WA Roundtable May 2019 Council Funding Opportunities Sonya Williams Council Funding Co-ordinator

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KNOWLEDGE National knowledge hub on dedicated website

Contributing knowledge partners

Coordination & support for project collaboration, funding

Provided with tailored data and specialised research

Monthly expert webinars

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Azility analytics tool

CLEAN ENERGY FINANCE CORP WEBINAR

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Overview of the CEFC $250 million Local Government Finance Program

Project funding terms & conditions

!Overcoming Council barriers to debt financing

Melanie Madders, Associate Director CEFC!

SUSTAINABILITY REVOLVING FUND WEBINAR

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Case study 15 years, 42 projects, $1.5 million in value Savings - $600K, 3,100 tonnes of CO2e pa •! Fund setup & ongoing management •! Project funding selection criteria •! How to calculate & report on savings

Krystie Race, Sustainability Planner, Penrith City Council!

COUNCIL OWNED & COMMUNITY FUNDED INVESTMENT MODEL WEBINAR

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Lismore City Council partnership with Farming the Sun community energy group -! a 100kW rooftop PV system -! a 100kW floating system

•! Alignment with Council's Community Strategic Plan, RE Master Plan & Target

•! Considering more than finances in the

investment equation •! Evaluating the benefits of community

partnerships, local investment, technology showcasing model

Sharyn Hunnisett, Lismore City Council!

COUNCIL FINANCING OPTIONS WEBINAR

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June 20, 9-10am AWST •! Developing an optimal financing strategy •! Resourcing impacts of establishing &

maintaining a range of financing options- HR, systems & skills

•! Submit business cases in line with budgetary cycles to improve funding chances.

Barbara Albert, Co Founder, 100% Renewables!

BUILDING THE BUSINESS CASE

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Grants & Incentives Be creative Extend beyond sustainability portfolios

Internal Funding Azility energy management software Alignment with strategic goals Special levy, Revolving Energy Fund, CAPEX / OPEX

Partnerships Energy Performance Contracts Energy efficient equipment leases On-site solar PPAs Community Energy

External Funding State Treasury Corp Clean Energy Finance Corporation & partners Super funds Green Bonds

INNOVATION CONSORTIUM PROJECTS

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White Gum Valley Development ARENA, CRC for Low Carbon Living, City of Fremantle, Western Power, LandCorp, Solar Balance, Curtin University. 2016-19 Commonwealth Smart Cities & Suburbs & City of

South Perth, Switch Your Thinking

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JOINT PROGRAM COLLABORATION •! CPP Buddies •! Joint procurement – bulk buys, EVs •! Joint grant applications – EV charging corridors, regional community energy

investigations (SA) Climate Clever Schools (WA) BENEFITS •! Economies of scale •! Assurance that funding won’t be duplicated •! Market access •! Administrative efficiency and reduced overheads •! Shared branding ensures continuity and increased recognition

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WA WISH LIST (Mitigation support) •  State emissions reduction / renewable energy target •  Reverse auction system for delivery •  LED street lighting & public lighting upgrade support •  EV fast charger rollout seed funding & destination charging grants •  Fleet electrification transition support/ incentives – registration discounts, transit

lane access •  Regulatory reform – market contestability to support Distributed Energy

Resources -micro grids, small scale community energy, PV solar & storage trials

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•  NEW Project Financing Innnovation Award •  Entries Close June 12, 2019 •  https://citiespowerpartnership.org.au/power-partner-awards-2019/

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•! NEW Project Financing Innnovation Award •! Entries Close June 12, 2019 •! https://citiespowerpartnership.org.au/power-partner-awards-2019/

• NEW Project Financing Innnovation Award• Entries Close June 12, 2019 • https://citiespowerpartnership.org.au/power-partner-awards-2019/

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2019 AWARD CATEGORIES Achievement Awards •  Renewable Energy Achievement •  Energy Efficiency Achievement •  Sustainable Transport Achievement •  Community Engagement Achievement Project Financing Innovation Award NEW CPP Champion Award (Individual – Staff) NEW CPP Ambassador Award (Individual – Elected Representative)