Community energy projects have historically shifted from small, local generation to large centralized fossil fuel plants, but will likely shift back towards smaller, more numerous renewable projects owned by communities. Rising population and energy demand, coupled with peaking fossil fuel production, means renewable sources like solar, wind, and hydro installed at a community scale will be an important part of our energy future. Case studies show benefits like income, jobs, and resilience for communities that implement these projects.
The document summarizes a community meeting about a proposed small wind turbine project in Ballynagran, Ireland. It introduces the project team and discusses the goals of generating income for the local community. It describes the proposed location, turbine details, estimated costs and electricity generation. It also addresses potential objections and next steps to obtain community feedback and volunteers. The overall aim is to benefit the community impacted by a nearby landfill through a renewable energy project.
Ballynagran Community Meeting-presentation-16-07-2014valuser
The document summarizes a community meeting about a proposed small wind turbine project in Ballynagran, Ireland. It introduces the wind energy project team and explains that the project aims to generate electricity from the turbine to benefit the local community. It describes the selected turbine location, provides visualizations of what the turbine may look like from different views, and outlines the potential costs, electricity generation capacity, and benefits for the community from income generated by selling electricity to the grid. It also addresses some concerns about the visual and noise impacts and next steps to obtain community feedback.
This document proposes a community wind turbine project for the Ballynagran area. It would involve installing a single, 500kw turbine on leased farmland. The turbine would generate an estimated €82,000 annually by selling electricity to the grid. Profits would fund community projects through a charitable trust controlled by residents. The proposal addresses costs, visual impacts, noise and other concerns. Next steps require community feedback and pursuing approvals if feedback is positive. The goal is providing long-term income for communities affected by a nearby landfill.
Community Energy Wales was founded to promote community energy projects in Wales. It aims to enable communities to actively participate in sustainable energy and emissions reductions. It seeks to inspire communities, provide support and financing models, and influence energy policies. Ultimately, it hopes community energy can deliver one sixth of Wales' emissions reduction target.
The document proposes a community wind turbine project for Ballynagran that would generate electricity for the national grid and provide financial benefits to the local community. A single 500kw turbine is proposed, which would not require the lengthy Gate process for grid connection and have lower planning requirements. It is estimated the turbine could generate €82,000 annually for the community by selling electricity to the grid. Views of the potential turbine location and impacts like visuals, noise, and shadow flicker are presented and addressed. Next steps outlined are getting community feedback, discussing the land lease, and applying for planning and grid connection if feedback is positive.
This document discusses community renewable energy co-operatives. It notes that Energy4All has helped establish over 10 wind co-operatives in the UK and pioneered the co-operative delivery model. Community renewable energy co-ops allow local communities to invest small amounts to own renewable energy projects, generating returns of 4-10% while reducing carbon emissions. They follow co-operative principles of democratic member control and local benefit.
Our Low Carbon Future Community Consultation Nov 2011 draftGreenlivingpedia
This document provides an overview and update on Boroondara City Council's Low Carbon Future Strategy. It discusses progress made on the strategy's corporate and community action plans from 2009-2012, including emissions reductions achieved. It also outlines proposed new action plans and priorities for 2012-2016. The community forum aims to seek input on upcoming initiatives and explore opportunities for collaboration to further the strategy's goals of reducing emissions and increasing sustainable living.
Ontario's Green Energy Act and FiT Program
Presented by Jason Chee-Aloy of the OPA at the Green Energy Act Finance Forum on Friday January 29, 2010
For more information visit http://www.marsdd.com/greenenergyforum
The document summarizes a community meeting about a proposed small wind turbine project in Ballynagran, Ireland. It introduces the project team and discusses the goals of generating income for the local community. It describes the proposed location, turbine details, estimated costs and electricity generation. It also addresses potential objections and next steps to obtain community feedback and volunteers. The overall aim is to benefit the community impacted by a nearby landfill through a renewable energy project.
Ballynagran Community Meeting-presentation-16-07-2014valuser
The document summarizes a community meeting about a proposed small wind turbine project in Ballynagran, Ireland. It introduces the wind energy project team and explains that the project aims to generate electricity from the turbine to benefit the local community. It describes the selected turbine location, provides visualizations of what the turbine may look like from different views, and outlines the potential costs, electricity generation capacity, and benefits for the community from income generated by selling electricity to the grid. It also addresses some concerns about the visual and noise impacts and next steps to obtain community feedback.
This document proposes a community wind turbine project for the Ballynagran area. It would involve installing a single, 500kw turbine on leased farmland. The turbine would generate an estimated €82,000 annually by selling electricity to the grid. Profits would fund community projects through a charitable trust controlled by residents. The proposal addresses costs, visual impacts, noise and other concerns. Next steps require community feedback and pursuing approvals if feedback is positive. The goal is providing long-term income for communities affected by a nearby landfill.
Community Energy Wales was founded to promote community energy projects in Wales. It aims to enable communities to actively participate in sustainable energy and emissions reductions. It seeks to inspire communities, provide support and financing models, and influence energy policies. Ultimately, it hopes community energy can deliver one sixth of Wales' emissions reduction target.
