Lessons for the UK Green Deal from the US BBNP

Gillich, Aaron

doi:10.1080/09613218.2016.1159500

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“…The implicit annual subsidy to households that this represents is approximately £5 billion (Advani et al, 2013), although less than 30% of the implicit subsidy is taken by households in the bottom three income deciles (Preston et al, 2013). Residential energy prices in the UK currently exhibit the lowest tax and levies component in the EU (EUROSTAT, 2016). However, this is offset to some extent by on-bill levies from other climate and energy policy mechanisms (e.g.…”

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Reducing CO₂ emissions from residential energy use

Ekins

2016

Building Research & Information

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To achieve European Union (EU) greenhouse gas emissions of 80-95% below 1990 levels by 2050, CO 2 emissions from residential energy consumption must be substantially reduced. Recognition of this has led to the introduction of a range of policy instruments at both EU and member state level. These policies are examined for the EU and the UK, first by grouping them into three 'pillars of policy' -standards and engagement, markets and pricing, and strategic investment (each of which focus on different 'domains of change' embodying different economic processes) -and then by assessing the strengths and weaknesses of each pillar in terms of instrument coverage and effectiveness. Strengths and weaknesses common to both UK and EU policy landscapes are found, including a comprehensive but broadly ineffective standards and engagement pillar of policy, and an ineffective markets and pricing landscape (including effective subsidization of energy consumption in the UK, permitted by the EU), with poor coverage. The strategic investment landscape is found (until recently) to be substantially stronger in the UK compared with EU instruments and requirements. Priority reform actions are also proposed to address the weaknesses identified. The paper also offers discussion of recent policy developments in the UK.

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Reducing CO₂ emissions from residential energy use

Ekins

2016

Building Research & Information

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“…The core principle of market transformation is the strategic use of public funds to fundamentally transform the market for residential retrofits, thus having a bigger payoff than traditional rebate-style interventions (Sebold et al 2001: 228). Addressing the cost barrier is a key part of this, and in order for this to be done in a sustainable way, programmes should calibrate grant levels such that they maintain a predictable demand over time, then use that demand to drive changes in critical market effects such as levels of knowledge, workforce skills and data gaps (Gillich et al 2017).…”

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“…The conversion rate is a useful indicator because it controls for endogenous factors and allows (Gillich et al 2017). Also, it provides a measure of how interested households are in adopting retrofits, which is a critical early step in building a market.…”

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Participation in domestic energy retrofit programmes: key spatio-temporal drivers

Mohareb

Gillich

Bristow

2022

Buildings and Cities

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The Canadian government created the EcoENEGY Retrofit for Homes programme to improve residential energy efficiency and reduce emissions produced through energy use. The uptake of retrofits varied both spatially and temporally. This research examines spatio-temporal patterns of retrofit adoption to understand the drivers behind participation in the grant programme and assess how future grant-based programmes might improve the uptake of efficiency measures. Temporal analysis demonstrated continued growth of programme participation over its original period of availability, and this accelerated once the programme was extended for an additional year after its original closure date. However, some spatial correlations weakened, which may be attributable to changes in programme design during the extension period. Seasonal variation was also observed, with spikes in retrofit activity occurring in winter. A regression analysis for conversion rates in Ontario and British Columbia displayed significant positive correlations for high shelter costs (>30% of household income) and households occupied by usual residents (regular occupants). Population density, median property value (only in Ontario) and units that were recently occupied demonstrated negative correlations. Spatial variation at both the city and neighbourhood levels suggests a greater degree of programme customisation is required to ensure uniform building stock improvement.

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“…He also notes that German municipalities have additional programmes for promoting retrofit, with some following the Federal programme whilst others "contradict or circumvent this logic" (2012: 58), but provides little detail on how this variation influences the outcomes of retrofitting programmes. In addition, the failure of the UK Government's Green Deal national retrofitting programme has been attributed in part to central government not supporting the development of supply chains or engaging with local actors (Rosenow & Eyre, 2016;Gillich, Sunikka-Blank & Ford, 2017).…”

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Emerging linked ecologies for a national scale retrofitting programme: The role of local authorities and delivery partners

2020

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Energy Efficient Scotland (EES) is the Scottish Government's flagship programme for the national-scale retrofitting of buildings over the next 15-20 years. This is a critical component of Scotland's commitment to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045, that will also help to reduce fuel poverty and improve local economies.The success of EES is reliant on partnerships between local authorities, arms-length external organisations, charities, and social enterprises. However, little is known about how these organisations collaborate for the delivery of building retrofit. This paper analyses interview data from local authorities and these delivery partners, conceptualising them as part of linked ecologies, or interconnected networks of professional groups.EES is identified as a hinge that holds distinct meanings for different parties; it supports learning between local authorities and delivery partners, but does not guarantee the alignment of priorities. The concept of avatars, or individuals and skills that travel between organisations, reveals the search for relevant internal knowledge amongst local authority officers, whilst external delivery partners amass expertise for retrofitting. To ensure successful national-scale building retrofit, policy makers will need to develop shared databases, and clear guidance for the allocation and distribution of resources and responsibilities between local authorities and delivery partners. Highlights  Local authorities and third sector organisations partner to deliver building retrofit.  These influential middle actors form networks defined here as linked ecologies.  Local authorities and delivery partners have differential expertise and priorities.  Policy guidance should include clarity over division of responsibilities.  Policy makers should develop shared building energy efficiency databases.

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Lessons for the UK Green Deal from the US BBNP

Cited by 12 publications

References 15 publications

Reducing CO₂ emissions from residential energy use

Reducing CO₂ emissions from residential energy use

Participation in domestic energy retrofit programmes: key spatio-temporal drivers

Emerging linked ecologies for a national scale retrofitting programme: The role of local authorities and delivery partners

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Lessons for the UK Green Deal from the US BBNP

Cited by 12 publications

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Reducing CO2 emissions from residential energy use

Reducing CO2 emissions from residential energy use

Participation in domestic energy retrofit programmes: key spatio-temporal drivers

Emerging linked ecologies for a national scale retrofitting programme: The role of local authorities and delivery partners

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