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EnergyEnergy
Local renewable energy initiatives: positive examples, success factors and the role of civil society
Ádám SZOLYÁKEuropean Commission, DG ENERGY
European Economic and Social Committee - 4 November 2013
2
Introduction
The Covenant at a glance
EU initiative launched by the Commission – DG ENERGY in 2008 to endorse and support local and regional authorities in the fight against climate change
Voluntary commitment of signatories to meet and exceed the EU 20% CO2 reduction target through the implementation of a Sustainable Energy Action Plan
The Covenant step-by-step
Sustainable Energy Action PlanStrategic policy document & operational instrument
A Vision , specifying the overall CO2 emissions reduction target by 2020 and the priority areas of action.
A Baseline Emission Inventory , offering a clear picture of the current situation in terms of energy consumption and CO2 emissions
A comprehensive set of actions , with indicative budget, time frames and assigned responsibilities.
Sustainable Energy Action PlanIntegrated approach
6
Buildings, equipments & facilities
TransportIndustries
(ETS excluded)
Waste & waste water
Local energy
production
Energy Demand Energy Supply
Latest Figures
5,200+ signatories
3,100+ Sustainable Energy Action Plans
173 million citizens
The Covenant today
9
Source: JRC (2013) sur l’évaluation de 1100 PAEDs.
Expected impact…
10
Covenant Community
Multi level supportA unique governance model…
Funding instruments
Intelligent Energy Europe (IEE)
ELENA - EIB
ELENA – KfW
ELENA – CEB
MLEI (Mobilising local energy investments)
European Energy
Efficiency Fund (EEEF)
Smart Cities and Communities initiative
Capacity building and know how
Technical assistance and development of investment plans, access to loans
Funding for Investments
12
Future perspectives
13
New EU Budget 2014-2020 (Multiannual Financial Framework) now under negotiation. Budget proposal: €1,025 billion .
Cohesion funding to allocate some 17 billion € to energy efficiency and renewable energy (doubling current allocations)
>>> ERDF: 20% earmarked for energy efficiency and renewables in more developed regions <<<
Horizon 2020: 6.5 billion € is to be allocated to research and innovation in "Secure, clean and efficient energy”
LIFE programme: €3.2 billion
“Connecting Europe Facility” : € 40 billion
Local RES Implemenation
Socio-economic benefits and stakeholder mobilisation
Mouscron (Belgium )
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH RES
‘The vision of Mouscron is to empower local development by focusing on energy and climate issues.’
With that perspective, Mouscron signed the Covenant in February 2012 to reach a 21% CO2 reduction by 2020. By opting for this objective, Mouscron seeks to create economic and social added value that could concretely yield between €300 to € 2000 of increased buying power for half of its citizens. Mouscron relies on ELEA, its competence centre – to coordinate its SEAP, mobilise local actors/citizens and focus national/regional resources on the city. Biomass cogeneration, large PV and solar thermal are the main RE technologies currently installed on the territory. Plans to set up a participative wind park , a heating network and a biomass plant are under way.
More information: http://www.res-league.eu
Calvello (Italy)
DEMOCRATIZATION OF ENERGY
The Municipality of Calvello is planning to use oil royalties , from oil companies operating in the region, for financing renewable energy projects at the local level . Calvello along with other neighbouring municipalities intends to become a model for other regional cities, in terms of energy policies aiming at the democratization of energy. The core of this concept is to finance small energy plants at the service of the buildings of the citizens rather than large power renewable plant.
More information: www.eumayors.eu>About>Signatories>Calvello>Benchmarks
Bielsko-Biała (Poland)
RESPECT ENERGY – PROTECT THE CLIMATE CONTEST
Bielsko-Biala organised this contest as part of its local energy day reaching out to local stakeholders through the wide use of social mediaThe main area of cooperation is in education: a team for municipal energy efficiency education was appointed, composed of representatives of educational institutions, cultural foundations and associations, and schools at every level of education, implementing projects in this field. Children and young people are inspired to carry out projects related to energy conservation and the environment, which has resulted in victory in three national competitions.The IEE-funded ENGAGE campaign also helps citizens and local stakeholders to visually show their commitments through sustainableenegry through the creation of easy-to-make and Covenant-of-Mayors-branded posters
More information: http://www.citiesengage.eu
Bristol (UK)
BRISTOL ENERGY COOPERATIVE
Community-owned energy cooperative, growing Greater Bristol’s local green energy supply and making the benefits available to all.
