A free service to Members Our Key Objectives Help members reduce their running costs through buying together Help members reduce their Energy Consumption Share best practice Provide an advisory service for members on Energy Efficiency and Energy Generation with access to the best technology in the market place.
The Energy Hierarchy
Three key issues:- 1. The cost of supply 2. Generating Negawatts 3. Generating Kilowatts
Energy Long Term Trends
The State of the Network Some Trusts unaware that Charities are excluded from the Climate Change Levy and pay VAT at 5% and not 20% Some Trusts are on deemed rates Some Trusts have been rolled into new contracts Some Trusts are extremely well managed and utilise a broker service, have had an energy audit, installed energy saving devices and installed renewable energy equipment.
How much is too much? (electricity)
How to purchase energy 1. Renew with your current supplier 2. Use a consultant or broker 1. Join the Energy Basket Typical savings of 10% Expected further savings of 5% to 10%
GROUP BUYING A wide range of gas, electricity, and water devices will help your organisation reduce its energy demand ENERGY REDUCTION ACTION on ENERGY RECYCLE REVENUE Ideally all savings recycled and used to fund future energy saving initiatives MONITOR & METER
The Process Provide a letter of authority, and energy supply information Get competitive quotes which co-terminate on July 31 tst 2014, 2015 or 2016 Synchronised contract end dates The Reverse Auction will happen in early May Quotes will be valid for a period of 48 hours Individual organisations will be asked to sign contracts within this period We will be recommending locking in at least a minimum two year contract
Energy Efficient Technologies Gas, oil or LPG Boiler Management Systems Voltage Optimisers Replace bulbs with LED Systems Water Saving Devices Install zone controls for heating Install smart meters Energy Generating Technology Wood Pellet Boilers Solar Thermal and Thermal Dynamic Systems Solar PV Wind and Water Turbines
DECC Electricity Demand Reduction Project ( 20 million Demand Reduction Project) June 2014: Pilot Launch October 2014: Submit application January 2015: Notification of successful bids January 2015: Contract Issued First Payment and installs of measures Proof of Savings Final Payment -12 months data
Smart Metering understanding consumption You can t manage what you can t measure Consumption info is essential for meaningful energy management policy Dumb meters are unsuitable for meaningful consumption data Smart meters monitor consumption in 1/2hrly increments automatically Consumption info visible at manager s computer
Profiling Energy Use 1 x meter x 1 month
Investigating Energy Use 1 x meter x 1 day
Investigating Energy Use vs. previous year
Smart Metering other benefits Information delivered automatically to your desktop for all sites Granular consumption profiling on kwh Automated meter reads save on manual meter reading costs Actual bills instead of estimated billing Validate bills against actual consumption, budget for energy costs with greater accuracy Improved environmental reporting to a variety of stakeholders Smart meters are easily re-profiled to make use of more appropriate tariff structures