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PROJECT "THE4BEES- TRANSNATIONAL HOLISTIC ECOSYSTEM 4 BETTER ENERGY EFFICIENCY THROUGH SOCIAL INNOVATION"

WPT5 “Evaluation of results and improvement of policies”

Activity 5.2 “Improvement of existing low carbon and spatial development policies on the basis of outcome of co-creation labs and pilots”



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INTRODUCTION

Work package 5 “Evaluation of results and improvement of policies” has the objectives to assess the results of previous WPTs, exploit them for policy making purposes and capitalize them in possible up-takes.

Policy making/improvement, coherently with the general approach of THE4BEES project and its involvements methods, has been intended as a participatory process. Policy-makers and stakeholders participated in the co-creation activity of some CCLabs and other have been addressed by communication and awareness rising activities. THE4BEES involved and took into consideration requirements of all level of policy making through project partners and observers at national, regional and local level.

WPT5 was structured over three activities:

Evaluation of results by means of reports from the CCLabs and the dashboard

Improvement of existing low carbon and spatial development policies on the basis of outcome of co-creation labs and pilots

Drafting of exploitation plans in order to enhance SMEs competitiveness and job creation.

The present report is the result of activity 5.2 implementation and also reflects the evaluation exercise carried out as activity 5.1.



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Contents

PART 1: ACHIEVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY THROUGH BEHAVIOUR CHANGE ......................... 4 1.1 EUROPEAN POLICY CONTEXT ................................................................................................ 4 1.2 POLICIES AND CITIZENS BEHAVIOUR .................................................................................... 5 1.3 THE4BEES: POLICY FRAMEWORK IN THE INVOLVED REGIONS .......................................... 7

PART 2: REGIONAL POLICIES, SUPPORT PROGRAMMES AND INSTRUMENTS ....................... 9 2.1 OVERVIEW OF POLICY INSTRUMENTS .................................................................................. 9 2.2 GENERAL FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ................................................................. 15 2.3 SOME INSIGHTS REGARDING THE4BEES MAPPED POLICY INSTRUMENTS .................... 17 2.4 CONCLUSIONS ........................................................................................................................ 18

ANNEXES ANNEX1 – Programme description sheet........................................................................................ 19 ANNEX2 – THE4BEES POLICY INSTRUMENTS ........................................................................... 21

1. AUSTRIA ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 21 2. FRANCE ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 28 3. GERMANY ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 55 4. ITALY – LOMBARDY REGION ..................................................................................................................................................... 67 5.ITALY – PIEMONTE REGION ....................................................................................................................................................... 78 6. SLOVENIA ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 85 7. SWITZERLAND .............................................................................................................................................................................. 114



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PART 1: ACHIEVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY THROUGH BEHAVIOUR CHANGE

1.1 EUROPEAN POLICY CONTEXT

The EU has considerably further developed over the past years the frame for energy efficiency policies.

The most important initiatives relevant for energy efficiency include:

- the Effort Sharing Decision 406/2009/EC (2009);

- the EU - Energy Strategy 2020 (November 2010);

- the Energy Efficiency Plan 2011 reemphasizing the (indicative) 20% energy efficiency target and stating that the EU is on track only to achieve only half it

- the Low Carbon Roadmap 2050 including long - term GHG reduction objectives (March 2011);

- the Energy Roadmap 2050 (Dec. 2011) exploring how long - term GHG targets can be reached while also ensuring security of supply and competitiveness

- the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) from October 2012. The EED includes provisions on the setting of energy efficiency targets in the MS (Art. 3), general energy efficiency policies (esp. the introduction of energy efficiency obligations or equivalent measures in Art. 7) and measures addressing specific energy consumption sectors as e.g. buildings (Art. 4 and 5), energy audits and management systems for enterprises (Art. 8) or CHP Art. 14)

- the Recast of the Eco-design Directive 2009/125/EC

- the revised Labelling Directive 2010/30/EU extends the scope from household appliances to all energy - related products.

It is expected that the EED will not be fully able to achieve the 20% saving target but only around 15-17% requiring further policy development. On 30 November 2016, the European Commission proposed a 2030 binding energy efficiency target of 30% for the European Union. The new target is part of the Commission's proposal to update the Energy Efficiency Directive to make sure the new target is met.

The Energy Efficiency Directive represents anyway a significant milestone in promoting EU energy efficiency objectives. It provides strengthened or new measures to accelerate energy efficiency improvements, and makes clear that an integrated approach is called for to address all aspects of energy supply and demand. The directive also emphasises that cost-effectiveness is critical, given the 'urgent need to restore sustainability to public finances', and concludes that energy efficiency offers a cost-effective approach towards the issue.

A full implementation of the Energy Efficiency Directive requirements presupposes that consumers will change behaviour and this will lead to persistent and long-term energy savings benefits.



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To the extent that changing consumer behaviour and energy consumption practices lead to real and persistent energy savings, such change will help also other policies (such as climate policies) to achieve their goals.

1.2 POLICIES AND CITIZENS BEHAVIOUR

Governments seek to regulate or influence the behaviour of individuals and organisations through a range of policy tools, including legislation, sanctions, regulations, taxes and subsidies, the provision of public services and information and guidance material.

The most fundamental reason that governments want to influence or change behaviour is that it can confer economic, social and community benefits. Some behaviours are simply undesirable and need to be prevented. In some cases, individuals do not always behave in their own or the community‟s best interests.

In many areas of public policy the range of traditional tools to influence behaviour works well. For some social policy problems, however, influencing human behaviour is very difficult and complex, and the effectiveness of traditional approaches may be limited without some additional tools and understanding of how to engage citizens in cooperative behavioural change.

A range of interventions can be used to try and generate behaviour changes for energy efficiency. These can be ordered into a „ladder of interventions‟. The higher up the ladder, the more restrictive the intervention and the greater the justification needed to ensure public support for it. Different interventions are needed depending on the behaviour that is trying to be changed. Single interventions alone are unlikely to generate change. Instead, a mix of interventions including both regulatory and non-regulatory measures, are most effective at changing behaviour.

House of Lords Science and Technology Committee, 2nd Report of Session 2010-12, Behaviour Change.



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There are many barriers to energy behaviour change to be considered when designing policy, including:

Low prominence of energy efficiency – energy is „invisible‟ and saving energy is often a low priority

Low cost of energy – efficiency measures can be, or are perceived to be, relatively expensive

Availability of energy efficient technology

Lack of knowledge and understanding of energy saving behaviour and efficiency measures available

Hassle factor of installing efficiency measures, such as the need to clear out the loft before insulation

Aesthetics, for example where people are concerned about the attractiveness of energy saving alterations

Social norms (what other people are doing around you) – norms influence people‟s behaviour and can prevent them from adopting a new efficiency measure

Policy acceptability, for example, Government is unlikely to heavily regulate energy use because of a lack of acceptability within the electorate.

Current policies seek to overcome some of these barriers. As with all energy efficiency interventions, estimates of potential energy savings should consider the possibility of rebound effects, which can result in savings that are smaller than projected. Interventions can be broadly split into three categories: regulatory measures; fiscal measures; and non-regulatory and non-fiscal measures:

- Regulatory Measures involve making and changing laws or establishing rules that eliminate or restrict choice.

- Fiscal measures refer to financial measures, mainly incentives and disincentives that can encourage behaviour change. However, people do not always make decisions to maximise their financial interests, because of the barriers to energy behaviour change discussed above.

- Within the category of non-regulatory and non-fiscal interventions, the use of „nudges‟ has been prominent in recent policy debates on behaviour change, nudges are intended as any aspect of the choice architecture (the context in which people make decisions) that alters people‟s behaviour in a predictable way, without forbidding any options or significantly changing their economic incentives”.

Inside THE4BEES partner regions, various frameworks are used by governments (at national, regional and local level) to ensure that policy uses a mix of interventions. They have been addressed inside WPT5 “Evaluation of results and improvement of policies” and specifically by activity T5.2 “Improvement of existing low carbon and spatial development policies on the basis of outcome of co-creation labs and pilots”.



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1.3 THE4BEES: POLICY FRAMEWORK IN THE INVOLVED REGIONS

The activity T5.2 started with the collection of data and information on the actual policy framework related to energy efficiency, low carbon and environmental sustainability, carried on by project partners in their respective regions.

Using common template and shared instructions (Annex1 - Programme description sheet), partners collected information on energy efficiency and low carbon policies/programmes implemented in their own regions, along with regional policy/programme relevant to the thematic field of their Pilot (i.e. housing policy, ICT policy, etc.).

All kind of policy instruments that combine the policy framework for energy efficiency in partner regions have been considered suitable for the collection of data and information. Coherently to the purposes of activity T5.2 and overall WPT5, policy instruments have been considered as means for public intervention, and referred to any policy, strategy, instrument, or law developed by public authorities and applied on the ground in order to improve specific territorial situation in energy efficiency and low carbon advancements.

In accordance to activity T5.2 objectives, a list of relevant key elements was identified and used as baseline for the development of the template. The following elements has been included in the analysis:

1. Kind of Instrument (Policy / Programme…)

2. Promoting Organization (Regional public body, Ministry, …)

3. Country

4. Region

5. Overall Objective(s) (Short description)

6. Timeframe

7. Targeted subjects

8. Actions financed (ex. Calls, supporting actions, …)

9. Budget

10. Specific Objective(s) (Short description)

11. Priorities (Main)

12. Activities / Actions (Main)

13. Target groups (Main)

14. Relevance of the THE4BEES Pilot to the described Policy / Programme

The complete set of data gathered thanks to the collaboration of project partners is reported in Annex 2 – THE4BEES policy instruments.

Some analysis had been carried out in order to provide project partners a general picture of actual situation (reported in paragraph 2.1 - Overview of collected information).



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It was presented to project partners in a Workshop during the partner meeting in Ptuj (April 2017). The policy improvement element of WPT5 was discussed and a dedicated training was delivered to partners. It made it possible to reach a common understanding of “policy improvements” in THE4BEES perspective and to share possible outcomes.

In a second Workshop in Fribourg (November 2017), a specific training, on how to obtain policy improvement and what it specifically means in terms of action and promotion, was organized to equip all partners with solid concepts and knowledge for further steps.

Following the conclusion of activity 5.1 on evaluation of results from CCLabs and Trials and considering the outcomes from WPT4, a conclusive set of general findings and recommendations have been jointly elaborated by partners and are reported in the paragraph 3.

Its objective is to achieve a better understanding on how policy on energy efficiency can be as much effective as possible in motivating behavioural change.



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PART 2: REGIONAL POLICIES, SUPPORT PROGRAMMES AND INSTRUMENTS

2.1 OVERVIEW OF POLICY INSTRUMENTS

Data and information collected from project partners covers a total of 39 policy instruments.

NAME OF THE

POLICY/PROGRAMME/INSTRUMENT PROMOTING

ORGANIZATION

DECISIONAL

LEVEL

COUNTRY

1 Strategy Klima- und Energiestrategie Salzburg 2050 Federal State of Salzburg REGIONAL Austria

2 Policy Masterplan Klima + Energie 2020 Federal State of Salzburg REGIONAL Austria

3 Regional spatial planning plan SRADDET National Government NATIONAL France

4 Territory spatial planning plan SCOT National Government NATIONAL France

5 Local spatial planning plan PLU National Government NATIONAL France

6 Local action plan on housing PLH National Government NATIONAL France

7 Local action plan on transportation and urban mobility PDU National Government NATIONAL France

8 Local SEAP PCAET Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Region REGIONAL France

9 Local action plan on energy TEPOS Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Region REGIONAL France

10 Local action plan on energy TEPCV National Government NATIONAL France

11 Local action support on housing renovation PTRE National and Regional Government NATIONAL France

12 Regional policy on Eco-friendly highschools Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Region REGIONAL France

13 Eco-schools National Government NATIONAL France

14 The law for a digital Republic National Government NATIONAL France

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Sustainability Strategy Baden-Württemberg (Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie Baden-Württemberg) – longterm strategy Baden-Württemberg Region REGIONAL Germany

16 Regionwide competition “Leitstern Energieeffizienz Baden-Württemberg” Baden-Württemberg Region REGIONAL Germany

17 Support programme “climate protection plus” (Förderprogramm Klimaschutz-Plus) Baden-Württemberg Region REGIONAL Germany

18 Federal state strategy Green IT 2020 in public administration Baden-Württemberg Baden-Württemberg Region REGIONAL Germany

19 Regional Environmental Energy Programme (DGR no. 3706 of 12 June 2015) Lombardy Region REGIONAL Italy



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20 Alpin Technological Platform Lombardy Region REGIONAL Italy

21 Guidelines - for environmental education (Linee Guida per l‟Educazione Ambientale) Lombardy Region REGIONAL Italy

22 Environmental sustainability strategy for Community Programs 2014/2020 Lombardy Region REGIONAL Italy

23 ERDF ROP, Axis 4 Sustainable Energy and Quality of Life, Priority b Piemonte Region REGIONAL Italy

24 ERDF ROP, Axis 4 Sustainable Energy and Quality of Life, Priority c Piemonte Region REGIONAL Italy

25 Regional Environmental Energy Plan Piemonte Region REGIONAL Italy

26 Operational programme for the implementation of the EU cohesion policy 2014 - 2020 Slovenia NATIONAL Slovenia

27 Operational program for limiting greenhouse gas emissions 2014 - 2020 Slovenia NATIONAL Slovenia

28 Long Term Strategy for Mobilising Investments in the energy renovation of buildings Slovenia NATIONAL Slovenia

29 National energy efficiency action plan 2014–2020 Slovenia NATIONAL Slovenia

30 National renewable energy action plan 2010 – 2020 Slovenia NATIONAL Slovenia

31 National plan for increasing the number of nearly zero-energy buildings Slovenia NATIONAL Slovenia

32 Municipal programme for environment protection 2016-2020 Municipality of Velenje LOCAL Slovenia

33 Sustainable urban strategy of the Municipality of Velenje Municipality of Velenje LOCAL Slovenia

34 Sustainable energy action plan of Municipality of Velenje Municipality of Velenje LOCAL Slovenia

35 Local energy concept of Municipality of Velenje Municipality of Velenje LOCAL Slovenia

36 MoPEC (Modèle de prescriptions énergétiques des cantons) Switzerland NATIONAL Switzerland

37 SME model and Energy model for large energy consumers Switzerland NATIONAL Switzerland

38 Minergie Switzerland NATIONAL Switzerland

39 Cité de l‟énergie Switzerland NATIONAL Switzerland



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Most of policy instruments analyzed are implemented at national (19) or regional (16) level.

