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June 2011ABN A social entrepreneurship program in the energy sector

1Every generation needs a new revolution, Thomas Jefferson wrote towards the end of his illustrious life.11) The company profile: social enterprise2) The ABN social approach4) Conclusion3) The energy sector: the community based model22Social cooperatives for disadvantaged citizensConsorzio ABN - a&b social network is a consortium of cooperatives (social e non-social) established in 1997 through an initiative launched by some italian social cooperatives in the region of Umbria, in the province of Perugia.

Mission: Consorzio ABN is a no-profit organization which shares integrated strategies in order to achieve objectives related to human promotion and social integration of disadvantaged citizens

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3Figures: employed people42 cooperative organizations are part of Consorzio ABN, employing more than 11,000 people.

50% of the associated organizations have a minimum of 30% of disadvantaged employees.

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4Geographical areasABN has gradually increased its social base and geographical diffusion, including 42 cooperative organizations in Italy. In particular:

In the NORTH: Friuli Venezia Giulia, Emilia Romagna In the CENTRE: Toscana, Umbria In the SOUTH: Campania, Basilicata, Calabria, Puglia, Sicilia

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Certification of quality management system: UNI ENI ISO: 9001Certification of environmental management system UNI ENI ISO: 140016

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SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY 8000

AXSOA77International Certification of quality management system: UNI ENI ISO: 9001

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Installation and maintenance of electric and solar photovoltaic systems92 main macro-areas

1010ABNs sectorsTraditonal servicesInnovative servicesCleaning services (public and private sites)Restaurants/cookingMaintenance of green areasSurveillanceAdministrative servicesCemetery servicesManagement of Public libraries and museumsEnvironmental servicesWaste management

BiogasMicro-Photovoltaic energy (1000 roofs scheme)Macro-photovoltaicMicro-wind energySocial HousingPopular shareholding (cooperative Centurla Sociale)

1111Impressive economic growth over the last decadeConsorzio ABN has been able to grow economically. In fact, its turnover has exceed 60mln euros (2010) :

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1313Public business versus private businessOne of the most interesting aspects is related to the fact that Consorzio ABN has been able to become independent from public organizations/institutions as a source of business.

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STABLE COLLABORATION WITH MANY SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC ACTORS AS WELL AS MAIN ITALIAN BANKS

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BANKSINSTITUTIONS151) The company profile: social enterprise2) The ABN social approach4) Conclusion3) The energy sector: the community based model1616The community based approach to RESRenewable energy sources following the social economy approach implies:Community based modelsReciprocitySharing of values

Key words: Relations, Reciprocity, Gift

1717New Jobs: Access to employment for disabled and disadvantaged people

Consorzio ABNs organizations have adopted a systematic methodology to promote access to work for disabled and disadvantaged people.

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Green jobs18The community based modelThe community based model can have different approaches:

1) Ethical purchasing groups (GAS): a system of purchasing goods collectively

2) Involvement of public organizations: solar bond, solar loan

3) Social business initiatives

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Social business Almost all social and economic problems can be addressed by social businesses (Muhammad Yunus).

Renewable energy sources represent a great opportunity for society to: promote economic developmentpromote access to employment for disabled and disadvantaged people (new jobs)

The challenge is to innovate business models and apply them to produce desired social results cost-effectively and efficiently. (Muhammad Yunus).

Thereference modelistheWelfareCommunity Social Enterprises play therole ofactive agentsinthe developmentof local communities.

2020ABN as a project developer & integratorABN main activity is to initiate, develop, launch and implement energy programs at the community level, in a systematic and innovative way.

ABN through renewable energy sources promotes social integration, job creation and fight against energy poverty21

21The key features of ABN in the energy sector22

22Which technologies23

231) The company profile: social enterprise2) The ABN social approach4) Conclusion3) The energy sector: the community based model2424

Distributed solar power stations in Umbria, Toscana, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Calabria, Sicilia with full involvement of citizens

PV: A community based model1000 solar roofs scheme

25251000 solar roofs scheme"1000 solar roofs is a scheme launched in the region of Umbria and in other italian regions in order to install 3KWp photovoltaic panels on private roofs. PV plants are insalled only on roofs.

This scheme has got an environmental impact as well as an economic-social impact as it allows many homeowners to take advantage of free electricity for 20 years.

The involvement of citizens takes place through public calls

Projects parteners are responsible for planning, supply, installation, ordinary and non ordinary maintenance

ABN is the promoter of the scheme and it has created a network/partenership with local authorities, financial institutions, and GRTN26

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1000 solar roofs scheme

- Citizens : Free energy

- ABN: Feed-in tariff

- Local community: + jobs

- Environment: - CO2 2727

Key figures: Small and medium PV plants already installed and connected28

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Key figures: Large PV plants already installed 29

29Work-in progress (2011): small and large plants30

30Stakeholders map31THE SUN FOR THE COMMUNITY (SPV ): Owners of PV systemsINVESTMENT FUND:EU/UK based financial intsitutionsCitizens in a specific areaENERGY COMPANIESSUPPLIER/INSTALLER/OPERATOR (ECP CONTRACTOR)ABNSUB ContractorsRoof access agreementLoan: 80% capital requirementFIT revenue streamHOUSING ASSOCIATION & ABN: 20 % FROM EQUITY The Big Society Fund/foundationPERFORMANCE BOND (10% ) value investment3) Donation per KwFree energy for 20 years in exchange of FIT and investment 321000 solar roofs Umbria33

3334345 phases3535InstallationInstallation Each team is made up of 3 people Each team can install 2 PV plants per week, and 8 PV plants per month

In each team there is 1 person who is disabled or in disadvantaged conditions

Number of PV plants per month

Number of teamsPeople employed full time each monthMonth 150 PV plants1030Month 280 PV plants1030Month 3120 PV plants1545Month 4120 PV plants1545Month 5160 PV plants2060Month 6160 PV plants2060Month 7160 PV plants2060Month 8160 PV plants2060

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PV in TOGO37Experimentation of low-cost solotuions to provide energy from renewable sources in rural areasLow cost agreement with manufacturersAgreement for training initiatives in favour of local worforceMicro-finance activities371) The company profile: social enterprise2) The ABN social approach4) Conclusion3) The energy sector: the community based model383839The distributed energy power stations.

The power of communities

The importance of developing tools and approaches where communities can become key actors in the RES sector.

Combination of RES and work for disabled/disadvantaged people

It is not easy but it is possible!39