£128,000 raised from over 150 investor-members, and 63KW of PV panels installed
Along solar PV, the cooperative also includes working groups for wind energy, energy efficiency, and renewable heat projects
The initial seed funding was provided by the Bristol City Council through its “Community Energy Catalyst Fund”
More information: http://www.bristolenergy.coop/
EnergyEnergy
Local renewable energy initiatives: positive examples, success factors and the role of civil society
Ádám SZOLYÁKEuropean Commission, DG ENERGY
European Economic and Social Committee - 4 November 2013
2
Introduction
The Covenant at a glance
EU initiative launched by the Commission – DG ENERGY in 2008 to endorse and support local and regional authorities in the fight against climate change
Voluntary commitment of signatories to meet and exceed the EU 20% CO2 reduction target through the implementation of a Sustainable Energy Action Plan
The Covenant step-by-step
Sustainable Energy Action PlanStrategic policy document & operational instrument
A Vision , specifying the overall CO2 emissions reduction target by 2020 and the priority areas of action.
A Baseline Emission Inventory , offering a clear picture of the current situation in terms of energy consumption and CO2 emissions
A comprehensive set of actions , with indicative budget, time frames and assigned responsibilities.
Sustainable Energy Action PlanIntegrated approach
6
Buildings, equipments & facilities
TransportIndustries
(ETS excluded)
Waste & waste water
Local energy
production
Energy Demand Energy Supply
Latest Figures
5,200+ signatories
3,100+ Sustainable Energy Action Plans
173 million citizens
The Covenant today
9
Source: JRC (2013) sur l’évaluation de 1100 PAEDs.
Expected impact…
10
Covenant Community
Multi level supportA unique governance model…
Funding instruments
Intelligent Energy Europe (IEE)
ELENA - EIB
ELENA – KfW
ELENA – CEB
MLEI (Mobilising local energy investments)
European Energy
Efficiency Fund (EEEF)
Smart Cities and Communities initiative
Capacity building and know how
Technical assistance and development of investment plans, access to loans
Funding for Investments
12
Future perspectives
13
New EU Budget 2014-2020 (Multiannual Financial Framework) now under negotiation. Budget proposal: €1,025 billion .
Cohesion funding to allocate some 17 billion € to energy efficiency and renewable energy (doubling current allocations)
>>> ERDF: 20% earmarked for energy efficiency and renewables in more developed regions <<<
Horizon 2020: 6.5 billion € is to be allocated to research and innovation in "Secure, clean and efficient energy”
LIFE programme: €3.2 billion
“Connecting Europe Facility” : € 40 billion
Local RES Implemenation
Socio-economic benefits and stakeholder mobilisation
Mouscron (Belgium )
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH RES
‘The vision of Mouscron is to empower local development by focusing on energy and climate issues.’
With that perspective, Mouscron signed the Covenant in February 2012 to reach a 21% CO2 reduction by 2020. By opting for this objective, Mouscron seeks to create economic and social added value that could concretely yield between €300 to € 2000 of increased buying power for half of its citizens. Mouscron relies on ELEA, its competence centre – to coordinate its SEAP, mobilise local actors/citizens and focus national/regional resources on the city. Biomass cogeneration, large PV and solar thermal are the main RE technologies currently installed on the territory. Plans to set up a participative wind park , a heating network and a biomass plant are under way.
More information: http://www.res-league.eu
Calvello (Italy)
DEMOCRATIZATION OF ENERGY
The Municipality of Calvello is planning to use oil royalties , from oil companies operating in the region, for financing renewable energy projects at the local level . Calvello along with other neighbouring municipalities intends to become a model for other regional cities, in terms of energy policies aiming at the democratization of energy. The core of this concept is to finance small energy plants at the service of the buildings of the citizens rather than large power renewable plant.
