Network ENterprise Alps (NENA) Vorarlberg ECOPOWER Johann Punzenberger

WP6/7 ECOPOWER oSatus in Vorarlberg: –The ecopower stock exchange accounting is being done electronically for the first time, the IT platform has been set up –Turnover for 2007 is €120,000 –12 communities have joined –207 producers are listed on the stock exchange –IT platform will probably be open to the public in July oDefinition of the basic ecopower-product –The states of Vorarlberg, Salzburg, Styria, and Burgenland have agreed

eco-power technical product definition –Electricity traders have defined an ecological Add-on product and applied for the EcoPower Stock Exchange label –The Add on electricity product is strategically aimed at territorial –Electricity cosumers and Eco Power producers have formed a regional strategic alliance, in the sense of local supply –The additional payment of at least 1.5 cents per kw can be directed by the power consumer to individual power plants –The maximum overhead for administration and marketing is 20% –Clarification through the meter number every ecopower consumer can have one or more meter numbers under contract –The additional payment is tax free (in the sense of a donation or redemption payment) –EcoPower producers can list their production plants on the EcoPower stock exchange provided they are listed as a consumer of the EcoPower stock exchange

Eco-power local EcoPower Stock Exchange Organisation –The EcoPower Stock Exchange is managed by an independent organisation (accounting, mutual) –The organisation is a non-profit organisation and is authorized by the existing local organisations (NGO) –The people are representatives of the local opinion leaders in the subject of eco power –The organisation has an operative management at its disposal –No majority of power companies or regional corporations in public organisations or in deciding comities provided for

Eco-power trans-regional Organisation –Represents the subject of eco power on a national level to important groups– usually these are representatives of local organisations –A fixed percentage of the regional overhead is designated for financing oTasks: –Defines label, basis product, basis criteria for the use of funds, oaccompanies and evaluates the regional eco power stock exchange organisations

Eco-power Communication strategy oQualitative Advantage Aspects effects on: –Contributes to reduction of C02 emission - environmental contribution –Creates additional amounts of eco power –Initiation of Eco power plants, stimulation of the economy –Increase of Know-how –Contributes to progress of energy self-sufficiency (independance) –EcoPower Stock Exchange creates a positive image for EcoPower Stock Exchange electricity consumers –Makes advertising communities possible and makes it possible for third parties to contribute

Eco-power aspects ofinancial advantage –Additional financing by production plants possible –Steering the financing through advertising of producers possible oFinancial steering through electricity consumers possible Chance to have a share in a power plant

Eco-power Transparency oThe eco-power stock exchange guarantees a transparent presentation of regional cash flow and funding distribution, and offers open access and information for advertising communities and initiative groups. oThe EcoPower Stock Exchange ensures the highest possible quality, integrity and responsibility when dealing with voluntary added payments.

Local Feasability (WP6) oGoal –Recognize the model as a chance to expand the utilization of renewable energie for the production of electricity –Recognize the model as a chance to stimulate investments, the transfer of –know-how and employment oContents –Discussions with local actors –Organize and carry out information events –Carry out regional networking

Expected Results (WP6) oDeclaration of intent from communities, electricity producers, electricity traders and private consumers on hand oGroundwork for the implementation and adoption of the EcoPower Stock Exchange has been done