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- 1. Re-energising Camden Collaborative Investment in Community Energy
- 3. The Urban Community Energy Fund Finn O’Muircheartaigh Senior Policy Advisor, DECC
- 4. DECC’s objectives • Energy security • Energy reduction • Low-carbon energy • Nuclear legacy • Economic growth 4 Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme
- 5. The Community Energy Strategy 5 Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme • Power the country, protect the planet • Aspires to support 0.5-3GW by 2020 • Community Energy Saving And Advice Service • Community Energy Saving Competition • Urban Community Energy Fund (and RCEF)
- 6. The Urban Community Energy Fund 6 Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme • Low carbon generation fund • Urban community groups • Administered by: Centre for Sustainable Energy Pure Leapfrog
- 7. UCEF funding 7 Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme • Grants for feasibility work – up to £20,000 • Local support? • What technology works? • Grid connection? • Loans for proj development costs – up to £130,000 • Planning permission? • Ecological permit?
- 8. UCEF – how do I do to apply? 8 Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme
- 9. Urban Community Energy Fund Email: info@ucef.org.uk Telephone: 0800 038 6345 www.gov.uk/urban-community-energy-fund Community Energy Strategy https://www.gov.uk/community-energy
- 10. Creating Local Energy Afsheen Kabir Rashid Co-founder Director
- 11. Content 1. Who we are 2. What we do 3. Our vision 4. Our experience 5. Our services
- 12. Who we are • REPOWERING is a not-for-profit organisation • Creating local energy: We specialise in co-producing community-owned renewable energy projects • Our team: Dedicated employees working collaboratively alongside enthusiastic volunteers We have the essential technical, financial, legal and project management expertise needed to ensure successful delivery
- 13. Our vision Before... After... • To create resilient, empowered communities that control and own the generation and usage of renewable energy. • To support wide-scale development of community-owned renewable energy projects across London. To put it another way...
- 14. Our Journey Lambeth is the 5th most deprived area in London and the 25th most deprived in UK. As a key focal point within Lambeth, Brixton gave us the chance to address some serious problems. Goals: To allow people to invest in themselves & their community To allow people to gain financially through socially responsible investment To promote energy efficiency through education, home energy audits, etc To provide apprenticeships and work experience for local people …it’s all about wellbeing!
- 16. Asking what people want. Who? • Needs /priorities • Shared values • Social networks How? • Door knocking • Community leaders • Ongoing events and meetings • Open meetings Why? • Inclusive • Making it relevant Consultation
- 17. Participation • Set clear objectives • Agree rules of engagement • Be positive • Be respectful • Take responsibility • Talk to people • Listen to people • Agree by consensus
- 18. Engagement
- 19. Training and work experience
- 20. Empowerment
- 21. • Research by Camco & Baker Tilly estimates the potential for over 3.5 GW of community-owned renewables in England, Scotland & Wales. • There is enormous potential for the installation of community-owned solar on social housing in London. At Repowering, we want to help you deliver your own community owned renewable energy project... The potential
- 22. Project benefits Social return •Renewable Energy Co-operatives are created, owned and managed by the local community •Support and training for vulnerable youth, local residents and job seekers •Paid apprenticeships and internships, providing opportunities to gain valuable skills and experience •Tackling fuel poverty through energy efficiency initiatives, such as home energy audits Financial Return •Highly competitive ROI: Each project delivers a return of 3-5% per annum back to shareholders •Renewable energy infrastructure capital costs are funded through community share offer •Resilience to energy price shocks: Energy resold for communal usage at up to 20% discount •Ring fenced funds created for allocation within the community Environmental return •Renewable energy infrastructure created •Clean, green, renewable energy generated •Reduction in the borough’s carbon footprint •Reduced energy consumption locally, following community engagement and energy efficiency initiatives Each project typically delivers... •50 kWh solar PV array installed •37,500 kWh generated p.a. •20 tCO2 per annum •10 paid work experience placements •15 internships •20 Energy Audit “Train the trainer” workshops •100 energy surveys, 10 Home energy audits •Over 5,000 residents engaged
- 23. What does it take? • Site identification and selection • Site survey • Resident / community engagement • Planning • Financial modeling • Grant applications • Council liaison • National Grid connection • FSA compliance • Share offer promotion • Construction oversight • Managing volunteers • IT and platform design • Insurance • FIT application • Risk management • Power Purchase Agreements • Export metering • Tender scoping • Promotion & launch events • Supplier negotiations • Financial administration Here’s a selection of what we had to do for BES 1... The project required over 2,500 hours dedicated commitment from professionals with the right expertise!
- 24. Repowering can help At Repowering, we can help you with all of this. …We’ve already done it (three times)! • 1st Inner City Cooperatively Owned Solar PV station in UK • 1st Co-op Renewable Power Station on Social Housing in UK • 1st Co-op to imbed & ring fence a social aims fund in UK • 1st Co-op to set up as carbon trader in UK • 1st Energy project to accept local currency B£ in the World Projects Partners Awards & Nominations
- 25. Community Groups Streatham Power We are now mentoring five community energy groups across London.
- 26. Final thought “I just hope other estates can have this too!” - Shemsa Guri Osman
- 27. Thanks for your time Afsheen Kabir Rashid Co-founder & Director +44 (0) 7834686264 Afsheen.Rashid@Repowering.org.uk @RepowerLondon
- 28. Local Energy In Its Many Forms
- 29. 1ST Organic certified cereal manufacturer in the world 1st Fairtrade certified cereal manufacturer in the world 1st Zero waste food manufacturer in the world
- 30. 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. Alex Smith Founder of Alara Wholefoods Ltd Email: AlexSmith@alara.co.uk Address: Alara Wholefoods,108 – 110 Camley Street, London, N1C 4PF
- 39. camden.gov.uk The position on low carbon energy from a Housing and Schools perspective Camden Council
- 40. camden.gov.uk Sustainability Officer Housing and Adult Social Care Contact Details Tel: 020 7974 2530 Email: David.Barns@camden.gov.uk David Barns
- 41. camden.gov.uk Senior Sustainability Officer Children Schools and Families Contact Details Tel: 020 7974 4550 Email: Gabriel.Berry-Khan@camden.gov.uk Gabriel Berry-Khan
- 42. Fleet Primary School Solar Panel Project 2013 - 2015 https://vimeo.com/89732724
- 43. Fleet’s Solar Story Expert Advice Student Participation Community Engagement
- 44. Expert Advice Solar Schools / 10:10 Delightful and enthusiastic staff Great ideas and insights Branding and support to launch initiative Camden Sustainability Team
- 45. Student Participation Weekly club Fruity Fridays Promotional Film Large-scale event Fleet Fun Run Local Business Involvement 10% kickback scheme
- 46. Community Engagement Local, like-minded businesses and organisations Thornton’s Budgens Day Morris Icon Opticians Beetroot Deli, Animal Crackers, Giacobazzi’s Neighbourhood Event South End Green Festival Corporate matching donor SPAN group
- 47. Thank you for your interest!