Brighton and Hove Energy Services Coop (BHESCo) re proposing to develop a heat network in the rural village of Firle, which will be powered by a biomass boiler. The network is expected to reduce fuel bills by up to 15% and to cut annual carbon emissions by 462 tonnes.
5. OUR GOAL
To deliver a long
term clean,
affordable heat
network in Firle.
Brighton & Hove Energy Services Coop
OUR GOAL
6. Brighton & Hove Energy Services Coop
Annual CO saving = 462 tonnes
5%
2
103 flights from LDN to NYC
131 car journeys around the world
80 homes electric use for a year
7. OUR GOAL
Brighton & Hove Energy Services Coop
The renewable heat
network is powered by
a:
600kW biomass boiler
Backed up by a:
500kW LPG boiler
The 600kW boiler
room at Miserden
Estate
And the highest quality Nox and Particulate
filter system available
8. OUR GOAL
Brighton & Hove Energy Services Coop
Over time, the
boiler will be
fueled by
woodchip
coppiced from
locally managed
forest
9. Brighton & Hove Energy Services Coop
COSTS
Estimated cost of project
Estimated cost to connect all
participants to the network, including
installing 6 wet systems
£188,400
£1,224,500
10. Brighton & Hove Energy Services Coop
We expect all properties to make savings. Collective
savings for the village in year 1 is £12,087
FINANCIAL IMPACT
We offer all participants in zone A a 15% discount
on their estimated current oil, LPG and electricity
costs
Maximum heating price increase per year
(averaged RPI)
£
15%
2.5%
14. Brighton & Hove Energy Services Coop
We need 100% of
households to sign up to
the project
NEXT STEPS
We raise funds through a
crowdfunding campaign.
Investors become members
of BHESCo
We put the construction
process out to tender
15. Brighton & Hove Energy Services Coop
Members have a
say in our
governance
FUNDRAISING
Shareholder members
receive a 4% annual
interest
Residents are invited
to own a share in the
project
16. Brighton & Hove Energy Services Coop
What about
my old
boiler?
17. Brighton & Hove Energy Services Coop
TIMELINE
Agree all
properties to be
connected
Work begins to
install the pipe
network
The heat
network is
completed
The boiler goes
live
FEB
2019
JUNE
2019
JAN
2020
MAR
2020
INSTALLATION MUST BE COMPLETED BY 31ST MARCH 2020
Raise capital
costs through
share offer
MAY
2019
18. Brighton & Hove Energy Services Coop
WHAT DOES THIS INVOLVE?
What contruction work
will you do?
Will there be access
issues getting in and
out of Firle?
Will there be much
noise pollution?
When will the work
take place and how
long will it last?
19. Brighton & Hove Energy Services Coop
What happens if the system breaks down?
MAINTENANCE
Do we have to pay a maintenance fee?
How reliable is the system??
20. Brighton & Hove Energy Services Coop
LONGTERM CONSIDERATIONS
How will this
affect property
values?
How long will the
heat network
last?
21. Brighton & Hove Energy Services Coop
ENERGY
EFFICIENCY
The long term
strategy is to improve
the EPC of all energy
inefficient properties
in the village
22. Let’s create an example
of what communities
can accomplish
together
info@bhesco.co.uk
0800 999 6671
Notas do Editor
This is to introduce the project that BHESCo are developing in co-operation with Reenergise. The feasibility part of the project has been completed and we are here to discuss the findings of our study and present our proposal to you, the residents and businesses of Firle.
This project is important to create energy security for the village.
Oil prices have fluctuated dramatically. The most important consideration is the security of your heating supply.
Oil prices today are slightly lower than the World Bank projection. The important point to note is that this international institution projects a doubling of oil prices in 10 years.
Air pollutants such as Sulfur dioxide, Nitrous Oxide and Particulates
This will change as a result of our project
No more oil tanks in the garden
Total CO2 emissions in the village per year is 462 tonnes
No connection charges no matter your distance to the backbone