The document proposes a community wind turbine project for Ballynagran that would generate electricity for the national grid and provide financial benefits to the local community. A single 500kw turbine is proposed, which would not require the lengthy Gate process for grid connection and have lower planning requirements. It is estimated the turbine could generate €82,000 annually for the community by selling electricity to the grid. Views of the potential turbine location and impacts like visuals, noise, and shadow flicker are presented and addressed. Next steps outlined are getting community feedback, discussing the land lease, and applying for planning and grid connection if feedback is positive.
This document discusses community renewable energy co-operatives. It notes that Energy4All has helped establish over 10 wind co-operatives in the UK and pioneered the co-operative delivery model. Community renewable energy co-ops allow local communities to invest small amounts to own renewable energy projects, generating returns of 4-10% while reducing carbon emissions. They follow co-operative principles of democratic member control and local benefit.
Our Low Carbon Future Community Consultation Nov 2011 draftGreenlivingpedia
This document provides an overview and update on Boroondara City Council's Low Carbon Future Strategy. It discusses progress made on the strategy's corporate and community action plans from 2009-2012, including emissions reductions achieved. It also outlines proposed new action plans and priorities for 2012-2016. The community forum aims to seek input on upcoming initiatives and explore opportunities for collaboration to further the strategy's goals of reducing emissions and increasing sustainable living.
Ontario's Green Energy Act and FiT Program
Presented by Jason Chee-Aloy of the OPA at the Green Energy Act Finance Forum on Friday January 29, 2010
For more information visit http://www.marsdd.com/greenenergyforum
To date, most green construction has been geared to commercial structures or affordable housing. An overlooked niche is market-rate single-family homes. While buyers are beginning to ask for green homes or are remodeling existing homes with green features, this type of construction is often overlooked due to economic feasibility. We explore issues relating to making green housing affordable. Even if building a completely green house is not economically feasible, incorporating green elements (materials, site planning, energy rebates) into the project is almost always possible and can help the environment.
This document outlines several renewable energy and sustainability projects undertaken by a community in Wales since 2006, including a 36kW hydroelectric scheme that has produced over 1 million kWh of electricity and saved over 550 tonnes of fossil CO2. It also describes an electric bike trial, community car club with electric and biodiesel vehicles, solar panels installed on a village hall that charge an electric car, education programs delivered to local schools, and a planned local biodiesel production project using cooking oil from pubs and cafes.
Pico solar PV systems development in Kenya as opposed to rural electrificationAugustine Okoth
Pico Solar homes systems use have greatly grown in Africa with Kenya taking the lead. Most rural areas do not have to electricity. Due to poverty most households cannot afford electricity either way, hence settling for kerosene or candle as their source of lighting. This can lead to health problems and is expensive in the long run. This study discusses power situation in Kenya. It explains why we need to embrace solar in the rural areas as compared to national grid rural electrification. Majority of Kenyans still use kerosene for lighting even though the Pico PV is very affordable. The government, donors and solar companies have a big role to play in promoting the use of green energy in the rural areas. This can be done by creation of awareness of the product and ensuring that the standards on the solar systems are met.
The document summarizes several research projects in the UK that examined low energy housing from the perspective of users. It found that while low energy homes can reduce emissions and bills, users often do not realize these benefits due to issues like the rebound effect where savings are spent on higher indoor temperatures. Case studies of retrofitted homes with solar technologies, innovative eco-homes, and homes using biomass heating found users struggled to understand and control the technologies to save energy and money. Social housing providers also impacted whether users benefited, depending on how energy systems were managed and paid for. The lessons are that users must be engaged, technologies simplified, and support provided to ensure low energy housing achieves its full potential.
Community meeting slides 10 dec revised motions 1.0warren_yates
The document summarizes a community meeting held in Bermagui, Australia on December 10, 2017 to discuss powering the community with renewable energy. It includes an agenda of speakers and topics, as well as proposals from CEFE Bermagui Chapter to analyze energy use, install solar panels domestically, and establish a community solar garden. The meeting encouraged the steering group to identify additional expertise needed and investigate small and utility-scale renewable energy projects for the community.
This document summarizes Bridgeport, Connecticut's plans to increase sustainable energy and promote urban revitalization. Key points include:
- Bridgeport developed a sustainability plan called BGreen 2020 to reduce emissions through renewable energy, energy efficiency, green building, and alternative transportation.
- Several renewable energy projects have been implemented, including a fuel cell park, solar installations, and plans to convert food waste and sewage into electricity.
- These projects aim to cut costs and emissions while creating jobs and economic opportunities in Bridgeport.
NPTI 15th batch Ruralel Ectrification in IndiaRavi Pohani
Modification in definitions of rural electrification
Policies Laws and Schemes of rural electrification in chronological order
issues with rural electrification
Mini and Micro Grid initiatives in Indian villages
Citizens Solar Case Studies - CitiSuns V 4 projects - 12.30.16Emma Kosciak
The Hunt Road Solar Project is a 6 MW solar installation located on a private landfill in Amesbury, MA. It was completed in December 2016 and produces over 8 million kWh of electricity annually, enough to power 800 homes. The project allows the unused landfill to generate energy, tax revenue, and jobs for the local community.
