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Kevin Dickson Development Manager Community Energy Scotland
Community Energy Scotland ‘Our aim is to build confidence, resilience and wealth at community level in Scotland through sustainable energy development.’
Highlands and Islands Community Energy Company HICEC 2002-2008 Scotland wide Independent Charity from 2008 - Non profit
- open membership
SCHRI Over 425 projects assisted now CARES
Now over 300 capital installations across Scotland
23 staff across Scotland delivering range of support and funding initiatives
Energy Policy Renewables Leader Security of supply
Innovation and Business Development PURE Eigg W2H…
Community /Rural Development Third sector Social economy
Climate Change Behavioural change
Community Asset Focus Improve the sustainability of community facilities: social, economic and environmental Reducing bills, improving heating, reducing environmental impact, reducing fossil fuel dependence CARES funding through Scottish Government support: Feasibility: Up to £15,000 100% Capital: Up to £150,000 30-90% of costs
Community halls, learning centres, sports facilities, social housing, social enterprises Support at each stage
Income Generation Improve the sustainability of communities: social, economic and environmental Renewable energy asset generates and sells green energy Profits retained by community to implement long-term Community development plan Community control at all stages Significant opportunity for long term income Window of opportunity –70 under development, 15 with consent 500kW up 9MW
Income Generation - Westray Single Enercon E-44 900kW turbine – Majority private debt finance - important grant support Traditional community benefit £2,500 per MW = £2,250 per annum Community developed, own and operate the scheme. Year 2-10 = £100,000 per annum expected Year 11 onwards = £200,000 per annum expected Key aims of the community: -Job creation -More to do for young people -Training and skills development for all - Tackle Fuel poverty
Powerdown Holistic approach to local energy needs 27 groups receiving coordinated funding and support Mix of part and full time development staff report Directly to community groups Develop plans according to local needs & opportunities Efforts to reduce consumption and change behaviour
Funded through Climate Challenge Fund – CES coordinate
Constraints • Volunteer time • Match funding • Confidence, skills and awareness • Infrastructure (e.g. Distribution network) • Supply chain + cost of plant • Planning and regulation
Required • Simple, clear and stable funding • Continued government commitment to community scale –regulatory and financial • Investment in infrastructure •Training, skills and networking provision • Planning process that differentiates between large scale and small scale
Community Energy Scotland
Kevin Dickson Development Manager 0141 275 4889 [email protected]
Community Energy Scotland ‘Our aim is to build confidence, resilience and wealth at community level in Scotland through sustainable energy development.’
Highlands and Islands Community Energy Company HICEC 2002-2008 Scotland wide Independent Charity from 2008 - Non profit
- open membership
SCHRI Over 425 projects assisted now CARES
Now over 300 capital installations across Scotland
23 staff across Scotland delivering range of support and funding initiatives
Energy Policy Renewables Leader Security of supply
Innovation and Business Development PURE Eigg W2H…
Community /Rural Development Third sector Social economy
Climate Change Behavioural change
Community Asset Focus Improve the sustainability of community facilities: social, economic and environmental Reducing bills, improving heating, reducing environmental impact, reducing fossil fuel dependence CARES funding through Scottish Government support: Feasibility: Up to £15,000 100% Capital: Up to £150,000 30-90% of costs
Community halls, learning centres, sports facilities, social housing, social enterprises Support at each stage
Income Generation Improve the sustainability of communities: social, economic and environmental Renewable energy asset generates and sells green energy Profits retained by community to implement long-term Community development plan Community control at all stages Significant opportunity for long term income Window of opportunity –70 under development, 15 with consent 500kW up 9MW
Income Generation - Westray Single Enercon E-44 900kW turbine – Majority private debt finance - important grant support Traditional community benefit £2,500 per MW = £2,250 per annum Community developed, own and operate the scheme. Year 2-10 = £100,000 per annum expected Year 11 onwards = £200,000 per annum expected Key aims of the community: -Job creation -More to do for young people -Training and skills development for all - Tackle Fuel poverty
Powerdown Holistic approach to local energy needs 27 groups receiving coordinated funding and support Mix of part and full time development staff report Directly to community groups Develop plans according to local needs & opportunities Efforts to reduce consumption and change behaviour
Funded through Climate Challenge Fund – CES coordinate
Constraints • Volunteer time • Match funding • Confidence, skills and awareness • Infrastructure (e.g. Distribution network) • Supply chain + cost of plant • Planning and regulation
Required • Simple, clear and stable funding • Continued government commitment to community scale –regulatory and financial • Investment in infrastructure •Training, skills and networking provision • Planning process that differentiates between large scale and small scale
Community Energy Scotland
Kevin Dickson Development Manager 0141 275 4889 [email protected]
