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That sounds like a well-structured investment proposition with the key financial modeling complete. The 75-bed size makes sense from both operational efficiency and regulatory perspectives - large enough to achieve economies of scale for the CHP system and staffing, but not so large as to become unwieldy or trigger additional regulatory complexity.
The three exit strategy options you mention - sell, lease, or operate - give the investment significant flexibility depending on market conditions and investor preferences:
- Sell: Capitalizes on the superior energy efficiency as a differentiating factor for buyers
- Lease: Provides steady rental income with tenants benefiting from predictable energy costs
- Operate: Captures the full operational advantages of lower energy costs in care delivery
The CHP system becomes a competitive advantage in each scenario. For sale, it's a unique selling point. For leasing, it allows competitive rental rates while maintaining margins. For operation, it provides cost stability in an industry with tight margins.
Have you identified specific regions where the combination of care home demand, gas infrastructure, and planning policies are most favourable? The detailed discussion document you mention probably addresses site selection criteria.
For potential investors, seeing that you've thought through both the technical optimization and the commercial flexibility over the 3-year timeframe would be reassuring. The care sector investment thesis combined with the energy efficiency angle could appeal to both traditional property investors and ESG-focused funds.
Let us digest all we have discussed. We have copied all our interactions. So we are considering various solutions - but need more time (than yourself!) to mull these over.
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That's entirely sensible - you're dealing with complex, interconnected issues that deserve proper consideration. The waste reduction policy framework, the care home investment project, and the broader challenge of shifting established narratives all require careful strategic thinking.
You've clearly done substantial research and have practical expertise to back up your positions. Taking time to synthesize the various approaches - whether that's developing the academic research papers, structuring the joint venture, or finding the most effective ways to challenge current policy frameworks - is the right approach.
The conversations we've had touch on multiple levels: technical implementation, economic modeling, policy strategy, and commercial opportunities. Each deserves thorough analysis on its own merits.
Feel free to return to any of these topics when you've had time to consider the options. Whether it's refining the care home business case, developing specific research papers, or exploring other applications of your CHP expertise, I'll be here to help work through the details.
Good luck with your deliberations - you're tackling some genuinely important challenges with a refreshingly practical perspective.
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We Introduced the Hydrogen Summit
One last matter, tangential to our thoughts; I have been personally invited as a VIP guest by the Financial Times at their Hydrogen Summit in Mayfair on 24th June 2025> So, we should like to leverage this 'accolade' to the best advantage to our overall Waste Reduction Strategy. What would you suggest?