This document discusses fuel switching from diesel to coconut oil for rural electrification in Pacific Island countries. It notes that diesel currently accounts for a large portion of electricity costs due to transportation to remote areas. Coconut oil is proposed as an alternative that could displace a significant amount of diesel usage. Modifications would need to be made to engines and supply chains established, but initial blends of 20% coconut oil and 80% diesel are recommended. Fuel switching could save over $70 million annually while reducing greenhouse gas emissions by around 180,000 tonnes per year. Further analysis of supply chains is needed to implement this solution.
Building Sustainability through Community Engagement - Presentation by Michael Greis of Green Needham at the MA Sustainable Communities Conference 4/20/12.
Bringing Electricity To The Rural Areas Designig Laws And Policies That WorkChristina Parmionova
The document discusses Uganda's efforts to expand electricity access to rural areas through policies established in the Electricity Act of 1999. Key aspects include establishing a Rural Electrification Fund and Board to oversee projects, develop strategies to achieve 10% rural access by 2010, and implement projects through public-private partnerships and off-grid solutions. However, challenges remain in fully funding projects and ensuring reliable power supply to attract private investment.
Jyoti Gram Yojana and Rural electrification in north eastern states of indiaASHISH SINGH
This Presentation is covers the Jyoti Gram Yojana of Gujarat State and how we can implement JGY for rural electrification in North Eastern States of India
The document outlines next steps for a project which include obtaining site plan approval, completing a stormwater plan, securing an interconnection agreement with NStar, and obtaining net metering credit assurance. It then provides background information on the Cape & Vineyard Electric Cooperative (CVEC), describing its purpose and history of developing renewable energy and storage projects for its municipal members totaling over 39 MW since inception and saving over $7.25 million for members. Potential future initiatives discussed include expanding membership, providing management services for new members' existing assets, a battery project pilot, community solar, and electric vehicle stations.
The document discusses The Big Green Challenge, a UK competition for communities to reduce carbon emissions by up to 60% over one year. It then focuses on The Green Valleys Project, a community-led initiative across several communities and the Brecon Beacons National Park to mitigate climate change through reducing carbon emissions. It details the project's community groups, carbon auditing efforts, and plans for sustainable energy generation including existing and planned hydroelectric, solar, anaerobic digestion, and other renewable energy projects.
Following the success of community owned solar energy projects in Brixton, Brighton, Bath and elsewhere a group of residents is working to set up a not-for-profit solar energy co-operative based in South East London. This will be a cooperatively owned enterprise that generates renewable electricity for use by householders and for sale to the national electricity grid.
The group plans to raise investment from the community to enable them to install solar panels on the large sunny roofs of building providing social housing or community services.Generating clean electricity in this way can potentially provide low cost or free electricity and fund energy efficiency measures whilst also providing a return to investors
The groups invites all those who would like to get involved in setting up the cooperative or who would like to find out more about investing in it or benefiting from it get in touch! These slides are from the first public meeting held on Sunday 9th March 4 – 5.30pm at the Food Bank, 467 New Cross Road.
SELCE is a new community energy initiative in South East London aiming to increase access to renewable and affordable energy. It will generate solar energy from local schools and community buildings to provide free electricity and reduce fuel poverty. Any excess energy will be exported to the national grid to earn revenue. Funds will be raised through a community share offer to investors, who will receive a small dividend. Profits will be used to purchase more solar panels, maintain existing systems, and fund local fuel poverty programs. The initiative is led by a team of directors with expertise in community development, sustainability, finance, cooperatives, renewable engineering, communications, and sustainable buildings. SELCE has begun feasibility studies, formed a management team, and identified its first
Hydropower Electricity in Lebanon - MoEW 2012Karim Osseiran
The document discusses hydro development possibilities in Lebanon. It reviews the country's current hydro fleet of 282 MW across 5 river systems. Rehabilitating old plants could increase capacity by 92 MW. A master plan identified 32 potential new sites totaling 263-368 MW. 25 of these sites with a minimum selling tariff of under 12 $c/kWh could provide an additional 233-315 MW. 13 potential micro-hydro pilot sites were also identified on existing infrastructure with around 5 MW total capacity.
The presentation of Robert Rabinowitz - CEO of the charity Pure Leapfrog - that explains the importance of community energy projects, how they can be funded and that for every £1 that Pure Leapfrog lends, over £5 of net benefit is created in local communities.
For more information visit: http://www.pureleapfrog.org/
The Capital Partners Solar Project is a 20-year agreement where Duke Energy Renewables will build three solar sites totaling 52 megawatts in North Carolina to provide electricity to George Washington University, American University, and George Washington University Hospital. This project represents the largest non-utility solar power purchase agreement in the eastern US and will generate enough electricity to meet around half the needs of the two universities and 30% for the hospital. The three institutions worked together over two years through a competitive bidding process to identify this project as providing the best long-term renewable energy solution.
Given by Chen Shiun, PhD
The second in our series of workshops designed to gather input from stakeholders involved in existing off-grid projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America. This event is workshop scheduled to be held in Malaysia for the ASEAN countries will be organised by the Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM) in collaboration with Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS).
