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Welcome toRe-energising Camden
Agenda
4.00pm-4.30pm: Arrival, registration & refreshments4.30pm-5.15pm: Conference Session5.15pm-5.30pm: Break5.30pm-6.30pm: Group Break Out Sessions 6.30pm-6.45pm: Break6.45pm-7.45pm: Project Showcase7.55pm-8.00pm: Concluding Comments8.00pm onwards: Refreshments, Exhibition and Networking
Re-energising Camden
Our Vision
Re-energising Camden
Arup, Low Carbon Energy
January 2015
Re-Energising Camden
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Arup Experience
Arup – Opening Comments
David Whittleton
- Arup Group Deputy Chairman
- Chairman of the Fitzrovia Partnership
- Board Member of the Camden Business Board
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Arup Experience
Arup Background
• Multi-disciplinary consultancy providing Engineering and Consultancy services with 12,300 staff worldwide and 1,950 staff in London
• Two main offices in Camden, Number 8 & Number 13 Fitzroy Street
• Arup been involved in the Camden Climate Change Alliance which works to reduce organisations carbon emissions and bills in Camden.
• Arup has reduced office carbon footprint by 25% from 2008 to 2013
• Arup’s involvement and carbon footprint and promote good sustainability measures submitting our carbon foot print data annually
• Solar Thermal Panels saving ~550kgCO2 per year
• Green roof promoting biodiversity and reducing rain water runoff
• Rainwater harvesting for WC flushing
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Arup Experience
Arup Project Experience
Euston Road District Heating Network Construction – Employer’s Agent
Euston Area Energy Masterplan
Bloomsbury Heat and Power Network – Feasibility Study
Euston Road District Heating Network – Procurement
Royal Free Hospital Heat Off-Take - Procurement
Feasibility
Business plan
Implementation
Heat Mapping
Procurement
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London Strategic and Policy Context
Low Carbon Technologies
Target to meet 25% of London’s energy needs from decentralised energy sources by 2025
New development subject to Mayor’s energy hierarchy in London Plan:
1. Be lean: use less energy
2. Be clean: supply energy efficiently
3. Be green: use renewable energy
Investment in UK to date in decentralised energy and energy efficiency has saved £37.2bn per year;4. Reducing need for centralised generation capacity
5. Reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels
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practice and how people respond to the
built environment
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Energy Efficiency should be the first target of any existing building
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9 Gas vs. low carbon heat sources
• Electricity Generation- Photovoltaic Panels – proven, space efficient, eligible for Feed-in-Tariffs
- Combined Heat and Power engines – proven and well established but with potential
air quality issues
- Fuel cells – emerging technology, no air quality issues and eligible for Feed-in-
Tariffs at a micro scale (<2kW)
• District Heating Networks- Gas – proven, space efficient, simple, with mature supply chain
- Low Carbon Heat Sources– emerging technologies / supply chains, more
complex, not conventionally cost competitive
- Grid decarbonisation will eliminate any carbon savings from gas CHP.
- London study:
- Secondary heat about equivalent to total heating demand
(70 TWh/yr);
- Nearly half can be used with DHNs (30 TWh/yr)
Low Carbon Technologies
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• Payment from government for every kilowatt hour of
electricity generated from renewable means.
• Rate based on:- Size of the system
- Type of technology installed
- Date of installation
- Conditional on use of approved certified installer
• More info at www.gov.uk/feed-in-tariffs
Feed-in-Tariffs
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• Feed-in Tariff Payment Rate Table for Photovoltaic Eligible Installations for FIT
• Rates are fixed for 20 Years
Lower Rate Applies to EPC band D or lower
Feed-in-Tariff Rates
Feed-in-Tariffs Rates
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Arup Experience
Low Carbon Energy Project Implementation
Policy Development
Heat Mapping
Energy Masterplanning
Commercial Strategy
Feasibility Studies Business Case
Business Plan
FinancingProcurementImplementation
At all stages of a project we build capacity, deliver research and guidance, and develop
tools to support delivery
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Tangible ResultsOver 750,000 tonnes of Co2 cuts committed
Solar Schools : The inspiration
Fox School – South London
• The panels• Bill savings• Feed-in tariffs• Direct carbon cuts• Educational tool
Solar Schools – the benefits
• The project• School wide support• New skills, confidence and
networks• Community cohesion• Boost school profile
Resources• Website:
• Donation functionality • Communication tools
• Branding, pack
Training & support• Regional sessions & webinars• 1:1 assistance & mentoring
The Solar Schools toolkit
“It was my first webinar and I really enjoyed it… helpful and informative… great!” Sue Jepson, Deputy head
The virtual roof
Live newsfeed
Target
School details
Headte
acher’s
bio
One team
1 x Grandparent2 x Governors
1 x parent/PTA member1 x teacher
11 friendly businesses
£7,400
13 community events
£10,373
100’s of tweets
What makes a Solar School?
