790 sq miles / 2,038 sq kms

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3 Cotswolds AONB Facts & figures 790 sq miles / 2,038 sq kms Largest of 40 AONBs in England & Wales Second largest protected landscape in England

4 The Cotswolds Conservation Board The Cotswolds Conservation Board was established by Parliament in The Board has two statutory purposes: - To conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the AONB - To increase the understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities of the AONB In fulfilling these roles, the Board also has a duty to seek to foster the economic and social well-being of people living in the AONB.

5 As the largest designated protected landscape in southern England, the Cotswolds AONB is playing an active part in the national response to climate change through appropriate mitigation and adaptation measures to reduce the threat and potential impact on the natural beauty of the area.

6 Climate Change Policy Context Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) - Fourth Assessment Report 2007 UK Climate Change Act 2008

7 Our Increased Fossil Fuel Emissions = Increased CO2 Concentration

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9 Recent Changes in Our Climate Between 1961 and Average summer temp C overall getting warmer with Summer precipitation 8.8% increased soil moisture issues Winter precipitation % and extreme weather events Sea Level in the South West has risen + 20 cm since out of the past 10 years have brought serious flooding to the UK 10 hottest years globally on record have all occurred since 1997 Source: Climate UK 2011

10 CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ON FARMING Greenhouse gas emissions reported within agriculture: Carbon Dioxide (C02) grid energy, fertilisers, machinery and equipment *Methane (CH4) largely from livestock - (enteric fermentation and stored manures) *Nitrous Oxide (N20) largely from soil management, and the use of fertilisers and manures Global Warming Potential (*GWP) *GWP CH4 = x 21 of C02, and N2O = x 310 of C02

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12 CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ON FARMING Climate Change Act 2008 UK Government required to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% of 1990 levels, by 2050 Action = Agriculture sector has already committed to an 11% GHG reduction on 2008 levels by within the next 7 years. This % target increases yet further to 2050 Farming is one of the sectors of the economy most vulnerable to the weather and the effects of climate change Environment Agency

13 CLIMATE CHANGE FARMING Potential Impacts on farming in the Cotswolds: - More frequent and extreme weather events, & increased periods of drought/flooding - Soil erosion and depletion of organic matter - Reduction in crop yields - soil structure, nutrients and soil moisture balance - Excessive temperatures - heat stress for livestock - Increased new types of pests and disease - Increased business costs (farm inputs and energy)

14 Cotswolds Conservation Board - Actions on Climate Change UK Climate Change Risk Assessment The Future of Farming & Forestry in the Cotswolds AONB - Cumulus Consultants 2009 The Climate Change Advisory Service funded by the National Grid launched in January 2012 Cotswolds AONB Climate Change Strategy - Adopted by the Board in June 2012 Cotswolds AONB Management Plan - to 2018

15 Why is the Cotswolds Conservation Board focused on supporting our farmers and SME s in the AONB?

16 Farming & forestry accounts for 96% of the Cotswolds AONB land area, and these businesses manage much of our valued landscape, habitat, and natural resources Most businesses and communities within the Cotswolds are aware of rising energy & input costs, and are keen to receive advice and guidance on energy efficiency, resource management, and renewable energy which is considered appropriate in the landscape Ofgem CEO warns bills will continue to rise (February 2013 press release)

17 Cotswolds AONB Management Plan Cotswolds AONB Climate Change Policy States: mitigation and adaptation measures as set out in the climate change strategy are taken to develop resilience to the impact of climate change

18 What is the Cotswolds Conservation Board doing to support businesses & communities in the Cotswolds AONB?

19 Climate Change Advice Awareness raising of climate change issues and opportunities within the AONB through information gathering and distribution of guidance, advice & support, and attendance at events Pro-active business engagement and project development support with over 80 land - based businesses and a growing number of community organisations in the AONB

