Funding Energy Efficiency for Schools: The Energy Efficiency Investment Fund

1. Funding Energy Efficiency for Schools September 2014 Deborah Kapaj Sustainability & Climate Change Kent County Council

2. FACTS Total schools energy spend is 7.4m per annum Costs increased by 11% since 2010-11 Energy use decreased by 3.6% Schools need to do more to offset rising prices Many schools are already reducing their bills by using the Energy Efficiency Investment Fund (EEIF)

3. EEIF Why use this fund? Funded by Salix Finance and KCC Interest free invest-to-save loan Free technical advice and support to identify potential projects and assist with procurement Approved by KCC finance Lower energy bill + loan repayment = existing energy bill or less

4. EEIF How does it work? We support you to identify suitable projects We can assist with quotations We calculate the savings, s and Carbon If payback is 7 years or less, loan approved Loan agreement issued flexible repayment plan Loan agreement signed by school Procure technology KCC pay the invoice Repay loan starts the financial year after install

5. Energy Efficiency & Renewables Energy Efficiency Low cost Shorter payback Easier to install Tried & tested Renewables High cost Longer payback Energy generated is wasted if building is not energy efficient

6. Case studies Churchill School - LED Lighting Monthly energy consumption reduced by 19% Energy savings amounting to 1,200 a year Payback in 7 years Lux levels were significantly increased from 190 LUX to 330 LUX Underused, dark cloakroom spaces have been transformed into light additional teaching and mini library dens. Staff sickness levels were reduced headaches from lighting are less frequent BEFORE AFTER

7. Case studies Simon Langton School for Boys Draught proofing crittal windows Payback 5 years Reduced thermostat by 2-3 degrees saving at least 10% on energy Faster warm up times and longer heat retention Increase in comfort levels and reduction in draught driven complaints Reduction in noise up to 10db in city areas with single glazing

8. Watch out for Companies offering project support and access to Salix funding Your project could cost you more These companies will add on a management fee KCC can provide the same service for FREE Our scheme has KCC finance approval Contact us first to discuss your project ideas

9. Contact For free, technical support and advice: Steve Baggs, Sustainable Projects Manager Call 07786 191587 or Steven.Baggs@kent.gov.uk