Flexible Networks for a Low Carbon Future Approaching one year in...so far so good Flexible Networks for a Low Carbon Future 1 Geoff Murphy & Roy Alexander LCNF Conference 25 th October 2012 Ashton Hayes Smart Village
Ashton Hayes Smart Village
Reductions Achieved through: Behavioural changes Energy efficiency upgrades Community education 23% Carbon Reduction Since 2006 Ashton Hayes Smart Village
Objectives Tier 1 Low Carbon Network Fund Project £200k Project Duration: Jan 2011 – Jan 2014 Network Monitoring & Analysis Facilitate the connection of DG & LCT Community EngagementIntroduce New Technology Ashton Hayes Smart Village
1.857GWh The electricity required to supply Ashton Hayes each year 3% (12,274kWh) The electricity supplied by the village PV in Q tonnes The carbon emissions associated to the villages electricity supply 573kW The peak load drawn by Ashton Hayes Ashton Hayes Smart Village
Community Engagement
Electricity consumption / Carbon emissions per domestic property Electricity Consumption Profile of Typical Property in Ashton Hayes in Q1
Ongoing Community Reports Community Support Community Challenge? Community Video / Film? Community Engagement