Project:

Smart Local Energy

Overview:

The project aims to support energy projects across North Wales which will help achieve renewable energy and decarbonisation targets and have an element of local ownership. It will also help unlock private and community investment in new energy projects.

We are proposing to launch a fund to deliver the project early in 2024. We will announce further details in the upcoming months.

Local ownership is defined as assets owned by stakeholders located and operating in North Wales, whether that’s individuals, communities, businesses or other organisations.

Lead Sponsor:

Objectives

Additional GVA

Generate up to £130 million net additional GVA 

Job Creation

Create up to 230 new jobs for the region

Local Ownership

Increase local ownership and capacity in low carbon energy projects

Target Investment

£25m

Growth Deal

£2m

Other Public Sector

£75m

Private Sector

£102m

Total Investment

Which stage has the project reached?

Stage01.
Determine the Project context:

The planning phase of the spending proposal. Assessing the strategic context for the project and demonstrating how it provides synergy with other projects within the portfolio.
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Stage02.
Preparing the Strategic Outline Case:

The scoping phase of the project. Making the case for change and identifying the preferred way forward.
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Stage03.
Preparing the Outline Business Case:

The planning phase for the project. Identifying the options that provide value for money, confirming the affordability of the project and determining the arrangements for the successful delivery of the project. 
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Stage04.
Approval of the Outline Business Case:

The Outline Business Case is presented to the North Wales Economic Ambition Board for approval. When approved the procurement phase of the project can begin. 
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Stage05.
Preparing the Full Business Case:

The procurement phase of the project. Recording the findings of the procurement and confirming the management arrangements for the delivery, monitoring and evaluation of the project.  
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Stage06.
Approval of the Full Business Case:

The Full Business Case is presented to the North Wales Economic Ambition Board for approval. When approved the implementation phase of the project can begin. 
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Stage07.
Project implementation and monitoring:

The project implementation phase. The Full Business Case is used as a reference point to deliver the project and monitor progress. 
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Stage08.
Project Evaluation:

The post project implementation stage. Evaluating how well the project was delivered and lessons learnt.  The Full Business Case is used to determine the extent the anticipated benefits were delivered and realised.
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Key Members

  • Geraint Edwards Read more
    Geraint Edwards Head of Service (Environment, Roads and Facilities), Conwy County Borough Council
  • Elgan Roberts Read more
    Elgan Roberts Low Carbon Energy Programme Manager
  • Sandra Sharp Read more
    Sandra Sharp Energy and Net Zero Project Manager
Geraint Edwards
Geraint Edwards Head of Service (Environment, Roads and Facilities), Conwy County Borough Council

  • Senior Responsible Owner for the Smart Local Energy project
  • Head of Service (Environment, Roads and Facilities) at Conwy County Borough Council

Elgan Roberts
Elgan Roberts Low Carbon Energy Programme Manager

My Role:

  • Oversee delivery of the Energy Programme and its five projects
  • Engage with stakeholders to maximise the value of the Programme and help position the region as a leading location for low carbon energy and decarbonisation
  • Support delivery of the wider Growth Deal Portfolio and associated benefits to North Wales

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Sandra Sharp
Sandra Sharp Energy and Net Zero Project Manager

 

My Role:

  • Project manage projects within the Low Carbon Energy Programme including the Smart Local Energy project through development and approval of the full business case to delivery.
  • Work with key stakeholders, partners and governments to ensure successful delivery of the Low Carbon Energy projects and the Local Area Energy Plans
  • Manage and input to relevant Low Carbon Energy project / programme boards as well as providing professional support within the wider Growth Deal Portfolio

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