They are mainly represented by Plans and Programmes, followed by regional Strategies. Overall general Policies mapped in the exercise are only 2.

Plan/Programme 18

Strategy 8

Call for proposals/actions/interests 4

Label 4

Information system/Platform 3

Policy 2

TOTAL 39

As expected, the majority of policy instruments directly target energy efficiency (29 out of 39).

Promotion and support to renewable energy usage is addressed by 22 policy instruments. It is interesting to notice that 7 analyzed instruments (18%) refer to economic growth or industrial development and competitiveness promotion, while also addressing the issue of energy and sustainability.



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Agenda setting

New Principles

In the perspective of policy improvement, some additional elements have been analysed.

First of all the typology of contents that characterize the policy instruments mapped. The majority (27 out of 39) renew the existing policy agenda, by fixing, establishing or defining “actionable” objectives, targets, ect. and selecting appropriate instruments to meet the set specific objectives. 12 policy instruments otherwise fix new principles, and try to inspire the adoption of new concepts/values/ organisational thinking/etc. (like Circular/Blue economy, Internet of things, “territoires à énergie positive”, etc.).

The analyzed policy instruments have also been categorized in 4 broad policy groups, according to the contents or measures provided:

Expand regulation policy (provide new or increase existing regulations)

Incentive-based policy (provide incentives to induce a change)

Market-based policy (target the market or produce effects on markets)

Capacity development policy (Policies refer to strengthening the skills, competencies and abilities of people, communities, public bodies, so they can to achieve social and economic goals, including through improvement of knowledge, skills, systems, and institutions).

The graph shows the results obtained. 18 out of 39 expand existing regulation. Interestingly 11 instruments aim at increasing and developing capacities, skills and competences



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Since the analysis of policy instruments is functional to general policy improvements in the framework of THE4BEES project, the objective of the mapped policy instruments was matched with the 3 project specific objectives:

Energy efficiency/saving

Behavioural changes specifically addressed

Improving policies/policies performances

As the graph shows, 22 policy instruments pursue energy efficiency and are mainly related to THE4BEES objective of improving energy efficiency and energy savings. 16 aim at improving policy performance through new instruments, strategies, measures, etc. 9 specifically mention and address behavioural change.

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2.2 GENERAL FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Sustainability and energy/resources conservation is a process. What happens on the ground will change over time as user behaviour changes, space and building utilization shifts, organization needs evolve, etc.

This exercise implemented through THE4BEES project, showed us the integrated and interacting sets of behavioural issues that are key to achieving energy efficiency in different kind of buildings. It has shown that, at many levels, the people who own, manage, inhabit, and use buildings determine the extent to which sustainability and building performance goals are achieved.

WPT5 in particular has highlighted the importance of institutional context and delineated the policy framework components of that context. It has also described a variety of methods available to initiate and sustain lasting change, along with the evidence that supports their use in different circumstances.

Taken as a whole, THE4BEES experience provides an interesting perspective on strategies and potential opportunities for the entire Alpine region. Its “systems perspective” of occupant-use behaviours should support organizational transformation in support of sustainability and reduced resource consumption that is significant, persistent over time, and able to be measured, evaluated, and documented.

Following are some general models and recommendations for implementing an action-based framework for changing individual and organizational behaviours, achieving energy sustainability and building performance goals.

1- SYSTEM PERSPECTIVE

Adopt a system perspective to assess, design, implement, and evaluate sustainability and energy use strategies and programs as integrated technological and behavioural activities can be a successful element.

Behaviour change in buildings encompasses policymaking regulation compliance, reinterpretation or revision of operating procedures, infrastructural change and individual actions.

Behaviours that affect building performance are supported in part by specific building characteristics and requirements. The use of an integrated IT system support individuals and managers in their choices. Regarding policy instruments, they should modify applicable characteristics, and requirements in support of new behaviours that

are consistent with sustainability objectives.

2- INTEGRATION OF MULTIPLE INTERVENTIONS

It is recommendable to employ multiple methods and strategies that are supported by scientific research or established practices as effective and aligned with specific sustainability goals.

The methods and strategies supporting new behaviours serve different purposes and should be tailored to specific workplaces, residential building, etc. and time frames. Employing multiple strategies instead of single, stand-alone strategies can better engage individuals and organizations possessing different motivations and responsibilities in the short and long terms.



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3- SUPPORTING EVIDENCE-BASED ENERGY EFFICIENCY POLICIES

Promote an enduring institutional transformation by engaging policy and decision makers work best to build a culture of sustainability.

Behavioural and institutional changes are means for achieving sustainability goals, rather than ends in themselves. In creating a sustainability-oriented culture, people in their various organizational roles expand on current activities and devise new strategies for conserving resources and improving sustainability goals.

4. SOCIAL RESEARCH

To sponsor social science research and social “experiments” like the CCLabs builds the evidence base for behavioural and institutional strategies aimed at saving energy, water, and materials, and at operating buildings sustainably over the long term.

These research and experiments should include carefully designed studies that incorporate monitoring and measuring, by collaborative teams of user, scientists, technicians and policy makes in a realistic time spam, with periodic evaluations of the efficacy and persistence of institutionalized changes.



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2.3 SOME INSIGHTS REGARDING THE4BEES MAPPED POLICY INSTRUMENTS

This section points to some of underdeveloped aspects, recommending that policy makers and programme managers pay more attention to this while deciding on and implementing policies, projects and programmes.

Many considered policy instruments do not take into account the energy which consumption is user-mediated and consequently do not address users‟ behaviours.

A more detailed segmentation in the definition of target group would allow for the tailoring of activities to specific segments of a target group. In many policy instruments analyzed this aspect is still underdeveloped and target groups are set in broad categories. Specific target groups should be carefully selected so that activities can be specifically set for the behavioural changes that are requested of a specific group, rather than sticking with a generalist approach.

Many policy instruments do not apply clear theoretical basis, making it hard to properly assess success and to determine if objectives have been achieved. Furthermore, a lot of them lack a proper planning and evaluation model, which is essential in order to develop and implement successful change programmes.

Few policy instruments are based on a good prior analysis of the situation and the factors that determine if behavioural change can occur. Projects and programmes should always be based on such an analysis, even for smaller projects or if time is at a premium.

The few policy instruments that address behavioural change rely on advertising and promotional campaigns. While these are a useful element of behavioural change programmes, these hardly ever lead to behavioural change on their own. Advertising and promotional campaigns should be complemented with social marketing activities tailored to inducing behavioural change in target groups.

Monitoring and evaluation of programmes should be planned from the start, with adequate process and impact indicators and defined ways of measuring these. Too often, evaluations focus on the delivery of programme activities, and more attention should be given to measuring the impacts of activities on target group behaviour.

Behavioural change activities are also needed when introducing new regulation or new technology. Neither of these operates in a vacuum, and changes in consumer behaviour are almost always needed to reap the full benefits of new legislation or technology. Policy makers are advised to consider the full mix of instruments (legislative, financial, communication instruments and infrastructural provisions) when introducing new policy.



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2.4 CONCLUSIONS

The policy instruments that target the behavioural element of energy use are crucial to address unchecked carbon emission. Obviously changes at this scale alone will not be able to solve the climate crisis, anyway behavioural change is important because it has both a direct and an indirect potential to lower the emissions.

User-mediated energy use (significant source of emissions on its own) can be targeted to decrease emissions in the interim before sufficient policy or technology is in place. Additionally, changes at behavioural level can also advocate and promote the adoption of new regulation and the proliferation of environmentally conscious behaviours can advance sustainability beyond the individual to the institutional level.

The CCLabs experience and the trials clearly showed that technological advances supported by the use of ICT tools, can greatly increase energy efficiency but that their implementation relies on a willing population who support adoption of these technological and design changes. To accomplish these shifts in perspective, the transition to a low carbon society must progress beyond incentives for technological solutions and toward more integrated approaches that incorporate human and social factors. Addressing the behavioural element of energy use is an essential part in creating an effective and holistic strategy for carbon reduction.



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ANNEXES

ANNEX1 – PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION SHEET

Regional Policy Instruments

Form to be filled in by partner and sent by email to

*Required ** If available

REDACTOR’S IDENTITY

Country: Structure: Address: Name and Surname: Department: Function: E-mail/ tel:

Kind of Instrument* (Policy / Programme…)

Promoting Organization* (Regional public body, Ministry,…)

Country*

Region*

Overall Objective(s)* (Short description)



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Timeframe*

Targeted subjects*

Actions financed (ex. Calls, supporting actions,…) *

Budget**

Specific Objective(s)* (Short description)

Priorities* (Main)

Activities / Actions ** (Main)

Target groups** (Main)

Relevance of the THE4BEES Pilot to the described Policy / Programme*



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ANNEX2 – THE4BEES POLICY INSTRUMENTS

1. AUSTRIA

Country: Austria

Structure: Research Studios Austria

Address: Schillerstraße 25

Name and Surname: Sabine Gadocha

Department: RSA iSPACE

Function: Researcher

E-mail/ tel: [email protected]

1) Strategy Klima- und Energiestrategie Salzburg 2050

2) Policy Masterplan Klima + Energie 2020

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Strategy Klima- und Energiestrategie Salzburg 2050


Land Salzburg



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Country*

Austria

Region*

Federal state of Salzburg


Climate protection, Energy efficiency

Timeframe*

2012 - 2050

Targeted subjects*

Climate and Energy


Budget**


A long term timeline of objectives until the year 2050 with defined intermediate goals for 2020, 2030 and 2040 is defined and serves as the basic aim regarding climate and energy for the federal state of Salzburg.

Priorities* (Main)

To distribute the climate and energy strategy and to get broad support from the public Salzburg 2050 partnerships were arranged with different institutions (e.g. University of Salzburg, SALK main hospital Salzburg, etc.). Furthermore a program is available for climate and energy conscious municipalities (e5 municipalities).



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Also funding programs of the federal state in the fields of climate and energy are an important aspect for the implementation of the strategy, as well as the available consulting institutions umwelt.service.salzburg (for companies) and the Energieberatung Salzburg (for private households). These institutions show energy efficient solutions for companies and private households and trigger the realisation of definite measures.




Awareness raising for energy efficiency in schools can help to reduce energy consumption of students in their daily life. Students can also function as multipliers (family, friends, etc.).


Policy Masterplan Klima + Energie 2020


Land Salzburg

Country*

Austria

Region*

Federal state of Salzburg


Climate protection, Energy efficiency

Timeframe*

2012 - 2020

Targeted subjects*

Climate and Energy



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Budget**


The main objectives (defined in the climate and energy strategy for Salzburg 2050) until the year 2020 are

Minus 30% greenhouse gas emissions compared to the year 2005

50% share of renewable energy of total energy consumption

To reach these ambitious objectives the “Masterplan Klima + Energie 2020” was implemented. The masterplan defines two main parts to reach the objectives:

- 54% savings of energy and greenhouse gas emissions

- 46% enhanced use of renewables

The master plan shows potentials for energy and greenhouse gas emission savings and the enhanced use of renewable energies on different levels (national, federal state, municipality). It defines which measures shall be implemented immediately in “primary action fields”.



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Priorities* (Main)

- Saving of energy and greenhouse gas emissions (in the state of Salzburg)

o Public transport and cycling

o Substitution of old oil-fired boilers (by renewable energy carriers)

o Public buildings / large-volume residential buildings

o Geothermal (savings in district heating systems)

o Role model effects of the state of Salzburg (procurement, vehicle fleet, etc.)

