Cross Party Group on Towns and Town Centres

Cross Party Group on Towns and Town Centres “Digital Towns” Read more about the CPG on towns at: http: //www. scotlandstowns. org/cross_party_group 12: 30 – 14: 00 Wednesday, 8 th March 2017 Scottish Parliament, Committee Room 2 CPG Secretariat Refreshments supported by: CGI Scotland

Adam Smith Festival of Ideas, Kirkcaldy, 17 -19 March 2017 The Adam Smith Global Foundation are delivering the Adam Smith Festival of Ideas 2017 in Smith’s hometown of Kirkcaldy this March. Smith “Son of Kirkcaldy, Father of Nations” is world renowned and as people gather in Kirkcaldy to listen and engage with Festival speakers and events, Smith brings the world home to Kirkcaldy for the benefit of the town www. adamsmithfestivalofideas. com

Digital Guidance for Scotland’s Towns Phil Prentice, Scotland’s Towns Partnership Access at: http: //www. scotlandstowns. org/resources-and-toolkits

Cross Party Group on Towns and Town Centres “Digital Towns” Read more about the CPG on towns at: http: //www. scotlandstowns. org/cross_party_group 12: 30 – 14: 00 Wednesday, 8 th March 2017 Scottish Parliament, Committee Room 2 CPG Secretariat Refreshments supported by: CGI Scotland

Cross Party Group on Towns and Towns Centres Maggie Morrison Vice President, Public Sector CGI Scotland

Cross Party Group on Towns and Town Centres “Digital Towns” Read more about the CPG on towns at: http: //www. scotlandstowns. org/cross_party_group 12: 30 – 14: 00 Wednesday, 8 th March 2017 Scottish Parliament, Committee Room 2 CPG Secretariat Refreshments supported by: CGI Scotland

BT Scotland’s Towns David Wallace Director – BT Scotland

BT Smart Scotland ……. Smart means much more than town centre Wi. Fi It’s about joining up services Using technology to improve delivery and reduce cost at scale

… works for Scotland’s Towns … • Towns have the same challenges as cities – just at smaller scale • Individual towns may struggle to justify the cost of “smart city” initiatives • The answer then is to deliver these solutions at scale, across multiple towns with similar characteristics and that face similar challenges. • STP’s model shows that: • Kirkcaldy is grouped with Bonnyrigg, Musselburgh, Barrhead, Largs, Gourock, Stenhousemuir, Glenrothes, Penicuik, Cambuslang, Tranent, Rosyth, Armadale • Peterhead is grouped with Dumfries, Falkirk, Forfar, Galashiels, Elgin, Dunfermline, Inverness, Stirling, Inverurie • Greenock is grouped with Saltcoats, Arbroath, Coatbridge, Motherwell, Alloa, Whitburn, Cowdenbeath, Buckhaven, Methilhill, Leven, Johnstone, Clydebank • What are these challenges and how do we address them? • BT’s proposal is to work with Scotland’s towns, through STP, to identify specific challenges shared across multiple towns, and to pilot the delivery of smart solutions at scale

… across all stakeholders § § Citizens “I can interact with my town in a way that I choose and I’m kept informed of the things that matter. ” Elected Members “I can interact more easily and effectively with citizens to better understand meet their needs. ” Public Sector Management “I have the information and tools I need to manage an effective and efficient organisation” Public Sector Workforce “It’s easier to do my job and I can engage more effectively to improve my work. ” § § § Services “Our use of technology means we provide improved services which are easier for Citizens to access” Learners “Our schools use technology to really improve teaching” Visitors “This town uses technology to make my visit easier and more enjoyable” Partners ”The town has used technology to makes a real difference to the way we provide joined up services. ” Businesses ”My town centre is an even more attractive place for doing business”

Cross Party Group on Towns and Town Centres “Digital Towns” Read more about the CPG on towns at: http: //www. scotlandstowns. org/cross_party_group 12: 30 – 14: 00 Wednesday, 8 th March 2017 Scottish Parliament, Committee Room 2 CPG Secretariat Refreshments supported by: CGI Scotland

Digital Renfrewshire Our story……. . so far

The Problem: Renfrewshire has a ‘high’ likelihood of digital exclusion Go. On. UK Digital Exclusion Heatmap https: //doteveryone. org. uk/resources/heatmap/

Digital Renfrewshire An Overarching Strategy

Our Vision In a Digital Renfrewshire we will make sure that everybody has the opportunity to reach their digital potential and maximise the wider economic, educational, health, social and cultural benefits for all.