20 PROCESS STAGE 1 Climate Change Advice Identify farming, forestry, and other small business/ community support engagement opportunities Raise awareness of the Cotswolds AONB - management plan and climate change strategic objectives, position statements,& opportunities Undertake initial appraisal of energy efficiency, renewable energy, resource management and related adaptation options, and seek to complete a carbon audit

21 PROCESS - STAGE 2 Climate Change Advice Project scoping & completion of business case in accordance with Board objectives and policies Contractor procurement advice & risk appraisal to achieve best value On-going critical friend project management support Assistance with feed-in-tariff, renewable heat, green deal incentives, and other funding streams Monitoring and Evaluation

22 COST SAVING ACTIONS

23 COST SAVING ACTIONS Carbon Accounting Identify GHG emissions and benchmark against similar farm enterprises, in order to generate early cost savings for the business, e.g. through improved use of inputs, energy efficiency and renewable energy measures. A 20% cut in energy costs can represent the same bottom line benefit as a 5% increase in sales. Energy Saving Actions Regular maintenance, and replacement/ upgrading of agricultural buildings and equipment, including improved: insulation/ ventilation, low energy task lighting and movement/ time control switches, refrigeration, smart meters, voltage optimisers, variable speed pumps, and heat exchangers etc..

24 COST SAVING ACTIONS EXAMPLE -VARIABLE SPEED MOTORS PUMPS & HEAT EXCHANGERS Variable speed motors and vacuum pumps are designed to meet the capacity required when needed, and can deliver various system type energy savings of up to 60% Heat exchangers also have various transfer applications including: For example - to pre-cool milk prior to entry to the bulk tank which can reduce energy consumption within a dairy unit again by up to 60% Reducing energy consumption, CO2 emissions and your electricity bill!

25 COST SAVING ACTIONS EXAMPLE VOLTAGE OPTIMISATION This is an increasingly popular energy-saving technique of reducing the electricity voltage supplied to a site. Voltage optimisation works by reducing losses in electrical equipment - reducing energy consumption, Co2 emissions and electricity bills, with savings of up to 15% being realised This can be achieved via a voltage reduction transformer, or a voltage regulator/ stabiliser) - Payback is typically achieved within 18 months.

26 COST SAVING ACTIONS EXAMPLE - REFRIGERATION The proportion of electricity used by commercial and retail refrigeration equipment is significant. Around 30% of the electricity consumption in pubs/clubs Around 70% of the electricity consumption in shops Around 90% of the electricity consumption in cold stores There is often a large variation in the energy consumption of refrigeration equipment, and other electric motors and pumps. For example: within all of the energy technology list categories, the most energy efficient products listed typically use half the electricity of the least efficient! Source: Carbon Trust Energy Technology Leaflet

27 RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION Cut Energy Bills by,000 s per year! Solar PV (electric generation) Solar thermal Ground source heat pump (heating) Wood-fuel (biomass) Anaerobic digestion Solar and ground source heat pump installations within the Cotswolds AONB are typically installed in 2 weeks, compared to a wind turbine which can typically take much longer - due to more complex design and project location issues such as: wind speed tests, and planning issues. (Printed fact sheets available in the room )

28 Typical Energy Price Variations

29 SOLAR PV OUTSHINING OTHER RENEWABLES! DECC TOTAL FEED-IN-TARIFF INSTALLATION DATA

30 SMALL SOLAR PV SYSTEM 4KW (16 PANELS) Estimated Building tied-in System Cost ( ) 6,200 (excluding any significant roof alteration works required) Annual Estimates = Generation Tariff Income ( ) Export Tariff Income ( ) Electricity Bill Savings ( ) Total Annual Income & Savings ( ) yr Income & Savings ( ) 20,164 Payback Time = 6 years and 9 months Return on investment *16.26% per year (7.24% AER) Solar PV Panel space required 32 M2

