Energy Efficiency Workshop: Exploring Funding, Past Projects, Current Challenges and Solutions
Transforming the way we heat and insulate Scotland’s homes and buildings will play a key part in addressing fuel poverty and minimising our contribution to climate change. In Scotland, we’re facing an energy crisis, a housing crisis, a climate crisis and a cost-of-living crisis that is hitting tenants and communities hard.
Scottish Government estimate that there are around 860,000 fuel-poor households, of which 600,000 will be in extreme fuel poverty. This equates to 24% of the Scottish population. Amidst a looming recession with analysts predicting it to be the deepest and longest recession ever seen since records began. The need to create energy-efficient homes is more urgent than ever.
Retrofitting our homes and buildings is one of the best ways to reduce energy needs, lower household bills, keep people warm and cut Scotland’s emissions – of which account for a fifth of Scotland’s greenhouse gas emissions.
On Wednesday 1st March from 9:00am until 3:00pm we will be hosting a workshop in our Livingston office to explore the grant funding streams available and cover the application process, we will look at the measures available through our existing frameworks including the consultancy services. You will have an opportunity to meet with the suppliers delivering energy efficiency projects on our frameworks and gain insight into live projects covering both single and multiple measures featuring guest speakers including The Energy Agency.
This workshop will also be an opportunity for us to launch an early pre-tender engagement session to discuss the proposals for the next iteration of the whole house refurbishment and energy efficiency frameworks. It’s important to get your thoughts on the structure and contents of the framework alongside understanding your project plans and the challenges you are experiencing. This knowledge will provide us with insight to formulate a framework that is suitable and relevant to your future requirements.
Who is this for?
All public sector partner organisations with housing stock or buildings that require to be retrofitted.
When and where?
Date: Wednesday 1st March – 9:00am until 3:00pm
Location: 6 Deer Park Avenue, Livingston, EH54 8AF
Why attend?
- Discover funding streams available and understand more about the application process from The Energy Agency
- Discuss key topics at length and gain insight from other like-minded organisations on their successes and challenges
- Presentations from suppliers appointed to the framework including case studies of live projects covering single and multiple measures. The selection process of measures whilst taking the fabric of the existing property into consideration
Schedule
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09:00 |
Meet the Suppliers |
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09:30 |
Welcome and Introduction - Heather O’Donnell, Technical Support Manager, Scottish Procurement Alliance |
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09:40 |
Current context - Cassandra Dove, Policy Lead, Scottish Federation of Housing Associations - A reflection on the current policy landscape in relation to energy efficiency and decarbonisation, including an overview of the Scottish Government’s Heat in Buildings Strategy. |
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10:00 |
The Energy Agency – Providing information on available and upcoming funding streams, an overview of what to prepare prior to funding going live, an explanation of the application process and tips on maximising funding opportunities. |
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10:20 |
GEP Environmental – Reviewing current housing stock to determine measures required including energy audits and decarbonisation plans. |
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10:40 |
Q&A – The Energy Agency & GEP Environmental |
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10:55 |
Comfort Break/Meet the Suppliers |
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11:15 |
Sidey – Break down the myths that have been perceived about double and triple glazing by comparison looking at the impact installation of both window types have on the energy efficiency of the property and review the do’s and don’t’s when it comes to selecting an option. |
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11:35 |
Procast – An overview of the air source heat pump installation and how this have been combined with multi-disciplinary measures within the property such as EWI installation. |
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11:55 |
Q&A – Sidey & Procast |
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12:10 |
Lunch/Meet the Suppliers |
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12:50 |
Early Pre-Tender Engagement – Refurbishment and Retrofit Framework and Energy Efficiency Framework |
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13:30 |
Meet the Suppliers |
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13:45 |
MP Group – Overview of the options available with Solar PV and EV charging points including the process of installation, maintenance and what to expect post-installation. |
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14:05 |
Kensa Group – Explore ground source heat pumps in detail, get a grasp of the criteria required for properties to be deemed suitable, associated setup costs and maintenance, and the process of installing the systems. Plus learn about the benefits of using the systems for tenants and housing providers and hear about past projects and the results that have been achieved. |
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14:25 |
BCA Insulation – Difference between 3 different insulation measures available and what to consider when selecting a product and the impact this will have with the existing fabric of the building - EWI, IWI and cavity insulation.
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14:45 |
Q&A – MP Group, Kensa Group, BCA Insulation |
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15:00 |
Closing remarks – Heather O’Donnell, Technical Support Manager, Scottish Procurement Alliance |