More information: www.eumayors.eu>About>Signatories>Calvello>Benchmarks
Bielsko-Biała (Poland)
RESPECT ENERGY – PROTECT THE CLIMATE CONTEST
Bielsko-Biala organised this contest as part of its local energy day reaching out to local stakeholders through the wide use of social mediaThe main area of cooperation is in education: a team for municipal energy efficiency education was appointed, composed of representatives of educational institutions, cultural foundations and associations, and schools at every level of education, implementing projects in this field. Children and young people are inspired to carry out projects related to energy conservation and the environment, which has resulted in victory in three national competitions.The IEE-funded ENGAGE campaign also helps citizens and local stakeholders to visually show their commitments through sustainableenegry through the creation of easy-to-make and Covenant-of-Mayors-branded posters
More information: http://www.citiesengage.eu
Bristol (UK)
BRISTOL ENERGY COOPERATIVE
Community-owned energy cooperative, growing Greater Bristol’s local green energy supply and making the benefits available to all.
£128,000 raised from over 150 investor-members, and 63KW of PV panels installed
Along solar PV, the cooperative also includes working groups for wind energy, energy efficiency, and renewable heat projects
The initial seed funding was provided by the Bristol City Council through its “Community Energy Catalyst Fund”
More information: http://www.bristolenergy.coop/
EnergyEnergy
Local renewable energy initiatives: positive examples, success factors and the role of civil society
Ádám SZOLYÁKEuropean Commission, DG ENERGY
European Economic and Social Committee - 4 November 2013
2
Introduction
The Covenant at a glance
EU initiative launched by the Commission – DG ENERGY in 2008 to endorse and support local and regional authorities in the fight against climate change
Voluntary commitment of signatories to meet and exceed the EU 20% CO2 reduction target through the implementation of a Sustainable Energy Action Plan
The Covenant step-by-step
Sustainable Energy Action PlanStrategic policy document & operational instrument
A Vision , specifying the overall CO2 emissions reduction target by 2020 and the priority areas of action.
A Baseline Emission Inventory , offering a clear picture of the current situation in terms of energy consumption and CO2 emissions
A comprehensive set of actions , with indicative budget, time frames and assigned responsibilities.
Sustainable Energy Action PlanIntegrated approach
6
Buildings, equipments & facilities
TransportIndustries
(ETS excluded)
Waste & waste water
Local energy
production
Energy Demand Energy Supply
Latest Figures
5,200+ signatories
3,100+ Sustainable Energy Action Plans
173 million citizens
The Covenant today
9
Source: JRC (2013) sur l’évaluation de 1100 PAEDs.
Expected impact…
10
Covenant Community
Multi level supportA unique governance model…
Funding instruments
Intelligent Energy Europe (IEE)
ELENA - EIB
ELENA – KfW
ELENA – CEB
MLEI (Mobilising local energy investments)
European Energy
Efficiency Fund (EEEF)
Smart Cities and Communities initiative
Capacity building and know how
Technical assistance and development of investment plans, access to loans
Funding for Investments
12
Future perspectives
13
New EU Budget 2014-2020 (Multiannual Financial Framework) now under negotiation. Budget proposal: €1,025 billion .
Cohesion funding to allocate some 17 billion € to energy efficiency and renewable energy (doubling current allocations)
>>> ERDF: 20% earmarked for energy efficiency and renewables in more developed regions <<<
Horizon 2020: 6.5 billion € is to be allocated to research and innovation in "Secure, clean and efficient energy”
LIFE programme: €3.2 billion
“Connecting Europe Facility” : € 40 billion
Local RES Implemenation
Socio-economic benefits and stakeholder mobilisation
Mouscron (Belgium )
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH RES
‘The vision of Mouscron is to empower local development by focusing on energy and climate issues.’
