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.