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BEEN Energy Efficiency Conference Tallinn (EE) – 29 November 2006
Christophe FRERING
BEENEnergy Efficiency
Conference
Possibilities for energy efficiency in buildings
Housing
Sustainable energy and urban planning
Energie-Cités
>> Who is Energie-Cités?
>> Energie-Cités and Municipalities
>> What is Energie-Cités doing?
>> What can Energie-Cités offer?
>> The association of European municipalities promoting a local sustainable energy policy
Energie-Cités
>> Around 500 municipalities from some 20 countries involved directly or indirectly
>> Chaired by Heidelberg (DE), vice-chaired by Clermont-Ferrand (FR), Leicester (UK), and Brasov (RO) + 6 other board members
>> Created in 1990
>> Regular increase of members: from 6 in 1990 to 16 in 1994… and 150 in 2006 representing over 20 European countries
>> Close relationships with European institutions, incl. local and regional energy agencies
>> Chaired by Besançon (FR), Barcelona (ES), Odense (DK) and now Heidelberg (DE)
>> Member of the European Campaign for Sustainable Cities and Towns (Aalborg Charter)
Some facts about history
Energie-Cités Members
>> Some 150 Members from: > European Union> Candidate countries> Other European Countries
>> Around 500 local authorities represented
>> Co-operation with Mediterranean countries
>> Skilled members: > Operational > Political> Expertise > Dynamic Board of 11 members
>> Experienced staff: > Team of 16 permanent members from 7 nationalities (+ trainees)> Expertise in energy, ecology, transport, buildings, land-use
planning, economics, geography, communication, Internet, etc.
>> Several locations: > Secretariat in Besançon (FR)
> Office in Brussels (BE)
> + Staff members in Freiburg (DE), Krakow (PL) and Paris (FR)
Human skills of Energie-Cités
Energie-Cités
>> Who is Energie-Cités?
>> Energie-Cités and Municipalities
>> What is Energie-Cités doing?
>> What can Energie-Cités offer?
What does « energy »mean for Energie-Cités?
Usually: Energy = Coal, Oil, Gas, Electricity (supply side)
Why? The point of view of suppliers is dominant
New approach: Energy = Heating & Cooling, Lighting, Mobility, Production of goods & services (demand side)
Why? Because, the point of view of consumers must be taken into account much more
Energy Efficiency = 1st priority of the EU Commissioner for energy (who comes from Latvia, one of the 10 NMS)
• >> The buildings sector accounts for nearly 40% of the EU
final energy consumption
• >> There is an estimated cost-effective savings potential
realisable by 2010 of around 22%
• >> Were this is realised, around 20% of the EU Kyoto
commitment could be met
Source: “ REVUE ETIJDSCHRIFT” (Société Royale Belge des Electriciens) April 2003
Why should municipalities take action in energy management?
EU Fact
• >> Energy remains one of the few municipal items where
significant financial savings can be made
• >> A European municipality of 100,000 inhabitants can
spend up to €1.5m for the energy requirements of its public
buildings
• >> By reducing its energy consumption by only 1%, it will
save €15,000. With a reduction of 10%, it saves €150,000!
Why should municipalities take action in energy management?
Municipal Fact
Why sustainable energy policies are even more relevant in the New Member States?
Energy Intensity (toe/M€95)-2003
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Why a special effort on energy efficiency in New Member States?
A social and economic handicap
Energie-Cités
>> Who is Energie-Cités?
>> Energie-Cités and Municipalities
>> What is Energie-Cités doing?
>> What can Energie-Cités offer?
Three priority objectives
in the field of energy efficiency, renewable energy sources, dispersed production and the environment
>> Strengthening the role and improving the skills of municipalities
>> Representing the interests of local authorities and presenting their views
>> Exchanging experience in order to develop municipal initiatives
>> Developing actions towards/with New Member States & Candidates Countries (incl. future ones)
>> Developing joint actions with national energy agencies
>> Involvement with the other networks of towns and cities
>> Strengthening links with EU institutions : European Commission, European Parliament, Committee of the Regions, etc.
