Working with landlords and tenants to tackle fuel poverty: aka improving energy efficiency

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1 Working with landlords and tenants to tackle fuel poverty: aka improving energy efficiency Sustainable Homes / EPCs national averages Energy Analysis CROHM People as well as properties Questions

2 Established in1997 Sustainable Homes A subsidiary company within the Hastoe Housing Group We assist housing associations/local authorities architects, residents, developers, planners, self builders, to build or refurbish sustainably We deliver training and consultancy We work with/are involved with: London Climate Change Partnership, WWF, UK Government, Building Research Establishment, the UK Green Building Council, Existing Homes Alliance, Greater London Authority and others

3 Sustainable Homes 160+ landlords eco credentials assessed 400+ homes monitoring energy use & impact of behaviour change with DECC & Oxford University, report out July 2014 Homes 50, risk assessed for fuel poverty 250, energy efficiency improvement strategies for landlords +1,000,000 represented in Govt consultations Guide to the Green Deal for the HCA Training Fuel Poverty Energy Efficiency for Asset Managers

4 Energy Efficiency Definitions = Standard Assessment A (92 plus) B (81-91) C (69-80) D (55-68) E (39-54) F (21-38) Procedure G (1-20) score is a number, between 1-100, calculated using an algorithm, inputs are floor area & estimated fuel bills. score is divided into rating bands 57 which are used in Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) A higher score is better than a lower score.

5 Energy Efficiency Tackling fuel poverty is about the buildings Asset management teams should identify those properties that have low energy efficiency. estimates fuel costs for a home based on: Insulation levels Boiler age and type Size of home Construction quality + other data held on asset management databases

6 Energy Efficiency National levels Average across all tenures nationally is 56.7, EPC low Band D A (92 plus) B (81-91) C (69-80) D (55-68) E (39-54) F (21-38) G (1-20) (DECC, Jan 14) Average of all social housing is 62.9, EPC mid Band D (DECC, Jan 14) Average of all Registered Providers is 63.8, EPC mid Band D (DECC, Jan 14) Average of SHIFT benchmarking club members was 71 in 2012, EPC low Band C (last SHIFT public assessment in 2012, 2014 about to start)

7 Increasing likelihood of fuel poverty Taking a strategic approach to your properties EPC rating band A rating 92 or more B 81 to 91 C 69 to 80 D 55 to 68 E 39 to 54 F 21 to 38 G 1 to 20 E.g. a home with efficient gas boilers, double glazing, excellent insulation and solar panels E.g. an old home with storage heaters, single glazing and no insulation

8 CROHM Analysis of Rural Norfolk HA - average A (92 plus) B (81-91) C (69-80) D (55-68) E (39-54) F (21-38) G (1-20)

9 CROHM Analysis: Rural NE Norfolk HA - ave 70.8 A (92 plus) B (81-91) C (69-80) D (55-68) E (39-54) F (21-38) G (1-20)

10 CROHM Analysis: Lancashire ALMO - average A (92 plus) B (81-91) C (69-80) A (92 plus) D (55-68) B (81-91) E (39-54) C (69-80) D (55-68) F (21-38) E (39-54) G (1-20) F (21-38) G (1-20)

11 CROHM Analysis: Central England HA - average A (92 plus) B (81-91) 60 C (69-80) D (55-68) 50 E (39-54) F (21-38) 40 G (1-20)

12 CROHM Analysis: SE England HA - average 73.2 A (92 plus) B (81-91) C (69-80) D (55-68) E (39-54) F (21-38) G (1-20)

13 83,973 86,473 95, , , , , , , , , , , , , ,453 1,189,078 1,561,834 2,132,484 2,692,345 3,329,691 4,045,869 5,036,346 6,291,406 7,757,726 9,673,231 12,000,000 10,000,000 8,000,000 6,000,000 CROHM Rural Norfolk Housing Association (average 71.6): cost-effective works to target minimum 55 & minimum 69 Estimated Investment Homes affected Homes missing target ,000,000 2,000,

