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Title
Energy Costs
Author
Gary James, Cambridgeshire Council
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Procuring and Saving Energy for
Schools
Gary James
Schools Purchasing Adviser
Cambridgeshire County Council
Agenda
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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
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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
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Source: School Energy Website
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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(1) LCD Computer Monitors
(2) Cleaning Materials
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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:
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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.
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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
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From £1498 installed
5 year payback – 10 year life
expectancy
Solar Panels
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Cost £2498 to buy
20 year warranty on panels
35 year life expectancy
Heating
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Report & Fix Problems
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Flickering Lights
Dirty light Coverings
Windows & doors close properly
Dripping Taps
Quiz results
How did you do?
Next Steps…………
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What are you going to do when you get back to
school?
Conclusion
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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
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The CarbonTrust: www.carbontrust.co.uk
www.carbontrust.co.uk/energy/startsaving/schools.htm
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The National Energy Foundation: www.nef.org.uk
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Good Energy: www.good-energy.co.uk
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The Energy Saving Trust: www.est.co.uk
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CREATE: www.create.org.uk/
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School Energy:www.schoolenergy.org.uk
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Centre for sustainable energy: www.cse.org.uk/localauthorities
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DTI Grants: www.dti.gov.uk/energy or www.lowcarbonbuildings.org.uk
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Renewable Energy Education Kits: www.nef,org.uk/powered/kits.htm
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Sustainable Schools: www.teachernet.gov.uk/sustainableschools
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Sustainable Development: www.sustainable-development.gov.uk
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Defra: www.defra.gov.uk
Any Questions?
Gary James
Schools Purchasing Advisor
[email protected]