1. 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

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3. Reductions Achieved through: Behavioural changes Energy efficiency upgrades Community education 23% Carbon Reduction Since 2006 Ashton Hayes Smart Village

5. 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

6. 1.857GWh The electricity required to supply Ashton Hayes each year 3% (12,274kWh) The electricity supplied by the village PV in Q2 2012 213 tonnes The carbon emissions associated to the villages electricity supply 573kW The peak load drawn by Ashton Hayes Ashton Hayes Smart Village

7. Community Engagement

8. Electricity consumption / Carbon emissions per domestic property Electricity Consumption Profile of Typical Property in Ashton Hayes in Q1

9. Ongoing Community Reports Community Support Community Challenge? Community Video / Film? Community Engagement