught proofing£650282£2 Micro CHP gas boiler£4,8001311£4 Vacuum glazing£60098£6 Insulate external walls£6,100604£10 Double glazed door£25019£13 Insulate floors£3,700137£27 Heat recovery ventilation £6,30073£86 Rainwater harvesting£1,0000n/a Insulate thermal bridges £2,0000n/a 45% carbon saving for £5.5k

10. MeasuresInstalled cost Carbon saved (kg CO 2 ) Value Carbon (£/kg) Low energy lighting£4089£0.5 Draught proofing£650282£2 Micro CHP gas boiler£4,8001311£4 Double glazing (vacuum) £60098£6 Insulate external walls£6,100604£10 Double glazed door£25019£13 Insulate floors£3,700137£27 Heat recovery ventilation £6,30073£86 Rainwater harvesting£1,0000n/a Insulate thermal bridges £2,0000n/a 63% carbon saving for £12k

11. Grasping the opportunities A range of opportunities there for the taking: Materials and product manufacturers Construction process innovation – off-site and MMC Creating one-stop-shops for retrofitting What is needed: Gaining the skills and accreditation Understanding how targets will be met Working in partnership with local communities and authorities