Transcript English - ManagEnergy

6
7
Sustainable communities
Sustainable communities
1
6
Sustainable communities
Issues such as climate change are global, but individuals
experience impacts at local level
Solutions will come from more sustainable communities
Areas such as wetlands, islands or mountains are the most
affected by environmental changes, so they have greatest
incentive for sustainability
Cleaner energy creates opportunities for remote regions.
Wind, solar power and biomass create job opportunities in
rural areas
Urban areas suffer directly from environmental problems,
such as traffic jams, noise and air pollution, so incentive
for greening. Public transport plays key role
Sustainable communities
2
6
What is the EU doing?
Climate change and energy package (2007) sets targets to cut
CO2 emissions. Action plan released early 2008
Action plan for energy efficiency (2006), including a
‘Covenant of Mayors’ for pioneering cities
Green Paper on urban mobility (2007)
Intelligent Energy Europe II (2007-2013) supports
sustainable community projects
Energy efficiency is a priority of the EU’s Structural Funds
for 2007 to 2013. JESSICA, an initiative of the European
Commission and the European Investment bank (EIB), helps
local authorities with funding
CIVITAS and ELTIS projects support urban and regional
transport
CONCERTO helps local communities (buildings)
Sustainable communities
3
6
Local efficiency
Energy sustainability affects local development, urban
planning, local transport and education
Energy diagnosis identifies areas with biggest potential for
savings – infrastructure, local companies or households
Renewable energies can create jobs and diversify local
economies, overcoming isolation and securing supplies in
remote areas
In urban areas, efficient street lighting and green public
procurement can bring cost and energy savings
Environmental, social and economic sustainability can be
complementary
Sustainable communities
4
6
Good practice 1:
Green Light Graz, Austria
Street lighting modernisation started 2005
Investment in new technology offset against future savings
15-year financing arrangement with no upfront funds
needed from local authority
The first year:
718 lamps
€67 000 in savings, with city receiving €30 000 once investment costs
were subtracted
Greater savings in future as more of city’s 15 000 lights converted
Sustainable communities
5
6
The Covenant of Mayors
Network of mayors from European cities and
towns, together with the European Commission.
They will exchange experience and know-how on
sustainability measures
Over 100 cities and towns willing to involve
themselves
Mayors must vow to go beyond EU target to cut
C02 emissions by 20% by 2020
Each town to produce a Sustainable Energy Action
Plan with specific initiatives
Commission to publicise towns and cities’ efforts
Sustainable communities
6
6
Public involvement
Public authorities can drive greater sustainability in communities –
awareness-raising and green public procurement
They can set an example and gain from practical energy savings in
sustainable public buildings or energy-efficient vehicles
Activities involving public, businesses, schools and NGOs
Focused communication campaigns on specific areas, such as climate
change or urban mobility, raising awareness of economic and
environmental impacts
Partnerships, at the local and European levels, ensure effective
implementation, i.e. local councils, agencies, chambers of commerce,
energy professionals and technology suppliers
Sustainable communities
7
6
Good practice 2:
Cornwall sustainable energy partnership, UK
County of Cornwall (SW England) the first sub-region to develop a
sustainable energy and action plan in 2004
Specific actions to increase energy efficiency and renewable energies
Helps deal with social problems – poverty; economic issues –
electricity distribution; and environment – climate change
Target for renewable energy to provide 11-15% of region’s electricity
by 2010 (6% in 2004)
http://www.managenergy.net/download/local_energy_action_2007.
pdf
Sustainable communities
8
6
What is ManagEnergy?
Initiative by European Commission’s Directorate-General
for Energy and Transport
Supports local and regional actions on energy efficiency and
renewable energies
Training workshops/online events
Information on case studies, good practices, legislation and
programmes
Network of local and regional energy agencies (LEAs)
Sustainable communities
9