Energy Local Isles of Scilly Key Information
Power your home with local energy
What is Energy Local Isles of Scilly?
Energy Local Isles of Scilly is a community project that, by helping you match your electricity use with power from local renewable sources, will enable you to take control of your electricity bills while supporting local renewable energy. The local renewable source is Solar Power.
How does it work?
When you sign up for this project, you become part of your local Energy Club. The Club is made up of members of your community, plus local generators. As a member, you’ll have a free smart meter fitted in your home that will record when you’re using electricity - as well as how much - helping you buy power in a better way.
If members of the Club use power when the local renewable source is generating, they will use power at the cheapest rates. The energy the local generator produces will be shared evenly between all the homes using electricity at that time, and each home will pay the price agreed by the Club for their share. That’s less than the price of normal electricity supply in Britain, but more than the generator would usually receive for selling its power – so everyone wins! These prices are agreed and set annually by the members of the Club.
Any extra power required by households will be provided by an electricity supplier, 100Green. The price for this extra electricity depends on the time when electricity is used (known as a ‘Time Of Use Tariff’). The day is split into different time bands. You pay more for extra electricity at busy times (around tea time) and less when it’s quieter.
Electricity Prices
Time of day | Locally Generated Electricity | Extra Electricity |
|---|---|---|
12am to 7am all week | 10 | 15.7 |
4pm to 8pm weekdays | 10 | 34.3 |
All other times | 10 | 23.7 |
Standing charge: 63.36 p/day.
Prices do not include VAT.
Your smart meter will collect info about your energy use, which you’ll be able to view online. As well as this, you’ll receive customised energy reports, advice and support to help you shift your electricity use to take advantage of the best prices.
To make the most of being part of the Energy Local Club, you’ll need to shift your electricity use to when the local renewable source is generating (which you’ll be able to check on the energy dashboard on a smartphone or tablet), or to the cheaper times of the day.
Each household will be different, but we estimate you’ll be able to save between 10% - 30% on your electricity bill. There is a small membership fee for the Club.
How will the community benefit?
Through Energy Local Isles of Scilly the local generator will get a better price for their power. When you pay for local electricity, this money goes to the local generator. Savings on your bills will leave you that bit extra to spend locally.
Be part of Energy Local Isles of Scilly
We’re looking for local households and small businesses to be part of the Club. If you think you would like to participate, please register your interest by clicking the button below. There is no obligation at this stage.
For more information visit the club page, or contact:
Maria Davey
info@ioscv.co.uk
01720575301