This document provides an overview of energy efficiency and available support from the Carbon Trust Wales. It discusses key drivers for carbon reduction like cost savings and legislation. Common energy saving opportunities for the hospitality sector are outlined, such as improving heating, lighting, and maintenance. The Carbon Trust Wales offers specialist advice, interest-free loans, and publications to help organizations develop energy reduction strategies and implement efficiency measures.
To date, most green construction has been geared to commercial structures or affordable housing. An overlooked niche is market-rate single-family homes. While buyers are beginning to ask for green homes or are remodeling existing homes with green features, this type of construction is often overlooked due to economic feasibility. We explore issues relating to making green housing affordable. Even if building a completely green house is not economically feasible, incorporating green elements (materials, site planning, energy rebates) into the project is almost always possible and can help the environment.
This document outlines several renewable energy and sustainability projects undertaken by a community in Wales since 2006, including a 36kW hydroelectric scheme that has produced over 1 million kWh of electricity and saved over 550 tonnes of fossil CO2. It also describes an electric bike trial, community car club with electric and biodiesel vehicles, solar panels installed on a village hall that charge an electric car, education programs delivered to local schools, and a planned local biodiesel production project using cooking oil from pubs and cafes.
Pico solar PV systems development in Kenya as opposed to rural electrificationAugustine Okoth
Pico Solar homes systems use have greatly grown in Africa with Kenya taking the lead. Most rural areas do not have to electricity. Due to poverty most households cannot afford electricity either way, hence settling for kerosene or candle as their source of lighting. This can lead to health problems and is expensive in the long run. This study discusses power situation in Kenya. It explains why we need to embrace solar in the rural areas as compared to national grid rural electrification. Majority of Kenyans still use kerosene for lighting even though the Pico PV is very affordable. The government, donors and solar companies have a big role to play in promoting the use of green energy in the rural areas. This can be done by creation of awareness of the product and ensuring that the standards on the solar systems are met.
The document summarizes several research projects in the UK that examined low energy housing from the perspective of users. It found that while low energy homes can reduce emissions and bills, users often do not realize these benefits due to issues like the rebound effect where savings are spent on higher indoor temperatures. Case studies of retrofitted homes with solar technologies, innovative eco-homes, and homes using biomass heating found users struggled to understand and control the technologies to save energy and money. Social housing providers also impacted whether users benefited, depending on how energy systems were managed and paid for. The lessons are that users must be engaged, technologies simplified, and support provided to ensure low energy housing achieves its full potential.
Community meeting slides 10 dec revised motions 1.0warren_yates
The document summarizes a community meeting held in Bermagui, Australia on December 10, 2017 to discuss powering the community with renewable energy. It includes an agenda of speakers and topics, as well as proposals from CEFE Bermagui Chapter to analyze energy use, install solar panels domestically, and establish a community solar garden. The meeting encouraged the steering group to identify additional expertise needed and investigate small and utility-scale renewable energy projects for the community.
This document summarizes Bridgeport, Connecticut's plans to increase sustainable energy and promote urban revitalization. Key points include:
- Bridgeport developed a sustainability plan called BGreen 2020 to reduce emissions through renewable energy, energy efficiency, green building, and alternative transportation.
- Several renewable energy projects have been implemented, including a fuel cell park, solar installations, and plans to convert food waste and sewage into electricity.
- These projects aim to cut costs and emissions while creating jobs and economic opportunities in Bridgeport.
NPTI 15th batch Ruralel Ectrification in IndiaRavi Pohani
Modification in definitions of rural electrification
Policies Laws and Schemes of rural electrification in chronological order
issues with rural electrification
Mini and Micro Grid initiatives in Indian villages
Citizens Solar Case Studies - CitiSuns V 4 projects - 12.30.16Emma Kosciak
The Hunt Road Solar Project is a 6 MW solar installation located on a private landfill in Amesbury, MA. It was completed in December 2016 and produces over 8 million kWh of electricity annually, enough to power 800 homes. The project allows the unused landfill to generate energy, tax revenue, and jobs for the local community.
This document discusses fuel switching from diesel to coconut oil for rural electrification in Pacific Island countries. It notes that diesel currently accounts for a large portion of electricity costs due to transportation to remote areas. Coconut oil is proposed as an alternative that could displace a significant amount of diesel usage. Modifications would need to be made to engines and supply chains established, but initial blends of 20% coconut oil and 80% diesel are recommended. Fuel switching could save over $70 million annually while reducing greenhouse gas emissions by around 180,000 tonnes per year. Further analysis of supply chains is needed to implement this solution.
Building Sustainability through Community Engagement - Presentation by Michael Greis of Green Needham at the MA Sustainable Communities Conference 4/20/12.
Bringing Electricity To The Rural Areas Designig Laws And Policies That WorkChristina Parmionova
The document discusses Uganda's efforts to expand electricity access to rural areas through policies established in the Electricity Act of 1999. Key aspects include establishing a Rural Electrification Fund and Board to oversee projects, develop strategies to achieve 10% rural access by 2010, and implement projects through public-private partnerships and off-grid solutions. However, challenges remain in fully funding projects and ensuring reliable power supply to attract private investment.
