Renewable energies Jayne Corson and Debbie Bartlett Tamworth
Renewable energies Jayne Corson and Debbie Bartlett– Tamworth Borough Council
Tamworth Renewable Energy Grants • Introduction to establishing grants - Jayne Corson, Tamworth BC • Renewable Energy Grants - Debbie Bartlett, Tamworth BC • DVD presentation on Windsave • Domestic wind turbines - Jane Poxon, British Gas
Tamworth Renewable Energy Grants • Below average energy savings (HECA returns) 9. 8 % improvement in energy efficiency up to 2003 • Regulatory Reform Order implemented 2003 greater flexibility on spending HIP allocation • Housing Renewal Strategy renewable energy grants written into strategy
Renewable energy grant • Discretionary grant • Only qualifying criteria • Resident of Tamworth • Not income based • To target fuel rich
Grants • • Solar water heating system Grant covers 50% of total installation Up to maximum of £ 1000 Solar Photovoltaic system Grants covers 25% of total installation Up to maximum of £ 2000 Refund planning costs
Response • Initial uptake has been slow • Disappointed • Actively promoted since the start of the year
Promotion • Designed leaflets and posters • Ran adverts in local newspaper • Platform board at local train station
Promotion • Ran combined full page advert in local paper • Local installer and Worcester Bosh • Installed Solar Heating system in show room • Demonstration tool
Working in Partnership • • six months raised just under £ 9 k in referral money Home Improvement budget is only £ 175 k ringed fenced money for energy efficiency measures raise awareness of Tamworth residents opportunity to install two wind turbines high visibility Snowdone and community centre the ARCH
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