AnthonyOAFC Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 http://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/page/NewsUpdate/0,,10337~2791329,00.html Trevor Varley wants Latics to explore ways of becoming eco-friendly. He writes: "Has the club considered having solar panels fitted at the ground, may be linked to a specialist company and through a sponsorship deal. "Just an idea to generate revenue." Latics' Chief Executive Neil Joy replies: "This is the second time this week this issue has been raised directly to me. "In addition to using all natural resources in as efficient way as possible, the use of solar panels to both reduce our utilities' bills and meet our environmental obligations is something I know has been considered in the past. "We would be foolish not to think about the prospect of incorporating solar panels into any new-build project in the future." Martin Lasan's lives in Scotland and, after reading about St Mirren's Hall of Fame, wondered why Latics don't have one? "It seems to be a great way to honour top players from the past and would definitely generate interest and there might even be some commercial spin offs," he explained. Similarly Martin says long-standing season-ticket holders could be recognised by being awarded with a loyalty badge. Mr Joy answered: "We will be exploring the ideas Martin has suggested. "One idea already being introduced will involve fans being recognised for their contribution to the club over and above the normal level of support. "Perhaps we could incorporate something like a 'Wall of Fame' in a new stand." Simon Barrett asks what has happened to the bookmakers in the Main Stand at the end of the season and will they be back next season? Mr Joy said: "Our stadium betting partner encountered difficulties in fulfilling its obligations to us towards the end of last season.This meant we had no alternative but to close the outlets. All being well we will re-established the service for 2012/13 season as we appreciate that our fans enjoy being able to make use of the service provided." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macca Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Good idea. Hope we can do something, would help us in the longer term. Good idea about recognising long term Season Ticket holders and fans as well. Loyal support should be rewarded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshOWTB Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Very good investment if the stand will be there for the next 25 years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Solar Panels are still making money an article in paper yesterday saying giving one of best returns on investment but could only be considered on RRE and that faces wrong way I think? Any new stand should be an easy decision. Small scale wind turbines also an option like being fitted on the eco Asda stores. I would not belive everything you read regardingin this. Loads of evidence that the output it half what is claimed so the return is much less. For saving the fuel cost, yes, but from a money making scheme, I think the installers have got the monopoly on that! But yes,w e should look at this when building a new stand. Also a wind turbine, we all know what BP is like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futchers briefs Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 The Lookers has had natural light beaming down for a few seasons now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshOWTB Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 I would not belive everything you read regardingin this. Loads of evidence that the output it half what is claimed so the return is much less. For saving the fuel cost, yes, but from a money making scheme, I think the installers have got the monopoly on that! But yes,w e should look at this when building a new stand. Also a wind turbine, we all know what BP is like! As someone who works in this industry you are correct in some ways. The installers/investers will make good returns on the solar installation but the people who own the land (or in this case building) where the panels will be on can also make a tidy sum from leasing out the space where the panels will be. If you have the money to do this kind of install yourself you can get a good return - it's just the initial cost which is very expensive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Less hot air from Dickov after we lose might help with the ozone layer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimsleftfoot Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 The govt were paying additional "feed in" tarrifs to those who install (and own) the solar panels and other reusable sources of energy, but I think that is stopping this month (?) as the take up was too good (though this might be different for industry). However, if they are planning to knock any of the stands down in the next few years, I would imagine its not going to be worth installing something that will only be taken down again before it can break even. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latics_Fanatic Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Let's invent something that makes energy from the cold at Boundary Park - jesus, we'd be making millions selling the energy produced. Dragon's Den Time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskedOwl Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Solar Panels?....have they ever been to BP?...it's not called Ice Station Zebra for nowt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatpiesausageroll Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Below is an email sent to Barry owen in July 2010, after an earlier email to Alan Hardy essentilly outlining the benefits of FIT schemes and RHI payments these are explained. Barry I have forwarded this on to the club but have had no acknowledgement and there are some serious and potenially free benefits for the development. Whilst carrying out my day job selling Ground and Air source heat pumps for a living I have had a number of conversations which may be of interest to Oldham Athletic and in particular the proposed new stadium development. 1) Income from Electricity Generation from FIT’s 2) Income from Heat Generation from RHI 3) Income from rentable office space. 1) The government has recently introduced Feed in Tarrifs for entities that generate and use or export electricity. As the new stadium will have a vast acreage of roof space this could be used to install Solar Photovoltaic panals that could supply and generate electricity both for the stadium and the surrounding area. This has the potential to generate income for the football club for 25 years. There are three separate ways that the Tariffs help you make money from generating your own energy: The Generation Tariff: You earn a fixed income for every kilowatt hour of electricity you generate and use in your property. In the case of OAFC this is likely to be in the region of 30p per KWhr The Export Tariff: You earn an additional fixed income for every kilowatt hour of electricity you generate and sell back to the grid. This will be set at a higher rate say 33p per KwHr. I would imagine on a day to day basis the club could be a nett exporter of energy so enjoy payments at the higher tarrif level. The bit you still buy from your electricity supplier: When you can’t generate enough electricity for your needs (if the wind don’t blow and the sun don’t shine) you still buy electricity from your utility company at the normal rates but it’ll be much less electricity than you currently buy. Feed in Tarrifs: Solar PV >10 - 100kW 31.4 25 Solar PV >100kW - 5MW 29.3 25 Solar PV Standalone[C] 29.3 25 Further information can be found at: www.fitariffs.co.uk 2) The Renewable Heat Incentive: This is a scheme set to be launched in April 2011. And will offer payments for companies or individuals that install sustainable heating products such as in my case heat pumps. The main benefit of the RHI is the generation tariff, which is paid for every kilowatt-hour of energy produced. The level of payment varies depending on the technology and the system size. The proposed tariff levels within the consultation document for the Renewable Heat Incentive are as follows. Air Source Heat Pumps 7.5p/kwh for 18 years Ground Source Heat Pump 7p/Kwh for 23 years However, these numbers are not final and may be moved up or down. We won't find out until the response to the consultation document is published. Further information can be found at: www.rhincentive.co.uk Both the schemes proposed are available to you and could not only provide running cost saves, deliver an income, but make the proposed development sustainable and “green”. All of which would put a positive spin on the development. Should the capital costs of these measures prove prohibitive I have been involved with a number of venture capitalists who are falling over themselves to fund PV installs particularly on large scale developments. They buy and install the equipment yet retain the Feed in Tarrif. The club would still benefit due to lower running costs and a sustainable development. 3) Finally, I have been looking for serviced office space in the North West and have been forced to take an office on Salford Quays. I could not find anywhere on the North side of Manchester. The fees from Regus ranged from £700-£1000 per month. I was thinking if any of your proposed hospitality areas / boxes could be made into offices on the days when no match is being played. This would deliver an income from areas that would usually be dormant. May be workable, may not, but worth considering. Regards Glenn Harrison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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