@FitzBoA Our 5th panel is on the progress chart at school now,! Wow!
#SolarSchools
Community cohesion and confidence
“Rather than parents just bringing kids to school it's “What are we doing next? What's our next project to
do?”. It was the get together, making the community a
family.”
• 79% of volunteers felt closer to their community.
• 36% donors more likely to get involved in a community project.
• 100% schools improved links to local business.
• 70% of donors felt part of a community of supporters thanks to the website
• 100% of volunteers felt more skilled as a result of Solar Schools training.
• 79% volunteers increased understanding of how community projects are set up and run.
"So I learned in that training… I learned more in three hours than I had done in a long time. And
there are lessons that I will learn and use in my life"
Creating climate savvy citizens
• Most popular outcome: increased pupil awareness.
• 47% of volunteers increased understanding of how to save energy at home.
• 53% volunteers increased motivation to get involved in other community or energy projects.
• 18% donors felt more positive about renewable energy and energy saving.
Press and campaigns
Solar SchoolsSo far and beyond
65 schools trained and resourced
65 communitiesunited around renewables
>£450,000crowdfunded for solar
200kWpsolar installed (and counting!)
160 staff, parents and pupilstrained as the new face of clean energy
45,000 staff, parents and pupilsconnected to a community energy project
• Solar Schools Year 4:• Investment?• Other energy saving measures?• More pupil action?
• New and diverse audiences• Faith buildings• Community centres• And beyond…!
• More partners
Solar … Camden?!
• More, diverse organisations
• Community consultation and
project development
• Easily adaptable website
• Tailored resources and
support
• Donations +
James WattLocal and Community Empowerment
Who is CSE?
Community projects and support
Why is community energy important?
www.cse.org.uk
James Watt – [email protected]
General community energy [email protected]
Contact details
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Re-energising Camden
Collaborative Investment in Community Energy
Re-energising CamdenCollaborative Investment in Community Energy
DECCCommunity Energy
The Urban Community Energy Fund
Finn O’MuircheartaighSenior Policy Advisor, DECC
DECC’s objectives
• Energy security
• Energy reduction
• Low-carbon energy
• Nuclear legacy
• Economic growth
37 Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme
The Community Energy Strategy
38 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)
The Urban Community Energy Fund
39 Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme
• Low carbon generation fund
• Urban community groups
• Administered by:
Centre for Sustainable Energy
Pure Leapfrog
UCEF funding
40 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?
UCEF – how do I do to apply?
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Urban Community Energy FundEmail: [email protected]: 0800 038 6345 www.gov.uk/urban-community-energy-fund
Community Energy Strategyhttps://www.gov.uk/community-energy
Creating Local Energy
Afsheen Kabir RashidCo-founder Director
Content1. Who we are
2. What we do
3. Our vision
4. Our experience
5. Our services
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
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...
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!
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How it Works?
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
Participation
• Set clear objectives• Agree rules of engagement• Be positive• Be respectful• Take responsibility• Talk to people• Listen to people• Agree by consensus
Engagement
Training and work experience
Empowerment
• 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
Project benefitsSocial 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
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!
Repowering can helpAt 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
Community Groups
Streatham Power
We are now mentoring five community energy groups across London.
Final thought
“I just hope other estates can have this too!”
