Dr Stephen Finnegan, Liverpool John Moores University and Low Carbon Innovation Hub

1. Dr Stephen Finnegan

2. What is the Low Carbon Innovation Hub?
• The Low Carbon Innovation Hub is funded by the European
Regional Development Fund therefore no initial investment is
needed from the companies that we work with.
• The project has the potential to bring significant economic
benefits to the SMEs of Merseyside, supporting businesses to
reduce emissions and develop low carbon technologies that will put
the region at the forefront of new and expanding global markets.
• LJMU has niche and unique strengths in low carbon technologies
and has a key role to play in the implementation of the low carbon
agenda across Merseyside.

3. Overview of three themes
Renewable Energy
• Resource Efficiency
• Energy from Waste and Biomass
• Sustainable Business Practices
• Sustainability Agenda
Low Carbon Technologies
•Smart Building Technologies
•Energy Management
•Carbon Finance
•Low Carbon Design and Planning
Environmental Management
and Clean Technologies
• Environmental Monitoring
• Air Pollution Control
• Waste Management
• Water/ Waste Treatment
• Facility Management

4. http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/BLT/BEST/index.htm

6. Example 1: Sensors for
Industrial Applications

7. Direct measurement

8. Flexible sensors…
O. Korostynska, A. Mason, and A. I. Al-Shamma’a, "Flexible Electromagnetic Wave Sensors for Real-Time Assessment of Water
Contaminants," in Sensing Technology: Current Status and Future Trends I. vol. 7, A. Mason, S. C. Mukhopadhyay, K. P. Jayasundera, and
N. Bhattacharyya, Eds., ed: Springer International Publishing, pp. 99-115, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-02318-2_6, 2014.

9. Embedded sensors
Wireless
Data transmission for
use as part of a wider
management system.
Processor
Computational power
for data processing and
analysis.
Sensors
For parameters such as
temperature, humidity,
etc.

10. Example 2: Low Carbon
Finance

11. - Why is this topic important?
- Business Risks
- Options for consideration
- Detail some of the financial options and implications
- Summary
Low Carbon Finance

12. Annual Energy
Cost
Additional
Cost
£xxx
2013 20202015
£XX,000
Increases,
levies and
taxes*
2030
Why is this important?
Energy
Cost
10-20%
* CCL, CPF

13. Annual Energy
Cost
Additional
Cost
£xxx
2013 20202015
£XX,000
Increases,
levies and
taxes
Energy
Saving
10-20%
Possible
Saving
£xxx
2030
Energy
Cost
10-20%
Why is this important?

14. Energy Spend
£XX
Revenue
Growth
£XX
Profitability
£XX
Business Risk

15. Strategy Associated Risks
Rising Fuel costs – Logistics and other vehicles
New technologies & business opportunities- (new fuels)
Rising Energy costs – buildings, facilities, offices etc.
Increasing regulation & future security of supply
Regulation Uncertainty - (Price of carbon)
Reporting Accuracy (Civil penalties)
Costs of Reputational Risks
Fuel
Energy
Carbon Emissions
Brand & Reputation
Revenue
Profit
Energy
Business Risk

16. Strategy Associated Risks
Rising Fuel costs – Logistics and other vehicles
New technologies & business opportunities- (new fuels)
Rising Energy costs – buildings, facilities, offices etc.
Increasing regulation & future security of supply
Regulation Uncertainty - (Price of carbon)
Reporting Accuracy (Civil penalties)
Costs of Reputational Risks
Fuel
Energy
Carbon Emissions
Brand & Reputation
Revenue
Profit
Energy
Business Risk

17. We can act as an independent 3rd party

18. Options for consideration

19. Financing options
 Outright purchase
 Bank loan
 Grant
- Energy Efficiency Financing (EEF)
- Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA)
- Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
- Energy Services Companies (ESCO)

20. Energy Services Companies (ESCO)

21. Energy Services Companies (ESCO)
Originally heated by oil and LPG
Measures
•Energy saving lighting and pump control
•Heat saving fans and air handling units
•Renewable technology PV and biomass
•Smart meters

22. Summary
 Consider how we can help you
 Also consider the risks to your business
 Develop an action plan to mitigate risk
 Select the right solution
 Assess the financial implications
Contact
Dr Stephen Finnegan
s.finnegan@ljmu.ac.uk