Covenant of Mayors Seminar28 November, 2009

The Way ForwardInġ. Jonathan Scerri

Econing Engineering Consultancy Ltd.

Getting StartedGetting Started

• 964 towns and cities have joined, mostly in EU Member States but not exclusively

• Number is increasing daily

• Structured Approach to Reach Targets

What should we do next?What should we do next?

Signatories of the CovenantSignatories of the Covenant

Għajnsielem

Santa Luċija

Qrendi

Pembroke

Iklin

Dingli

Balzan

Mosta

Marsaskala

Kirkop

Kalkara

Xewkija

Naxxar Santa Venera

Għargħur

Xagħra

Administrative StructuresAdministrative Structures

• Adapt Administrative Structures within Local Council

• Assign Resources• Identify

Responsible Persons and Key Players

Administrative StructuresAdministrative Structures

Obtain Support from:

• Covenant of Mayors Office (CoMO)

• Supporting Structure(Local Councils Association)

• Experts

Baseline Emission Baseline Emission InventoryInventory

• Specify Base Year:Recommended – 1990(or closest possible)

• Identify Emission Categories:– Transport– Buildings– Industries– Equipment / Facilities– Others

Baseline Emission Baseline Emission InventoryInventory

• Quantify CO2 Emissions

• Challenges:– Absence of Historical

Data by Locality– Availability of

Present / Future Data by Utilities

– Conversion Factors

Sustainable Energy Action Sustainable Energy Action PlanPlan

• Identify your Scope• Involve Citizens and

All Stakeholders• Develop Action Plan

with help of experts• Define Key Fields

of Action• Select and

Prioritise Measures• Specify

Implementation Process

Implementation and Implementation and MonitoringMonitoring

• Regular Follow Up on Implementation of Actions and Planned Target Dates

• Address any Actions that may be falling back

• Obtain Support in case of difficulties or deadlock

Reporting ProgressReporting Progress

• Prepare Progress Report

• Submit Implementation Report Every 2 Years

• Share Experience with Other Signatories

SummarySummary

• Prepare a Baseline Emissions Inventory

• Develop and Submit a Sustainable Energy Action Plan

• Implement Plan and Monitor Progress

• Report Progress Every 2 Years• Involve Stakeholders and Citizens

throughout the process

Questions?Questions?