- Enhanced use of renewables

o Geothermal (use of renewable energy in district heating)

o Hydro power

o Solar initiative

o Wind power


- Saving of energy and greenhouse gas emissions (in the state of Salzburg) – examples of planned actions

o Public transport and cycling

More frequent services + pricing system (diverse benefits)

Suburban train: Pinzgau + S2 direction Freilassing

Bus corridor through the city

Intensification of cycling

o Substitution of old oil-fired boilers (by renewable energy carriers)

Funding scheme

Legal actions

o Public buildings / large-volume residential buildings

buildings owned by the state of Salzburg are CO2-neutral and/or supplied by district heating

energy and CO2 monitoring systems

optimisation heat supply

o Geothermal (savings in district heating systems)

Geothermal energy for district heating system (substitution of natural gas)

o Role model effects of the state of Salzburg (procurement, vehicle fleet, etc.)

- Enhanced use of renewables

o Geothermal (use of renewable energy in district heating)

o Hydro power



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New hydro power stations

o Solar initiative

Awareness raising in all fields (public buildings, business, etc.)

Funding of PV

o Wind power

Plan of suitable locations for wind power



Awareness raising for energy efficiency in schools can help to reduce energy consumption of students in their daily life. Students can also function as multipliers (family, friends, local administration etc.). Impulse for change of heating system (substitution of fossil fuels by renewables)



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2. FRANCE

Country: FRANCE

Structure: RAEE

Address:

RAEE - Le Stratège-Péri - 18 rue Gabriel Péri - 69100 Villeurbanne – France

Name and Surname: MONNET Laurence (RAEE)

Function: projects managers

E-mail/ tel:

[email protected] / +33 (0)4 78 37 29 14

With the contribution of :

Hespul - 14 place Jules Ferry – 69006 Lyon - France

[email protected] / +33 (0)4 37 47 80 90

1) Regional spatial planning plan SRADDET

2) Territory spatial planning plan SCOT

3) Local spatial planning plan PLU

4) Local action plan on housing PLH

5) Local action plan on transportation and urban mobility PDU

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6) Local SEAP PCAET

7) Local action plan on energy TEPOS

8) Local action plan on energy TEPCV

9) Local action support on housing renovation PTRE

10) Regional policy on Eco-friendly highschools

11) Eco-schools

12) The law for a digital Republic



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Kind of Instrument* (Policy / Programme…) : Regional spatial planning plan SRADDET (Schéma regional d’aménagement et de développement durable et d’égalité des territoires)

Promoting Organization* (Regional public body, Ministry,…) : National government

Country* : France

Region* : Regional authority

Overall Objective(s)* (Short description) :

SRADDET (regional plan of arrangement(development), sustainable development and equality of territories) was introduced by the NOTRE law - on the occasion of the implementation of the new Regions (in 2016). This law created the obligation for these new regions to produce a new plan , which will cover several sectorial documents or existing plans (regional Plan of arrangement and sustainable development of the territory said SRADDT, Waste, Plan , regional Plan intermodality of transportation, SRCE on biodiversity and SRCAE on climat change, air quality and energy) as well as a new regional biomass Plan.

This plan has to fix the " of medium and long terms objectives regarding balance and equality of territories. It affect the setting-up of the various infrastructures of regional interest, opening up of the rural territories, the housing environment, the efficient management of the openspace, the intermodality and the development of transport, managment and valuation of the energy, the fight against climate change, the air pollution, the protection and the restoration of the biodiversity, the prevention and the waste management"

Timeframe*: ??

Targeted subjects*

- Economics development

- Innovation

- Opening up of the rural territories

- Renewable energy production

- Transportation and Mobility

- Buildings and spatial planning

- Ressources consumption

- Awareness raising on low carbon and clean practices



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- Adaptation to climate change

- …

-

Actions financed (ex. Calls, supporting actions,…) *: no financial help

Budget**

Diagnosis and Animation : between 20 000 and 50 000€



Priorities* (Main)

Target groups** (Main) : populations, SME, decision makers, …


This policy could oriented the development of a numeric and connected building plan.



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Kind of Instrument* (Policy / Programme…) : SCOT (Schéma de cohérence territorial) - SCOT (territory spatial planning plan)


Country* : France

Region* : inter territorial scheme


The SCOT expose the diagnosis established with regard to the economic and demographic forecasts and the needs listed regarding economic development, regarding agriculture, regarding layout of space, regarding environment, regarding social balance of the housing environment, transportations, equipments and services.

It present the project of arrangement and sustainable development, which sets the goals of the public policies of spatial planning regarding housing environment, regarding economic development, regarding leisure activities, regarding travels of the people and the goods, the car park of vehicles and the automobile traffic control.

To implement the project it fix the general orientations of the organization of the space and the restructuring of the urbanized spaces and determine the big balances between the urban spaces and to urbanize and the natural and agricultural or forest spaces. It appreciates the predictable incidences of these orientations on the environment.

Timeframe*: ???

Targeted subjects*

- Demographic ambition

- Space distribution of the population and economic growth

- Social reduction of the disparities enters territory

- Balance of the offer of Housing

- Well-balanced of the sales offer

- Development of Sustainable mobilities

- Land use and Planning

- Land consumption

- Conservation of the vegetal and water corridors

- Conservation of Ecological continuities



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- Management and protection of The resource in water

- Quality of waters

- Air quality

- Reduction of the exposure at the major risks

- Reduction of the exposure to nuisances

- Reduction of the fossil energy consumptions and the rejections of GES

- Development of renewable energies

- Protection and Improvement of the landscapes

- Conservation and Valuation of the holdings)

- Evolution of agricultural foresters spaces functions

- Conceive an other town planning and produce more attractive centers

- Promote the mixed functions of districts

- Consolidate the large accessibility

- Economic development and precariousness

- Brilliance of equipment and services

- Development of zones of activities

- Tourism development

- Innovation



- …

-


Budget**




Priorities* (Main)



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under authority of SRADDET

superior level on :

The local programs of the housing environment, the urban transport schemes, the plans of business development, the local plans of spatial planning, plans of protection and development, municipal maps, land operations and operations of arrangement, other authorities plans (PLU, SEAP…)

Target groups** (Main) : decision makers, …


It would be at term important to identify building which are connected on a building information platform. This scheme could identify them.



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Kind of Instrument* (Policy / Programme…) : PLU (Plan local d’urbanisme) - local spatial planning plan


Country* : France

Region* : territorial scheme - local or inter territorial level

When the EPCI (Public intermunicipal cooperation institute) has the competence, the scope of the PLU is the entire EPCI. We speak of PLUi.


The PLU is governed by the capacities of the planning laws, essentially the national spatial planning code. It controls rights and prohibition of occupation of the grounds. It is a reference to give construction permit.

The law of national commitment for the environment or "Grenelle II", of July 12th, 2010, modified several aspects of the PLU : consideration of the green and blue weft, the orientations of arrangement and programming, PLH (local program of the housing ) even PDU ( urban transport scheme) joined into it.

Timeframe*: ??

Targeted subjects*

- Economics development

- Innovation



- Transportation and Mobility


- Ressources consumption



- …

-



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Actions financed (ex. Calls, supporting actions,…) *: no financial support

Budget**



Priorities* (Main)

under authority of SRADDET, SCOT, local programs of the housing environment, urban transport schemes, plans of business development, local plans of spatial planning, plans of protection and development, municipal maps, land operations and operations of arrangement, other authorities plans (SEAP…)

superior level on construction permit.






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Kind of Instrument* (Policy / Programme…) : PLH (local action plan on housing)


Country* : France

Region : The EPCI(Public intermunicipal cooperation institute) has the competence


PLH is the more important scheme in observation, definition and programming of the investments and the actions regarding housing policy on the scale of a territory.

PLH has to indicate the average land taxes planned by the municipalities territories, competent regarding town planning, to reach the objectives of housing strategy. The objectives of the PLH take into account the options of the SCOT and in particular the balance of social housing on a municipality.

Time frame*: ??

Targeted subjects*

- the current situation of the existing housing stock (private and public);

- The demographic evolution,

- local economic development and arrangement

- precariness and poverty…

- …


Budget**


As mentioned above PLH has to indicate the average land taxes planned by the municipalities territories, competent regarding town planning, to reach the objectives of housing strategy.




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Priorities* (Main)

under authority of SRADDET, SCOT, PCAET, superior level on PLU, construction permit.




Such project as The4bees could be imagined in an action plan of PLH.



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Kind of Instrument* (Policy / Programme…) : PDU (local action plan on transportation and urban mobility)


Country* : France

Region : The local transportation authority is competent on local or territorial level


Scheme of urban travels(movements) is a document of planning which determines, within the framework of a perimeter(scope) of public transport ( PTU), the organization of the transport of the people and the goods, the traffic(circulation) and the car park.

All the ways of transportation are concerned, that is translated by an implementation of alternative to car (VP): public transports, bike, walking …

Timeframe*: ??

Targeted subjects*

As mentioned below in specific objectives

-


Budget**


Improvement of the safety of all the travels;

Decrease of the car traffic;

Development of the collective transportation and the least polluting and thrifty means of transport for the environment, in particular the use of bicycle and walk;

Arrangement of networks and public road networks of urban areas, to make them more effective, in particular by sharing them between the various modes of travel and by favoring the implementation of actions of information about the traffic;

Organization of the car park on public road network and in car parks;



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Transport and delivery of the goods, while rationalizing the conditions of supply of the urban area to maintain commercial activities

Implementation of a pricing and an integrated price for all the travels;

Encouragement for companies and public authorities to favor the transport of their staff, in particular by the use of the public transportation and the car sharing, by realizing a transport scheme of company.


Priorities* (Main)

under authority of SRADDET, SCOT, PCAET, superior level on PLU, construction permit.



It would be at term important to have a look in a building information platform on how users can can to building with a low carbon transport.



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Kind of Instrument* (Policy / Programme…) : PCAET (Plan Climat Air Energie territorial) - local SEAP


Country* : France

Region* : Region : Auvergne Rhône-Alpes


Communities are incited, since the plan national climate of 2004, to develop plans climate territorial declining, in their own action leverage, a real local climatic and energy politics(policy). The law on August 3rd 2009 on programms according to implementation of the Grenelle on the environment created the plans climate air energy territorial ( PCAET) as an obligation for territories of more as 50 000 inhabitants. The law on August 17th, 2015 on energy transition for the green growth had modernized by the implementation of the Plan climate air energy territorial ( PCAET)and changed the scale. It is already for territories of more as 20 000 inhabitants.

The local SEAP describes the modalities of articulation between its own objectives with those of the regional plan planned in the article L. 222-1 as well as to articles L. 4433-7 and L. 4251-1 of the general code of local authorities : regional biomasse scheme, and others spatial planning documents…

Timeframe*: evaluation each 6 years

Targeted subjects*


- Transportation and Ecomobility


- Resources consumption



- …

-




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Budget**



The strategic and operational objectives of this public corporation to limit the climate change, fight him effectively and adapt itself to it, in coherence with the international commitments of France :

- to reduce energy consumption,

- To increase development of renewable energy,

- increase air quality and adapt territory to climate changes.


The local authority defines the action plan to be realized in particular

- to improve the energy efficiency, to develop in a coordinated way distribution networks of electricity, gas and heat,

- to increase the renewable power production, to value the potential in energy of recovery(recycling),

- to develop the storage and to optimize the distribution(casting) of energy, to develop territories with positive energy, to limit greenhouse gas emissions and to anticipate the impacts of the climate change.

Priorities* (Main)



Such project as The4bees could be imagined in an action plan of SEAP.



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Kind of Instrument* (Policy / Programme…) : TEPOS (territoires à énergie positive)

Promoting Organization* (Regional public body, Ministry,…) : Regional Autorithy: Auvergne Rhône-Alpes

Country* : France

Region* : Local authorities


This policy was created by the regional authority to involve local territories in a more ambitious action to reduce energy consumption in 50% and increase development of renewable energy to cover the rest part.

This policy was completed by a national policy on investment aspect between

Timeframe*: 5 years from 2013 to end 2017

Targeted subjects*





- …


Animation (project managers salary)

Studies (external expertise)

Budget**

Specific Objective(s)* (Short description) and Activities / Actions ** (Main)

The commitment in such an approach is beneficial in term:

- Of economy and local development: avoided spending, creation of activity and local jobs,



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- Of social and demographic purpose : participation of the citizens, reduction of the energy precariousness and the vulnerability in the increases of the energy cost, social and territorial cohesion,

- of environment : Reduction of the local impacts and participation in the infringement of our national and international commitments regarding energy and regarding greenhouse gas emission.

Priorities* (Main)



Such project as The4bees could be imagined in an action plan of TEPOS .



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Kind of Instrument* (Policy / Programme…) : TEPCV (territoires à énergie positive pour la croissance verte)

Promoting Organization* (Regional public body, Ministry,…) : National ministry of energy and environment

Country* : France

Region* : Local Authorities


On the initiative of the ministry of the energy, the concept of positive energy territory was introduced into the law relative to the energy transition for the green growth on August 17th, 2015.

