The Green Deal for Housing Associations AWS
The Green Deal for Housing Associations Plenary seven:
Green Deal – up-skilling and training
Speakers: Steven Proudfoot, Chief Operating Officer, Asset Skills Richard Baines, Director of Sustainable Development, Black Country Housing
Chair: David Orr, Chief Executive, National Housing Federation
Steven Proudfoot Chief Operating Officer Asset Skills
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Green Deal Skills and Training • 3,500 Green Deal Advisors required by 2015 • By 2022 – 5 million insulation installations with ½ being cavity wall • 2015 60,000 jobs in insulation
• £10 billion in private sector investment IEE/11/BW1/479/S12.604616, 11/11 - 05/13, 06.12.11
Green Deal Skills Alliance 3 Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) working together to ensure that the right skills are in place for the Green Deal. Green Deal Assessment/Advice Green Deal Installers: insulation and building fabric Green Deal Installers: environmental technologies and building engineering services
Green Deal: Context •
The Government`s flagship initiative (Energy Act 2011) to improve energy efficiency in property (domestic and commercial), save money and reduce carbon.
•
£200 million to incentivise uptake including at least £40 Million cash back incentive to householders taking up Green Deal early
•
£2million to promote Green Deal to the market.
•
Legislation and Regulatory Framework in place but repayment process launches 28th January 2013.
The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) The Energy Company Obligation, for the big six energy suppliers, was launched in October to replace CERT and CESP , compelling them to invest heavily in the retrofit programme at no cost to eligible households. ECO will be a huge driver and is in three parts: • • •
Affordable Warmth Obligation Carbon Saving Obligation Carbon Saving Communities Obligation
Housing Associations - major players in Green Deal • On their own • In partnership with others (e.g. Green Deal Provider) • In partnership with local authorities or groups of authorities in city regions (e.g. Manchester, Bristol and Birmingham) • AND ALWAYS with the opportunities and risks associated with the MARKET
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Underlying Driver: the market • •
•
Green Deal must enjoy real consumer confidence in order to trigger market mechanisms. Assessors/Advisors will need to be qualified and Installers meet PAS 2030 competency standards All will have to be certificated and adhere to the Green Deal code of Practise
Gaining Consumer confidence • A robust regulatory framework (90% now in place) • Clear financial criteria • A known and respected quality assurance logo • Skilled and qualified/certificated workers throughout the supply chain
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National Occupational Standards (NOS) • Describe the Skills and Knowledge required by an industry to be competent in a given job role • Are divided in to Units or modules • Recognised consistently throughout the UK • Form the basis of Green Deal qualifications
IEE/11/BW1/479/S12.604616, 11/11 - 05/13, 06.12.11
Green Deal Skills Alliance - key actions • • • •
The Common Competency Framework Train the Trainer on line learning courses Training Provider Network Regional Green Deal Implementation initiatives: eight exemplars of best practice • Many more information events after today
Emerging Initiatives • “Introducers”: Kick starting the energy advice process by giving Customer Facing staff the skills to make an initial introduction to energy efficiency and Green Deal – HUGE potential across a range of occupations. • Filling a gap: The Installer Surveyor – units in development to tackle practicalities between Green Deal Assessment and installation.
Energy Assessors and Green Deal Advisors An Important distinction: • Energy Assessors produce Energy Performance Certificates in accordance with the European Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD ) when sold, let or constructed • Green Deal Advisors produce Green Deal Advice Reports as THE starting point of Green Deal.
Role and Responsibility of Green Deal Advisors •
•
•
• •
Green Deal Advisor produce an “occupational assessment” of a property and specifies which energy efficiency measures are suitable and will comply with the Golden Rule. Green Deal report comprises of: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) – to assess the building fabric. Occupancy Report – to inform how the property is used. As EPC is required all Green Deal Advisors must also be qualified Energy Assessors Green Deal Advisor must be impartial but does not have to be independent. Green Deal Advisors must be certificated or be working for a certified organisation.
