Projects
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| Reference Number | NIA_NGN_415 | |
| Title | Supporting vulnerable residents during power cuts | |
| Status | Completed | |
| Energy Categories | Other Cross-Cutting Technologies or Research(Demographics) 20%; Fossil Fuels: Oil Gas and Coal(Oil and Gas, Refining, transport and storage of oil and gas) 70%; Other Cross-Cutting Technologies or Research(Environmental, social and economic impacts) 10%; |
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| Research Types | Applied Research and Development 100% | |
| Science and Technology Fields | SOCIAL SCIENCES (Sociology) 20%; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering) 80%; |
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| UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation | Not Cross-cutting 60%; Sociological economical and environmental impact of energy (Consumer attitudes and behaviour) 40%; |
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| Principal Investigator |
Project Contact No email address given Northern Gas Networks |
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| Award Type | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Funding Source | Ofgem | |
| Start Date | 01 October 2022 | |
| End Date | 31 March 2023 | |
| Duration | ENA months | |
| Total Grant Value | £48,500 | |
| Industrial Sectors | Energy | |
| Region | Yorkshire & Humberside | |
| Programme | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Investigators | Principal Investigator | Project Contact , Northern Gas Networks (100.000%) |
| Industrial Collaborator | Project Contact , Northern Gas Networks (0.000%) |
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| Web Site | https://smarter.energynetworks.org/projects/NIA_NGN_415 |
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| Objectives | "This section should set out the Method or Methods that will be used in order to provide a Solution to the Problem. The type of Method should be identified where possible, eg technical or commercial.For RIIO-2 projects, apart from projects involving specific novel commercial arrangement(s), this section should also include a Measurement Quality Statement and Data Quality Statement.The overall aim of this project is to create an integrated solution that uses temporary, portable and zero emissions power sources to keep vulnerable residents appliances and associated systems operational under power outage conditions, particularly during freezing weather. The key project outputs will be the following: a method of identifying geographical areas where vulnerable residents are likely to be at risk a way of engaging with key local stakeholders in these areas, in particular volume property owners with vulnerable residents such as social housing providers and local authorities a technical and operational solution that allows practical and cost-effective deployment of portable zero emissions power sources during times of high risk of power outages when the weather is likely to be cold enough to present risks to residents. The key expected benefit is to help keep targeted vulnerable residents alive and well when there are power outages during periods of colder weather. Clearly there are wider benefits for all parties that have some form of shared responsibility for these residents including their families, regulated utilities, social housing providers and local authorities, emergency services and social care providers. " "CategoryBeneficial impactsDelivery mechanism DirectIndirect FinancialExisting market solutions do not work under climate change induced weather conditions. By taking a different approach, this solution will be more cost effective than investing much more to make the existing market solutions work.Using the portable batteries when not being used to support the vulnerable to facilitate other low carbon applications that also save money i.e., by using them instead of standby generators thereby displacing expensive and polluting diesel.Continuously review project cost benefit analysis and engage with stakeholders to demonstrate that the solution is value for money compared to current practise. Scaling the project and rolling it out as business-as-usual as recommended in the report which will be developed as part of the overall project.Health and safetyAllows networks to more effectively deploy internal resources in an emergency situation reducing exposure to risks. Reduce the risk to life and health of vulnerable residents due to power outages. Secondary uses of portable batteries are better for health and safety than the alternative of running petrol or diesel generators / engines.Scaling the project and rolling it out as business-as-usual as recommended in the reporting which will be developed as part of the overall project.EnvironmentalCarbon and air quality benefits compared to using the existing fossil fuelled generator alternatives. Carbon and air quality benefits for secondary usage of the portable batteries compared to using the existing fossil fuelled generator / engine alternatives.Scaling the project and rolling it out as business-as-usual as recommended in the report which will be developed as part of the overall project.CustomersThe solution focuses on reducing the risk to life and health to vulnerable customers.Other customers could benefit by at least recognising the areas and properties exposed to the risk.Scaling the project and rolling it out as business-as-usual as recommended in the report which will be developed as part of the overall project and will include a communication strategy to engage with customers. CommunitySome degree of local community engagement and support may be needed to ensure successful roll-out of the project.Community recognition of the primary problem could then serve as a catalyst for wider support for vulnerable residents.Scaling the project and rolling it out as business-as-usual as recommended in the report which will be developed as part of the overall project and will include a communication strategy to engage with customers. Carbon reductionCarbon reduction compared to using the existing fossil fuelled generator alternative.Carbon reduction for secondary usage of the portable batteries compared to using the existing fossil fuelled generator / engine alternatives.Scaling the project and rolling it out as business-as-usual as recommended in the report which will be developed as part of the overall project.OtherMore resilience to future climate change impacts. The project will, by its existence, give a more general awareness of climate change “adaptation” issues and risks and how they might impact on vulnerable and customers in general. " "The key project objectives will be the following: a method of identifying geographical areas where vulnerable residents are likely to be at risk a way of engaging with key local stakeholders in these areas, in particular volume property owners with vulnerable residents such as social housing providers and local authorities a technical and operational solution that allows practical and cost-effective deployment of portable zero emissions power sources during times of high risk of power outages when the weather is likely to be cold enough to present risks to residents. " | |
| Abstract | "The overall aim of this project is to create an integrated solution that uses temporary, portable and zero emissions power sources to keep vulnerable residents appliances and associated systems operational under power outage conditions, particularly during freezing weather " | |
| Publications | (none) |
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| Final Report | (none) |
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| Added to Database | 18/10/23 | |