So this policy of TEPCV was created by the ministry to replicate TEPOS experience in all country. In Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region, it was completing regional policy.

The ambitious is to involve local territories in a more ambitious effective actions to reduce energy consumption in 50% and increase development of renewable energy to cover the rest part. That why it had subvention on investment aspect .

Timeframe*: 3 years from 2014 to end 2016

Targeted subjects*





- …


Help on investment actions

Budget**

212 prize-winners were rewarded on February 2015 and received each a help between 500 000 and 2 million euros (the prize-winners were 260 at the end of 2015, and 400 are announced at the end of 2016).



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Specific Objective(s)* (Short description) and

According to the law : positive energy Territory is a territory which makes a commitment in an approach allowing to reach the balance between the consumption and the power production on a local scale by reducing as far as possible the energy needs and in the respect for the balances of the national energy systems.

A positive energy territory has to :

- favour the energy efficiency,

- reduce his greenhouse gas emissions

- and to decrease the consumption of the fossil fuels and to aim at the deployment of renewable energies in its supply.


Priorities* (Main)



Such project as The4bees could be imagined in an action plan of TEPOS or TEPCV.



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Kind of Instrument* (Policy / Programme…) : PTRE (Plateforme territoriale de rénovation énergétique)- territorial platform on energetic renovation

Promoting Organization* (Regional public body, Ministry,…) : National (ADEME) and Regional Autorithy: Auvergne Rhône-Alpes with the support and the association of the State, of Anah and ANIL.

Country* : France

Region* : Regional and Local authorities


This policy was created by the law and included in the French Code of the Energy. It will contribute to the achievement of the objective fixed in the law to renovate 500 000 housing a year as from 2017. It would be carried by communities, in particular within PCAET(local SEAP) in operational phase and in connection with their PLH (local action plan on housing).

Local housing renovation platform are create to :

- develop renovation of private householders

- reduce energy consumption

Nature: voluntary approach + new public service

Timeframe*: first step : 3years

Targeted subjects*

Demand: quantity and quality of the renovated projects

Offer: quantity and quality of professionals' offer

Financing of the projects: accessibilities in the financing

Financing of the platform


Setting up of the platform including the 3 issues :

Demand: quantity and quality of the renovated projects



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Offer: quantity and quality of professionals' offer

Financing of the projects: accessibilities in the financing

Financing of the platform

Budget** average 200 000 € per platform and 1000€ per accompagnied project

The amount of this support is variable, it was for example 500.000 € in Rhône-Alpes and 300.000 € in Languedoc-Roussillon.

Subsidies from state and regional council for the 3 first years (50%)

The idea is then that every platform looks for its economic model to be able to pursue its action on the long term without resorting to the public aid.


The idea is to :

- Improve the demand: accompany the projects of renovation of the private individuals

- Improve the offer: organize / to train the professionals and the companies to answer the demand

- Simplify the access to the financing: mobilization of banks.


* involvement of all local actors : communities, professional, banks

* Accompaniment

- Information

- Technical accompaniment

- Financial accompaniment

- Behaviour accompaniment

*Training of professionals

*Simplification of bank process

Priorities* (Main) : increase the number and the quality of the renovation projects

Target groups** (Main) : private households


Such project as The4bees could be used in the behavior change accompaniment phase



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Kind of Instrument* (Policy / Programme…) : - Regional policy on Eco-friendly highschools

Promoting Organization* (Regional public body, Ministry,…) : Regional Autorithy: Auvergne Rhône-Alpes

Country* : France



The education in the sustainable development is a real stake shared between the region and the State which got closer over the years to build a coherent approach for high schools and Training centers of the region.

The two partners give a label to establishments which have commitment to make of the sustainable development an important target with his pupils, and especially in its functioning.

This label recognizes their efforts and give them capacity to communicate on this subject, besides the satisfaction to involve into an approach of future.

Timeframe*:

Targeted subjects*

- Awareness raising

- Resources consumption: energy, water, waste…

- Mobility

- Food

- …


No actions

Budget**

Specific Objective(s)* (Short description) and

- To have an action plan on awareness raising on sustainable development

- To have a communication plan on it



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- To have a steering comity included purpils

- …


- Creation of a kitchen garden in the park of the high school,

- awareness campaign against the food wasting.

- Introduction of food stemming from the organic farming and/locale to the canteen.

- Realization of artistic object which indicates at the real time consumptions

- Set up united projects by buying products of the fair trade

- Organization of the trophy of the eco-responsible company

- days of cleaning of the nature in the municipalities

- …

Priorities* (Main)

Target groups** (Main) : students, teachers and users in high schools, …


Such project as The4bees could be replicated in other high schools. Dissemination of results and tools realized.



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Kind of Instrument* (Policy / Programme…) : Eco-schools

Promoting Organization* (Regional public body, Ministry,…) : French programm of the Foundation for the Education has ` the Environment in Europe

Country* : France



A label which values the commitment of the project leaders Real source of motivation, the label Eco-school, Eco College, Eco High school values the commitment of the project leaders and concretizes the efforts led all year round. He is awarded every year to the schools which undertake towards an eco-responsible functioning and integrate the education into the sustainable development in teachings.

Timeframe*:

Targeted subjects*

- awareness raising

- Resources consumption: energy, water, waste…

- Mobility

- Food

- …


No actions

Budget**


The project must be thus structured around seven points of the methodology.

- To have a steering comity included pupils

- To have a diagnosis



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- To have an action plan on : Food, biodiversity, waste, water, energy, health, solidarity

- To have links between this awareness raising plan on sustainable development and lessons

- To have a measuring plan of the actions

- …


- Creation of a kitchen garden in the park of the high school,

- awareness campaign against the food wasting.

- Introduction of food stemming from the organic farming and/locale to the canteen.

- Realization of artistic object which indicates at the real time consumptions

- Set up united projects by buying products of the fair trade

- Days of cleaning of the nature in the municipalities

- …

Priorities* (Main)

Target groups** (Main) : students, teachers and users in schools, parents …


Such project as The4bees could be replicated in other high schools. Dissemination of results and tools realized.



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Kind of Instrument* (Policy / Programme…) : The law for a digital Republic

Promoting Organization* (Regional public body, Ministry,…) : national level / Law

Country* : France

Region* : national


The Law for a digital Republic (abr. digital law) is a French law promulgated on October 7th 2016. It introduces in particular the opening by default public data, neutrality of the net, the obligation of loyalty of the online platforms, as well as the protection increased for the personal data of the users of the net. The law for a digital Republic also plans the conditions of an Internet accessibility to the largest number, through the acceleration of the cover of the territory in very high level flow and in mobile telephony, of measures for a better access of the people handicaped in on-line services, and by the creation of a right for the preservation of the internet connection in case of outstanding payment for homes in trouble.It is a major law for the computing. She succeeds the Law for the confidence in the digital economy of 2004.

Timeframe*: Implementation is ongoing

Targeted subjects*

As mentioned above :

- Regulation on data : public data…

- Moral rules : neutrality, loyalty…

- Accessibility to the largest number to the net

- …


No actions

Budget**




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Priorities* (Main)

Target groups** (Main) : surfers, all person, SME, local authorities …


Such project as The4bees could be impacted by this law.



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3. GERMANY

Country: Germany

Structure: IREES – Institute for Resource Efficiency and Energy Strategies

Address: Schoenfeldstr. 8, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany

Name and Surname: Annette Roser

Department: Socio-Scientific Evaluation

Function: Leader of Department Unit


1) Sustainability Strategy Baden-Württemberg

2) Regionwide competition “Leitstern Energieeffizienz Baden-Württemberg”

3) Support programme “climate protection plus” (Förderprogramm Klimaschutz-Plus)

4) Federal state strategy Green IT 2020 in public administration Baden-Württemberg




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Sustainability Strategy Baden-Württemberg (Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie Baden-Württemberg) – longterm strategy


Federal state government of Baden-Württemberg through Ministry of the Environment, Climate Protection and the Energy Sector Baden-Württemberg

Country*

Germany

Region*

Baden-Württemberg


The sustainability strategy of the state should firmly anchor the principles of sustainable development in Baden-Württemberg. Acting sustainably means not living at the expense of people in other regions of the earth or future generations. Social justice, ecological viability and economic performance are equally important aims of the plan. A policy of sustainability must create synergies between economic and social development and maintaining an intact environment.

Timeframe*

2007-2011

2011-open

Targeted subjects*

Sustainable management

Sustainable learning

Sustainable action


Several calls and competitions within the eight action plans (see below).

Budget**

2.5 million euros per year


The sustainability strategy of Baden-Württemberg sees itself as a platform for debating and considering important questions of sustainable development – in a collaboration between the state, economy and society. The state government has made sustainability a key deciding factor in government and administrative action.

The sustainability strategy of the state of Baden-Württemberg is based on a comprehensive overall concept of sustainability. It follows the guiding principles for sustainable development set out in the "Brundtland Report" of the World Commission on Environment and Development in 1987. The sustainability strategy is also based on the international guiding principles adopted at the UN Conference in Rio in 1992.



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Sustainable development in the state should be made measurable and verifiable. This is done with the aid of two tools: Firstly, sustainability indicators record the status quo with regard to sustainable development in the state and are summarised in an indicator report, published every two years. Secondly, ministries report regularly in sustainability reports on the implementation of their political goals. Targets have been set in the following fields:

Ecology

Economy

Social

Participation

Priorities* (Main)

Acting sustainably relates to all areas of life. At the same time there are very particular topics relevant to sustainable development, which the state's sustainability strategy has prioritised:Five priorities have been set within the strategy

a) Climate and Energy

b) Resources

c) Education for sustainable development

d) Sustainable mobility

e) Integration


For every priority there have been set so called action plans to define concrete solutions and implementation concepts. One target of these action plans is to involve citizens in discussion processes about sustainability.

The following action plans have been implemented, yet:

Action plan sustainability and sport

Action plan energy efficient working space

Action plan lodestar energy efficiency

Action plan energy efficiency for the climate protected area “Biosphere Region Swabian Alp”

Action plan sustainable integration

Action plan alliance for raw materials efficiency

Action plan education for sustainable development

Action plan sustainability in science and research

Particularly relevant target groups – young people, the economy and communities – are directly addressed in three specially-tailored initiatives of the sustainability strategy:

Sustainability youth initiative

Sustainability economy initiative

Sustainability community initiative



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In addition, all social actors participate on the advisory council for sustainable development. The advisory council provides the impetus for sustainable development of the state and draws up recommendations in this regard.


Companies, private households, educational institutions, municipalities, administrative bodies, research institutions


Especially the three action plans “energy efficient working space”, “education for sustainable development” and “sustainability in science and research”.

involvement of citizens/participation processes

Sources

http://um.baden-wuerttemberg.de/en/topics/sustainability/

https://www.bertelsmann-

stiftung.de/fileadmin/files/BSt/Publikationen/GrauePublikationen/Studie_Nachhaltigkeitsstrategien_erfolgreic

h_entwickeln-de_NW.pdf

http://um.baden-wuerttemberg.de/en/topics/sustainability/

https://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/fileadmin/files/BSt/Publikationen/GrauePublikationen/Studie_Nachhaltigkeitsstrategien_erfolgreich_entwickeln-de_NW.pdf





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Regionwide competition “Leitstern Energieeffizienz Baden-Württemberg”


Sustainability Committee of the federal government and The Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research

Country*

Germany

Region*

Baden-Württemberg


In this competition very energy-efficient urban and rural districts are honoured. Aim is to stimulate the exchange among the parties. The competition was developed in close cooperation with the local regional associations.

Timeframe*

Annually since 2014

Targeted subjects*

a) Energy efficiency

b) Best practice


Budget**

For the first-time participation the urban and rural districts can apply for a funding (3,000 Euro for urban and 4,500 Euro for rural districts).


Sustainability Committee of the federal government Baden-Württemberg developed the competition “Leitstern Energieeffizienz” to increase the energy efficiency in the meaning of “best practice”. The Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research in Baden-Württemberg was commissioned to create the concept and realise the competition.

Because of the complexity the competition is built on a modular basis: The heating, electricity and transport sector.

The rating is based on a indicator system which takes not only the efforts and activities of the urban and rural districts into account, but also the measurable successes. The official statistics, used support programmes and additional information are collected by questionnaire directly from the districts.