Our Priorities

Targeted Approach

Some progress highlights… ØA Call to Action! #digiren ØSCVO Digital Participation Charter Ø 2 x Test & Learn Digital Posts

6 new Coding Clubs

Targeted digital skills classes

Some progress highlights… Ø£ 1 Million Investment in Public Wi-Fi

Twitter: @Digi_ren or @dianeeva Facebook: Digital. Renfrewshire Website coming soon: Digital. Renfrewshire. co. uk Digiren. co. uk

Cross Party Group on Towns and Town Centres “Digital Towns” Read more about the CPG on towns at: http: //www. scotlandstowns. org/cross_party_group 12: 30 – 14: 00 Wednesday, 8 th March 2017 Scottish Parliament, Committee Room 2 CPG Secretariat Refreshments supported by: CGI Scotland

Digital Support for Renewable Towns Cross Party Group on Towns and Town Centres Wednesday, 8 th March 2017

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What We Provide | SERVICE OVERVIEW Energy Edge Consulting is committed to working with clients to bring value to by developing and implementing a comprehensive energy management strategy. Energy Edge Consulting’s service offering to end-use energy consumers is focused around 4 areas: ON & OFFSITE GENERATION SUPPORT ENERGY TENDERING DEMAND RESPONSE PROGRAMS SUSTAINABLE ENERGY INITIAVES ENERGY EDGE CONSULTING | PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL 27

Digital Towns | CREATING SMARTER GRIDS Yesterday’s Power Grid Ø Ø Power grids have traditionally be a “one-way” interaction between consumer and utility Consumers use power when they need it Utilities generate and deliver power to meet peak demand Building generation is the primary method of meeting new demand ENERGY EDGE CONSULTING | PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL 28

Digital Towns | CREATING SMARTER GRIDS Tomorrow’s Smart Grid Ø Ø Ø Tomorrow’s smart grids will have a two way flow of information Consumers will receive price signals and make informed decisions on consumption Leverage technologies to change how & when energy is consumed Utilities can better integrate new generation technologies like wind and solar Overall a better link between consumer and provider ENERGY EDGE CONSULTING | PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL 29

Digital Towns | DIGITAL OPTIMIZATION OF ENERGY Real-time monitoring of demand prices Optimizing self-generation: - Renewable energy - Backup generation Usage is reduced to: - Avoid high prices - Sellback purchased power to the grid - Reduce demand charges ENERGY EDGE CONSULTING | PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL Algorithmic dispatch of assets Digital Optimization of Energy - Usage reduction - Thermal storage - Onsite generation Thermal storage is: - Charged when prices are low - Dispatched when prices are high 30

Contact Information Brian Walker Principal Dallas, TX bwalker@enegyedgeconsulting. com Bill Motion Director Kirkcaldy, Fife KY 11 GL 07771 807165 wmotion@energyedgeconsulting. com

Cross Party Group on Towns and Town Centres “Digital Towns” Read more about the CPG on towns at: http: //www. scotlandstowns. org/cross_party_group 12: 30 – 14: 00 Wednesday, 8 th March 2017 Scottish Parliament, Committee Room 2 CPG Secretariat Refreshments supported by: CGI Scotland

Adam Smith Festival of Ideas, Kirkcaldy, 17 -19 March 2017 The Adam Smith Global Foundation are delivering the Adam Smith Festival of Ideas 2017 in Smith’s hometown of Kirkcaldy this March. Smith “Son of Kirkcaldy, Father of Nations” is world renowned and as people gather in Kirkcaldy to listen and engage with Festival speakers and events, Smith brings the world home to Kirkcaldy for the benefit of the town www. adamsmithfestivalofideas. com