Sustainability Community Action
NetworkPresented by the SCAN Working Group
SCAN Meeting 6May 28th 2014
Meeting Agenda
• Introduction & Acknowledgement
(Geoff)
• Solar Power in our City (Kassandra)
• The Renewable Energy Target Explained
(Craig)
• City of Darebin Solar Bulk Buy (Gavin)
• Community Carbon Cops (Jenny)
• Community Solar Panel Offer (David & Rory)
• Community Noticeboard (Kassandra)
• Open Discussion & Mingling (Everyone)
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Acknowledgement
Council respectfully acknowledges the Yalukit Wilam Clan of the Boon Wurrung. We pay our respect to their Elders, both past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.
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Solar Power in Port Phil l ip
Meeting Agenda
• Introduction & Acknowledgement (Geoff)
• Solar Power in our City (Kassandra)
• The Renewable Energy Target Explained
(Craig)
• City of Darebin Solar Bulk Buy (Gavin)
• Community Carbon Cops (Jenny)
• Community Solar Panel Offer (David & Rory)
• Community Noticeboard (Kassandra)
• Open Discussion & Mingling (Everyone)
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(small scale) Solar Power in Australia In May-2014, Australia has
• 1,225,494 residential solar systems
• 14% of Australians live in solar households
• 2.8 kW average system size
• 2.1 Hazelwood Power Stations
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2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 20140
50000
100000
150000
200000
250000
300000
350000
400000
Small Scale Solar Panel Systems
(small scale) Solar Power in Victoria
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QLD NSW VIC SA WA TAS NT0
200000
400000
600000
800000
1000000
Total Solar kW by State (Aug 2013)
Ranking Postcode Town / Suburb Installs Capacity1 4670 Bundaberg 8360 23,85423 3029 Hoppers Crossing 4421 10,794
1453 3185 Elsternwick 166 4061624 3184 Elwood 126 2941625 3183 Balaclava 129 2931656 3207 Port Melbourne 110 2731664 3182 St.Kilda 102 2711675 3206 Albert Park 105 2661759 3181 Windsor 107 2321872 3205 South Melbourne 68 1812321 3004 Melbourne 5 532338 3006 Southbank 6 512746 0200 Aust National Uni 1 0
First
Last
(small scale) Solar Power in Port Phil l ipCurrent Solar Power in CoPP
2,365 kW (Council & Residential*)
2011 Solar Atlas estimate for CoPP
220,000 to 355,000 kWWhich could power the entire
city
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* Community Postcodes = 3004, 3006, 3181, 3182, 3183, 3184, 3185, 3205, 3206 & 3207
Meeting Agenda
• Introduction & Acknowledgement (Geoff)
• Solar Power in our City (Kassandra)
• The Renewable Energy Target Explained
(Craig)
• City of Darebin Solar Bulk Buy (Gavin)
• Community Carbon Cops (Jenny)
• Community Solar Panel Offer (David & Rory)
• Community Noticeboard (Kassandra)
• Open Discussion & Mingling (Everyone)
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The RET:
How Does it Work?
Craig Memery
Alternative Technology AssociationMay 2014
Alternative Technology Association
How does the RET work?
Introduced in 2001, modified since.
Designed for20% of Australia’s electrical energy from renewable sources by 2020. Two parts:
LRET: windfarms and other large scale RE
SRES: rooftop solar and other small scale RE
On target to deliver over 25%
Scheme ends 2030
Currently under review
Clean EnergyRegulator
ElectricityRetailers
must purchase (annual targets)
Renewable Generators
Pass cost on
to Energy Users
Create
LGCs
Create
STCs
The RET – How’s it tracking?
Alternative Technology Association
Is the RET a big part of bills?
Alternative Technology Association
Would dropping the RETlower energy bills?
Alternative Technology Association
Questions?
Alternative Technology Association
Meeting Agenda
• Introduction & Acknowledgement (Geoff)
• Solar Power in our City (Kassandra)
• The Renewable Energy Target Explained
(Craig)
• City of Darebin Solar Bulk Buy (Gavin)
• Community Carbon Cops (Jenny)
• Community Solar Panel Offer (David & Rory)
• Community Noticeboard (Kassandra)
• Open Discussion & Mingling (Everyone)
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Solar Saver - solar PV for pensioners in DarebinGavin Mountjoy
28 May 2014
background
research & pensioner engagement
tender process
recruiting
Special Rates Charge Scheme
installation
Solar Saver Program for pensioners
Community based social marketing
review existing literature & research
Identify barriers and benefits
develop incentives and tools
test and then implement
CSIRO Research – May 2013
Motivation for solar - to save money!
