3. There are electric cars, electric bikes, solar panels, wind farms, new energy homes consuming less power, smart meters managing the load and there is even a tidal installation producing electricity 24 hrs /day.
4. The Eco-Islanders are growing more of their own food and are more aware of food miles producing more of what they need on the Island they are self sufficient in terms of water, energy and recycle all their own waste producing power and heat.
5. The quality of life has improved. Their GREENback card gives them discounts which reduce the cost of living for all.
38. The project will create 2 major sea turbine locations one in Hurst Narrows and one at St. Catherines.
39. Rights have been negotiated with Crown Estates and it will create 10 PODS that can be rented out by turbine manufacturers to R+D their products ( renting the space ).
46. Technologies will include AD / Biomass / CHP / some incineration as a backstop but with some very low emission technology.
47. Outputs will be ZERO WASTE TO LANDFILL and products made from the bottom ash and the fly ash.Total Project Funding £50m
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49. We need to drill two divergent bore holes at least 2km down where we will hit water heated by hot rocks.
50. The low end heat ( 60 degrees ) will be used by Wight Salads to heat their 26 hectares of greenhouses.
51. The top end heat will produce steam to drive a turbine and generate a large amount of power.
52. This could last for 100’s of years and provide much of the islands power.Total Funding £20m
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54. There are proposals going forward for some 500mW turbines ( 40m to HUB height ) in 3 locations on IOW.
55. We are also working with the Windtronics technology which will provide a very high output 6ft diameter turbine for house and commercial roofs.
56. Wind energy has its place in the mixTotal Project Funding £20m
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58. We are looking at 3,500 social houses and about another 170 blocks of flats and other Projects
59. We have dispensation to proceed with a large number of commercial roofs on the Island and we are hopeful of being able to provide more than 30 business with FREE electricity when the sun is shinning. Total Project Funding £50m
60. Smart Grid
61. Smart Metering PassivLiving™ - The PassivSystems service platform Consumer Access Partner Access Monitoring & Logging Demand Mgt Network Mgt Hub Services Installers, ESCOs, Landlords etc Home Owners Environment info Control information Configuration, improved software Personalized messages / promotions Activity data Configuration Control Confirmation Internet (secure connection) Managed Homes
96. Design it assuming “no services” to the site and that we have to generate / recycle / reuse everything – this is obviously site dependent.
97. Some dwellings on site where people can stay for free but they have to take part in the running of the centre i.e. gather wood / tend the vegetables / keep the wildlife
98. Some of the site from reclaimed / reused landfill materials. All materials from the Island – quite a lot of wood.
99. Café only selling food grown on site and other Island produce. Total Project £3m
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102. Engage Partners who can help fund / supply materials for Eco-Grow projects.
103. The IOW exports more food than it imports each year. We already produce a large % of the food we need on the Island.
104. The Co-op in Cowes have a local food HUB already established to supply their stores and it is possible that this could be extended to provide a service the community.
181. Partners of Eco Island are able to engage their workforce in the relationship they have with Eco Island.
182. Eco Island will be able to progress its key projects more quickly with the EV support
183. Many companies have strong CSR policies that require them to be involved with the Community.
184. Many 3rd sector organisations like Eco Island have a need for volunteer workers to progress a their environmental projects.
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186. The Isle of Wight College who will deliver the training has evolved this ground breaking programme which is the first of its kind in the UK.
187. Contracts that we set up with the installers will also require them to take on a number of these trainees as apprentices.
188. We hope to train at least 30 young people a year for jobs.
189. As part of the Eco Island initiative we will hope to train 30 local people for jobs in the renewable energy industry. The training will include:
190. Renewable energy technology / ground source / air source / grey water / rainwater harvesting / Solar PV / Solar Thermal / Biomass
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192. This project involves working with EMF on a pilot to roll out the Nuffield modules to Island schools as part of their National Education initiative.
193. 6 schools on the Island that would be part of the Pilot.
197. Take the Eco-Mobile to the school on the same day and park it in the playground / near the entrance to provide a form of engagement with the programme
215. Eco Carpets (plastics bottles) Part of the SEA SuperHome Network now receiving over 50 visitors per month and winner of RIBA Award for Sustainable Technology PLUS IOW Society Conservation Award
252. The CIC will contract certain delivery companies and services to “activate” the various projects.
253. Partnerships will be formed with large organizations who can help to improve the quality of life and deals have been done with tem to reduce the cost of living for Islanders.
254. The CIC will have a “core team” of staff supplemented by contract staff
255. To begin with this will include the CEO and an administrator but as the organization grows more staff may be engaged to manage its activities.
256. The CIC has appointed bankers, accountants and lawyers to work on behalf of the community and to safeguard their interests.
297. Invite us to give talks on our experiences and findings. HELPING TO REDUCE THE COST OF LIVING AND RAISE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ECOISLAND RESIDENTS
298. A Range of Partnership Options has enabled a Large number of Partners To come on board. The CIC Partnership Model has the added benefit that not only do you get support and funding ( as you would with sponsorship ) but you also get a lot of goods in kind and services PLUS the benefits of their PR and Marketing Teams.
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300. Regardless of the level of partnership your organization can utilize the relevant partnership logo to its own devices. With so much public awareness of green issues it will help your business support eco-island and doing the right thing for society. It can also highlight your current and planned eco initiatives, products plans within your own business strategy.
301. Our partners pages used frequently in a wide range of media. Our business partners are often the first to receive opportunities that emerge from our green ventures. We regularly feature business through our press and media connections which can maximize publicity of an eco action or investment at your business.