SCAN Solar Panel Bulk Buy

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)

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

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.



Solar Power in Port Phil l ip

Meeting Agenda

• Introduction & Acknowledgement (Geoff)



(Craig)







(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

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 – F e b 2 0 1 4

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


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


* Community Postcodes = 3004, 3006, 3181, 3182, 3183, 3184, 3185, 3205, 3206 & 3207

Meeting Agenda




(Craig)







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?


Is the RET a big part of bills?


Would dropping the RETlower energy bills?


Questions?


Meeting Agenda




(Craig)







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

[email protected]

Meeting Agenda




(Craig)







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


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


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…..


• 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




(Craig)



• Community Solar Panel Offer (David &

Rory)




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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.

http://www.energymatters.com.au/terms/performance-guarantee.pdf

http://www.energymatters.com.au/terms/performance-guarantee.pdf

http://www.energymatters.com.au/pdf/solar-pv-retailer-code-of-conduct.pdf

http://www.energymatters.com.au/performance-guarantee/

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


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




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









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









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









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









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



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




(Craig)







Community Noticeboard

Sustainability & Environment Updates (Yasmin)


BABY GREENS

Thur 5th of JuneBubup Nairm

3 to 5pm


Sustainability & Environment Updates (Yasmin)


WEATHERREADY

ContactYasmin


Sustainability & Environment Updates – open to all


Meeting Agenda




(Craig)







Open Discussion & Mingling

• Do you have any comments or questions?

• Informal Discussion


Next Meeting – Wed 27 t h August 2014

Next MeetingWednesday 27th of

August



Solar Power in Port Phil l ip