Developing a local smart energy grid in Ellesmere Port
The Energy Innovation District (EID) is undertaking a project to look at how a local low-carbon smart energy system could be developed in Ellesmere Port. Local smart energy grids could deliver cheaper, cleaner energy across power, heating and transport.
E-PORT SMART ENERGY MASTER PLAN The project – called E-Port Smart Energy Master Plan – will be looking at existing energy use and generation in the area. This will involve talking to industrial, commercial and residential energy users to find out how much energy they use. We are also looking at current and future energy generation, including renewables, and how future energy uses, like electric vehicles, and new fuels, like hydrogen, could change the energy market.
The master plan will set out a ten year The smart grid would allow local private sector investment programme businesses and residents to buy for developing a smart grid in and trade energy locally, rather than Ellesmere Port that could be rolled relying on the national grid. out across the UK.
THE BENEFITS Local smart energy grids could deliver cheaper, cleaner energy across power, heating and transport. By connecting energy users to a local source of energy and using smart technologies, consumers will be able to switch energy supply based on the most competitive price, offering greater choice and transparency. The project is a unique opportunity to drive down the cost of clean energy for all consumers in the area – reducing greenhouse gas emissions and cutting energy bills by at least 20%.
Reduce energy costs by at least Cut carbon emissions
CO2 We need your help! We need to collect data from the local community and Safeguard and increase Create new jobs businesses about your competitiveness energy usage. If you would like to take part please see details on 33,700 the back page. of existing energy intensive businesses Attract new businesses The project has been part-funded by the UK Government which has ambitions to create local smart energy systems across the UK as part of the Industrial Strategy. It will aim to prove that a local energy system is both scalable and replicable. Ellesmere Port has the opportunity to be a world leader, testing the deployment of game- changing technology which could transform the way that people and businesses purchase energy in the future.
WHAT IS THE ENERGY INNOVATION DISTRICT? The Energy Innovation District (EID) is a cluster of energy generators and users centered on the North West’s industrial heartland of Ellesmere Port. Led by the Cheshire Energy Hub, a coalition of private sector companies– including EA Technology, Burns & McDonnell, Cadent Gas, SP Energy Networks, Urenco and WHAT NEXT? Peel Environmental – is working alongside Cheshire West and Chester Council, Cheshire To develop the E-Port Smart Energy Master and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership and Plan we need accurate data from local the University of Chester, to drive down the cost businesses and households about their of clean energy. This consortium of partners is energy usage and future energy needs. collaborating to deliver the E-Port Smart Energy The master plan will set out a ten year Master Plan. private sector investment programme for developing a smart grid in Ellesmere Port that could be rolled out across the UK. It is possible that we will receive more funding to implement the master plan and start developing a local smart grid. This could lead to significant investment in the region in energy infrastructure and new businesses locating in the area who want to benefit from cheaper, cleaner, local energy.
GET INVOLVED To help realise this huge opportunity for investment and innovation in energy we need your help. If you would like to take part, please contact:
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