14 ,612 83, , , , , ,880 1,195,251 1,768,285 2,602,763 4,178,765 5,904,026 8,164,863 11,099,547 15,447,280 21,904,641 30,410,881 40,575,849 50,754,556 59,147,338 64,677,118 70,261,252 80,000,000 70,000,000 CROHM Lancashire ALMO (average 73.6): costeffective works to target minimum ,000,000 Estimated Investment Homes affected ,000,000 Homes missing target ,000,000 30,000,000 20,000, ,000,

15 35,749 60, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,400 1,158,800 1,439,046 1,706,715 1,979,345 2,222,374 2,478,929 2,774,805 3,059,447 3,433,360 4,000,000 99% 99% 98% 98% 98% 97% 97% 97% 97% 96% 96% 96% 95% 95% 94% 93% 93% 92% 92% 91% 100% 3,500,000 3,000,000 2,500,000 90% 88% 85% 82% CROHM Central England Housing Association (average 65.3): works to target minimum properties & reduce fuel bills 80% 77% 74% 72% 69% 66% 62% 59% 90% 80% 70% 60% 2,000,000 50% 1,500,000 40% 30% 1,000,000 20% 500,000 10% 0 0%

16 (min band C) (min band B) 24,360 32,995 45,306 69,356 85, , , , , , , ,218 1,385,834 2,068,159 2,934,735 3,971,668 5,272,998 6,765,853 7,906,716 8,984,921 10,112,786 11,435,060 CROHM SE England HA (average 73.2): targets minimum 69 & 81 14,000, ,000,000 10,000,000 Estimated Investment to reach target Homes affected Homes missing target ,000, ,000,000 4,000, ,000,

17 CROHM Analysis: Estimated distributions in SE England HA housing stock currently and following installation of 'Minimum 69' measures (current average 73.2, new average 74.2) Current Target Minimum

18 CROHM Analysis: Estimated distribution of residents at high risk of fuel poverty ( addresses of need ) in SE England HA housing stock currently Over Disability Over 60 on Housing Benefit

19 CROHM Analysis: Estimated distribution of residents at high risk of fuel poverty ( addresses of need ) in SE England HA housing stock current and after energy efficiency works to meet Minimum Current 'addresses of need' Following installation of measure set

20 Energy Inefficient Properties Properties with a of 68 or below (Band D or lower) are more likely to: Be built pre-1967 (few post-1991 properties Band D or below); Be heated with old, inefficient gas boilers, storage heaters, LPG, oil, coal or portable electric room heaters; Have uninsulated solid walls, or unfilled / partially filled cavity walls; Have less than 200mm loft insulation; Be a house or a bungalow.

21 Tackling Energy Inefficient Properties For properties with a of 68 or below (Band D or lower) key energy efficiency works are: Insulate floors, block open chimneys, upgrade to double / triple glazing Replace old, inefficient gas boilers, storage heaters, LPG, oil, coal or portable electric room heaters with A-rated combi / condensing boilers, or heat pumps, and improve heating controls (programmer, TRVs, room thermostats, zone controls) Insulate uninsulated solid walls, or fill unfilled / partially filled cavity walls Insulate any that have less than 300mm loft insulation Install well insulated hot water cylinders with thermostats, solar thermal, solar PV, efficient lighting

22 Energy Inefficient Properties dealt with what else? Actual -v- is based on a notional house People make a difference! Life style Behaviour Occupancy rate NB. Heating and lighting only No appliances or other energy use included in

23 Not just making the home efficient people play their part too People need information staff & residents People will change their behaviour People s bills will go down

24 Who should you target for information? Front-line Housing staff Need to have information on energy saving, especially: How to identify fuel poverty, causes & solutions, decide whether focus should be building or behaviour Switching Practical advice: what to look for and how to help tenants Residents Practical advice: what you can do yourself Practical advice: what you can reasonably expect from staff Practical advice: what you can tell your neighbours

