1. Geraldton Community Energy
Empowering regional development
6 September 2018

2. Geraldton needs energy that is
AFFORDABLE
SECURE
SUSTAINABLE
RELIABLE
Deliver cheaper power
Facilitate local generation
Lower emissions
Create local jobs
Drive economic growth

3. Where are we now?
1970’s

4. Distributed energy the future for Geraldton
Residential Homes and Small Business’s
GERALDTON
CUSTOMERS
Mixed Generation Hub
GERALDTON COMMUNITY ENERGY

5. How it works Stage 1 - VPP
GCE sells electricity to host for a price which is less than Synergy rates +_
GCE sells excess electricity generated to small business customers
At NO COST to the host, solar panels + battery installed at customers home

6. How it works medium to large business
a tailored generation model is built on-site for the customer (eg solar PV)
AND/OR
the customer is provided the electricity from local generation hub
GCE sells this electricity to the customer

7. What does it mean for medium to large business
Large electricity users currently pay the lowest cost for their electricity use. Its all about economies of scale.
total unit cost of electricity
15%
savings
20%
savings
GCE deliver immediate savings for you as customers.
There is an opportunity to secure even greater savings if YOU the business community get behind GCE by becoming a customer.

8. GERALDTON COMMUNITY ENERGY
Getting Started
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