2.2 low-energy cities with high quality of life (f.boyer)
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Low-energy cities with high quality of life
Environmental challenges &
Climate change opportunities
Antwerp – 25 March 2015
Frédéric Boyer
Energy Cities
The European association of local authorities in energy transition
Energy Cities - the network
Over 1,000 members in 30 countries
From small towns to big cities with diverse ambitions
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Our vision
The low-energy city with a high quality of life for all
Our mission
Strengthening our members’ capacity to accelerate the energy transition
The energy transition
The quality of Life
Actions to undertake
‘’30 Energy Cities’ proposals for the energy transition of cities and towns’’
www.energy-cities.eu/30proposals
Actions to undertake
1. Empowering local actors
2. Knowing our territories’ resources and flows
3. Rethinking finance in general
4. Inventing a new local governance
5. Urban planning as a way of reducing energy use
Our members in action
‘’Take local control of the energy supply’’
Växjö, Sweden - 90,000 inhabitants.
• 84 % of heat and 57% of electricity provided by renewable energy sources
• CO2 emissions per capita reduced by over 35% compared to 1996 levels
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Our members in action
« Identify local energy potential in order to live within our means»
Litoměřice, Czech Republic - 25,500 inhabitants.
• “Spatial Energy Strategy”: in-depth territorial analysis > underground heat usable for geothermal purposes • Geothermal CHP plant > 18.4 GWh of energy per year feeding a district heating system.
Our members in action
‘’Dedicate human capacities to financial engineering’’
Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal - 290,000 inhabitants.
Use of ELENA - European Local ENergy Assistance: • A team of 7 people, • Technical and economic viability
studies, • External legal and technical advice.
Our members in action
‘’Establish cross-departmental links to avoid silo mentality’’
Greater Lyon, France – 1.3 million inhabitants.
Development of scenarios 2020: • Cross-cutting panel of experts, • Working groups co-moderated by
Greater Lyon and a partner organisation, • Taking into account proposals from the
cities and citizens.
Our members in action
‘’Prepare a retrofitting plan for the whole building stock’’
Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium, 1.1 million inhabitants.
• 0 m² of passive buildings back in 2007 > Over 80,000 m² achieved or foreseen in 2009. Since 2010 : • Public buildings under passive standards, • Mandatory low energy use for renovation
projects.
What does Energy Cities
do for its members?
Networking
Local authorities should be involved in networking
because:
• The challenges are alike
• Many experiences are still unknown
• Sharing good practices is necessary to move forward
• Competences developed by working with others
• Everyone can make their contribution
Helping local authorities
turn European energy & climate objectives into local actions.
• Leader of the Covenant of Mayors Offices
• Supporting structure for Covenant Signatories
www.eumayors.eu
Creating & offering tools
to engage all local players
Re-thinking the city… Giving birth to our visions and building together the energy future of our cities.
IMAGINE
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www.energy-cities.eu/imagine
ENGAGE
ENGAGE citizens to reach the local energy and climate objectives.
Make their commitments visible thanks to an online tool to create posters!
www.citiesengage.eu
Display®
A tool for local communication campaign on the energy performance of buildings. www.display-campaign.org
Display® European campaign: • More than 560 local authorities, • 17,000 buildings, • 43,700 posters.
Supporting cities and towns
To make energy efficiency a priority.
Peer coaching to strengthen the expertise of local staff and replicate efficient financing schemes.
www.energy-cities.eu/infinitesolutions
Encouraging sustainable mobility
Energy Cities encourages European cities to foster sustainable modes of transport, notably through:
• Raising citizens’ awareness,
• Investing in the necessary infrastructure,
• Providing financial incentives,
• Supporting innovative transport schemes.
Organising events
• Network with other local authorities representatives,
• Exchange on energy issues,
• Visit pioneer cities in Europe.
Study tours, conferences, seminars & workshops… To allow our members to:
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© photo Andreas Gebert
Providing regular information
Energy Cities INFO,
our annual magazine
Energy Cities NEWS,
our monthly e-newsletter
The monthly media monitoring bulletin
Website and social networks
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Voicing local authorities’ expectations
Energy Cities advocates local authorities’ interests at Europen level
• Participating in public consultations • Publishing position papers • Establishing strategic parnerships
5 big recommendations to guide and inspire EU policy-makers
President of Energy Cities Eckart Würzner
& Director-General for Energy Dominique Ristori
Annual conference
22-24 April 2015 Aberdeen, UK
www.energy-cities.eu/Aberdeen2015
Thanks for your attention!
Frédéric Boyer
T : 00 32 2 213 83 54
www.energy-cities.eu
See you soon in our network!