EVALUATION

AN INDEPENDENT EVALUATION OF THE LCNF
Assessment
Criteria
Accelerates the development of a low
carbon energy sector
Has the potential to deliver net
financial benefits to future and/or
existing customers
Has a Direct Impact on the operation
of a DNO’s Distribution System
Score
(1-5)
4
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4
Overview of assessment, sources of evidence and comments
Assessment:
The project clearly facilitates the connection of low carbon generation or demand.
The carbon benefits not specifically quantified.
Evidence:
The project has resulted in improved visibility of the network, which will give greater confidence to the
connection of additional loads and generation on the network. Additional visibility has been created
through the web portal (www.smart-hooky.net (website no longer live)) giving greater awareness of
energy issues to the residents utilising the tool.
The project should therefore help to facilitate the connection of low carbon generation and also other
carbon benefits from substation monitoring. The carbon benefits are not specifically quantified.
References:
• Smart Hooky; Closedown report; Dec-13.
Assessment:
Evidence that the project is highly likely to deliver financial benefits to the majority of customers. However,
these benefits may be comparatively short term.
Evidence:
The closedown report cites reduced bills as a financial benefit to customers from the project. Other
benefits include security of future supply and improved education around energy efficiency.
Therefore, the majority of customers could benefit, although it is not clear whether benefits will be shorter
or longer-term.
References:
• Smart Hooky; Closedown report; Dec-13.
Assessment:
The project has been /is ready to roll out into BAU.
The project has a high likelihood of being replicated by other DNOs.
Evidence:
The closedown report states that monitoring will continue to form an integral part of trial projects, moving
more into business as usual as the costs reduce and additional business applications emerge.
References:
• Smart Hooky; Closedown report; Dec-13.
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