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Local Energy Cooperations. Back to basics. Motto, Aims & Status. Small scale connectivity. Supplying Green energy Producing green energy Collective bargaining Advising and informing Leaving a better world for our children. Supplying green energy. Link with Greenchoice.
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Local Energy Cooperations Back to basics
Small scaleconnectivity Supplying Green energy Producing green energy Collectivebargaining Advisingandinforming Leaving a betterworldforourchildren
Supplying green energy Link with Greenchoice
Producing green energy It’s the sun, stupid Alternatives Thinklocal, act local
Roof-of-your-Own Private homes are best - investment - awareness
Rent-a-Roof Own house no option: Financial construction Legal construction Tax
Consultation Mediation Local media Website News letters Mouthtomouth
Collective deals Photo-voltaicsolar panels Collector-boiler systems Bio-gas Home assessments
Legal Status No-liability co-operative society Members decide (statutesregistered) Chamber of Commerce Volunteer Board
Customers • Free applications • Sharp pricing (purchase & production) • Energy bills direct tocustomers • Profit marginsfor cooperation
Members • Members are owners • A single € 50 participation • Profit sharing • Member meetings decide
Partners non-profit * Local Council * Provincialcommittees * Localvolunteergroups * Environmentalgroups * Village Interest Groups
Partners profit • Greenchoice (alternatives) • Local producers • Localcontractors • Shops and schools • Sponsors
Actions • Publicity • Advice • Awareness (schools) • Lobbies
Expansion Scale ? Politics Business plans
Sources of green energy Sun Earth Air Wind Biogas
Challenges Lowering the threshold It’s allabout the money, money Visibility Aimingfor the new households Autarky
Bottom line Hearts & minds PoliticsandLaw Display advantages Patience
Do trythis at Home !! > 3333 kWh p.a.