31 SOLAR PV SYSTEM 12KW (48 PANELS) Estimated Building tied-in System Cost ( ) 18,000 (excluding any significant roof alteration works required) Annual Estimates = Generation Tariff Income ( ) 1, Export Tariff Income ( ) Electricity Bill Savings ( ) Total Income & Savings ( ) 2, yr Income & Savings ( ) 54,384 Payback Time = 7 years and 4 months Return on investment *15.11% per year (6.96% AER) Solar PV Panel space required 96 M2

32 SOLAR PV SYSTEM 20KW (80 PANELS) Estimated Building tied-in System Cost ( ) 31,000 (excluding any significant roof alteration works required) Annual Estimates = Generation Tariff Income ( ) 2, Export Tariff Income ( ) Electricity Bill Savings ( ) Total Income & Savings ( ) 3, yr Income & Savings ( ) 89,640 Payback Time = 7 years and 6 months Return on investment *14.46% per year (6.79% AER) Solar PV Panel space required 160 M2

33 SOLAR PV SYSTEM 100KW (400 PANELS) Estimated Building tied-in System Cost ( ) 155,000 (excluding any significant roof alteration works required) Annual Estimates = Generation Tariff Income ( ) 9, Export Tariff Income ( ) 2, Electricity Bill Savings ( ) 4, Total Income & Savings ( ) 16, yr Income & Savings ( ) 412,710 Payback Time = 7 years and 10 months Return on investment *13.31% per year (6.49% AER) Solar PV Panel space required 800 M2

34 Climate Change Advice - Key Achievements in 2012 Identification & engagement with 80 businesses in the Cotswolds AONB 15 carbon footprint audits completed 20 mitigation projects completed saving over 500 tonnes of Co2 equivalent including: 11 solar PV installations (total of 803 KW capacity) 2 solar thermal installations (total of 20KW capacity) 6 biomass installations (total of 590KW capacity) 1 ground source heat pump (total of 9KW) 26 adaptation projects completed inc. field margin buffer strips, improved farm buildings, tree planting

35 Climate Change Advice - 10KW Solar PV - Kingscote, Stroud District

36 Climate Change Advice - 250KW Solar PV Daylesford Organics

37 Climate Change Advice - 250KW Solar PV Daylesford Organics

38 Climate Change Advice 220KW Biomass Woodchip - Nr Tetbury

39 Climate Change Advice - Projects in Development 2 x Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) forestry grant applications completed 24 potential mitigation projects in development Solar PV = 12 Solar thermal = 3 Biomass = 6 Ground source heat pump =1 Anaerobic digestion = 1 Solar PV typically saving 40% of electricity costs 16 potential adaptation projects in development Web-site guidance, case studies, and presentations

40 Appropriate Renewable Energy Installation with CCB Advice

41 What the Cotswolds AONB could look like without suitable project advice, guidance, and development control!

42 RENEWABLE ENERGY IMPARTIAL LOCAL BUSINESS ADVICE IN THE COTSWOLDS. PROJECT FEASIBILITY & SPECIFICATIONS DETAILED PRE- PLANNING ADVICE & GUIDANCE FEED-IN-TARIFF AND RENEWABLE HEAT INCENTIVE CONTRACTOR SELECTION & QUOTATIONS ON-SITE PROJECT MANAGEMENT & BUSINESS SUPPORT PROJECT EVALUATION & CARBON AUDITING COTSWOLDS AONB - CLIMATE CHANGE DEMONSTRATION FUNDING CONTACT: JAMES LLOYD ON E: MAIL: james.lloyd@cotswoldsaonb.org.uk

43 Thank you James Lloyd Climate Change Adviser Cotswolds Conservation Board GL54 3JH

44 This presentation is for research purposes only, and the Cotswolds Conservation Board accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of the information or data contained therein, and it is recommended that all potential projects are tendered competitively in order to achieve best value, and a much more site specific specification and detailed project feasibility study, risk assessment and options/ financial appraisal is undertaken on-site, in advance of any business planning and project implementation decisions being undertaken. The Cotswolds Climate Change Advice Service is supported by the National Grid.