Pay up front – unless
People don’t trust electricity & solar co’s
Staggering 440 replied
14.4% of sample
73% can’t afford up front costs of
solar
Research – Oct 2013
88% concerned or very concerned about electricity
costs
Pensioners interested in Solar if – 59% less 10 yr
payback
47% pay through rates
55% good value through
Council
Outcomes – 50% - 220 would be interested
in a Council solar program
“Council needs to get back to core business instead of trying to fix
every problem for every person “
Feedback through Survey
“We’re moving and can’t participate. …. Great initiative.
Congratulations Darebin”.
Recruited another
110 pensioner
s
through Leader p.3
article
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16 Companies2 x price/quality options
Used ATA to provide technical evaluation &
assistance
Extensive public tender
Warranties
10 years on panels – std.
10 years on Inverter – not standard – bought extra 5 years
10 years on installation
Covers whole repayment period.
are
Recruiting
We didn’t maintain contact and take up was slow in the beginning.
We send out another 4,000 letters directly to pensioners
Takes a while to explain how solar works, explain electricity costs, Feed in Tariffs, smart meters
Slow response times
Special Rates Charge Scheme
Steps Council resolution Advertise – street
address and the amount of the SRCS
28 days notice Opportunity to object
in writing or to be heard
Council resolution
Special Rates Charge SchemeAdvantages Use existing Rates Quarterly- $70 /Qtr Council always paid New property owner
pays out liability
Disadvantage Complicated and
timely Need to check out
legal issues Additional complexity
with ratepayer
are
The Offer Only Pensioners with
Council rate rebate eligible Pay one tenth per year of
total cost for 10 years No interest No repayment 1st year to
cover smart meter reconfiguration
Will add switchboard upgrades into SRCS
Positive Charge provide free energy efficiency advice and some monitoring post installation
Installations
start 5 Aug
10 - 12 weeks
313 pensioner households signed up
overshot budget $926,000 PV
Gavin Mountjoy Mob 0412 898 049
Meeting Agenda
• Introduction & Acknowledgement (Geoff)
• Solar Power in our City (Kassandra)
• The Renewable Energy Target Explained
(Craig)
• City of Darebin Solar Bulk Buy (Gavin)
• Community Carbon Cops (Jenny)
• Community Solar Panel Offer (David & Rory)
• Community Noticeboard (Kassandra)
• Open Discussion & Mingling (Everyone)
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Community Carbon Cops - Intro
Community Carbon Cops• Formed in September 2013• Objective 1 – 50% cut in energy• Objective 2 – Energy Neutral• Mary Kehoe CC and Participant’s
houses
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Community Carbon Cops - Process
Community Carbon Cops• Inform & Educate Participants• Complete the 4 Step Process
• Find the electricity meter• Read the meter (Get Interval
Data)• Review available bills• Develop Electricity Profile
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Zone Location Item Type Specification / Model / Brand NotesTotal Units
Working Units
Failed OR
Removed Units
Op Watts per unit
Standby Watts
per unitActual OR Estimate
Op Hours Op Days Stdby Hours
Stdby Days Op kWh
Stand By kWh Total kWh Op %
Stand By % % of Total
Hall HVAC Heating / Cooling System Switch for outside dual fan unit. 2 hour push button switch 1 1 0 7200.0 0.00 E 10 160 0 0 11,520 0 11,520 100% 0% 48.2%Hallway HVAC Heat / Cool Switch Not sure what this operates??? Turns on for 2 hours at a time 1 1 0 5200.0 0.00 E 7 140 0 0 5,096 0 5,096 100% 0% 21.3%Kitchen Hot & Chilled Water Zip Autoboil / Chilled Water Unit Not configured properly Used 13.7035 kWh in 6 days 22 hours 1 1 0 83.0 0.00 E 24 365 0 0 727 0 727 100% 0% 3.0%Hall HVAC Heater I think it is used more than 6 times Used 6 days a year 1 1 0 2417.0 0.00 A 10 25 0 0 604 0 604 100% 0% 2.5%Hallway Hallway Kitchenette Hot & Chilled Water Instant Hot / Cold Water Unit Tried to measure / arrange with Jacek Used 9.3019 kWh in 6 days 22 hours 1 1 0 56.0 0.00 E 24 365 0 0 491 0 491 100% 0% 2.1%Hall Light Light Switch 1 Not all lights will be used at once Dual T5 multiple switches 20 20 0 28.0 0.00 3 252 0 0 423 0 423 100% 0% 1.8%
• What we found:• Electricity Usage 24,000 kWh per year• 203 Electrical Appliances• 5 appliances = 77.1% of total power
• Heating & Cooling of Air & Water
Community Carbon Cops - Results
Community Carbon Cops• Key Recommendations
• Install Insulation & Seal Gaps• Upgrade Heating / Cooling
Systems• Change to LED Lights• Rooftop Solar System (10 kW)• Educate Building Users• …..and many others…..