Priorities* (Main)

a) Heating sector (since 2014)

b) Electricity sector (since 2014)



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c) Transport sector (since 2016)



Urban and rural districts


Sources

http://www.nachhaltigkeitsstrategie.de/informieren/aktionsprogramme/energie-und-klima.html

http://www.nachhaltigkeitsstrategie.de/fileadmin/Downloads/informieren/aktionsprogramme/Handout_Leitste

rn_Energieeffizienz_final.pdf http://www.nachhaltigkeitsstrategie.de/fileadmin/Downloads/informieren/aktionsprogramme/Projektbeschreib

ung_Leitstern_Energieeffizienz.pdf

http://www.nachhaltigkeitsstrategie.de/informieren/aktionsprogramme/energie-und-klima.html

http://www.nachhaltigkeitsstrategie.de/fileadmin/Downloads/informieren/aktionsprogramme/Handout_Leitstern_Energieeffizienz_final.pdf

http://www.nachhaltigkeitsstrategie.de/fileadmin/Downloads/informieren/aktionsprogramme/Handout_Leitstern_Energieeffizienz_final.pdf

http://www.nachhaltigkeitsstrategie.de/fileadmin/Downloads/informieren/aktionsprogramme/Projektbeschreibung_Leitstern_Energieeffizienz.pdf

http://www.nachhaltigkeitsstrategie.de/fileadmin/Downloads/informieren/aktionsprogramme/Projektbeschreibung_Leitstern_Energieeffizienz.pdf



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Support programme “climate protection plus” (Förderprogramm Klimaschutz-Plus)


Ministry of the Environment, Climate Protection and the Energy Sector

Country*

Germany

Region*

Baden-Württemberg


This programme consists of two fields:

A CO2 reduction programme

Structure-, qualification- and information-programme

Timeframe*

Annually since 2002

Targeted subjects*

a) Support programme

b) CO2 reduction

c) Information programme


See actions below

Budget**

Municipal (municipality, administrative district, …)

Max. 200,000 €

Generally (church-related and private facility, hospitals, …)

Max. 200,000 €

Associations (registered society, public charity)

Max. 50,000 €

Minimum withdrawal: 5,000 €


According to the law to promote climate protection in Baden-Württemberg greenhouse gas emissions should be reduced by 2020 by 25 percent and by 2050 by 90 percent compared to 1990 levels. To achieve this, the current heat demand must be reduced consistently especially in the building sector.



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Municipality, companies, registered societies, church-related organisations and municipal enterprises contribute to the implementation of these goals by having the CO2 reduction in mind during investments and procedural processes. Furthermore localities can be a role model in the field of climate protection and energy efficiency for their residents.

Therefore the Ministry of the Environment, Climate Protection and the Energy Sector in Baden-Württemberg developed the programme “Klimaschutz-Plus” which consists of two sectors:

A CO2 reduction programme which aims to reduce the CO2 emissions from energy consumption

Structure-, qualification- and information-programme which aims to excite more climate protection activities though education and information

Priorities* (Main)

a) Energy conservation

b) Rational use of energy

c) Use of renewable energy


The following actions are supported :

a) Energy-oriented modernisation

Renewal of heating systems

Improvement of thermal insulation

Restructuring of lighting systems (LED)

Restructuring of ventilation systems

b) Use of renewable energy

Installation of

Wood heating systems

Heat pump systems

Solar thermal systems

c) Sustainable processes to reduce CO2

d) Accounting of CO2 emissions

e) Energy management

f) Development of a quality network

g) Development of a moderated discussion platform

h) Consultations

i) Detailed consultations in hospitals

j) Information events

k) Participation in the competition « Leitstern energy efficiency»



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l) Projects in schools


Communities, municipal foundations, local foundation of public law, municipal companies, religious organisations and small/medium-sized companies.


Sources

http://um.baden-wuerttemberg.de/fileadmin/redaktion/m-

um/intern/Dateien/Dokumente/4_Klima/Klimaschutz/F%C3%B6rderm%C3%B6glichkeiten/KlimaschutzPlus/

VwV_Foerderprogramm_KlimaschutzPlus_Version_2016_2017.pdf http://www.nachhaltigkeitsstrategie.de/fileadmin/Downloads/erleben/rueckblick/Sport_und_Nachhaltigkeit/W

S_02__Praesentation_Maier.pdf

http://um.baden-wuerttemberg.de/fileadmin/redaktion/m-um/intern/Dateien/Dokumente/4_Klima/Klimaschutz/Fördermöglichkeiten/KlimaschutzPlus/VwV_Foerderprogramm_KlimaschutzPlus_Version_2016_2017.pdf



http://www.nachhaltigkeitsstrategie.de/fileadmin/Downloads/erleben/rueckblick/Sport_und_Nachhaltigkeit/WS_02__Praesentation_Maier.pdf

http://www.nachhaltigkeitsstrategie.de/fileadmin/Downloads/erleben/rueckblick/Sport_und_Nachhaltigkeit/WS_02__Praesentation_Maier.pdf



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Federal state strategy Green IT 2020 in public administration Baden-Württemberg (Landesstrategie Green IT 2020 in der öffentlichen Verwaltung Baden-Württemberg)


Federal state government of Baden-Württemberg through Ministry of the Environment, Climate Protection and Energy Sector, local government and federal state system representative

Country*

Germany

Region*

Baden-Württemberg


The federal state strategy Green IT continuous aims to reduce the consumption of natural resources in the IT sector of the federal state and to measure the success yearly. For that all materials along the value chain and energy consumption are taken into consideration. The energy consumption should decrease annually by at least 2 %. In the further process more suitable indicators for other areas should also be developed.

Timeframe*

2015-2020

Targeted subjects*

a) Sustainable management

b) Sustainable actions


Budget**

Das BMUB zog in einer Pressemitteilung vom 9.3.2014 ein erstes Resümee: Demnach gelang es durch eine klare Zielvorgabe, begleitet durch Fördermöglichkeiten für Leuchtturmprojekte in Kooperation mit der Industrie (Volumen: 60 Mio. €, davon 30 Mio. Anteil Bund), durch ein Investitionsförderprogramm für die Behörden (84 Mio. €) und die Einrichtung einer Kompetenzstelle Green IT zur Steuerung und Unterstützung bei der Umsetzung, den Energievebrauch der Bundesverwaltung im IT-Bereich um 48 % zu senken. Aufgrund des „überragenden Erfolgs“ soll die Initiative bis zum Jahr 2017 fortgesetzt und einzelne Schwerpunkte wie die Bewertung der Energie- und Ressourceneffizienz in Rechenzentren in Anlehnung an die Vorgaben des „Blauen Engels“ gesetzt werden.


The focus of the following developed state strategy with the aim of 2020 is on issues surrounding "Green in IT". It aims primarily on management-related areas. The state administration has the possibility to be a role model for communities and even citizens.

Part of a responsible and sustainable administrative action in decision making for purchasing new IT-items must be to decide if



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the devices are necessary

there are environmentally friendly advantages

older but functioning devices are still suitable for task performance

Another topic, the more attention must be paid, is the extent to which environmental benefits can be generated by electronically supported processes (eg. video conferencing instead of business travel).

Priorities* (Main)

The federal state strategy focuses on the following five areas:

a) Energy efficiency

b) Resource conservation

c) Signalling effect

d) Widening the knowledge base

e) Improving framework conditions


The federal state strategy developed 92 actions which are subdivided in the following five sectors:

a) Working place

The effectiveness of such measures depends to a large degree on its acceptance at the individual employees (e.g. taking advantage of power saving mode).

b) Procurement, announcement and recycling

Actions include the procurement of modern IT-equipment, promoting recycling processes, or consideration of marks and certifications.

c) Data centre

Without power the operation of server systems is inconceivable. In times of rising energy costs, the efficient use of energy is not only an aspect of environmental protection, but also an important economic factor.

d) Organisational measures and energy management

Central to the success is the continuing support of measures by the executive floor.

e) Scientific community

The existing high breadth of methods made it necessary to define measures, which go beyond the contents of the four remaining workshops or catalogues (e.g. creation of local Green IT consulting services).


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Especially the action categories “working place” and “Procurement, announcement and recycling”.

Sources

https://um.baden-wuerttemberg.de/fileadmin/redaktion/m-

um/intern/Dateien/Dokumente/1_Ministerium/Aufgaben_und_Organisation/Landesstrategie_GreenIT_Kurzfa

ssung.pdf

https://um.baden-wuerttemberg.de/fileadmin/redaktion/m-um/intern/Dateien/Dokumente/1_Ministerium/Aufgaben_und_Organisation/Landesstrategie_GreenIT_Kurzfassung.pdf





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4. ITALY – LOMBARDY REGION

Country: ITALY

Structure: LOMBARDY REGION

Address: PIAZZA CITTA’ DI LOMBARDIA 1, MILANO

Name and Surname: MAURO ALBERTI

Department: ILSPA

Function: Energy Expert


1) Regional Environmental Energy Programme (DGR no. 3706 of 12 June 2015)

2) Alpine Technological Platform

3) Guidelines - for environmental education (Linee Guida per l‟Educazione Ambientale)

4) Environmental sustainability strategy for Community Programs 2014/2020




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Regional Environmental Energy Programme (DGR no. 3706 of 12 June 2015)


Regional Ministry for Environment, Energy & Sustainable Development

Country*

Italy

Region*

Lombardy Region


The Regional Environmental Energy Programme (REEP) mainly aims at:

- The reduction of energy consumption and energy costs;

- The exploitation of renewable resource;

- Increasing the security of the energy system;

- The promotion of competitive growth for industry and new technologies.

Timeframe*

2015-2020

Targeted subjects*

In the PEAR, the following targets are stated for 2020:

• reduction of energy consumption by 1.7 Mtoe (6.8%); reduction obtained in the following sectors: 0% in residential sector; 19% in industry; 17% in tertiary sector; 12% in transportation; 2% in public buildings;

• growth of renewable energy share to 11.3% (2.9 Mtoe, from 2.4 Mtoe in 2012), according to the national mechanism allocate RES target among regions (burden sharing).


Both supporting action and calls (see below)

Budget**



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230 M €


The REEP considers five main objectives:

development of infrastructures and systems for large-scale production of energy, e.g. new hydro-power capacity, also by means of enhanced policies and new governance models, e.g. for development of public accessible charging stations for electric vehicles;

development of distributed generation of energy, with particular reference to the deployment of efficient and clean renewable energy technologies for thermal uses, e.g. heat pumps technologies and high-efficiency biomass combustion technologies, to be included in the regional heating & cooling systems cadastre for a better monitoring of performances;

maximizing the potential of energy savings in end-use sectors;

improving the energy efficiency of processes and products;

promoting high-quality supply chains for energy sustainability, i.e. an industrial supply chain that can permit to achieve a green growth, even in terms of internationalization opportunities.

Priorities* (Main)

Five strategic lines have been identified:

development of large-scale projects: district heating, smart grids and smart cities, efficient street lighting networks, broadband networks;

economic levers and financial instruments: EU structural and investment funds, guarantee funds for ESCos, revolving funds, (project and equity) bonds;

innovation as an engine for development: research & development, business clusters, new supply chains / enterprise networks, patenting;

regulation-based modernisation: sectorial rules and simplification;

stronger relationships with the territory: guidance and support for municipalities (in particularly for the effective implementation of the Covenant of Mayors initiative), for businesses and for households and consumers.


- Regulations

o New regulation on energy performance of buildings and early introduction of regulation on near-zero energy buildings (NZEB)

o Implementation of regional decree on heat metering and accounting

o ….

- Calls



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o Call for energy retrofitting of public (municipal buildings) for very small municipalities

o Call for energy retrofitting of public (municipal buildings) for small&medium municipalities

o Call for public lighting retrofitting and multi-functionality

o Call for energy efficiency for SMEs

o Call for infrastructures for electric mobility

o Call for “domestic” recharging units for electric vehicles

o Call for energy storage systems for PV installations

o …..


The objective set in the REEP may be achieved only by involving all key actors responsible for energy uses at regional level, i.e. citizens and households, businesses, trade associations, cooperatives and social operators.

Nonetheless, sharing of responsibilities has to be stimulated by removing barriers and enhancing factors that allow a more effective implementation of energy efficiency actions (see Figure).



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The REEP intends to promote energy efficiency / energy savings in the civil sector, namely in Social Housing by raising awareness on energy consumption and energy saving behaviours and possibly, in the future, also energy retrofitting of building stock.



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Programme: PTA - Piattaforma Tecnologica Alpina (Alpine Technological Platform)


Lombardy Region – Directorate of General Environment, Energy and networks

Country*

Italy-Switzerland

Region*

Lombardy Region, Piedmont Region, Valle d'Aosta, Autonomous Province of Bolzano (Italy), IREALP, Canton Ticino (Switzerland)


The PTA project was born from the idea to build homogeneous information systems across the Alps, through the creation of a common platform between partners that can share common computer / telematics services to provide effective services and products, for Public Administrations, small and medium enterprises and generic users, in cross-border Alpine territories.

Timeframe*

2007 – 2013

Targeted subjects*

Public Administrations, small and medium enterprises and generic users


Action 1 - Management and monitoring of the project;

Action 2 - Communication;

Action 3 - Study of regulatory compatibility and technology in the ICT and telecommunications sector;

Action 4 - Technological Platform Virtualised;

Action 5 - Web-GIS;

Action 6 - open source system of accuracy for the detection of mobility flows.