Approved Qualifications • Domestic Green Deal Advisor (level 3 Diploma) – available now through five awarding organisations • Non-Domestic Green Deal Advisor (level 4 Diploma) – approved and available soon. • Training available in house and through a variety of FE colleges and private providers
Installers and the Publicly Available Specification (PAS) • Provides a specification for the advice and installation of energy efficiency measures in existing buildings. • Is a quality standard and works alongside the Green Deal financing mechanism (and ECO) and sets out skills, qualifications etc. • Contains the core competencies and technical annexes • Green Deal Installers must be recognised in their specific areas via an appropriate Competent Person`s scheme
Training • For installers – through a wide variety of trade bodies, manufacturers and Further Education (FE)colleges • For Assessors and Advisors – mainly through FE colleges and private providers • For everyone – the larger Green Deal Providers will offer training in house
IEE/11/BW1/479/S12.604616, 11/11 - 05/13, 06.12.11
Funding for Training • Apprenticeships for Installers in some trades • DECC “go early” subsidies may still be available via CITB • Assessors/Advisors and Installers may find local pockets of funding support via FE colleges
IEE/11/BW1/479/S12.604616, 11/11 - 05/13, 06.12.11
Conclusions • Training and qualification infrastructure for Green Deal is in place • Assessors and Installers are gearing up • Green Deal Providers are very active in the market place • Many housing associations see Green Deal as a massive opportunity to improve their housing stock and meet statutory obligations IEE/11/BW1/479/S12.604616, 11/11 - 05/13, 06.12.11
Incentives • £125 million cash back incentive • £40 million for local initiatives and councils • £2 million to promote Green Deal in early stages
IEE/11/BW1/479/S12.604616, 11/11 - 05/13, 06.12.11
More Information • Steven Proudfoot - Chief Operating Officer [email protected]
• Lucy Radford – Programme Officer [email protected]
• Asset UK Academy – Tom Orton [email protected]
IEE/11/BW1/479/S12.604616, 11/11 - 05/13, 06.12.11
Green Deal – up-skilling and training
Speakers: Steven Proudfoot, Chief Operating Officer, Asset Skills Richard Baines, Director of Sustainable Development, Black Country Housing
Chair: David Orr, Chief Executive, National Housing Federation
Steven Proudfoot Chief Operating Officer Asset Skills
IEE/11/BW1/479/S12.604616, 11/11 - 05/13, 06.12.11
Green Deal Skills and Training • 3,500 Green Deal Advisors required by 2015 • By 2022 – 5 million insulation installations with ½ being cavity wall • 2015 60,000 jobs in insulation
• £10 billion in private sector investment IEE/11/BW1/479/S12.604616, 11/11 - 05/13, 06.12.11
Green Deal Skills Alliance 3 Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) working together to ensure that the right skills are in place for the Green Deal. Green Deal Assessment/Advice Green Deal Installers: insulation and building fabric Green Deal Installers: environmental technologies and building engineering services
Green Deal: Context •
The Government`s flagship initiative (Energy Act 2011) to improve energy efficiency in property (domestic and commercial), save money and reduce carbon.
•
£200 million to incentivise uptake including at least £40 Million cash back incentive to householders taking up Green Deal early
•
£2million to promote Green Deal to the market.
•
Legislation and Regulatory Framework in place but repayment process launches 28th January 2013.
