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Templederry Community WindfarmLessons and Visions.
Paul KennyCEO,Tipperary Energy AgencyC:\Dropbox\0 Administration\TEA Marketing\Photos\Templederry Opening\templederry Wind Farm Opening\Templederry-068.jpgTEALOGO
Templederry c. 900 population.
Upland, surrounded by hills, population decline, few jobs.
1999 village development plan identified RES.
2001 TEA completed feasibility on wind, AD, biomass, hydro.
Wind chosen, sought community investors.
Origins
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John Fitzgerald discussed that we need to be careful of the distributional impact of energy policy and the importance of wealth transfer.
Europe is giving money to the russians to invade us. Madness.
Public meetings
Press & pulpit announcements.
Wind was unseen & unknown
27 shareholders invested 500.
Three free shares: TEA & 2x Community co-op.
A further ~10k per person invested, and several loans (personal guarantee) over 11 years.
Origins: Community
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John Fitzgerald discussed that we need to be careful of the distributional impact of energy policy and the importance of wealth transfer.
Europe is giving money to the russians to invade us. Madness.
2003: Planning & Grid permissions.
Grid pause until 2007.
Needed new planning. 2007-2010.
2010-2011 financial crisis
2012 April civils started.
2012 Nov. commissioned.
35GWh produced.
Delays & risks.
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John Fitzgerald discussed that we need to be careful of the distributional impact of energy policy and the importance of wealth transfer.
Europe is giving money to the russians to invade us. Madness.
Senior Debt: DeLag Landen (Rabo) (71%)
Equity finance from Equity tax scheme in ireland. (25%)
Local grants 1%
Community funded 3%
Communities should use finance like everyone elseFinance
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John Fitzgerald discussed that we need to be careful of the distributional impact of energy policy and the importance of wealth transfer.
Europe is giving money to the russians to invade us. Madness.
Three good wind years
Above projections
Maintenance & costs.
>1000 Visitors
Follower communities
Kids (local & national),
Bankers,
Ministers,
15 EU countries
Goodwill
Templederry 2 Years onC:\Dropbox (TEA)\0 Administration\TEA Marketing\Photos\Templederry Community Wind Farm\TemplederryNS.jpghttp://cres.ie/logo.jpgTEALOGO
Community developer = commercial developer
Planning process could be more collaborative.
Phase one better time for open dialogue
Local community owned should be supported
Planning rejected after significant cost.
Phase 2C:\Dropbox (TEA)\0 Administration\TEA Marketing\Photos\Templederry Official Opening - Sept 13\templederry Wind Farm Opening\Templederry-085.jpghttp://cres.ie/logo.jpgFrom Left to right:John Fogarty, Chair Templederry Windfarm.Minister For Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Pat Rabbitte T.D.Minister For Environment Alan Kelly T. D, Pat ODonoghue, Co Chair & landowner of Templederry Windfarm
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Energy SupplierDecided early on to cut out middle men
Currently buying renewable power
PPAs on offer.
Aim to allow communities to purchase & sell power.
1st Employee (Sept 2015).
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John Fitzgerald discussed that we need to be careful of the distributional impact of energy policy and the importance of wealth transfer.
Europe is giving money to the russians to invade us. Madness.
Solar DeveloperIreland currently in a Solar Frenzy
Large Solar developers speculating.
Templederry planning one development.
Needs Government support (FIT).
Need to speculate like a developer or will be left behind.
Windfarm revenues supporting speculation.
Supporting other community groups
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John Fitzgerald discussed that we need to be careful of the distributional impact of energy policy and the importance of wealth transfer.
Europe is giving money to the russians to invade us. Madness.
LessonsCommunity participation Not Community acceptance.
Clear distance between citizen ownership & government policies.
The rule of the market Vs service to society.
Steep learning curve needs support (Scottish government have a strong offering the nub of local energy action).
Widespread opposition to onshore wind incompatible with climate goals.
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John Fitzgerald discussed that we need to be careful of the distributional impact of energy policy and the importance of wealth transfer.
Europe is giving money to the russians to invade us. Madness.
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