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Budget**

€ 2.740.000,00 (€ 2.590.000,00 from Italy/FESR and € 150.000,00 from Switzerland)


The main objective of the project is to overcome technological differences that hinder the spread of geographic information systems shared in cross-border territories involved in the project "PTA Technology Platform Alpina", through the creation of an IT platform able to cover the incompatibility gap between the existing network infrastructure.

Priorities* (Main)

Support for the dissemination of ICT through a multi-platform approach


Launch a technology platform enabling the spread of information and telematics services in the Italian and Swiss Alpine regions;

Implement pilot services on the following topics:

- sharing and dissemination of spatial information and creation of a federated architecture cartography resting on web-gis in the cross;

- implementation of a detection system of mobility flows applicable and extensible to various areas that require the detection, analysis and processing of data in support of land management strategies and mobility flows on it;

- carry out a reconnaissance regulations and technology in order to identify common rules and highlight the critical issues to be addressed in the creation / provision of telematics and shared services;


Public Administrations, small and medium enterprises and generic users


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Guidelines - for environmental education (Linee Guida per l’Educazione Ambientale)


Lombardy Region – Directorate of General Environment, Energy and networks (with Directorate of Education, Training and Employment)

Country*

Italy

Region*

Lombardy Region


Environmental and sustainable development education initiatives aim to promote active and responsible behavior on the part of citizens to protect the environment by integrating the positive actions in technological innovations and organizational measures.

Timeframe*

Targeted subjects*

Citizens, enterprises, institutions and associations located throughout the region


Budget**


Strengthening environmental education in Lombardy Region.

Building a permanent table of regional environmental education with the task to monitor environmental education initiatives within the region and to implement and update guidelines and regional activities for environmental education.

Priorities* (Main)



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Waste reduction, energy saving and promotion of circular economy.

Development of a social responsibility to direct behaviour, having as a reference the common good and the collective interest.


Setting up a regional network of environmental education.

Education of citizens, enterprises, institutions and associations, to raise awareness and adopt energetically intelligent behaviors.


Citizens, enterprises, institutions and associations located throughout the region


Education initiatives for awareness arising



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Environmental sustainability strategy for Community Programs 2014/2020 (Strategia di Sostenibilità ambientale per i Programmi Comunitari 2014/2020)


Environmental Authority of Lombardy Region

Country*

Italy

Region*

Lombardy Region


Focus and systematise the main contributions to the context cognitive framework, from which to identify environmental priorities for the next programming period, and provide guidance for policies and proposals for priority actions for new programs, in accordance with UE, national and regional documents.

Timeframe*

2014-2020

Targeted subjects*

Environmental Authority, Managing Authority and Directorates of Lombardy Region


Budget**


Objective of the document is to provide indications for general policies

Priorities* (Main)

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- saving and energy efficiency



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- development of renewable sources

- actions on mobility

- supporting carbon storage in agricultural soils and forests


Improve scientific knowledge, building reference scenarios concerning climate changes and its effects

Implement training and information about the possible best practices to increase efficiency of use of resources, mitigation of the effects on climate and adaptation strategies to the phenomena in place

Based on these scenarios, building plans and adaptation strategies that serve as a framework to provide guidance and adaptation at all levels of territorial and sectoral plans


Directorates of Lombardy Region


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5.ITALY – PIEMONTE REGION

Country: Italy

Structure: Piemonte Region

Address: Via Viotti 8, Torino

Name and Surname: Elisa Peinetti

Department: Financial Resources and Assets Directorate - Public Assets Unit

Function: EU project manager


1) ERDF Operational Programme, Axis IV Sustainable Energy and Quality of Life, Priority b

2) ERDF Operational Programme, Axis IV Sustainable Energy and Quality of Life, Priority c

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ERDF Operational Programme, Axis IV Sustainable Energy and Quality of Life, Priority b


Piemonte Region

Country*

Italy

Region*

Piemonte


Support the transition to a low carbon economy and reduce emissions in all sectors, pursuing the transition to a clean economy and an intelligent energy society.

Timeframe*

2014-2020

Targeted subjects*

Individual or associated companies, ESCO.


Combined form of aid: grants and revolving funds.

Budget**

Total allocation 96.000.000 €.

(Budget still to be shared among the different actions)


To reduce energy consumption and emissions by enterprises and integrate renewable energy production in enterprises/plants.

Priorities* (Main)

To promote energy efficiency and renewable energy use in enterprises .



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Action IV.4b.2.1 - Incentives aimed at reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by enterprises and production plants including the installation of renewable energy production facilities from for self-consumption, giving priority to highly efficient technologies.


Action IV.4b.2.1: users who will benefit from the interventions and from the economic benefits of reducing energy costs.


Opportunity for economic exploitation of CCLab results.



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ERDF Operational Programme, Axis IV Sustainable Energy and Quality of Life, Priority c


Piemonte Region

Country*

Italy

Region*

Piemonte


Support the transition to a low carbon economy and reduce emissions in all sectors, pursuing the transition to a clean economy and an intelligent energy society.

Timeframe*

2014-2020

Targeted subjects*

Action IV.4c.1.1 and Action IV.4c.1.2: public hospitals and healthcare buildings, schools, assets and buildings of the regional government.


Combined form of aid: grants and revolving funds.

Budget**

Total allocation 96.000.000 €.

(Budget still to be shared among the different actions)


To reduce energy consumption and integrate renewable energy production for self-consumption in public infrastructures, including public buildings, and in the public housing sector.

Priorities* (Main)

To support energy efficiency, intelligent energy management and renewable energy use in public infrastructures, including public buildings, and in the public housing sector.



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Action IV.4c.1.1 - Eco-efficiency promotion and reduction of primary energy consumption in public buildings: renovations of individual buildings or groups of buildings, installation of intelligent remote monitoring, control, management and optimization systems of energy consumption (smart buildings) and of polluting emissions through the use of technology mix

Action IV.4c.1.2 - Installation of systems for producing energy from renewable sources designated to self-consumption, associated with energy efficiency measures giving priority to the use of highly efficient technologies.


Action IV.4c.1.1 and Action IV.4c.1.2: public bodies or holders of public goods or that are using public buildings, dealers of energy utilities (ESCO - Energy Service Company).


Opportunity for economic exploitation of CCLab results.



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Regional Energy Environmental Plan


Piemonte Region

Country*

Italy

Region*

Piemonte Overall Objective(s)* (Short description) PEAR main objectives are:

- to promote the renewable energy sources production - to achieve a more efficienct energy use - to promote the competitiveness of energy related economic sectors and new technologies - to support the adoption of distributed multi generation strategies.

Timeframe* 2015-2020 Targeted subjects* Public administrations and municipalities, ESCOs, regional SMEs and clusters (in energy sectors and clean technologies), citizens, universities and VET providers, NGOs, Environmental associations, Chambers of Commerce. Actions financed (ex. Calls, supporting actions,…) * Grants, revolving funds, public campaigns Budget** No general allocation (individual actions will be launched with ad hoc budget assigned)


PEAR sets 4 specific objectives linked to 4 intervention areas :

- To improve framework conditions for energy sustainability (regional policies and instruments) - To promote clean technologies - To support regional green economy - To support the creation of green jobs

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1. Production of energy from Renewable Energy Sources; 2. Energy efficiency and energy saving; 3. Networks and distributed generation; 4. Promotion of clean economy and specialization of regional clusters.

Activities / Actions ** (Main) - To improve framework conditions for energy sustainability Framing renewable energy and energy efficiency policies and measures in a long term plan for the Green Economy (2014-2020) and creating synergies among regional strategic programmes financed by EU structural funds (ERDF, ESF, EAFRD). Strengthening the capacity of public authorities to plan and implement measures and policies for energy efficiency, innovative solutions for green public procurement (by strengthen and qualifying innovation demand of regional public administrations by supporting pre-commercial public procurement and procurement of innovation, establishing new or exploiting existing networks and other mechanisms to spread knowledge and facilitating the exchange of experiences and best practice on sustainable energy, capacity building for specific groups of local and regional public authorities). - To promote clean technologies Supporting R&D and investments in green technologies and resource-efficient processes with high added value (collaborative R&D activities for new sustainable technologies, new products and services, technological upgrade of enterprises funding pilot actions and demonstrators for the early validation of products and technologies, local supply chains and cross-sectoral collaborations though new business models). - To support regional green economy Supporting green investments in machinery, equipment and intangible goods, supporting green processes of reorganization and company restructuring, investment attraction in green activities, improving access to funding in green activities. - To support the creation of green jobs Supporting the diffusion of skills and competences for an increase of green job opportunities, the qualification of new professional profiles related to the green economy sectors (audit manager, energy manager, etc.), developing and supporting of vocational education and training networks in domains with potential shortages/domains needing new or upgrade of existing competences or networks linking relevant actors in the green economy fields. Target groups** (Main) Public administrations and municipalities, ESCOs, regional SMEs and clusters (in energy sectors and clean technologies), citizens, universities and VET providers, NGOs, Environmental associations, Chambers of Commerce.


THE4BEES project can contribute to general awareness raising, indirectly supporting acceptance and implementation of the Plan.



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6. SLOVENIA

Country: Slovenia

Structure: E-Zavod

Address: Čučkova ulica 5, 2250 Ptuj

Name and Surname: Sasa Erlih

Department:

Function:

E-mail/ tel:

1) Operational programme for the implementation of the EU cohesion policy 2014 - 2020 2) Operational program for limiting greenhouse gas emissions 2014 - 2020 3) Long Term Strategy for Mobilising Investments in the energy renovation of buildings 4) National energy efficiency action plan 2014–2020 5) National renewable energy action plan 2010 – 2020 6) National plan for increasing the number of nearly zero-energy buildings 7) Municipal programme for environment protection 2016-2020 8) Sustainable urban strategy of the Municipality of Velenje 9) Sustainable energy action plan of Municipality of Velenje 10) Local energy concept of Municipality of Velenje



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NATIONAL OPERATIONALS PROGRAMS


Operational programme for the implementation of the EU cohesion policy 2014 - 2020

Promoting Organization: Government office for development and European Cohesion policy.

Overall Objective(s): This operational program is designed as a contribution to EU strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth with the aim to reach economic, social and territorial cohesion. On the basis of analysis of already achieved national priority goals the areas for funding were determined: reduction of unemployment, reduction of poverty and social exclusion, boosting research and progress and efficient energy resource use. Timeframe: 2014 – 2020 Budget: EUR 63.4 billion Specific Objective(s): Environmental-oriented projects can be supported through the Cohesion Fund if they are relate to energy or transport issues in a sense of environmental protection in terms of energy efficiency, use of renewable energy, developing rail transport, strengthening public transport, etc. The document sets out three specific objectives:

increase of GHG emissions for 4 % in comparison to the year 2005 (does not apply for trade with emission certificates);

increase of renewable energies for 25 %;

20 % energy savings by 2020. Priorities: There are three priority areas supported by the program with connection to the project The4Bees:

sustainable use and production of energy and smart grids;

climate change mitigation;

better state of the environment and biodiversity. Activities (Actions) with target groups: Activities of the EU Cohesion Policy

Action Program Responsible national

authority Target groups

Increase of energy efficiency in public sector / increase of renewables in final energy consumption / increasing quality of life in connection with air quality

- energy efficient

European regional development found / Operational Program for Cohesion Policy Funding

Ministry of infrastructure

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renovation of buildings / energy efficient renovation of heating, cooling, conditioning and ventilation systems / installation of systems for energy efficiency monitoring / installation of systems for the use of renewable energy sources / installation of energy efficient lighting -

To enhance security of quality water supply / reduction of water pollution through construction of waste water treatment plants / reduction of municipal waste - increasing the number of water systems and plants for treatment of urban waste water -

European regional development found / Operational Program for Cohesion Policy Funding

Ministry of the environment and spatial planning

Agglomerations having EH higher than 2000 inhabitants / Natura 2000 sites / municipalities / public utility companies

Relevance of the THE4BEES Pilot: The strategy outlines the importance and goals of EU Cohesion fund in the area of energy efficiency of public buildings what is also the aim of Slovenian Pilot. The strategy also shows the future implementation possibilities for project results and outlines the relevant national institutions for dissemination of project results. Web link to the document: http://www.eu-skladi.si/sl/dokumenti/kljucni-dokumenti/op_ang_final_web.pdf



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Operational program for limiting greenhouse gas emissions 2014 - 2020

Promoting Organization: Government of the Republic of Slovenia, Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning. Overall Objective(s): Following the international vision for prevention of dangerous effects of climate change through the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and reaching the objective of maximum 2ºC increase in global temperatures the Operational program for limiting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions was created. The core goal of the program is to prevent the increase of GHG emissions for more than 4 % in comparison to the base year 2005 (= the value of GHG emissions should be under 12.117 kt CO2 ekv3). The program was designed as part of a long term vision of EU for the reduction of GHG emissions by 2050. Timeframe: 2014 - 2020 Budget: EUR 1,019 billion Specific Objective(s): Specific objective of the programme are:

to decrease the rapid growth of GHG emissions in traffic with the aim not passing the level of 18 % of GHG emissions by 2030 and 90 % by 2050 in comparison to the year 2005;

to reduce the carbon foot print for 66 % of GHG emissions by 2030 in comparison to the year 2005;

to reach the level of no more than 6 % GHG emission growth by 2030 in comparison to the year 2005 in agriculture not to affect the development of self-sufficiency in food;

to reduce GHG emissions for 32 % by 2030 and 90 % by 2050 in comparison to the year 2005 in the industry sector;

to reduce GHG emission for 57 % by 2030 and 90 % till the year 2050 in the field of waste management;

to reduce GHG emission for 16 % by 2030 with the aim to reach decarbonised energy supply by 2050 in the field of energy.