25 All frontline staff need to know: If < 60 Dwelling has significant potential for improvement Limits energy savings possibilities Indicator for prioritising the dwelling for improvement If bills > estimate Indicator for high energy behaviour & prioritising advice If bills > 10% of income fuel poverty Social aspects Indicator for prioritising these residents for advice & assistance

26 Household Energy Use* Lighting & appliances 16% Cooking 2% Domestic hot water 24% Space heating 58% * Digest of UK Energy Statistics 2010, DECC

27 Reducing bills know your heating system & how to use it Make sure staff / residents have a good understanding of what they can do to control their heating systems. A few key points: Set the thermostat degrees, and set the to come on and go off. Turn it off in the summer Set radiator controls room by room (lower in bedrooms) or turn off completely if not in use Close doors to rooms to keep heat in, fit draught excluders Fit thick, lined curtains, including behind the front door Close the curtains at dusk Tuck long curtains behind radiators Turning it off is the worst option for many, so best avoided. Put on a vest or an extra jumper rather than turn your heating off. Heating one room is better than none. 2 7

28 Reducing bills it s not just heating Make sure staff and residents also have knowledge about areas beyond heating Hot water after space heating, heating hot water uses most energy Estimated 1 in 4 households are in fuel poverty now Likely to rise to 1 in 3 by 2016 Lighting is also worth looking at Electronic gadgets Cooking Other kitchen appliances

29 High or Low Watt?

30 High Electricity Consumption Appliance Power consumption when in use (W) Typical time used min Energy consumed kwh Cost in Cooker (oven, grill and hob) 12, Deep fryer 2, Dishwasher 3, Electric radiant fire 1000 to 3, to to 1.35 Immersion heater 3, Iron 1, Kettle 1800 to 2, to to 0.03 Oil filled radiator 500 to 2, to to 2.25 Shower unit 3000 to 6, to to 0.45 Toaster 1, Tumble Drier 2, Washing Machine 2,

31 7 Most Effective ways to save Energy Saving Item Saving per annum Draught proofing e.g. front door 100 Thermostat. Reducing your room temperature by 1 C 50 Switching off your lights 40 Electronics turning off at switch instead of leaving on stand by 30 Fix dripping taps especially hot water taps 18 Using washing machine at 30 C & always a full wash 10 Filling up a kettle with only as much water as you need 10

32 Energy costs for the average household 2001: Bills were ~ 600 per annum=> ~ 50 per calendar month 2012: Bills were ~ 1,221 per annum=> ~102 per calendar month : For 10 years prices have been rising sharply 2014 onwards: Further substantial increases likely Electricity now costs ~15.5p/kWh, plus standing charge Gas now costs ~ 4.5p/kWh, plus standing charge Prices are not going down so we have to address energy costs 1,400 1,200 1, Gas Electricity Total Energy e * Energy price statistics - DECC 3 2

33 UK: bottom of Western Europe Fuel Poverty League Table 20.0% 18.0% 16.0% 14.0% 12.0% 10.0% 8.0% 6.0% 4.0% 2.0% 0.0% Estimated proportion of households spending considerable share of their expenditure on energy Average household's expenditure on energy

34 Implication for many people - Heat or Eat? Netmums Survey 1 in 4 members choosing between heating and eating Impact on children and families, people with disabilities and older people 3 4

35 Implications for child health 1.6 m children in fuel-poor households in the UK Twice the risk of respiratory diseases Quadruple the risk of mental health problems

36 Excess winter deaths 26,000 excess winter deaths each year

37 Questions Minimum or Average which do you measure? Average alone can mask significant problems Adopting a minimum strategy addresses the worst first Do your staff and residents have all the information they need? Can staff access information? Have staff and residents received training? Do you provide information at sign-up, in newsletters, at all events/ meetings? Feedback helps

38 Thank You for Your Time Leonie Cooper