Jyoti Gram Yojana and Rural electrification in north eastern states of indiaASHISH SINGH
This Presentation is covers the Jyoti Gram Yojana of Gujarat State and how we can implement JGY for rural electrification in North Eastern States of India
The document outlines next steps for a project which include obtaining site plan approval, completing a stormwater plan, securing an interconnection agreement with NStar, and obtaining net metering credit assurance. It then provides background information on the Cape & Vineyard Electric Cooperative (CVEC), describing its purpose and history of developing renewable energy and storage projects for its municipal members totaling over 39 MW since inception and saving over $7.25 million for members. Potential future initiatives discussed include expanding membership, providing management services for new members' existing assets, a battery project pilot, community solar, and electric vehicle stations.
The document discusses The Big Green Challenge, a UK competition for communities to reduce carbon emissions by up to 60% over one year. It then focuses on The Green Valleys Project, a community-led initiative across several communities and the Brecon Beacons National Park to mitigate climate change through reducing carbon emissions. It details the project's community groups, carbon auditing efforts, and plans for sustainable energy generation including existing and planned hydroelectric, solar, anaerobic digestion, and other renewable energy projects.
Following the success of community owned solar energy projects in Brixton, Brighton, Bath and elsewhere a group of residents is working to set up a not-for-profit solar energy co-operative based in South East London. This will be a cooperatively owned enterprise that generates renewable electricity for use by householders and for sale to the national electricity grid.
The group plans to raise investment from the community to enable them to install solar panels on the large sunny roofs of building providing social housing or community services.Generating clean electricity in this way can potentially provide low cost or free electricity and fund energy efficiency measures whilst also providing a return to investors
The groups invites all those who would like to get involved in setting up the cooperative or who would like to find out more about investing in it or benefiting from it get in touch! These slides are from the first public meeting held on Sunday 9th March 4 – 5.30pm at the Food Bank, 467 New Cross Road.
SELCE is a new community energy initiative in South East London aiming to increase access to renewable and affordable energy. It will generate solar energy from local schools and community buildings to provide free electricity and reduce fuel poverty. Any excess energy will be exported to the national grid to earn revenue. Funds will be raised through a community share offer to investors, who will receive a small dividend. Profits will be used to purchase more solar panels, maintain existing systems, and fund local fuel poverty programs. The initiative is led by a team of directors with expertise in community development, sustainability, finance, cooperatives, renewable engineering, communications, and sustainable buildings. SELCE has begun feasibility studies, formed a management team, and identified its first
Hydropower Electricity in Lebanon - MoEW 2012Karim Osseiran
The document discusses hydro development possibilities in Lebanon. It reviews the country's current hydro fleet of 282 MW across 5 river systems. Rehabilitating old plants could increase capacity by 92 MW. A master plan identified 32 potential new sites totaling 263-368 MW. 25 of these sites with a minimum selling tariff of under 12 $c/kWh could provide an additional 233-315 MW. 13 potential micro-hydro pilot sites were also identified on existing infrastructure with around 5 MW total capacity.
The presentation of Robert Rabinowitz - CEO of the charity Pure Leapfrog - that explains the importance of community energy projects, how they can be funded and that for every £1 that Pure Leapfrog lends, over £5 of net benefit is created in local communities.
For more information visit: http://www.pureleapfrog.org/
The Capital Partners Solar Project is a 20-year agreement where Duke Energy Renewables will build three solar sites totaling 52 megawatts in North Carolina to provide electricity to George Washington University, American University, and George Washington University Hospital. This project represents the largest non-utility solar power purchase agreement in the eastern US and will generate enough electricity to meet around half the needs of the two universities and 30% for the hospital. The three institutions worked together over two years through a competitive bidding process to identify this project as providing the best long-term renewable energy solution.
Given by Chen Shiun, PhD
The second in our series of workshops designed to gather input from stakeholders involved in existing off-grid projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America. This event is workshop scheduled to be held in Malaysia for the ASEAN countries will be organised by the Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM) in collaboration with Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS).
This document provides an overview of energy efficiency and available support from the Carbon Trust Wales. It discusses key drivers for carbon reduction like cost savings and legislation. Common energy saving opportunities for the hospitality sector are outlined, such as improving heating, lighting, and maintenance. The Carbon Trust Wales offers specialist advice, interest-free loans, and publications to help organizations develop energy reduction strategies and implement efficiency measures.
- The UK government has introduced 3 schemes to promote micro renewable energy and building refurbishment: the Feed-in Tariff, Renewable Heat Incentive, and Green Deal.
- The Feed-in Tariff provides financial incentives for electricity generated from renewable sources. Tariffs are guaranteed for 25 years and have decreased over time.
- The Renewable Heat Incentive provides similar financial incentives for renewable heat generation and includes multi-tiered tariffs for biomass boilers. Eligible technologies and requirements are specified.
- The Green Deal is a "pay as you save" scheme where approved companies install energy efficiency measures at no
This document summarizes a project called Way Into Work that helped young unemployed individuals in Monmouthshire, Wales develop skills and find employment. The project involved 6-week courses covering topics like confidence building, communication skills, and job search assistance. Over 100 job applications were submitted and 3,500 volunteering hours were completed. In total, 24 individuals obtained employment as a result of the program. Feedback from participants and partners praised the project for improving job prospects and helping young people gain valuable skills and experience. Lessons learned centered around securing more volunteering opportunities and providing additional support for participants facing personal barriers.
