HBF conference Dan Epstein Environmental Policy Manager

Outline of Presentation 1. Introduction to EP 2. Global trends and vital statistics 3. Policy drivers and sustainable dev 4. EP initiatives and the environment § Defining and delivering sustainable comms § Code for sustainable homes § Design for manufacture § National energy delivery facility 5. Conclusion

The National Regeneration Agency supporting high quality sustainable growth • • • Portfolio of strategic sites Government’s advisor on brownfield land Using Govt land to deliver Govt Objectives Helping to deliver the DCLG SCP Supporting the Urban Renaissance Building sustainable communities Supporting urban renaissance Innovating and mainstreaming best practice Circa £ 800 million per annum

Global trends and vital statistics

Government policy, housing and climate Government policy, housing climate change

World population increase: 6 times in 200 years Energy consumption increase: 25 times in 200 years

Energy consumption and environmental justice

Change in perception: Climate change is the biggest threat facing humanity

Policy drivers Sustainable community plan Planning Policies Sustainable community plan Govt initiatives

Policy Drivers Changing policies • Kyoto 12. 5% by 2012 • Sustainable Communities Plan • EU – energy performance of buildings directive • UK – Energy white paper and SDS • Planning and DTI micro generation strategy • Building Regulations: Sustainable and secure building act and Code for sustainable homes • Planning statements • Regional and Local Authority action Ø London and Merton, plus 80 other LAs • The Cameron Effect

EP initiatives and policy • • Ministerial statements and resolve Climate change awareness £ 60 K home Low to zero Carbon developments Code for Sustainable Homes and Building Regs Better briefs Design Codes, briefs and guidance Outcomes • No option – take action • Level playing field – most adapted will prosper • Mainstreaming • New approaches • Better understanding

Defining the sustainable community

Definition of a Sustainable Community ‘Where people want to live and work, now and in the future. They meet the diverse needs of existing and future residents, are sensitive to the environment and contribute to a high quality of life. ’ • Active, inclusive and safe • Well run • Environmentally sensitive • Well designed and built • Well connected • Thriving • Well served • Fair for everyone

10 Core Principles for Sustainable Development 1. Create a sense of place 2. Respect and work with nature and heritage 3. High density and mixed use developments 4. Zero energy and waste emissions 5. Smart use of water and materials 6. Modern multi-modal transport to support healthy lifestyles 7. Strong and inclusive communities 8. Whole life value and strong economies 9. Innovative delivery mechanisms 10. Inspired and visionary leadership

Millennium Communities - setting the national agenda Thriving, inclusive and sustainable

Integrated resource planning The integration of resource planning can deliver more cost and resource efficient development. Dongtan Gallion Park etc

Energy strategies Development characteristics • • Scale Location: transect Density Technologies Energy approach • • • Conservation Efficient supply renewables

URBAN SCALE Reduce heat island effect, and the consequent energy demand for cooling: Use of green space to reduce overheating

A compact, mixed use city reduces energy demand for transportation and enhances quality of life

Vacuum sewage linked to biogas Working with aspect and design for passive energy

Code for Sustainable Homes • Energy • Water • Eco. Homes • (no biodiversity or transport)

Code for sustainable homes level 3 Energy Fabric, heat, hot water and lighting 20 kg/CO 2/m 2/pa Water Low flush, water efficiency 100 lts/person/pd Surface water SUDS Peak runoff rates Construction waste Site management plans Household waste Space and facilities to sort 0. 8 m 3 of storage Materials Inventory of materials Certification

Design for Manufacture • £ 60 k house • Df. M lessons learnt • Df. M 2

The £ 150 house competition

The £ 60 k home Design for Manufacture

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A national energy services facility Feasibility Options Facility

EP and ESCos § Expensive to set up § Impact on development programme § Differences in culture and approach between development sector and utilities § Big boys won’t play (changing fast) § Steep learning curve § New standards and development briefs § £ 60 K home § 6 new low carbon communities mainstreaming

Current barriers • Costs, viability and uncertainty – Establishment costs, risk, finance • Technologies – know-how, specification and energy strategies – project delivery • Skills – Selecting the right strategy and approach – Contracting and installation – Management and maintenance

Funding Models § § § § § MUSCO ESCO MUJV Share issues Prudential borrowing Community investment vehicles Merchant wind schemes – Ecotricity Leasing schemes Grants

Case studies and best practice § Land Securities, EDF and TW: MUJV § Southampton: CHP and new power station § Aberdeen: CHP § Woking: ESCO and prudential borrowing § Southwark: Elephant and Castle MUSCO § London: Policy, targets and mechanisms § Titanic Mills ESCO

Examples of ESCOs Titanic Mill • 130 residential • Spa/leisure facilities • Lowry Renaissance Ltd/ESD/kirklees MC • Insulation/heat recovery/PVs/biomass CHP • Export and import of electricity • Not-for-Profit ESCO owned by building management company

Conclusions A very big agenda New approaches to development Growing public and policy awareness New design standards New delivery mechanisms New funding models Better places to live

Changing Minds Behind the great material inventions of the last century and a half was not merely a long internal development of techniques: there was also a change of mind. Before the new industrial process could take hold on a great scale, a reorientation of wishes, habits, ideas, goals was necessary. L. Mumford, Technics and Civilisation, 1963