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• Some Results & Plans:• Since October 2014 – 42%* decrease
• Insulation installed 12-May-2014
• Solar Panels / Gap Sealing – Expected in June
• Light Changes – commenced / ongoing
12-May-2014
*When compared to October 2012 to May 2013
Meeting Agenda
• Introduction & Acknowledgement (Geoff)
• Solar Power in our City (Kassandra)
• The Renewable Energy Target Explained
(Craig)
• City of Darebin Solar Bulk Buy (Gavin)
• Community Carbon Cops (Jenny)
• Community Solar Panel Offer (David &
Rory)
• Community Noticeboard (Kassandra)
• Open Discussion & Mingling (Everyone)
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Prepared in confidence for
SCANSustainability Community
Action Network
9/4/2014
About Energy Matters
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At Energy Matters we passionately believe in a world powered by renewable energy.
Established in 2005, Energy Matters have installed over 15,000 systems both commercial and residential.
We are one of the most established solar providers in the industry and have a proven track record of installing high quality solar systems leading to happy customers.
Cutting Edge technical expertise
Thousands of quality installations
Happy Customer
s
Energy Matters Unique Value Proposition
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Energy Matters Performance Guarantees
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• We only use leading brand components in all our systems, installed by accredited solar professionals. Energy Matters' Performance Guarantee also assures your solar investment will be protected for many years.
• Once you’ve purchased an Energy Matters system we will provide you with an estimate of how much energy your system will produce.
• We are so confident in the quality and performance of our systems that if an eligible system does not deliver the savings we promise, we will compensate you. That is our guarantee to you. View full details of Energy Matters Performance Guarantee on Energy Matters Website.
• In addition to our Performance Guarantee, we are also a founder signatory of the Clean Energy Council Solar PV Retailer Code Of Conduct; providing you even more peace of mind that your Energy Matters purchase has been a wise one.
Save as you Go: payment plan option
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SAVE AS YOU GO KEY FEATURES
• No upfront costs • Fixed monthly payments for the term: Lock
your electricity costs.• Payments commence one month after
installation of the panels.• Easy fully automated online application and
approval process with instant decision• Flexible terms from 2-7 years• Documentation fee of $99 only if customer
proceeds with the payment plan • Asset title resides with home owner• No ongoing hidden fees and charges
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Example:5kW Estimated Savings
*Net Savings are your total estimated savings less the Save as you go repayments.
Community Solar Panel Off er
S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y C O M M U N I T Y A C T I O N N E T W O R K – M E E T I N G 6 – M a y 2 0 1 4
1. SCAN’s Bulk-Buy is a copy of that of Darebin Council
2. SCAN is seeking Expressions of Interest from Port Phillip homeowners
3. SCAN’s target is 100 households in the City of Port Phillip
4. Energy Matters is the company you will ultimately deal with
5. Latest information is on SCAN.ORG.AU
Community Solar Panel Off er
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1. SCAN’s Bulk-Buy is a copy of that of Darebin Council
Darebin had a $900K Budget, a Tender Process, 11 Submissions,
ATA evaluated tenders and selected Energy Matters as the winner
Darebin project now has 170 signed up customers in Darebin
2. SCAN is seeking Expressions of Interest from Port Phillip homeowners
3. SCAN’s target is 100 households in the City of Port Phillip
4. Energy Matters is the company you will ultimately deal with
5. Latest information is on SCAN.ORG.AU
Community Solar Panel Off er
S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y C O M M U N I T Y A C T I O N N E T W O R K – M E E T I N G 6 – M a y 2 0 1 4
1. SCAN’s Bulk-Buy is a copy of that of Darebin Council
2. SCAN is seeking Expressions of Interest from Port Phillip homeowners
By expressing interest you are only asking for a quote
Lodge your Expression Of Interest at SCAN.ORG.AU/EOI
