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Schools and the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC)

This presentation outlines the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) Energy Efficiency Scheme, its implications for schools and HCC, actions schools can take to reduce energy consumption, and how governors can support energy reduction initiatives. It covers key steps, implications, liability, and support available for schools to improve energy efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions. The importance of governors' involvement, energy reduction targets, and communication strategies with schools are emphasized. Further information and resources are provided for implementing energy reduction plans effectively.

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Schools and the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC)

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  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. 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 What is the CRC? CO2 = £

  4. £12 per tonne CO2 circa £1.6 - £1.7million pa approx 8% of energy costs Implications of CRC for HCC • Financial • Allowance Costs • Rising Energy Prices • 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. 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 CRC and schools issues

  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 • AllSchools • - 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. 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 What is HCC doing to support schools?

  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: http://www.thegrid.org.uk/leadership/sustainability/crc/ crc@hertscc.gov.uk

  11. thank you

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