- Shemsa Guri Osman
Thanks for your time
Afsheen Kabir RashidCo-founder & Director
+44 (0) 7834686264
@RepowerLondon
camden.gov.uk
The position on low carbon energy
from a Housing and Schools perspective
Camden Council
camden.gov.uk
Sustainability Officer
Housing and Adult Social Care
Contact Details
Tel: 020 7974 2530
Email: [email protected]
David Barns
camden.gov.uk
Senior Sustainability Officer
Children Schools and Families
Contact Details
Tel: 020 7974 4550
Email: [email protected]
Gabriel Berry-Khan
Fleet Primary School Solar Panel Project2013 - 2015
https://vimeo.com/89732724
Fleet’s Solar Story Expert Advice Student Participation Community Engagement
Expert Advice Solar Schools / 10:10
Delightful and enthusiastic staff Great ideas and insights Branding and support to launch initiative
Camden Sustainability Team
Student Participation Weekly club
Fruity Fridays Promotional Film Large-scale event
Fleet Fun Run Local Business Involvement
10% kickback scheme
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
Thank you for your interest!
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Re-energising Camden:jumping the hurdles
“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
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
PAYBACK AND RETURNS
6-10 YEARS / 10-18%
Hot water or Pool heating:
Return on investment:
- location (& shading)- system kWh/kW (& pitch etc)- FIT rate (EPC/date/multiple)- usage on site- reliability
Proof of the pudding:22 random systems: averaged 853 kWh/kW per year
Top three of several hundred:
Client Panel Inverter
Location
kWh/kW in 2014
1st Mr S. Sharp Eltek Faversham
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2nd Mr D. Sunpower
ABB Eastbourne
1150
3rd Sutton Police Stn
Siliken Solarmax
Sutton 1112
Cost of Capital :
predictability = low cost
CAN SOLAR MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
WAIT FOR THE EFFICIENCY BREAKTHROUGH ?
Reliable ? 3 houses on 3 sunny days
Comparing with actual weather data:
Nuts and bolts…
Science Museum , South Kensington
Limited roof space? East/West = more kWh
Rooftop luxury – a stylish solution for every space
Integrated design – working with architects and designers
A solution for every roof type
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 listeningJames Page 0207 697 [email protected]
Local Energy In Its
Many Forms
1ST Organic certified cereal manufacturer in the world
1st Fairtrade certified cereal manufacturer in the world
1st Zero waste food manufacturer in the world
Alara Wholefood’s Mission “The most sustainable food manufacturer on
Earth” by 2018.
MISSION MEASURES:• FINANCIAL
• CODCash on delivery to all our suppliers. Banking with ethical company
Triodos
• SOCIALGREAT PARTIES (next is our Wassail in February 2014)
• ENVIRONMENTALCARBON IN – measured by our computer system which is central to all
areas of the company
Camley Street Micro-grid?
Alex Smith Founder of Alara Wholefoods Ltd
Email: [email protected]
Address: Alara Wholefoods,108 – 110 Camley Street, London, N1C 4PF
camden.gov.uk
Ana Lopez | 28th January 2015
An overview
Camden Climate Change Alliance
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
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
camden.gov.uk
• 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
camden.gov.uk
• 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
camden.gov.uk
Future – your views
Virtualisation of services
Expand bespoke services
What do you need?
camden.gov.uk
Website: camdencca.org
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 020 7974 3901
Twitter: @camdenclimate
Ana Lopez
Sustainability Officer
Camden Climate Change Alliance
Get in touch
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Project Showcase
Cutting Carbon at Camden School for Girls
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Cutting Carbon at Camden School for Girls
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• young people concerned about climate change
• got to take carbon out of electricity
• massive increase in renewables needed
• schools have plenty of roof space
• can we work together to put solar panels on our school roof?