>> Increasing our membership to get more power
Main priorities
both at local and European levels
>> Monitoring municipal good practices
>> Designing and coordinating projects
>> Coordinating European Campaigns
>> Lobbying and preparing opinions
>> Organising meetings and study tours
>> Informing and producing publications
Main activities
both at political and practical
levels
Energie-Cités
>> Who is Energie-Cités?
>> Energie-Cités and Municipalities
>> What is Energie-Cités doing?
>> What can Energie-Cités offer?
>> Website (www.energie-cites.org):> Useful information about different projects coordinated by Energie-
Cités, about our publications and of course about experiences of
cities
>> Comprehensive database of over 500 good practices classified under 4 main themes > Integrated action > Energy efficiency > Renewable energy > Mobility
>> EC Info magazine published twice a year
Information
>> "Towards sustainable urban transport policies – Recommendations for local authorities" published by the SMILE project www.smile-europe.org
Methodological publications
>> Methodological tools for organising a Mobility Week www.mobilityweek-europe.org
>> "RUSE guidelines – Recommendations for a better use of the Structural Funds for energy related projects" under preparation by the RUSE operation www.ruse-europe.org
Methodological publications
>> Methodological tools to be published soon by the e-atomium project www.e-atomium.org
>> "Save energy, save the climate, save money – Guide for local and regional governments" (co-edited by Energie-Cités, Climate Alliance and CEMR, April 2006)
>> Study visits on exemplary energy-related realisations in 11 European cities
Study visits
>> Study visits on mobility initiatives in 14 European cities
>> Customized study visits> Next one in Växjö (SE) on 21-23 May
>> Creating and running a network:> BISE process (BBetter IIntegration through SSpecific EExchanges)> www.bise-europe.org> For New Member State partners involved in networking> September 2005
>> Energy Performance in public buildings: > Building Directive & DisplayTM Campaign > For local energy managers > September 2006
Training sessions
>> Annual Energie-Cités conferences: > Brasov (RO, 26-27/04/2007): Better communication on energy and climate > Delft-Zoetermeer (NL, 2006): Local actors working together effectively > Clermont-Ferrand (FR, 2005): Assessing local energy policies> Martigny (CH, 2004): Public – Private Partnerships> Krakow (PL, 2003): Energy management in municipalities> Odense (DK, 2002): Impacts of liberalisation
>> International conferences: > BISE Forum: Grenoble (FR,2004), Sofia (BG, 2005) & Riga (LV, 25-27/10/06)
> European Conference for Municipal Energy Managers: Stuttgart (DE, 2004) & Warsaw (PL, 05-06/10/2006)
Conferences
The DisplayCampaign
>> For public buildings
>> Voluntary implementation of the EU Directive
>> An interface with the general public
>> A means to convince elected people
>> Towards 1000 municipalities
>> Documents in 12 languages
www.display-campaign.org
>> AND…
>> All above services:
> + EC News: electronic newsletter published twice a month with all relevant information such as call for proposals, new legislation, search of partners, etc.
> + Exchange of experience and know-how
> + Customized search for specific information and follow up
> + Customized assistance e.g. in finding partners, designing a proposal, etc.
> + Opportunities to participate in important European projects (RUSE, SESAC, REVE, BELIEF, etc.)
> + Possibility to make the local needs better considered at national and European levels (lobby)
Energie-Cités Membership
www.energie-cites.org
How to contactEnergie-Cités
>> Secretariat:
2, chemin de Palente
F - 25000 Besançon
Tel: +33 3.81.65.36.80
Fax: +33 3.81.50.73.51
Mail: [email protected]
>> Brussels’ Office:
157, Avenue Brugmann
B - 1190 Bruxelles
Tel: +32 2.544.09.21
Fax: +32 2.544.15.81
Mail: [email protected]
>> Thank you for your attention!