Energy Matters will assess your house and prepare a quote
3. SCAN’s target is 100 households in the City of Port Phillip
4. Energy Matters is the company you will ultimately deal with
5. Latest information is on SCAN.ORG.AU
Community Solar Panel Off er
S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y C O M M U N I T Y A C T I O N N E T W O R K – M E E T I N G 6 – M a y 2 0 1 4
1. SCAN’s Bulk-Buy is a copy of that of Darebin Council
2. SCAN is seeking Expressions of Interest from Port Phillip homeowners
3. SCAN’s target is 100 households in the City of Port Phillip
Only some of those who lodge an EOI will proceed
Some houses are simply not suitable for solar panels
The Bulk-Buy offer will be available until 31 July 2014
4. Energy Matters is the company you will ultimately deal with
5. Latest information is on SCAN.ORG.AU
Community Solar Panel Off er
S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y C O M M U N I T Y A C T I O N N E T W O R K – M E E T I N G 6 – M a y 2 0 1 4
1. SCAN’s Bulk-Buy is a copy of that of Darebin Council
2. SCAN is seeking Expressions of Interest from Port Phillip homeowners
3. SCAN’s target is 100 households in the City of Port Phillip
4. Energy Matters is the company you will ultimately deal with
SCAN's role is to promote the Bulk-Buy within Port Phillip
The City of Port Phillip is not involved in the offer
The City of Darebin is not involved in the offer
5. Latest information is on SCAN.ORG.AU
Community Solar Panel Off er
S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y C O M M U N I T Y A C T I O N N E T W O R K – M E E T I N G 6 – M a y 2 0 1 4
1. SCAN’s Bulk-Buy is a copy of that of Darebin Council
2. SCAN is seeking Expressions of Interest from Port Phillip homeowners
3. SCAN’s target is 100 households in the City of Port Phillip
4. Energy Matters is the company you will ultimately deal with
5. Latest information is on SCAN.ORG.AU
SCAN.ORG.AU is being updated daily
Questions to [email protected] or phone 0407 585 808
The offer is available to any house in Metropolitan Melbourne
Community Solar Panel Off er
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System Size 2 kW (8 panels) 3 kW (12 panels) 5 kW (20 panels)
Your Quarterly Power Bill $150 - $200 $200 - $350 $350 - $600+
Estimated Yearly Savings (1) $482 - $761 $723 - $1142 $1205 - $1903
Price $4,657 $6,567 $9,847
STC Discount (2) - $1,080 - $1,590 - $2,670
Bulk-Buy Discount (3) - $582 - $720 - $700
Discounted Base Price (4) $2,995 $4,257 $6,477
(1) Savings are based on 50% feed in to 100% consumption at 27c av. electricity price with an 8c Feed-in-tariff.(2) STC (Small-scale Technology Certificates) value under the Federal Government’s Renewable Energy Target(3) Volume discount valid for total volume of customers that signup within the specified offer timeframe.(4) Discounted Base Price for a standard installation in Metropolitan Melbourne.
Meeting Agenda
• Introduction & Acknowledgement (Geoff)
• Solar Power in our City (Kassandra)
• The Renewable Energy Target Explained
(Craig)
• City of Darebin Solar Bulk Buy (Gavin)
• Community Carbon Cops (Jenny)
• Community Solar Panel Offer (David & Rory)
• Community Noticeboard (Kassandra)
• Open Discussion & Mingling (Everyone)
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Community Noticeboard
Sustainability & Environment Updates (Yasmin)
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BABY GREENS
Thur 5th of JuneBubup Nairm
3 to 5pm
Community Noticeboard
Sustainability & Environment Updates (Yasmin)
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WEATHERREADY
ContactYasmin
Community Noticeboard
Sustainability & Environment Updates – open to all
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Meeting Agenda
• Introduction & Acknowledgement (Geoff)
• Solar Power in our City (Kassandra)
• The Renewable Energy Target Explained
(Craig)
• City of Darebin Solar Bulk Buy (Gavin)
• Community Carbon Cops (Jenny)
• Community Solar Panel Offer (David & Rory)
• Community Noticeboard (Kassandra)
• Open Discussion & Mingling (Everyone)
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Open Discussion & Mingling
• Do you have any comments or questions?
• Informal Discussion
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Next Meeting – Wed 27 t h August 2014
Next MeetingWednesday 27th of
August
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