Cutting Carbon at Camden School for Girls
A word from the students
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•community school, outstanding results, empowering young women
•existing multi-faceted green strategy
•moving to next exciting stage, but background of falling budgets
•seeking support from local community partners
•need to engage next generation in challenge - living with climate change
Cutting Carbon at Camden School for Girls
About Camden School for Girls
Cutting Carbon at Camden School for Girls Our Carbon Reduction Plans
• ReFit 1 programme
• Forecast 36% energy saving
• EPC Band D
• Aiming for Eco-schools status
• Next stage: reducing carbon emissions: solar thermals and here solar PV
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Cutting Carbon at Camden School for Girls
• Why now: roof works Summer 2015
• 30 kWp array
• 13 tonnes CO2 saving
• Annual income / savings £4000
• Technical and legal issues in hand, financing is the issue
• Capital cost: £45,000 less £5,000 pledged
• Deficit means need alternative avenues
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Solar Generation: the proposal
Cutting Carbon at Camden School for Girls
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• Why now: roof works Summer 2015
• 30 kWp array
• 13 tonnes CO2 saving
• Annual income / savings £4000
• Technical and legal issues in hand, financing is the issue
• Capital cost: £45,000 less £5,000 pledged
• Deficit means need alternative avenues
Solar Generation: the proposal
Cutting Carbon at Camden School for Girls
• Aim to devise a scheme - mutual benefits - what interests businesses?
• Sponsorship opportunities: publicity, profile - 10:10 school
• Carbon offset?
• Student interaction:
• outbound: work placements Year 10 & Sixth Form internships
• inbound: apprentices training with school student
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Partnership with Camden School for Girls
Cutting Carbon at Camden School for Girls
• Build on existing links: Arup workshops etc
• Further opportunities: science, geography, economics, arts, music, citizenship
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Curriculum benefits: Seeing is believing
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• today is about collaboration
•we are seeking partners
• think innovative and model for others
• roof generation will become the norm
•schools and businesses can reduce carbon together
• let's set good example to next generation
• for more information speak to our Solar Panel team• see more information on Project Dirt http://projectdirt.com/project/14209/
In conclusion… a model for the future
Micro anaerobic digestion
Local benefits and enterprise opportunities
Project Partners:
• Methanogen UK Ltd• GBBD (Alvan Blanch)• University of Leeds • Community by Design
ANAEROBIC
AD in developed and developing countries
Micro AD for the urban environment
Where there is the greatest volume of food waste and the largest demand for food and
employment opportunities
By-products
Vision
Closing the urban waste-energy-food loop:
= more resilient communities
Micro anaerobic digestion+ intensive food growing+ spin-off local enterprises
Closed loop cycle
Benefits• Diverts food waste from landfill,• Reduces waste transport & emissions,• Generates local, renewable fuel and fertiliser,
• Supports local employment and enterprise opportunities,
• Engagement and educational opportunities• Complements large digesters by accessing hard to reach wastes
Opportunities of social housing estates
Create an economically sustainable closed-loop model• Employment and training for residents
• AD system construction
• Food waste collection + AD operation
• Food-related enterprise opportunitiesUrban agriculture Community kitchen/caféFood processing
Link with surplus food networks
• Savings from reduced residual waste disposal costs (at £63 per diverted tonne) could be used to support schemes
• AD is an important but underrepresented low-carbon energy option that can complement other renewables
• Supports on-going local employment, training and enterprise opportunities, when integrated with urban agriculture
• Communities can participate in creating the circular economy
Summary
OURWASTE IS A
VALUABLE RESOURCE!