Priorities: Due to the share of total GHG emissions the programme sets out priorities to reduce GHG emissions in transport (49.5 %), households and service sector (17.0 %) and in agricultural sector (16.5 %). Special attention is given to the following areas:

green economic growth with the aim to develop low carbon economy (sustainable consumption and production, reverse waste management, research and innovation, etc.);

energy efficiency of buildings with the aim to reduce GHG emission from fuels (new opportunities for private financing, special direct subsidies, energy performance contracting and green financing);

transport (higher promotion and competitiveness of public transport, promotion of sustainable road freight, increase of energy efficiency of motorised road vehicles, construction of cycling infrastructure and promotion of sustainable mobility);

agriculture (supporting activities under Rural development programme 2014-2020 (organic agriculture, investments in fixed assets, agro-environment-climate-payments, animal welfare, knowledge transfer, cooperation, support in consulting services, LEADER), introduction of new farming methods with low GHG emissions (supporting the construction of biogas installations, outdoor grazing of farm animals), activities supporting nitrogen cycle efficiency);



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education, training, knowledge sharing and awareness rising (formal - non-formal education and training on achieving the goal of low carbon society, aware rising on climate change with presentation of good practices and examples);

other areas: industry, waste management, land use and sustainable forest management. Activities (Actions) with target groups: Activities of the Operational program for limiting greenhouse gas emissions

Action Programme Responsible national


Financial incentive for infrastructure improvements in the field of research, innovation and creation of centres of knowledge - financial incentives for research and innovation on technological solutions and Eco innovations / financial support for market entries -

Operational Programme for Cohesion Policy Funding

Ministry of economic development and technology

Various operators in the field of research and development

Demonstration projects - financial incentives for demonstrations projects on energy efficient buildings -

National Action plan for

energy efficiency Ministry of infrastructure Buildings in general

Energy efficiency in the scope of sustainable spatial planning - update of the national regulations -


energy efficiency


Buildings in general

Promotion of energy efficiency and sustainable use of resources in buildings - improving the energy efficiency of buildings through tax and fees regulations -

National renewable energy action plan



Amendments and supplements to the


energy efficiency Ministry of the environment and spatial


http://www.energetika-portal.si/fileadmin/dokumenti/publikacije/an_ure/neeap_slo_2014-2020_eng.pdf








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national legal provisions on energy efficiency of buildings - improving the energy efficiency through supplement of national provisions -

planning

Non-repayable financial incentives for energy restoration of public buildings - financial grant schemes for public sector -


energy efficiency Ministry of infrastructure Public buildings

Energy management in public sector - improvement of provisions and consultancy activities on energy efficiency for public sector -


energy efficiency / National renewable energy action plan

Ministry of infrastructure Public sector

Green public procurement - improvement of national provisions on green public procurement -



Ministry of finance / Ministry of the environment and spatial planning / Ministry of economic development and technology / other

Public sector

Pilot projects for aware rising - support to the pilot projects and tools for aware rising of different target groups with the aim of behavioural changes -

Operational Programme for Cohesion Policy Funds


All buildings

Education and training - specific training for preparation and implementation of projects on the field of energy efficiency, renewable energies, green energy

Operational programme for limiting greenhouse gas emissions


Educational institutions / developers / construction workers / public sector / decision makers









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technologies and other measures for climate change mitigation -

Relevance of the THE4BEES Pilot: This operational program outlines the aim of the project The4bees (energy efficiency) at the national level. Reduction of carbon foot print and boosting energy efficiency among target groups is one of the core goals of the project pilot. The program shows the opportunities to improve and implement energy efficiency of public buildings and behavioural changes in the future. Web link to the document: http://www.mop.gov.si/fileadmin/mop.gov.si/pageuploads/zakonodaja/varstvo_okolja/operativni_programi/optgp2020.pdf



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NATIONAL STRATEGIES


Long Term Strategy for Mobilising Investments in the energy renovation of buildings

Promoting Organization: Ministry of infrastructure / Ministry of public administration.

Overall Objective(s): The existing building stock is the sector providing the greatest potential for achieving energy savings, as buildings account for just over one third of all energy consumed. Buildings are also key to achieving the target of an 80–95 % reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The Energy Efficiency Directive therefore lies down that Member States should establish a long-term strategy for mobilizing investments in the renovation of the national building stock in order to increase the rate of building renovation. The strategic objective of this document is to achieve carbon-neutral energy use in buildings by 2050. This will be achieved by making considerable improvements in energy performance and by increasing the use of renewable energy sources in buildings. This will, in turn, significantly reduce emissions of other harmful substances into the atmosphere. A further objective is for Slovenia to become recognized for its activities in the field of sustainable construction. The strategic targets by 2030 are:

to reduce end-use energy consumption in buildings by 30 % in comparison to the year 2005;

to have at least two-thirds of energy in buildings produced by renewable energy sources;

to reduce GHG emissions in buildings by at least 70 % in comparison to the year 2005;

to reduce particle emissions from energy use in buildings by 50 % in the 2015–2030 period.

Timeframe: 2014 - 2020 – 2030 – 2050

Budget: EUR 6.7 billion

Priorities: Main priority of the strategy is to enhance renovation of buildings with the lowest energy performance where this is possible and with some exceptions (e.g. religious buildings).

Specific Objective(s): Specific objectives of the strategy are:

a reduction of at least 16 % in end-use energy consumption in buildings in comparison to the year 2005;

at least 60 % of energy use in buildings produced from RES;

a 58 % reduction in GHG emissions in comparison to the year 2005;

a 20 % reduction in particle emissions from energy use in buildings in the 2015–2020 period;

the renovation of 3 % of the total floor area of buildings owned and occupied by central Government.

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Green public procurement

- Inclusion of energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy sources as criteria in public procurement processes -


energy efficiency / National plan / for increasing the number of nearly zero-energy buildings / Operational program for limiting greenhouse gas emissions

Ministry of infrastructure / Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning

Public buildings

Financial incentives for the energy-efficient renovation and sustainable construction of buildings in the public sector (funding with an emphasis on central government buildings, ensuring project quality, promoting the optimization of operation of energy systems, demonstration projects) - financing and promotion of complete energy renovation that includes the use of RES and energy renovation measures, where possible in combination with energy performance contracting / Financial incentives for the drafting of investment projects / Promotion of the implementation of measures to optimize the operation of energy systems / Pilot or demonstration energy renovation projects in the public sector as part of energy performance contracting / etc. -


energy efficiency /

Operational program for limiting greenhouse gas emissions / Operational Program for Cohesion Policy Funds


Public buildings

Introducing an energy management system to the public sector - Introduction of energy accounting and energy management systems / Introduction and


energy efficiency / Operational program for limiting greenhouse gas emissions


Public sector









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management of collective energy accounting at the municipal and national levels / upgrading of the methodology for energy audits in such a way as to promote energy performance contracting / Implementation of energy audits -

Establishment of a project office - project office for the energy renovation of buildings as the coordinating body for project implementation -


energy efficiency / Operational program for limiting greenhouse gas emissions


Public sector

Relevance of the THE4BEES Pilot: This national strategy is important for the The4bees project as a possibility for renovation of a public building in accordance with the result of the projects. Web link to the document: https://ec.europa.eu/energy/sites/ener/files/documents/Building%20Strategy%20Slovenia_EN.pdf





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Long Term Strategy for Mobilising Investments in the energy renovation of buildings

Promoting Organization: Ministry of Infrastructure Overall Objective(s): With the national energy programme, the long-term development objectives and orientations of energy and energy-supply systems are set, taking into account the environmental and technological criteria, development of public infrastructure and the infrastructure of national importance. It also sets up encouragements and mechanisms for promotion of use of renewable energy sources and implementation measures for energy efficiency use. Timeframe: 2010 – 2030 Budget: EUR 25,017 million

Specific Objective(s): This national programme consists of four sub-programmes with the following objectives:

security of energy and energy service supply;

environmental sustainability, combating climate change;

competitiveness of the economy and society, and available and accessible energy and energy services;

social cohesion. Priorities: The priorities of the programme are:

efficient use of energy;

exploitation of renewable energy sources;

development of electricity distribution networks with introduction of active networks.

Activities (Actions) with target groups:

This national strategic document provides the basis for other more implementation oriented documents as National Action plan for energy efficiency and National renewable energy action plan.

Relevance of the THE4BEES Pilot: As a national strategy this documents represents the base for the preparation and thematic orientation of other more operational documents on the national and also regional (local) level.

Web link to the document:

http://www.energetika-portal.si/fileadmin/dokumenti/publikacije/nep/nep_2010_2030_povzetek.pdf




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NATIONAL ACTION PLANES

Kind of Instrument* (Policy / Programme…) National energy efficiency action plan 2014–2020

Promoting Organization: Ministry of infrastructure

Overall Objective(s): In this National Energy Efficiency Action Plan 2014–2020, Slovenia sets its national target to improve energy efficiency by 20 % by 2020, in line with the requirements set out in Energy Efficiency Directive. This target states that primary energy consumption will not exceed 7.125 million toe in 2020, meaning that it may not exceed the 2012 figure by more than 2 %. In addition this national plan contributes to the mitigation of climate change, improvements to air quality, an increase in the share of renewable energy sources, and improvements in the competitiveness and security of the energy supply, as well as wider developmental benefits, such as greater employment, economic benefits and, not least, social benefits, primarily through a reduction in fuel poverty.

Timeframe: 2014 – 2020

Budget: EUR 771 million

Specific Objective(s): Some specific objectives concerning building renovation and public sector are:

the obligation to introduce an energy management system in public sector;

efficient electricity consumption measures in the public sector;

the renovation of public buildings.

Priorities: As the existing building stock represents the sector with the greatest potential for achieving energy savings the priorities of this action plan are focusing on building sector.

Activities (Actions) with target groups: Activities of the National energy efficiency action plan



Introducing an energy management system in the public sector - Determination of the liable entities and minimum content of an energy management system / promotion and implementation of energy accounting / energy audits /

National energy efficiency action plan

Ministry of economic development and technology / Eco Fund, Slovenian Environmental Public Fund

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introduction of an energy management system and optimization of the operation of energy systems -

Information, awareness-raising and training schemes for target publics - preparation and implementation of information and awareness-raising programs on EE measures and the use of RES -


Ministry of infrastructure / Eco Fund, Slovenian Environmental Public Fund / Borzen

Households/public sector / SMEs

Education and training - Incorporation of EE subjects into education programs at all levels of education -


Ministry of education, science and sport / Ministry of infrastructure

Educational institutions

Energy performance contracting - establishment of a support environment for the introduction of energy performance contracting measures and promotion of the implementation of energy performance contracting project -

National energy efficiency action plan / National Action plan for

energy efficiency

Ministry of infrastructure/Ministry for public administration/Ministry of justice / Ministry of defence

Public sector / residential buildings

Green public procurement - supplementing the provisions on green public procurement -


Ministry of infrastructure / Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning / Ministry of finance / Ministry of public administration

Public sector

Financial incentives for demonstration projects - support to implementation demonstration projects as good practice -

Operational Program for Cohesion Policy Funds

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Production of sustainable criteria for buildings - Preparation of sustainable criteria as instruments for making decisions on the whether the renovation of public buildings is appropriate from the economic, environmental and social points of view -


Ministry of infrastructure Public buildings

Relevance of the THE4BEES Pilot: As the project The4Bees is focusing on energy building performance and the behavioural changes of its users this national action plan is one of the most important ones. It outlines the national goals and actions to be taken into account in reaching energy efficient goals. It also shows how and where specific results of the project can be implemented (and/or upgraded) in the future. Web link to the document: http://www.energetika-portal.si/fileadmin/dokumenti/publikacije/an_ure/neeap_slo_2014-2020_eng.pdf



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Kind of Instrument* (Policy / Programme…) National renewable energy action plan 2010 – 2020

Promoting Organization: Ministry of infrastructure Overall Objective(s): In compliance with EU directives this national action plan outlines national goals and actions to be taken into account on the area of final energy consumption from renewable sources. Specific target goals are selected for transport, electricity and heating and cooling area. Goal on the national level is to achieve at least a 25 % share of RES in gross final energy consumption by 2020. Timeframe: 2010 – 2020 Budget: EUR 898,12 million Specific Objective(s): Specific objectives of this national action plan are:

ensuring a 25% share of renewable energy sources in final energy consumption and a 10% share of renewables in transport by 2020, which under current predictions will involve a doubling of energy generated from renewable sources relative to the baseline year of 2005;

halting the growth of final energy consumption;

implementing efficient energy use and renewable energy sources as economic development priorities;

on the long term, increasing the share of renewable energy sources in final energy consumption up to 2030 and beyond.

