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Teachers TV DocumentTitleEnergy Costs
AuthorGary James, Cambridgeshire Council
Associated Teachers TV programmesSave Money: Energy Costs
Note to teachers This document was not created by Teachers TV but the author has allowed us to publish it here to be used for educational purposes
Procuring and Saving Energy for Schools
Gary JamesSchools Purchasing Adviser
Cambridgeshire County Council
Agenda
Introduction Quiz Why is Purchasing Energy
Important? How Do Schools Buy Energy? LEAP Project Sustainable Energy Sustainable Schools – Grants
Available Saving Energy Ideas Next Steps
Introduction
House Keeping Introductions
Quiz
Some questions to test your knowledge. All will be revealed during the session!
Why is Purchasing Energy in Schools important?
The reality is: Devolved budgets and tight resources Energy costs are rising Schools are part of the ‘Efficiency Agenda’ and required
to make 2.5% savings In many schools 15-20% reduction of the annual energy
consumption is a reasonable and attainable target Source: School Energy Website
Average annual energy cost per pupil in English Schools is £44 Source: School Energy Website
How do Schools buy Energy?
Through Local Authority Purchasing Consortia
Unique selling Points Not for profit Jointly owned by Local Authorities Work in conjunction with Local
Authorities Annual expenditure on energy of over
£60 million per consortium
What are the advantages of buying through a Consortium? Competitive tariffs Energy purchasing power and professional
procurement expertise Modem meters Energy Consumption data from supplier They are Expert Energy Buyers Been through an EU Compliant Tender
Process They do the hard work for you
Proposed Consortium Energy Procurement Strategy
A consortium facilitates the provision of energy supply contracts on behalf of a number of local authorities.
Electricity and gas costs have increased substantially over the last five years and the Consortia are considering changes in the way they let energy contracts
Benefits from the proposed changes:-– Variable prices have a narrower range and on average deliver
lower costs than fixed prices– Prices smoothed – elimination of price shocks during a budget
period– More competition for more attractive contracts– Reduction in time spent on tendering processes– Supplier consolidation– Substantial contract value and longer term agreements
LEAP Project
Primary objective for Consortia involvement was to offer customers environmentally friendly products
12 local authority partners across Europe Pan European Procurement Exercise
delivering environmentally friendly (1) LCD Computer Monitors
(2) Cleaning Materials
More products to follow
Sustainable Energy
‘Buying Renewable Energy’Consortia are committed to the environment, as much as 79% of electricity may be supplied from accredited renewable sources such as:
Wind Turbines Energy generated from waste Solar Power Hydro(National production of electricity from renewable sources is only 4%)
Sustainable Energy Catalogue
A group of consortia have joined together as “Pro5”. One of the initiatives they are leading
on is a “Sustainable Energy Catalogue” available in 2007.
The proposed catalogue will cover three main areas:-
(1) Micro generation – wind turbines - solar panels(2) Energy conservation(3) Totally recycled products
Sustainable Schools
Grants available:-DTI DTI’s low carbon buildings programme will provide grants
for micro generation technologies to schools and not for profit sector & private businesses.
DTI’s programme will fund a wide range of microgenertion technologies including:- Solar photovoltaic, wind turbines, small hydro and Solar thermal hot water. Source: www.lowcarbonbuildings.org.uk
Defra offer a Bio-Capital Grant scheme The grant supports the installation of biomass fuelled heat
and combined heat & power projects in schools in England Grants can vary from £25,000 to £1 million. The scheme
runs for five years. Source: www.defra.gov.uk
Sustainable Schools
Wind Turbine From £1498 installed 5 year payback – 10 year life
expectancy
Solar Panels Cost £2498 to buy 20 year warranty on panels 35 year life expectancy
Heating How old is your boiler? Check your boiler is functioning to its full potential Is it time to replace your old boiler? If you replace your boiler with a modern energy efficient
model you could save up to 40% off your heating bill Source: Carbon Trust
Turn the temperature down to a minimum 180C Source: Carbon Trust
Just 10C can save you up to 10% off your heating bill Source: CCC- Energy Management Team
Install thermostatic radiator valves, they cost £20 plus installation
Install radiator reflector panels, these cost £10 per radiator
Did you Know?
Switch Off One Computer & Monitor will cost you
£65 per year if left on? Monitors on standby will cost £5 a year. A photocopier left on all day costs £1 a day! Modern copiers & printers use less
electricity than old ones! Does you printer/ copier provide double sided
printing, you could reduce paper costs by £50 a year?
Keep Heat In
Keep windows & doors closed when heating is on
Fit Draft Excluders if you do not already have them contact your local consortium
How effective is existing draft proofing & does it need replacing?
Consult your Property Manager
Make the most of natural light
Ensure windows / doors allow natural light in Avoid blocking windows and doors Doesn’t cost anything
Lighting
Switch lights off when not in use Change lights to energy efficient fluorescent
tubes Use T8 Troposphere Energy Saving
Fluorescent Tubes (4ft), 36watt (Pack of 25) Install Light/ Movement sensitive switches,
cost from £20, plus installation
Avoid taps dripping
Avoid unnecessary energy wasted on heating water
Replace twist taps with push ones Get leaks repaired quickly Install water-saving devices
e.g – Cistern Misers
Report & Fix Problems
Flickering Lights Dirty light Coverings Windows & doors close properly Dripping Taps
Quiz results
How did you do?
Next Steps…………
What are you going to do when you get back to school?
Conclusion
Train staff Spend to save Think Whole-life costs Small changes do make a difference Keep track of your bills Involve the children It’s a team effort!
Who can help?
Centre for Sustainable Energy – Telephone Janine Michael on 0117 929 9950
[email protected] or visit www.cse.org.uk/localauthorities
Schools Property Manager
Carbon Trust offer free inspections and advice for schools – Telephone 0800 085 2005
Useful Websites The CarbonTrust: www.carbontrust.co.uk
www.carbontrust.co.uk/energy/startsaving/schools.htm
The National Energy Foundation: www.nef.org.uk
Good Energy: www.good-energy.co.uk
The Energy Saving Trust: www.est.co.uk
CREATE: www.create.org.uk/
School Energy:www.schoolenergy.org.uk
Centre for sustainable energy: www.cse.org.uk/localauthorities
DTI Grants: www.dti.gov.uk/energy or www.lowcarbonbuildings.org.uk
Renewable Energy Education Kits: www.nef,org.uk/powered/kits.htm
Sustainable Schools: www.teachernet.gov.uk/sustainableschools
Sustainable Development: www.sustainable-development.gov.uk
Defra: www.defra.gov.uk