A workshop was held in the IFSC on December 8th 2016, looking at financial incentives to promote citizen investment in renewable energy. The workshop was organised by Dr. Celine McInerney, Cork University Business School, and Joseph Curtin, UCC. It was funded by the EPA Research programme.
Kerry County Council Submission on Proposal for a Sustainable Energy CommunityTipperary Energy Agency
The document proposes establishing a sustainable energy community in Kerry County through a two-pronged approach: 1) Improving energy efficiency of commercial and residential buildings through retrofits and smart metering systems, and 2) Developing biomass energy centers using locally sourced wood chips to meet heating demands. This would reduce fossil fuel dependence, lower carbon emissions and costs, boost local employment, and improve quality of life. Specific initiatives discussed include retrofitting 134 housing units, installing smart pre-payment meters, developing a 20MW biomass plant, and supporting 150 full-time jobs. The proposal aims to meet national 2020 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Bristol Energy Cooperative Bond Offer July 2017Andy O'Brien
Bristol Energy Cooperative (BEC) launches a new crowdfund to continue its journey to become a major generator of community-owned clean energy.
The crowdfund target of £1,150,000 will enable BEC to repay previous loans and invest in new micro-renewable generation and storage schemes. These include a 100kW Tesla battery storage project at a new sustainable housing site.
This bond offer builds on the popularity of BEC’s energy schemes where surplus profits are reinvested into the community. BEC has a proven track record of funding and developing renewables, including raising the ambitious sum of £10m last year.
Find out more in Director Andy O'Brien's presentation detailing BEC's plans for the future.
Rural electrification in India: are mini-grids the answer?Ashden
This presentation was made by Ashden Founder Director Sarah Butler-Sloss at an international conference on energy access for all, organised by the Indian Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Ashden is a charity that promotes sustainable energy and all the life-changing benefits it brings: find out more at www.ashden.org
The document summarizes a presentation about the benefits of solar photovoltaics (PV). It discusses the basics of PV technology, factors that affect PV performance like irradiance and inclination. It also outlines UK renewable energy legislation and targets, and the role solar PV can play in meeting legislative requirements through its carbon neutral energy and improving efficiencies. The benefits of solar PV over alternative technologies include being zero emissions, maintenance free, and having a 25-year warranty.
Community energy refers to community ownership, leadership, or control of energy generation and management where the community benefits. Community Energy England is an organization that represents community energy groups in the UK. While community energy has existed for over 100 years, it is now growing again due to dissatisfaction with large energy companies. There are now over 600 community groups interested in renewable energy in the UK, with 150-300 actively developing projects totaling around 66MW of installed capacity. By 2020, community energy projects could reach 3GW of capacity and involve over 500,000 members investing over £1.3 billion back into local communities. However, challenges remain around financing, grid connections, planning permissions, and policy support.
This document discusses renewable energy sources and their potential to meet future UK energy demands. It notes that fossil fuels are finite and may not be sustainable long-term. Renewable sources like solar, wind, hydro, and biomass are sustainable as they are replenished naturally. The UK aims to generate 10% of electricity from renewables by 2010 and 20% by 2020. Onshore and offshore windfarms as well as biomass are expected to be the main contributors to meeting these targets. Challenges remain to achieving the 2010 target, but policies like the Climate Change Levy and Renewables Obligation aim to establish renewables in the UK's energy mix.
Rural Electrification is something which we all should strive for.
While we busy surfing net and using computers there people who are yet to get an electic connection to their households.
We should understand how important it is to save electricity so that more electrification is done especially in rural areas.
This document discusses renewable sources of energy and how they can contribute to future energy needs. It first examines current energy resources like fossil fuels and nuclear energy, noting that they are limited. It then defines primary energy resources, like solar and wind, and secondary resources derived from primary ones, like electricity. The document goes on to describe various renewable energy technologies - solar photovoltaics, solar heating, wind power, hydroelectric, tidal, wave, biomass, and landfill gas - and provides examples of their implementation. It aims to address questions around current and projected energy demands, how demands are currently and could future be met, and what contribution renewables can make.
The document outlines an agenda for a conference called "Re-energising Camden" that will discuss low carbon energy, including a session on Arup's experience with energy projects in Camden, presentations on London's strategic policy context and different low carbon technologies, and a showcase of projects. The conference aims to explore opportunities for collaborative investment in community energy projects to help re-energize Camden with low carbon solutions.
1) Anesco provides utility-scale and domestic energy storage solutions. They were founded in 2010 and are a top clean tech company.
2) For domestic storage, Anesco focuses on optimizing the value of storage installations through active energy tariff switching, maximizing the use of on-site solar and EVs/heat pumps. This creates a "virtuous circle" of benefits.
3) Decarbonizing domestic heat is important as it accounts for over 20% of UK emissions, and improving housing efficiency can significantly reduce emissions. Anesco aims to give homeowners solutions to reduce their carbon footprint.
