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Bosinver’s efforts to keep our business sustainable using green technologies

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Bosinver Farm Cottages efforts to keep our business sustainable using green technologies - presentation to Visit Cornwall Tourism conference

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Bosinver’s efforts to keep our business sustainable using green

technologies

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Energy costs Out of Control?

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Action Drivers

Lower Energy Costs

Maximise returns and use of incentives

Improve Sustainability

Whole Business Energy Appraisal

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Sample Outputs

Energy Reduction Plan

Improved Monitoring

Renewables

Energy Efficiency

• Implementing a costed and prioritised plan

• Identifying new opportunities

• Prioritised and informed investment (20KW PV so far)

• Procurement systems – we only source energy efficient equipment

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Quick Wins• Expert advice – focussed action• Loft Insulation to 300mm (1’) – <2 yr payback• Energy monitoring & monthly billing – avoid

wastage• Tariff negotiations• High Efficiency Fittings – up to £200/ yr savings

each appliance• Solar PV generating 20% more than predicted

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Quick Wins – maximised incentivesBeing informed = better placed to get incentives• Energy efficiency grants (limited availability)• Enhanced Capital Allowances – Energy Saving• Feed In Tariff (Renewable Power)• Renewable Heat Incentive (Renewable Heat)• Awards & Business Promotion

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Results

2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/140.0

50000.0

100000.0

150000.0

200000.0

250000.0

300000.0

350000.0

Annual Energy Use

Time (yrs)

Ener

gy U

se (K

Wh)

~20% Drop(30% less CO2)

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Energy costs have dropped even though prices have risen

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 320.0

50.0

100.0

150.0

200.0

250.0

Bosinver Costs as %age of Revenues

Retail Energy Price Index

11.6%

10.9%

10.0%

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Next Steps – Act on better data

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q40

20000

40000

60000

80000

100000

120000

Total

2009201020112012

Increased OccupancyIncreased

Occupancy?Energy Monitoring & Targeting– Monthly Records– Analysis– Spot quick

problems per property

– Long term trends to allow focus

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And our investment plans

Solar PV: Ground mounted system to provide 50% of Bosinver’s Electricity

Swimming Pool: Well insulated, Heated by Solar & Heat Pump, Powered by PV

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Bosinver’s new swimming pool

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Pool terrace and solar panels