The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) The Energy Company Obligation, for the big six energy suppliers, was launched in October to replace CERT and CESP , compelling them to invest heavily in the retrofit programme at no cost to eligible households. ECO will be a huge driver and is in three parts: • • •
Affordable Warmth Obligation Carbon Saving Obligation Carbon Saving Communities Obligation
Housing Associations - major players in Green Deal • On their own • In partnership with others (e.g. Green Deal Provider) • In partnership with local authorities or groups of authorities in city regions (e.g. Manchester, Bristol and Birmingham) • AND ALWAYS with the opportunities and risks associated with the MARKET
IEE/11/BW1/479/S12.604616, 11/11 - 05/13, 06.12.11
Underlying Driver: the market • •
•
Green Deal must enjoy real consumer confidence in order to trigger market mechanisms. Assessors/Advisors will need to be qualified and Installers meet PAS 2030 competency standards All will have to be certificated and adhere to the Green Deal code of Practise
Gaining Consumer confidence • A robust regulatory framework (90% now in place) • Clear financial criteria • A known and respected quality assurance logo • Skilled and qualified/certificated workers throughout the supply chain
IEE/11/BW1/479/S12.604616, 11/11 - 05/13, 06.12.11
National Occupational Standards (NOS) • Describe the Skills and Knowledge required by an industry to be competent in a given job role • Are divided in to Units or modules • Recognised consistently throughout the UK • Form the basis of Green Deal qualifications
IEE/11/BW1/479/S12.604616, 11/11 - 05/13, 06.12.11
Green Deal Skills Alliance - key actions • • • •
The Common Competency Framework Train the Trainer on line learning courses Training Provider Network Regional Green Deal Implementation initiatives: eight exemplars of best practice • Many more information events after today
Emerging Initiatives • “Introducers”: Kick starting the energy advice process by giving Customer Facing staff the skills to make an initial introduction to energy efficiency and Green Deal – HUGE potential across a range of occupations. • Filling a gap: The Installer Surveyor – units in development to tackle practicalities between Green Deal Assessment and installation.
Energy Assessors and Green Deal Advisors An Important distinction: • Energy Assessors produce Energy Performance Certificates in accordance with the European Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD ) when sold, let or constructed • Green Deal Advisors produce Green Deal Advice Reports as THE starting point of Green Deal.
Role and Responsibility of Green Deal Advisors •
•
•
• •
Green Deal Advisor produce an “occupational assessment” of a property and specifies which energy efficiency measures are suitable and will comply with the Golden Rule. Green Deal report comprises of: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) – to assess the building fabric. Occupancy Report – to inform how the property is used. As EPC is required all Green Deal Advisors must also be qualified Energy Assessors Green Deal Advisor must be impartial but does not have to be independent. Green Deal Advisors must be certificated or be working for a certified organisation.
Approved Qualifications • Domestic Green Deal Advisor (level 3 Diploma) – available now through five awarding organisations • Non-Domestic Green Deal Advisor (level 4 Diploma) – approved and available soon. • Training available in house and through a variety of FE colleges and private providers
Installers and the Publicly Available Specification (PAS) • Provides a specification for the advice and installation of energy efficiency measures in existing buildings. • Is a quality standard and works alongside the Green Deal financing mechanism (and ECO) and sets out skills, qualifications etc. • Contains the core competencies and technical annexes • Green Deal Installers must be recognised in their specific areas via an appropriate Competent Person`s scheme
Training • For installers – through a wide variety of trade bodies, manufacturers and Further Education (FE)colleges • For Assessors and Advisors – mainly through FE colleges and private providers • For everyone – the larger Green Deal Providers will offer training in house
IEE/11/BW1/479/S12.604616, 11/11 - 05/13, 06.12.11
Funding for Training • Apprenticeships for Installers in some trades • DECC “go early” subsidies may still be available via CITB • Assessors/Advisors and Installers may find local pockets of funding support via FE colleges
IEE/11/BW1/479/S12.604616, 11/11 - 05/13, 06.12.11
Conclusions • Training and qualification infrastructure for Green Deal is in place • Assessors and Installers are gearing up • Green Deal Providers are very active in the market place • Many housing associations see Green Deal as a massive opportunity to improve their housing stock and meet statutory obligations IEE/11/BW1/479/S12.604616, 11/11 - 05/13, 06.12.11
Incentives • £125 million cash back incentive • £40 million for local initiatives and councils • £2 million to promote Green Deal in early stages
IEE/11/BW1/479/S12.604616, 11/11 - 05/13, 06.12.11
More Information • Steven Proudfoot - Chief Operating Officer [email protected]
• Lucy Radford – Programme Officer [email protected]
• Asset UK Academy – Tom Orton [email protected]
IEE/11/BW1/479/S12.604616, 11/11 - 05/13, 06.12.11