The document presents on renewable energy sources and provides an overview of renewable energy in India. It discusses that renewable energy comes from sources that replenish naturally and includes solar, wind, hydro, and biomass. It then summarizes India's energy situation and potential from various renewable sources. The challenges facing renewable energy development in India are also outlined, such as high costs and regulatory issues. The presentation concludes that renewable energy has significant potential in India to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and create rural employment opportunities.
The document provides an update on UK financing programs for energy efficiency, including the Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation (ECO) programs. It notes that while the Green Deal launched in January 2013, it is still in early stages with around 18,000 assessments completed so far. Potential issues with the Green Deal include ensuring sufficient demand and delivering expected energy savings. Local authority-led models and financing from the Green Investment Bank and other sources are helping support energy efficiency programs, but more investment is still needed to fully address the market potential.
Oxford 28th october (capital costs, storage, experience curves) v2Chris Goodall
Our assumptions about the Levelised Cost of Electricity from renewables are wrong. This presentation looks at how we should correct our estimates by taking note of the fall in the real cost of capital for index-linked assets which, for example, includes PV in the UK.
The document provides an update on UK financing programs for energy efficiency (EE), including the Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation (ECO). Key points include:
- The Green Deal is gaining momentum with over 18,000 assessments completed, but faces potential issues around low conversion rates and achieving estimated savings.
- Local authority-led models are promising, with over £100 million committed across various UK cities.
- The Green Investment Bank has allocated over £100 million to non-domestic EE funds, but deals are still in the early stages.
- Additional initiatives include ESCOs in Peterborough and a £200 million corporate EE fund from the Royal Bank of Scotland.
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The document provides an update on UK financing programs for energy efficiency (EE), including the Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation (ECO). Key points include:
- The Green Deal is gaining momentum with over 18,000 assessments completed, but faces potential issues around low conversion rates and achieving estimated savings.
- Local authority-led models are promising, with over £100 million committed across various UK cities.
- The Green Investment Bank has allocated over £100 million to non-domestic EE funds, but deals are still in the early stages.
- Additional initiatives include ESCOs in Peterborough and a £200 million corporate EE fund from the Royal Bank of Scotland.
The document summarizes a presentation by Supernova Waste to Energy Inc. about using plasma gasification technology to convert waste into energy. The presentation discussed partnerships with EAWC Technologies, the benefits of plasma gasification such as producing energy with zero emissions, and return on investment for a 3MWh waste to energy plant. Contact information was provided for Supernova Waste to Energy.
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New "Internet of Energy” Key to Fighting Climate Change
The key to fighting climate change is for the U.S. to take a leadership role in promoting a “new world wide web of electricity,” according to Michael Powers, board member and spokesman for Global Energy Network Institute, a non-profit research and education group based in San Diego.
Powers made the comments at Stanford University’s recent conference, “Energy in the Developing World: Working toward a Sustainable Future.” The conference was organized by the Stanford Association for International Development (SAID) and the Graduate School of Business.
“By connecting regional electricity grids around the world into a global network, it will be possible to tap new renewable resources and phase out our worst polluting coal-fired power plants,” Powers said.
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2. Community Energy Projects
History & future of electricity
Peak oil & fossil fuel stations
World power demand
Community projects
Case studies
3. Community Energy Projects
• The history of electricity generation
• And how it will turn
• From community station
• Through large centralised fossil fuel station
• Back to community/ individual generation
4. Community Energy Projects
5 KW output
Reliability poor
Very expensive
One hours light bulb
cost a weeks wage
Brighton Power Station in about 1885
Coal / wood fired steam engine “State of the art”
5. Community Energy Projects
What Happened from the 1850s ?
• Coal was mined in Britain
• Oil was discovered in Pennsylvania
• Cheap fossil fuels drove energy demand
• Technical innovation allowed power stations
to develop in size
6. Community Energy Projects
600 MW output
Gas fired
High reliability
One hours
lighting now
costs
1/40,000
weekly wage
Shoreham power station near Brighton
CCGT combined cycle gas turbine “state of the art”
7. Community energy Projects
Electrical generation by fuel
45% from gas
28 % from coal
18% from nuclear
7% from Renewables
Source DECC website
9. Community Energy Projects
• How will things change in the future?
• Government target is an 80%
• Reduction in emissions by 2050
• Heavy transport will struggle to reduce
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• Electricity needs to so more than 80%
10. Community Energy Projects
• The ERA of cheap fossil fuel is nearly over
• Fossil fuel Power stations are obsolete
• Renewable power stations are
• Smaller and more numerous
• We will circle back to community sized power stations
• A community plant should be owned by the
community for the community
11. Community Energy Projects
Wind for bulk generation PV for daytime peak load
AD for intermittency
Electricity will power almost everything
Cars, home heating etc
Fossil fuels will be too scarce to burn
Electrical storage needs to be developed
Brighton Power Station
“State of the art” @2020
12. Community Energy Projects
This mix is a moving target, and depends on many variables:
Technical innovation, Fossil fuel costs, Storage solutions, Public Attitudes
Fossil fuel will be with us for some time due to its versatility
Home / community will be a mix of PV, Wind, A D & Home fuel cell etc
14. Community Energy Projects
The 1950’s were peak years for US oil Exploration
BUT US Geologist Hubbert in 1950 suggested
US Oil production would peak and decline
He was ridiculed
US Oil production started to decline 40 years later
47 years since the peak of WORLD discoveries
HAS WORLD OIL PRODUCTION PEAKED?
