Business in a Changing Climate

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1 Business in a Changing Climate Energising the Low Carbon Economy John Barton Project Director

2 Business in a Changing Climate Introductions Setting the scene Renew Summary

3 Business in a Changing Climate Introductions Setting the scene Renew Summary

4 Setting the Scene A European Perspective A UK View Issues

5 European Perspective Current 20:20:20 policy 20% reduction in GHG emissions that energy produces 20% of the energy mix from renewable sources 20% reduction in demand by improvement of energy efficiency And Minimum of 10% biofuels in the fuel mix

6 .by member state MS Renewables 2005 Renewables Target 2020 Belgium 2.2% 13% Bulgaria 9.4% 16% Germany 5.8% 18% France 10% 23% Finland 28.5% 38% UK 1.3% 15% The Netherlands 2.4% 14% Sweden 39.8% 49%

7 Main Focus of European initiatives Achievement of biofuel targets Principal short term opportunity to reduce GHG emissions from transport Reduce dependence on imported oil Aids rural development but must meet sustainability criteria Demonstration of Carbon Capture and Storage Nuclear Energy Efficiency

8 Setting the Scene A European Perspective A UK View Issues

9 A UK View Increase of target to 80% reduction by 2050 Provisional target is to have 15% of all energy from renewable sources by 2020 Renewable Energy Consultation issued June 2008 Renewable Energy Strategy expected Spring 2009 But No clear strategy on how to achieve 80% reduction Consultation on Feed in Tariffs summer 09 Consultation on RHI summer 09

10 The UK View 1.5%

11 Renewable Energy Strategy Extended and increased levels of ROCs Renewable Heat Initiative Support for micro-generation (including feed in tariffs) Streamlined planning process Eliminating grid access issues Support for biomass including further restrictions on landfilling biomass Sustainability criteria for biofuels Clear long term frameworks and guidance

12 Issues Dilution of RTFO targets Lack of urgency on renewable heat Energy efficiency Consistency of government position Generation capacity

13 Business in a Changing Climate Introductions Setting the scene Renew Summary

14 Renew Building on the successes of Renew Tees Valley Placing the North East at the forefront of the Placing the North East at the forefront of the low carbon economy by facilitating the delivery of commercial energy and environmental opportunities through..

15 Renew Providing leadership Promoting a low carbon future Exploiting regional synergies Championing low carbon and environmental technology projects Supporting feasibility and market studies Identifying linkages between projects Embedding low carbon thinking into existing developments

16 How Does it Fit With the CPI Low Carbon Energy Platform? Independent Steering Group Programme Management Team CPI Senior Management Team Early stage businesses and products Development Centre and Support Network Renew Regional, National and International Markets NE Energy 2015

17 Resources Project Director Project Admin Energy Manager Environmental Tech Manager Energy Specialist Energy Specialist Environ Specialist Environ Specialist

18 Renew example projects Progressive Energy IGCC power generation with carbon capture Graphite Resources Autoclave treatment of municipal waste Pyreco Tyre pyrolysis North South Tees Study Seal sands energy hub South Tees Eco Park

19 Typical projects (cont) Waste mapping study Plastics study North East Carbon exchange evaluation Biomass projects Community Anaerobic Digestion projects Waste collection projects Low grade heat recovery Food grade plastics recycling Energy awareness training

20 Landscape review Low Carbon Energy Micro CHP Micro renewables District heating Small mid scale wind Biomass CHP Industrial CHP Biomass generation Anaerobic digestion Waste to energy Gasification Pyrolysis Environmental Technologies Community recycling Specific recycling projects Domestic / Community SME Large Industrial

21 Renew future priorities Completion of RTV legacy projects Replication of successful RTV projects Development of wider regional networks Liaison with key stakeholders

22 Business in a Changing Climate Introductions Setting the scene Renew Summary

23 Summary Landscape is confusing Wide variety of available technologies No clear and consistent vision and strategy Inconsistency of political support Difficult market conditions but

24 Summary North East has a strong position and reputation in the low carbon and environmental technologies Infrastructure Skills Reputation Investor readiness Significant opportunity to build on that position

25 John Barton Renew Project Director