With that perspective, Mouscron signed the Covenant in February 2012 to reach a 21% CO2 reduction by 2020. By opting for this objective, Mouscron seeks to create economic and social added value that could concretely yield between €300 to € 2000 of increased buying power for half of its citizens. Mouscron relies on ELEA, its competence centre – to coordinate its SEAP, mobilise local actors/citizens and focus national/regional resources on the city. Biomass cogeneration, large PV and solar thermal are the main RE technologies currently installed on the territory. Plans to set up a participative wind park , a heating network and a biomass plant are under way.
More information: http://www.res-league.eu
Calvello (Italy)
DEMOCRATIZATION OF ENERGY
The Municipality of Calvello is planning to use oil royalties , from oil companies operating in the region, for financing renewable energy projects at the local level . Calvello along with other neighbouring municipalities intends to become a model for other regional cities, in terms of energy policies aiming at the democratization of energy. The core of this concept is to finance small energy plants at the service of the buildings of the citizens rather than large power renewable plant.
More information: www.eumayors.eu>About>Signatories>Calvello>Benchmarks
Bielsko-Biała (Poland)
RESPECT ENERGY – PROTECT THE CLIMATE CONTEST
Bielsko-Biala organised this contest as part of its local energy day reaching out to local stakeholders through the wide use of social mediaThe main area of cooperation is in education: a team for municipal energy efficiency education was appointed, composed of representatives of educational institutions, cultural foundations and associations, and schools at every level of education, implementing projects in this field. Children and young people are inspired to carry out projects related to energy conservation and the environment, which has resulted in victory in three national competitions.The IEE-funded ENGAGE campaign also helps citizens and local stakeholders to visually show their commitments through sustainableenegry through the creation of easy-to-make and Covenant-of-Mayors-branded posters
More information: http://www.citiesengage.eu
Bristol (UK)
BRISTOL ENERGY COOPERATIVE
Community-owned energy cooperative, growing Greater Bristol’s local green energy supply and making the benefits available to all.
£128,000 raised from over 150 investor-members, and 63KW of PV panels installed
Along solar PV, the cooperative also includes working groups for wind energy, energy efficiency, and renewable heat projects
The initial seed funding was provided by the Bristol City Council through its “Community Energy Catalyst Fund”
More information: http://www.bristolenergy.coop/
EnergyEnergy
Local renewable energy initiatives: positive examples, success factors and the role of civil society
Ádám SZOLYÁKEuropean Commission, DG ENERGY
European Economic and Social Committee - 4 November 2013
2
Introduction
The Covenant at a glance
EU initiative launched by the Commission – DG ENERGY in 2008 to endorse and support local and regional authorities in the fight against climate change
Voluntary commitment of signatories to meet and exceed the EU 20% CO2 reduction target through the implementation of a Sustainable Energy Action Plan
The Covenant step-by-step
Sustainable Energy Action PlanStrategic policy document & operational instrument
A Vision , specifying the overall CO2 emissions reduction target by 2020 and the priority areas of action.
A Baseline Emission Inventory , offering a clear picture of the current situation in terms of energy consumption and CO2 emissions
A comprehensive set of actions , with indicative budget, time frames and assigned responsibilities.
Sustainable Energy Action PlanIntegrated approach
6
Buildings, equipments & facilities
TransportIndustries
(ETS excluded)
Waste & waste water
Local energy
production
Energy Demand Energy Supply
Latest Figures
5,200+ signatories
3,100+ Sustainable Energy Action Plans
173 million citizens
The Covenant today
9
Source: JRC (2013) sur l’évaluation de 1100 PAEDs.
Expected impact…
10
Covenant Community
Multi level supportA unique governance model…
Funding instruments
Intelligent Energy Europe (IEE)
ELENA - EIB
ELENA – KfW
ELENA – CEB
MLEI (Mobilising local energy investments)
European Energy
Efficiency Fund (EEEF)
Smart Cities and Communities initiative
Capacity building and know how
Technical assistance and development of investment plans, access to loans
Funding for Investments
12
Future perspectives
13
New EU Budget 2014-2020 (Multiannual Financial Framework) now under negotiation. Budget proposal: €1,025 billion .
