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Local Energy Cooperations
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Transcript of Local Energy Cooperations
Local Energy
Cooperations
Back to basics
Motto, Aims & Status
Supplying Green energyProducing green energyCollective bargainingAdvising and informingLeaving a better world for our children
Small scale connectivity
Link with Greenchoice
Supplying green energy
Producing green energy
It’s the sun, stupidAlternativesThink local, act local
Private homes are best
- investment - awareness
Roof-of-your-Own
Own house no option:
Financial constructionLegal constructionTax
Rent-a-Roof
MediationLocal mediaWebsiteNews lettersMouth to mouth
Consultation
Photo-voltaic solar panelsCollector-boiler systemsBio-gasHome assessments
Collective deals
No-liability co-operative society
Members decide (statutes registered)
Chamber of CommerceVolunteer Board
Legal Status
• Free applications•Sharp pricing (purchase & production)•Energy bills direct to customers• Profit margins for cooperation
Customers
•Members are owners•A single € 50 participation• Profit sharing•Member meetings decide
Members
* Local Council* Provincial committees* Local volunteer groups* Environmental groups* Village Interest Groups
Partners non-profit
•Greenchoice (alternatives)• Local producers• Local contractors•Shops and schools•Sponsors
Partners profit
• Publicity•Advice•Awareness (schools)• Lobbies
Actions
Scale ?PoliticsBusiness plans
Expansion
SunEarthAirWindBiogas
Sources of green energy
Lowering the thresholdIt’s all about the money, money
VisibilityAiming for the new households
Autarky
Challenges
Hearts & mindsPolitics and LawDisplay advantagesPatience
Bottom line
Do try this at Home !!
> 3333 kWh p.a.