Business session

Re-energising Camden

Collaborative Investment in Local Green Projects 

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 1178

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]

[email protected]

Telephone: 020 7974 3901

Twitter: @camdenclimate

Ana Lopez

Sustainability Officer

Camden Climate Change Alliance

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