Cohesion funding to allocate some 17 billion € to energy efficiency and renewable energy (doubling current allocations)
>>> ERDF: 20% earmarked for energy efficiency and renewables in more developed regions <<<
Horizon 2020: 6.5 billion € is to be allocated to research and innovation in "Secure, clean and efficient energy”
LIFE programme: €3.2 billion
“Connecting Europe Facility” : € 40 billion
Local RES Implemenation
Socio-economic benefits and stakeholder mobilisation
Mouscron (Belgium )
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH RES
‘The vision of Mouscron is to empower local development by focusing on energy and climate issues.’
With that perspective, Mouscron signed the Covenant in February 2012 to reach a 21% CO2 reduction by 2020. By opting for this objective, Mouscron seeks to create economic and social added value that could concretely yield between €300 to € 2000 of increased buying power for half of its citizens. Mouscron relies on ELEA, its competence centre – to coordinate its SEAP, mobilise local actors/citizens and focus national/regional resources on the city. Biomass cogeneration, large PV and solar thermal are the main RE technologies currently installed on the territory. Plans to set up a participative wind park , a heating network and a biomass plant are under way.
More information: http://www.res-league.eu
Calvello (Italy)
DEMOCRATIZATION OF ENERGY
The Municipality of Calvello is planning to use oil royalties , from oil companies operating in the region, for financing renewable energy projects at the local level . Calvello along with other neighbouring municipalities intends to become a model for other regional cities, in terms of energy policies aiming at the democratization of energy. The core of this concept is to finance small energy plants at the service of the buildings of the citizens rather than large power renewable plant.
More information: www.eumayors.eu>About>Signatories>Calvello>Benchmarks
Bielsko-Biała (Poland)
RESPECT ENERGY – PROTECT THE CLIMATE CONTEST
Bielsko-Biala organised this contest as part of its local energy day reaching out to local stakeholders through the wide use of social mediaThe main area of cooperation is in education: a team for municipal energy efficiency education was appointed, composed of representatives of educational institutions, cultural foundations and associations, and schools at every level of education, implementing projects in this field. Children and young people are inspired to carry out projects related to energy conservation and the environment, which has resulted in victory in three national competitions.The IEE-funded ENGAGE campaign also helps citizens and local stakeholders to visually show their commitments through sustainableenegry through the creation of easy-to-make and Covenant-of-Mayors-branded posters
More information: http://www.citiesengage.eu
Bristol (UK)
BRISTOL ENERGY COOPERATIVE
Community-owned energy cooperative, growing Greater Bristol’s local green energy supply and making the benefits available to all.
£128,000 raised from over 150 investor-members, and 63KW of PV panels installed
Along solar PV, the cooperative also includes working groups for wind energy, energy efficiency, and renewable heat projects
The initial seed funding was provided by the Bristol City Council through its “Community Energy Catalyst Fund”
More information: http://www.bristolenergy.coop/
EnergyEnergy
Local renewable energy initiatives: positive examples, success factors and the role of civil society
Ádám SZOLYÁKEuropean Commission, DG ENERGY
European Economic and Social Committee - 4 November 2013
2
Introduction
The Covenant at a glance
EU initiative launched by the Commission – DG ENERGY in 2008 to endorse and support local and regional authorities in the fight against climate change
Voluntary commitment of signatories to meet and exceed the EU 20% CO2 reduction target through the implementation of a Sustainable Energy Action Plan
The Covenant step-by-step
Sustainable Energy Action PlanStrategic policy document & operational instrument
A Vision , specifying the overall CO2 emissions reduction target by 2020 and the priority areas of action.
A Baseline Emission Inventory , offering a clear picture of the current situation in terms of energy consumption and CO2 emissions
A comprehensive set of actions , with indicative budget, time frames and assigned responsibilities.
Sustainable Energy Action PlanIntegrated approach
6
Buildings, equipments & facilities
TransportIndustries
(ETS excluded)
Waste & waste water
Local energy
production
Energy Demand Energy Supply
Latest Figures
5,200+ signatories
3,100+ Sustainable Energy Action Plans
173 million citizens
The Covenant today
9
Source: JRC (2013) sur l’évaluation de 1100 PAEDs.
