The Potential Impact of District Heating on Communities Low Carbon Heat International Showcase Nick Clark Business Development Manager Ore Valley Housing Association Preaching to the Unconverted?
The Group & Related Issues Ore Valley Housing Association Fife HARCA Ltd. Ore Valley Enterprises Ltd. SPV/s for Energy Projects – DH, Wind etc. More than a Housing Association – A Community organisation developing social entrepreneurial activity, beyond the traditional ‘Wider Role’ remit.
Ore Valley HA RSL & Registered Charity Voluntary Management Committee Work predominantly in Central Fife 659 RSL houses and 21 mid-market rent homes Stock transfer from Scottish Homes New Build Empty Homes Initiative Mortgage to Rent Scheme And 6 shops !
Miners Institute – before & after
Ore Valley Business Centre
Energy Projects/SPV’s Fuel Poverty Carbon Reduction Control of Energy Production Community Income Generation Address a range of areas of concern
Cardenden Heat & Power Developed by OVHA in partnership with others Biomass waste wood fired energy centre 5.2 Megawatts system Site at Jamphlars, on western outskirts of Cardenden Heat and hot water to 2000+homes and other buildings Major engineering project Value circa £35 million Aim is to commence work early 2015 and will take 18 months Cardenden will become a building site! Still some hurdles to overcome – network, funding etc Community Engagement ongoing
Cardenden - Local Area
Energy Centre Location
Future Opportunities Build upon the lessons of CHAP Explore other options for smaller sites Explore other options for regional network Explore joint working – new ways Capitalise on community acceptance Take the community ‘with’ us…
Smaller DH Networks - Lochore
Smaller DH Networks - Lochgelly
Larger DH Network
In Summary… Nick Clark - Small first steps underway Plenty of opportunity for more Replicable across Scotland Need to ensure we have community buy-in Don’t forget the bigger picture