Rokiah Yaman
Social housing estate examples
ESTATESFlats Food waste (tonnes) Staff costs Digester Biogas Potential use Energy generation Income
total no per week per annum £ p/a volume m3 m3/day application Electricity kWhe/day Heat kWhth/dayElectricity kWhe/year
Heat kWhth/year Equivalent FiT & RHI income
Residual waste savings £ p/a
Totals p/a
Alexandra & Ainsworth 700 1.56 80.91 £5,304 8.9 26.7 CHP 33.3 66.7 12,170.1 24,340.3 3 flats £3,190 5097.456 £8,287
Broadfields Estate (Broadhurst Gdns) 108 0.25 13.10 £884 1.4 4.3 CHP 4.3 25.9 1,576.8 9,460.8 1-2 flats £886 825.552 £1,712
Abbey Road Estate (Mary Green Tower) 102 0.19 9.72 £884 1.1 3.2 Boiler 19.9 7,266.2 1 flat £545 612.612 £1,158
Branch Hill Estate (Spedan Close) 42 0.14 7.23 £530 0.8 2.4 Boiler 14.8 5,401.1 <1 flat £405 455.364 £860
Breakdown (number of properties) Waste calculations
ESTATESStudio 1 bed 2 bed 3 bed 4 bed Studio kg/week 1 bed kg/week 2 bed kg/week 3 bed kg/week 4 bed kg/week Total kg/week
Total kg/annum
Alexandra and Ainsworth 11 252 206 169 62 11 378 412 507 248 1,556 80,912
Broadfields Estate (Broadhurst Gdns) 12 48 48 12 0 96 144 0 252 13,104
Abbey Road Estate (Mary Green Tower) 34 68 0 51 136 0 0 187 9,724
Branch Hill Estate (Spedan Close) 29 13 0 0 0 87 52 139 7,228
WRAP estimates 2kgs food waste per person per week Feed-in Tariff and Renewable Heat Incentive Tariffs Energy use equivalents (2012 mean consumption)
Waste figures per flat/per week are based on a 50% capture rate
Studio 1 kg/week Energy FiT/RHI Category > Date Tariff (p/kWh) Energy kWh
1 bed 1.5 kg/week Electricity FiT AD <250kW 01-Oct-14 11.21 Electricity 3,500
2 bed 2 kg/week Heat RHI Small biogas 01-Jan-15 7.5 Heat 7,800
3 bed 3 kg/week
4 bed 4 kg/week
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Why community energy?
• Local and democratic ownership of energy generation
• Increasing resilience in communities by creating a fund to help fuel poor
• The Transition ethos of “just doing stuff”
Why work with us?
• We will fund solar installation through community share offer
• Reduced energy bills at no cost• Help contribute to a local fund to help local community cut energy bills, especially the fuel poor
• Build positive and sustainable relationship with local area while supporting local transition to renewables
Help us Power Up North London!
• We want PUNL to remain a genuine community project, run by and for people in our community
• If you’d like to be involved with the project, get in touch!
Thank you!
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Re-energising Camden with Project Dirt
28th January 2015
What is Project Dirt?
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A social platform for community projects• Connect
• Find people with similar interests. • Find projects doing similar things.• Enable collaboration at a local level.
• Manage• Coordinate tasks.• Group Messaging.• Discussion threads / forums.
• Resource• Find Volunteers.• Find Expertise.• Find Funding.
• Promote• Build an audience.• Tell Stories: Blog. Share photos. Share videos.
• Promote your events.• Links with social media.
Brixton Energy (Local Energy Co-operative) The Wandle Trust (Conservation) Dalston Eastern Curve (New Park)
Lewisham Hostel Garden (Food growing) St Luke’s Community Centre (Tool sharing) The RESTART Project (Recycling)
Assembly Gardens (New park/conservation) Solar Schools (Solar/education) Lewisham Gardens (Food growing)
How we use (other) social media
#GetOffGetDirty
Our 4 cornerstones & Where are we today…• Tangible/real life projects
• We connect real people undertaking real projects. Project Dirt is a “doing” network.
• Resourcing real needs• At our core, Project Dirt needs to provide benefits to its different users.
• Neutral / Transparent platform• We manage the network, our members are the champs.
• Local• Local activity is more engaging and relevant. Project Dirt “groups” activity locally.
• 10,500 members
• 2,200 community projects• 1,100 projects in London• 114 projects in Camden• 115 engage with community energy/
• 13,000 events• 60-80 per week
• 5,200 journal posts
In Camden…
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Re-energising Camden page on Project Dirt: The place to…• Start/continue the conversation• Ask for help • Discuss your project• Find local support & be part of a like-minded community
• Be discoverable to other Camden followers, including businesses
Community Renewable Energy Wandsworth (CREW)
Adding your events …(e.g.)
Blogging …(e.g.)
Funding
Crowdfunding
How businesses are using Project Dirt to support local community projects
Corporate support: An example
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Thank you
Come and see us at our stall if you would like to hear more
www.projectdirt.com
@projectdirt
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