Expected impact…
10
Covenant Community
Multi level supportA unique governance model…
Funding instruments
Intelligent Energy Europe (IEE)
ELENA - EIB
ELENA – KfW
ELENA – CEB
MLEI (Mobilising local energy investments)
European Energy
Efficiency Fund (EEEF)
Smart Cities and Communities initiative
Capacity building and know how
Technical assistance and development of investment plans, access to loans
Funding for Investments
12
Future perspectives
13
New EU Budget 2014-2020 (Multiannual Financial Framework) now under negotiation. Budget proposal: €1,025 billion .
Cohesion funding to allocate some 17 billion € to energy efficiency and renewable energy (doubling current allocations)
>>> ERDF: 20% earmarked for energy efficiency and renewables in more developed regions <<<
Horizon 2020: 6.5 billion € is to be allocated to research and innovation in "Secure, clean and efficient energy”
LIFE programme: €3.2 billion
“Connecting Europe Facility” : € 40 billion
Local RES Implemenation
Socio-economic benefits and stakeholder mobilisation
Mouscron (Belgium )
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH RES
‘The vision of Mouscron is to empower local development by focusing on energy and climate issues.’
With that perspective, Mouscron signed the Covenant in February 2012 to reach a 21% CO2 reduction by 2020. By opting for this objective, Mouscron seeks to create economic and social added value that could concretely yield between €300 to € 2000 of increased buying power for half of its citizens. Mouscron relies on ELEA, its competence centre – to coordinate its SEAP, mobilise local actors/citizens and focus national/regional resources on the city. Biomass cogeneration, large PV and solar thermal are the main RE technologies currently installed on the territory. Plans to set up a participative wind park , a heating network and a biomass plant are under way.
More information: http://www.res-league.eu
Calvello (Italy)
DEMOCRATIZATION OF ENERGY
The Municipality of Calvello is planning to use oil royalties , from oil companies operating in the region, for financing renewable energy projects at the local level . Calvello along with other neighbouring municipalities intends to become a model for other regional cities, in terms of energy policies aiming at the democratization of energy. The core of this concept is to finance small energy plants at the service of the buildings of the citizens rather than large power renewable plant.
More information: www.eumayors.eu>About>Signatories>Calvello>Benchmarks
Bielsko-Biała (Poland)
RESPECT ENERGY – PROTECT THE CLIMATE CONTEST
Bielsko-Biala organised this contest as part of its local energy day reaching out to local stakeholders through the wide use of social mediaThe main area of cooperation is in education: a team for municipal energy efficiency education was appointed, composed of representatives of educational institutions, cultural foundations and associations, and schools at every level of education, implementing projects in this field. Children and young people are inspired to carry out projects related to energy conservation and the environment, which has resulted in victory in three national competitions.The IEE-funded ENGAGE campaign also helps citizens and local stakeholders to visually show their commitments through sustainableenegry through the creation of easy-to-make and Covenant-of-Mayors-branded posters
More information: http://www.citiesengage.eu
Bristol (UK)
BRISTOL ENERGY COOPERATIVE
Community-owned energy cooperative, growing Greater Bristol’s local green energy supply and making the benefits available to all.
£128,000 raised from over 150 investor-members, and 63KW of PV panels installed
Along solar PV, the cooperative also includes working groups for wind energy, energy efficiency, and renewable heat projects
The initial seed funding was provided by the Bristol City Council through its “Community Energy Catalyst Fund”
More information: http://www.bristolenergy.coop/
EnergyEnergy
Local renewable energy initiatives: positive examples, success factors and the role of civil society
Ádám SZOLYÁKEuropean Commission, DG ENERGY
European Economic and Social Committee - 4 November 2013
2
Introduction
The Covenant at a glance
EU initiative launched by the Commission – DG ENERGY in 2008 to endorse and support local and regional authorities in the fight against climate change
Voluntary commitment of signatories to meet and exceed the EU 20% CO2 reduction target through the implementation of a Sustainable Energy Action Plan
The Covenant step-by-step
Sustainable Energy Action PlanStrategic policy document & operational instrument
A Vision , specifying the overall CO2 emissions reduction target by 2020 and the priority areas of action.
