introduction
The Rawnsley House project has delivered energy efficiency improvements to a block of 131 flats in Easton, Bristol, containing a mixture of one, two and three bed flats. The project, which was the first to complete under the UK Government's Community Energy Saving Programme (CESP), commenced in December 2009 and was completed in September 2010. It is intended that the carbon savings as a result of the works will help Bristol City Council and its residents to become more resilient to future fuel price increases.
challenge
The works include a number of improvements such as the fixing of glazing to balconies so that they form conservatories as well as improvements under Decent Homes. However, it is the application of external solid wall insulation and flat roof insulation that is of most interest to Sustain due to their qualification as measures under CESP.
The project, which was primarily funded by Bristol City Council, was delivered as a CESP scheme and received funding from EDF energy as a result. CESP is a Government initiative which runs from September 2009 to December 2012 which puts an obligation on energy generators and suppliers to fund energy saving measures in homes in low income areas.
solution
We have worked with Bristol City Council since August 2009 to identify potential projects suitable for CESP funding. The timescales of the Rawnsley House scheme meant this project, in particular, was prioritised. We have worked to bring Bristol City Council together with EDF energy and successfully negotiated the CESP funding offer for this project. Securing the offer required us to manage the Ofgem scheme notification process, including the completion and submission of documentation to pressing deadlines. The combination of two qualifying CESP measures enabled us to submit a "whole house" CO2 bonus credit for the project, maximising the funding available for Bristol City Council. Our involvement also included the management of the CO2 saving data and tracking of project delivery on behalf of EDF.
outcome
The residents of the 131 flats contained within Rawnsley House will experience a noticeable reduction in their fuel bills as a result of the external wall insulation and roof insulation. The works have resulted in a high quality energy efficiency solution and a fantastic face lift for the flats.
" This is a real milestone for CESP as it was the first project to get under way, and is now the first to be completed. EDF Energy is committed to helping its customers become energy efficient and will be contributing £65m to the initiative over the life of the programme.
We would like to thank our CESP partners Sustain, Rok and Bristol City Council for their hard work in delivering the efficiency measures."
Angus Wilby, Head of Energy Efficiency, EDF Energy