16. Community Energy Projects
• Future energy demand
• Kalahari bushmen use 2,000 kcal per day
• Subsistence farmers use 12,000 kcal per day
• Technological society use 230,000 kcal per day
• All the underdeveloped countries in the world
envy and want to match our living standards
• World power demand in infinite
18. Community Energy Projects
• Rising population
• Increasing demand per person
• Cheap oil used up
• Renewables are a sound investment
• Communities can be self sufficient
• Communities can be more resilient
19. Community Energy Projects
• Renewable stations will be smaller and
more numerous than fossil plants
• The large companies cant run small plants efficiently
• Community groups with low overheads can
• The benefits can accrue to the community
• Makes our communities more resilient
20. Community owned microhydro
• Community owned microhydro
• 30KW hydro 200 MWh annually
• 1 Km pipeline 25 m head at 200 l/s
• All funding from grants
• Project cost about £300,000
TAP
• Annual income £20,000 Tintern Angiddy Project
• Very low visual impact long life of project
21. Gwent Levels Community wind farm
• CIC owned medium wind farm
• 2 turbines 2MW each
• Generate a total of 14 GWh annually
• Gross income of £1.4M
• Cost £4 million funded by share issue
• Very high environmental hurdles
• £200,000 for planning requirements
• Benefits from the scheme include
• Income for local investors loans or dividends
• Improved Flood defence 7,000 homes
• Support for local causes village halls
• 30 jobs created locally more indirectly
22. Community Energy Projects
Photovoltaic for a village hall
• South facing pitched roof
• Not significantly over shaded
• 22 panels generates 4.0 MWh
• Benefit of about £2,000 annually index linked
• Needs about 40 m2 of roof area
• Cost about £12,000
• Sizable grant and or low cost loan needed
• Community members might want to loan money
23. Community Energy Projects
a successful project
• Have a reason that the community supports
• A small group with a legal structure to steer the project
• Newsletter to keep the community informed
• Keep a record of hours for matching fund grants
• Keep a record of income and expenses
• Keep minutes of meetings where decisions are made
• Website is a good way to inform / impress people
24. Monmouthshire village hall photovoltaic's
After decades of shop, school and pub closures
Village halls are often the only
community building left in villages
Without a community meeting place
villages become mere dormitories
Where few knows or cares about neighbours.
Our halls are vital to the community
25. Monmouthshire village hall photovoltaic's
• Impending funding cuts imperil these vital village buildings
• The feed in tariff gives a unique opportunity for village halls
and community to gain the following benefits
• An index linked long term income stream
• Fund hall maintenance and running costs
• Foster closer community links
• Encourage through example carbon reduction emissions.
• Adds resilience to our villages
• Gives out village halls respect and status
26. Monmouthshire village hall photovoltaic's
Example 9.5 KW system
Generates @ 8000 KWh
Annual output
1st year benefit @ £3,200
25 year total benefit @£100K
Cost £32,000
1st year Return 10%
Index linked for 25 years
27. Monmouthshire village hall photovoltaic's
• Photovoltaic panels have benefits over other
renewable energy such as wind or water
• Reliable and dependable technology
• Numerous competitive suppliers
• Lower planning hurdles
• Lower initial costs
• Low maintenance and administration costs
• Perfect income source for village halls
28. Monmouthshire village hall photovoltaic's
• Financing is the biggest hurdle
• People who use the hall might help with a loan.
• The FIT income allows you to pay interest say 3%
service a loan and give a useful amount to the hall
• How much do they cost depends on the size
• A 4 KW installation costs £13 to £14,000
• A 10 KW installation costs about £33,000.
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29. Monmouthshire village hall photovoltaic's
• This is not always possible or desirable for village hall
committees to take on the administration responsibility
• There are 2 alternative solutions to this
• Gwent Energy CIC is a community interest company that will
take on this responsibility on for you
• Robert Owen Community Banking Fund Ltd., will do this
admin for you They are a not for profit lender linked to the
Wales credit union network
30. Monmouthshire village hall photovoltaic's
• We suggest the following timetable
• Call Phil on 07506004581 to come and have a look at discuss the options
• An installer Beverley Thomas (07817367590) will come and do a survey
and give you the details of what is possible and how much it will cost
• Decide on the options for managing and financing the system
• Apply for planning permission and to western power for grid connection
• Raise the money and order the system
• if you have a high proportion in loans, aim for a spring installation
• Register for FITs as soon as possible after installation
31. Monmouthshire village hall photovoltaic's
• For more information call these
• Richard Lewis on 01873736031 richard@adventa.org.uk
• Phil Powell on 01291 629936 (07506004581) ppo98@aol.com
• Gwent energy can help you organise it
• For a survey, price and detailed technical information
• Beverley Thomas 07817367590 bthomas@solar-senseuk.com
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• AND GIVE OUR VILLAGES A CHANCE