A Baseline Emission Inventory , offering a clear picture of the current situation in terms of energy consumption and CO2 emissions
A comprehensive set of actions , with indicative budget, time frames and assigned responsibilities.
Sustainable Energy Action PlanIntegrated approach
6
Buildings, equipments & facilities
TransportIndustries
(ETS excluded)
Waste & waste water
Local energy
production
Energy Demand Energy Supply
Latest Figures
5,200+ signatories
3,100+ Sustainable Energy Action Plans
173 million citizens
The Covenant today
9
Source: JRC (2013) sur l’évaluation de 1100 PAEDs.
Expected impact…
10
Covenant Community
Multi level supportA unique governance model…
Funding instruments
Intelligent Energy Europe (IEE)
ELENA - EIB
ELENA – KfW
ELENA – CEB
MLEI (Mobilising local energy investments)
European Energy
Efficiency Fund (EEEF)
Smart Cities and Communities initiative
Capacity building and know how
Technical assistance and development of investment plans, access to loans
Funding for Investments
12
Future perspectives
13
New EU Budget 2014-2020 (Multiannual Financial Framework) now under negotiation. Budget proposal: €1,025 billion .
Cohesion funding to allocate some 17 billion € to energy efficiency and renewable energy (doubling current allocations)
>>> ERDF: 20% earmarked for energy efficiency and renewables in more developed regions <<<
Horizon 2020: 6.5 billion € is to be allocated to research and innovation in "Secure, clean and efficient energy”
LIFE programme: €3.2 billion
“Connecting Europe Facility” : € 40 billion
Local RES Implemenation
Socio-economic benefits and stakeholder mobilisation
Mouscron (Belgium )
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH RES
‘The vision of Mouscron is to empower local development by focusing on energy and climate issues.’
With that perspective, Mouscron signed the Covenant in February 2012 to reach a 21% CO2 reduction by 2020. By opting for this objective, Mouscron seeks to create economic and social added value that could concretely yield between €300 to € 2000 of increased buying power for half of its citizens. Mouscron relies on ELEA, its competence centre – to coordinate its SEAP, mobilise local actors/citizens and focus national/regional resources on the city. Biomass cogeneration, large PV and solar thermal are the main RE technologies currently installed on the territory. Plans to set up a participative wind park , a heating network and a biomass plant are under way.
More information: http://www.res-league.eu
Calvello (Italy)
DEMOCRATIZATION OF ENERGY
The Municipality of Calvello is planning to use oil royalties , from oil companies operating in the region, for financing renewable energy projects at the local level . Calvello along with other neighbouring municipalities intends to become a model for other regional cities, in terms of energy policies aiming at the democratization of energy. The core of this concept is to finance small energy plants at the service of the buildings of the citizens rather than large power renewable plant.
More information: www.eumayors.eu>About>Signatories>Calvello>Benchmarks
Bielsko-Biała (Poland)
RESPECT ENERGY – PROTECT THE CLIMATE CONTEST
Bielsko-Biala organised this contest as part of its local energy day reaching out to local stakeholders through the wide use of social mediaThe main area of cooperation is in education: a team for municipal energy efficiency education was appointed, composed of representatives of educational institutions, cultural foundations and associations, and schools at every level of education, implementing projects in this field. Children and young people are inspired to carry out projects related to energy conservation and the environment, which has resulted in victory in three national competitions.The IEE-funded ENGAGE campaign also helps citizens and local stakeholders to visually show their commitments through sustainableenegry through the creation of easy-to-make and Covenant-of-Mayors-branded posters
More information: http://www.citiesengage.eu
Bristol (UK)
BRISTOL ENERGY COOPERATIVE
Community-owned energy cooperative, growing Greater Bristol’s local green energy supply and making the benefits available to all.
£128,000 raised from over 150 investor-members, and 63KW of PV panels installed
Along solar PV, the cooperative also includes working groups for wind energy, energy efficiency, and renewable heat projects
The initial seed funding was provided by the Bristol City Council through its “Community Energy Catalyst Fund”
More information: http://www.bristolenergy.coop/
