2. Our Power Energy: An Introduction for Tenants
Dundee RTO Meeting - June 2016

3. What is Our Power? Energy Supply Company
Founded and wholly owned by Scottish Housing Providers & Community Groups (40)
No Shareholders – recycle profits
‘Community Benefit Society’

4. Why was Our Power created?
Address the market failure impacting unfairly on low income households
Impact on fuel poverty directly through price
Lack of trust for the 'Big 6'

5. What will Our Power look like?
Asset-locked entity with the ability to recycle profits – no shareholder dividends
Renewable energy and district heating
Prioritising prepayment meters
 Smart meters
 Focus on excellent customer service
 Delivering clear advice and support

6. Our Power (Energy) Tariffs
Target tariffs £100 lower than Big 6 standard tariffs
Equalising tariffs regardless of payment method:
PPM and cash customers currently pay most for their energy
DD customers standard tariffs tend to pay less
Both gas and electric tariffs available

7. Benefits for Hillcrest tenants
Reduced cost of energy
Smart meters – energy awareness!
Better communication with energy supplier
Payment methods – incl. remote top-up
Warm Home Discount
Social ethos

8. Benefits for Hillcrest
Influence business strategy
Void & new build strategy
Better service for tenants
Potential to provide services commissioned by Our Power – generating an income to Hillcrest
Data on energy use

9. Thanks for listening 
Any questions?

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