• EEC Consortia for Housing Associations: Phase Three
• Energy Days Phase Two: Practical Support Programme
• Low Energy Design programme
• Social Housing Energy Forum
• South West Sustainable Construction Network
• Sustainable Construction: Introductory and Advanced courses
• Sustainable Housing Seminar Programme
• Sustainable Development Training Programme for Housing Associations

EEC Consortia for Housing Associations -- Phase 3 (Energy for Sustainable Development)

There are eight regional EEC Consortia currently operational (2 more being developed) – with over £3.3 million of EEC funding identified for the housing association members to date. Each EEC Consortia aims to support housing associations through the process of attracting EEC funding, and advising on strategies to maximise the benefits from EEC. The Consortia will develop as a network and platform for wider energy programmes than the initial EEC focus.

No prior knowledge of the EEC is required – just simply turn up to your next regional Consortia meeting.

Website: http://www.esd.co.uk/HAs
Contact Name: Rachel Child
Phone number: 01225 816645

Energy Days Phase 2 - Practical Support Programme (Energy for Sustainable Development)

Interested in sustainable energy, but don’t know where to start? Want to find funding for projects, but don’t have time? Have an idea for a project, but not sure where to get help?

The Practical Support project aims to visit 120 housing associations over the next two years to provide practical advice and guidance on all aspects of sustainable energy projects. The Practical Support team have a wealth of knowledge about sustainable energy technologies, how to make them work in practice, and where to obtain funding for them. Support extends from simple advice to preparing bids for capital funding and advising on project implementation.

For those interested in solar water heating, energy efficient refurbishment programmes, communal heating schemes, biomass fired boilers, PV, heat pumps, hydro, wind or any other aspect of a sustainable energy project.

Website: http://www.esd.co.uk/HAs
Contact Name: Arnout Andrews
Phone number: 01225 816645

Low Energy Design programme (XCo2Conisbee)

This project can provide project specific consultancy on the technical aspects of low-energy design in new build and refurbished housing. This will provide housing associations and design teams with direct access to expertise in delivering more energy-efficient housing within standard budgets. The scope of involvement in each housing scheme can be tailored to address a range of issues, from passive-solar design to heating system options appraisal, renewable energy systems and EcoHomes advice and pre-assessment.

XCO2 conisbee are consulting engineers who specialise in the practical application low-energy design in housing and commercial buildings. They are registered Design Advice consultants and EcoHomes assessors The Low-Energy Design Programme has been developed to compliment the strategic advice that is currently available to housing associations by offering practical and technical assistance with design issues. It is part-funded by the Energy Saving Trust.

Website: http://www.xco2.com/
Email: mail@xco2.com
Contact Names: Nick Devlin or Robert Webb
Phone number: 020 7700 1000

Social Housing Energy Forum

Warwickshire Energy Efficiency Advice Centre (WEEAC) is piloting a 12 month project aimed at helping housing associations tackle energy and sustainability issues. This takes the form of a quarterly Forum where members can raise specific issues and seek solutions from other members. It also provides discussion on examples of best practice with a view to replication. A key objective is to assist all members in accessing matched funding for energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements and co-operating on joint tendering to achieve best value.

Forum meetings have been arranged for 17 December 2003, 24 March 2004, 23 June 2004 and 22 September 2004 and membership is open to any housing association with properties within Warwickshire, Worcestershire and Coventry.

A full report on the project, which is jointly supported by the Energy Saving Trust and Housing Corporation, will be available by October 2004.

Email: david@weeac.org
Contact name: David Jullien
Phone number: 01789 842898

South West Sustainable Construction network (Somerset Trust For Sustainable Development)

Network of public and voluntary sector organisations with a specific focus on promoting and encouraging sustainable housing with a view to making sustainable construction part of the mainstream of social housing and community buildings in the region. The network informs all levels of the public/private/community sectors on how sustainable housing and construction projects can be delivered at a local level via diverse partnerships.

Websites: http://www.swsustainablebuild.info/, http://www.sustainablehousing.org.uk/
Phone number: 01458 259400

Sustainable Construction – Introductory and Advanced courses (Construction Resources)

Introductory Courses

This introductory course is for all individuals requiring a better understanding of the issues and drivers for sustainable construction within social housing.

It aims to show the benefits to social landlords, their tenants and their housing stock of a more sustainable approach to new construction, refurbishment and housing management.

This seminar is aimed at individuals involved in design, construction and maintenance within housing associations.

Advanced Courses

This advanced level course is intended to focus on attendees’ specific current and future projects to ensure that co-ordinated and effective decisions are made at the design stage of a scheme. It is targeted at housing associations that have a detailed understanding of their development objectives and have a high level commitment to implement changes and improvements to their schemes.

This course is offered to small groups of between 5 -10 individuals, senior development and project managers. It is recommended attendees submit a current or future project, prior to their arrival, so that the day can be focused on the projects themselves.

In addition, each attendee will be entitled to a day’s consultancy to their project team, at their offices, to work through in detail the scheme’s already outlined during the group day.

Website: http://www.constructionresources.com/seminars
Email: info@ecoconstruct.com
Phone Number: 020 7450 2211

Sustainable Housing Seminar Programme (Construction Industry Environmental Forum)

Six regional seminars on sustainable housing issues, which will cover the promotion and implementation of innovative and sustainable design and construction techniques by housing associations and their supply chains. The events will also highlight forthcoming policy, legal and practical changes which will impact upon sustainable construction within the social housing sector.

Website: http://www.ciria.org.uk/
Email: enquiries@cief.org.uk
Phone number: 020 7222 8891

Sustainable Development Training programme for housing associations (Sustainable Homes)

A programme of training and awareness raising on sustainable development is programmed for individual housing associations, commencing Autumn 2003. This will provide tailored support to multi-disciplinary groups of staff that reflects the specific circumstances of the association. This will encourage associations to begin developing a sustainable development strategy and action plan.

Website: http://www.sustainablehomes.co.uk/
Email: info@sustainablehomes.co.uk
Phone number: 020 8973 0429

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