Business Break Out Session slides

1. Re-energising Camden
Collaborative Investment in Local Green Projects

2. Re-energising Camden:
jumping the hurdles

3. “We took a 9 million dollar hit
to our business after
Hurricane Sandy. Climate
change is a real business
risk. That, fundamentally, is
why we decided to go for a
full 100 per cent cover of our
energy production
from renewables”. Steve Howard
IKEA

5. When does solar need subsidy ?
• - in the absence of carbon taxation (or
rationing)
• - long term (40 year?) investment – society
values future income more than individuals or
companies

6. PAYBACK AND RETURNS
6-10 YEARS / 10-18%

9. Hot water or Pool heating:

10. Return on investment:
- location (& shading)
- system kWh/kW (& pitch etc)
- FIT rate (EPC/date/multiple)
- usage on site
- reliability

11. Proof of the pudding:
22 random systems:
averaged 853 kWh/kW per year

12. Top three of several hundred:
Client Panel Inverter Location kWh/kW in
2014
1st Mr S. Sharp Eltek Faversham 1178
2nd Mr D. Sunpower ABB Eastbourne 1150
3rd Sutton
Police Stn
Siliken Solarmax Sutton 1112

13. Cost of Capital :
predictability = low cost

14. CAN SOLAR MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

17. WAIT FOR THE EFFICIENCY
BREAKTHROUGH ?

19. Reliable ? 3 houses on 3 sunny days

21. Comparing with actual weather data:

22. Nuts and bolts…

24. Science Museum , South Kensington

25. Limited roof space? East/West = more kWh

26. Rooftop luxury – a stylish solution for every space

27. Integrated design – working with architects and designers

28. A solution for every roof type

29. Prospect Magazine
• “It is no longer a question of whether or not
renewables can take the lion’s share of global
power generation, but how long it will take to
get there.” Eco-business 22.1.15
Thank you for listening
James Page 0207 697 1000
james@joju.co.uk

30. Local Energy
In Its
Many Forms

31. 1ST Organic certified cereal manufacturer in the world
1st Fairtrade certified cereal manufacturer in the world
1st Zero waste food manufacturer in the world

32. Alara Wholefood’s Mission
“The most sustainable food manufacturer on Earth”
by 2018.
MISSION MEASURES:
• FINANCIAL
• COD
Cash on delivery to all our suppliers. Banking with ethical company Triodos
• SOCIAL
GREAT PARTIES (next is our Wassail in February 2014)
• ENVIRONMENTAL
CARBON IN – measured by our computer system which is central to all areas of the
company

38. Camley Street Micro-grid?

40. Alex Smith
Founder of Alara Wholefoods Ltd
Email: AlexSmith@alara.co.uk
Address: Alara Wholefoods,108 – 110
Camley Street, London, N1C 4PF

41. camden.gov.uk
Ana Lopez | 28th January 2015
An overview
Camden Climate Change Alliance

42. camden.gov.uk
• Formed by Camden Council in 2008
• Aim to support organisations in Camden to reduce carbon and save £
• Localised solutions and joint working opportunities
• Contribute to borough-wide 27% reduction target by 2017
• 288 members to date = c. 31% of Camden’s non-domestic emissions
• C&I represent 65% of the entire borough’s overall emissions
• Carbon footprint reduction of 15.1% between 2008-2012 = 36,000
tonnes of carbon emissions = £6.2 million saving on energy bills.
• Camden’s Members outperform non-members in carbon reductions
(144tCO2e vs 6tCO2e)
• 70:30 electricity: gas emissions split in C&I
• 99%, of Camden based businesses are SME’s therefore no statutory
requirement
Introduction

43. camden.gov.uk
• Benefits:
• Do your bit in helping tackle climate change
• Carbon, energy and financial savings
• Demonstrate green credentials – competitive edge
• Networking and knowledge sharing opportunities
• Information on latest relevant environmental legislation, funding
and other opportunities
• Membership is FREE
• Open to organizations of all sizes and sectors – from sole traders to
multinationals
• Must have a premises in Camden
• Sign the Climate Commitment and complete Survey Monkey
registration
Membership

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• Networking events – CSR, Re-energising Camden, Demand
Response
• Training workshops – e.g. Carbon Footprinting
• Funded programmes: Greening Business, Carbon Confident
• Online resources:
• Waste reduction guides and factsheets;
• Green Supplier Directory;
• Communications materials, case-studies and videos
• Carbon footprinting guides and toolkits
• Weekly bulletins and Useful links
• Basic Carbon Footprint
• Marks of Achievement - environmental certification scheme
• Carbon Management:
• Team Green: staff engagement and behaviour change
Basic services

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• One-to-one bespoke support and advice
• On-site visits and audits e.g. waste management audits
• Detailed carbon footprint reports and verification
• Carbon footprint mentoring
• Support with EMS certification and ISO check-ups
• Support with environmental policy writing
• Support with CMPs
• Training and workshops
• Staff engagement and behaviour change mentoring
• ESOS assessments
• Competitively priced at a bespoke not for profit price
Bespoke services
“The service the Alliance team offers is of high quality and makes a change from
the expensive and generalised recommendations of other consultants.”
Peter Warren, Sustainability Manager, MIC

46. camden.gov.uk
Future – your views
Virtualisation of
services
Expand bespoke
services
What do you
need?

47. camden.gov.uk
Website: camdencca.org
Email: camdencca@camden.gov.uk
ana.lopez@camden.gov.uk
Telephone: 020 7974 3901
Twitter: @camdenclimate
Ana Lopez
Sustainability Officer
Camden Climate Change Alliance
Get in touch

48. Re-energising Camden
Discussion