Priorities: The key orientations of this action plan are:

developing markets for sustainably obtained fuels (wood biomass, biogas etc.), high efficiency technologies and high-quality services and ensuring financial incentives for such development;

establishing renewable energy sources and efficient energy use (green energy technology) as a priority for Slovenia‟s development strategy, and establishing a close association between developing renewable energy sources and economic development;

ensuring the leading role of the public sector in implementing efficient energy use and renewable energy sources;

strengthening education and training in the area of energy management;

ensuring greater public administration efficiency in those areas that affect the exploitation of renewable energy sources;

consistent implementation of planned measures in the area of renewable energy sources in adopted program documents.

Activities (Actions) with target groups: Activities of the National renewable energy action plan



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communication and awareness-raising on renewable energy sources

- modifying behavioural patterns on RES and EEU consumption -

energy action plan development and technology

public / school pupils / children

Citizens‟ Energy Advice (EnSVet)

- increase in the share of renovated buildings (EEU) and increase in the use of RES technologies for heating in buildings -


Ministry of economic development and technology / Eco Fund

General public

Energy efficient spatial planning

- promoting the use of RES in planning settlements and buildings and concurrently promoting EE use / improved quality of life and higher resistance to climate change -


Ministry of economic development and technology

Municipality planners

Promoting RES as part of green public procurement

- increasing investment in integrated renovation of buildings in the public sector, including RES systems -


Ministry of finance

Owners / managers and investors in public sector buildings / Slovenian Public Real Estate Fund

Energy management system in the public sector

- promoting the use of


Ministry of Public Administration / Ministry of finance

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RES in state-owned properties / promoting public sector energy management for efficient use of RES / quality assurance in all phases of preparing and carrying out investments in RES in the public sector / carrying out demonstration projects to remove obstacles in procedures for carrying out public sector projects -

Setting up information points for EEU and RES

- stepping up the implementation of RES projects through online services and faster elimination of problems for investors -


Ministry of finance / Ministry of public administration

Investors

Promoting EEU and RES as part of the National Research and Development Program

- increased competitiveness of the Slovenian economy on EEU and RES / demonstration projects for easier transfer of new technologies to Slovenian commerce, mainly in industry / linking commerce and research / developing new products and services -


Ministry of higher education, science and technology / Ministry of economic development and technology

Universities / research and development institutes / industrial companies

Systematic inclusion of EEU and RES topics in natural science curriculums in primary and secondary schools


Ministry of higher education, science and technology / Ministry of education, science and sport

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and faculties, and in lifelong learning and training programs

- educating young people in the fields of EEU and RES and ensuring an adequate number of new personnel for implementation of priority EEU and RES projects -

specializing in lifelong learning and training

Awareness raising activities on support measures

- easier placing of RES projects in the physical environment / greater access to state support for consumers and thereby greater effect of the support -


Ministry of agriculture, forestry and food

General public

Relevance of the THE4BEES Pilot: The relevance of this action plan for The4Bees project lies in aware rising activities and actions that not only contribute to the national goals but also the The4Bees Pilot and behavioural changes of target groups. Web link to the document:

http://www.energetika-portal.si/fileadmin/dokumenti/publikacije/an_ove/an-ove_eng.pdf



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National plan for increasing the number of nearly zero-energy buildings

Promoting Organization: Ministry of infrastructure Overall Objective(s): The main objective of this national plan is to comply with EU Directive and national energy law to achieve the goal of nearly zero-energy buildings. The plan aims to develop policies and measures to stimulate the transformation of buildings that are renovated or build as nearly zero-energy buildings. Timeframe: 2014 – 2020 Budget: EUR 3.066,1 million Specific Objective(s): Specific objectives of the action plan are to define the potentials for the construction of nearly zero-energy buildings (for new single-family houses, multi-apartment buildings, public buildings, non-residential buildings) and the potentials for the complete renovation of existing buildings (for single-family houses, for multi-apartment buildings, for public buildings, for other non-residential buildings, for central government public buildings). Priorities: There is a clear guideline for what the national plan should be encouraging:

detailed application in practice of the definition of nearly zero-energy buildings reflecting their national, regional or local conditions, and including a numerical indicator of primary energy use expressed in kWh/m2 per year;

intermediate targets for improving the energy performance of new buildings by 2015;

information on the policies and financial or other measures adopted. Activities (Actions) with target groups: Activities of the National plan for increasing the number of nearly zero-energy buildings



Regulations on the energy performance of buildings - complement to national provisions and regulations on zero-energy buildings -

Operational program for limiting greenhouse gas emissions


All buildings

Energy-efficiency within the framework of sustainable spatial planning - ensuring greater use of renewable energy




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sources in nearly zero-energy buildings (nZEB), particularly the use of renewable energy sources in buildings, land parcels, nearby -

Energy advice network for citizens - ENSVET is crucial for providing information to and awareness raising among target groups -



Ministry of Infrastructure

Residential buildings and special groups of buildings (e.g. multi-apartment buildings, vulnerable households)

Financial incentives for energy efficient renovation and sustainable construction of buildings in the public sector - financial support for construction and renovation of buildings with a special attention to nZEB -



Ministry of Infrastructure Public sector

Introduction of an energy management system in the public sector - improvement of national provisions -


energy efficiency Ministry of Infrastructure Public sector

Financial incentives for efficient electricity consumption in the public sector - financial support for installation of efficient electrical systems -


energy efficiency Ministry of Infrastructure Public sector

Information and awareness raising activities - information and awareness-raising regarding nZEB -


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Relevance of the THE4BEES Pilot: This national plan pursues an EU objective of nearly zero-energy buildings by 2050 and on the level of building renovation sets out the opportunities for renovation financing. Web link to the document: http://www.energetika-portal.si/fileadmin/dokumenti/publikacije/an_snes/an_snes_slovenija_en.pdf



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REGIONAL POLICY PROGRAM DOCUMENTS – VELENJE

Kind of Instrument* (Policy / Programme…) Municipal programme for environment protection 2016-2020 of the Municipality of Velenje

Promoting Organization: Municipality of Velenje

Overall Objective(s): This regional program is based on the actual state of the environment in the region and it is in compliance with national laws. It lays down the concrete and achievable objectives and measures in a sustainable way. It is also the basis for spatial, economic, and societal development in the Municipality of Velenje with the following goals:

prevention and reduction of negative impacts on the environment;

preservation and increase in the quality of the environment;

sustainable use of natural resources;

decrease in energy use and increase in renewable energies;

restoration of natural balance.

Timeframe: 2016 – 2020

Budget: / Specific Objective(s): The program sets out the following specific objectives:

air quality;

improvement of water management;

efficient waste management;

protection from noise;

increase in quality of soils;

decrease in light pollution;

nature conservation and maintenance of green areas.

Priorities: The priority areas set out in this document involve further activities on air, water and soil quality improvements, better waste and noise management, lower light pollution and protection of nature and biodiversity. Activities (Actions) with target groups: Activities of the Municipal programme for environment protection



Reduction of air pollution as a consequence of heating

- development and implementation of tighter

Municipal program for environment protection

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control / aware rising on waste usage for heating -

Better energy building performance

- improvement of energy performance of public buildings -

Municipal program for environment protection

Municipality of Velenje Public buildings

Relevance of the THE4BEES Pilot: This regional document is important from the Slovenian Pilot point of view as it sets out energy efficient orientations in the region. Web link to the document: http://arhiva.velenje.si/0-www-4/datoteke/2015/Ob%C4%8Dinski%20program%20varstva%20okolja%20OPV%202016-2020.pdf



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Sustainable urban strategy of the Municipality of Velenje

Promoting Organization: Municipality of Velenje Overall Objective(s): This is a regional strategic document for achieving the city vision of development (smart, enterprising and friendly city of Velenje). Timeframe: 2015 – 2025 Budget: / Specific Objective(s): The context of this strategic documents pursues the following objectives relevant for the The4Bees project:

improving air quality;

improving the quality of public green spaces;

revitalization of degraded areas and buildings;

improving the energy efficiency of public buildings and building stock. Priorities: The strategic goals presented in this document are designed as programs of Integrated territorial Investments:

enterprising city of Velenje (economic development, truism);

environmentally friendly city of Velenje (environment, transport);

well educated city of Velenje (education);

Velenje city of life (culture, sport, medical care, neighborly relations, social services). Activities (Actions) with target groups: Activities of the Sustainable urban strategy of the Municipality of Velenje



Better capacity utilization of district energy systems - reduction of failures in heat energy supply / increase of capacity utilization of the district cooling system / optimization of annual energy use / improvement of air quality -


Municipality of Velenje Public heating and cooling infrastructure

Energy characteristics improvements of public buildings and multi-apartment residential


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buildings - improvement of energy efficiency in public and residential buildings / good business models for improving energy performance of buildings and neighbourhoods / reduction of CO2 emissions in public and private sector -

Relevance of the THE4BEES Pilot: This is a regional strategic document in the area of Slovenian pilot that shows the possibilities for infrastructure improvements in energy performance of the building of the Pilot. Web link to the document: http://www.velenje.si/files/default/0-MOV/Datoteke/2016/TUS%20Velenje%202025.pdf



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Sustainable energy action plan of Municipality of Velenje

Promoting Organization: Municipality of Velenje Overall Objective(s): This action plan is one of the results of the Covenant of Mayors with the aim to decrease CO2 emissions for 20 % by 2020 in comparison to the year 2003. The Šalek Valley is one of the most important energy centres in Slovenia that results in one of the most aware regions in the country. The action plan is primarily intended for public sector. The overall objectives of the action plan are:

reduction of CO2 emissions;

reduction of energy usage in public sector;

to ensure the security of energy supply.

Timeframe: 2011 – 2020 Budget: cca. EUR 3 millions (for activities mentioned under this document). Specific Objective(s): Specific objectives of this action plan are oriented in field of buildings (public and private), transport (public and private) and public lightening system. Priorities: This action plan sets out the following priorities:

reduction of CO2 emissions at the level of buildings;

improvement of energy efficiency of the public lightening system;

reduction of CO2 emissions from transport. Activities (Actions) with target groups: Activities of the Sustainable energy action plan of Municipality of Velenje



Educational activities - educational events and aware rising activities on energy efficiency and renewable energies -



Installation of photovoltaic - installation of photovoltaic on the rooftops of public buildings -



Installation of solar thermal systems

Sustainable energy action plan of




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-installation of solar thermal systems in public buildings -

Municipality of Velenje

Improvement of lightening systems - optimization of lightening systems in public buildings -



Energy efficient appliances - replacement of appliances with more energy efficient ones -



Energy efficient Boiler rooms - reconstruction of boiler rooms -



Relevance of the THE4BEES Pilot: This regional action plan is important from the project point of view as regional guidelines for possible financial investments to improve energy efficiency of the Pilot building. Web link to the document: http://mycovenant.eumayors.eu/docs/seap/1486_1469_1310122748.pdf



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Local energy concept of Municipality of Velenje

Promoting Organization: Municipality of Velenje Overall Objective(s): Local energy concept is a comprehensive document that focuses on energy supply and consumption on the regional level. At the same time the document outlines solutions for improvements of current state on different levels. Timeframe: 2012 – 2020 Budget: EUR 11 010 600 Specific Objective(s): Specific objectives in this document are developed to comply with national legislation and to improve energy efficiency of the region. Priorities: In this document the following priorities are set:

efficient use of energy;

use of local energy sources;

awareness rising, educational and information activities. Activities (Actions) with target groups: Activities of the Local energy concept of Municipality of Velenje



Efficient energy use

- renovation of public building infrastructure ( e.g. replacement of windows, installation of photovoltaic’s, replacement of lightening system etc.) -



Public buildings (primary schools, kindergartens, fire stations, community centres, etc.)

Use of local energy sources

- construction of heating systems on the basis of wood biomass, heat pumps, solar collectors, etc. -



Public buildings (primary schools, kindergartens, fire stations, community centres, etc.)

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and communication activities

- organization of open days for motivation of wider public -

Municipality of Velenje schools, kindergartens, fire stations, community centres, etc.)

Relevance of the THE4BEES Pilot: This regional action plan is important from the project point of view as a guideline for co-financing the renovation of public buildings in achieving the regional energy efficiency goal (e.g. school centre of Slovenian pilot).

Overview of national legislation

The legal framework for energy efficiency of buildings is covered with the following national legislative documents:

The Energy Act (Official Gazette of RS, Nos. 17/14 and 81/15 ) (Official Gazette RS 27/07, 22/10): http://www.pisrs.si/Pis.web/pregledPredpisa?id=ZAKO6665#;

Regulations on energy efficiency in buildings (Official Gazette of RS, no. 52/10): http://www.pisrs.si/Pis.web/pregledPredpisa?id=PRAV10043;

Regulation on the management of energy on the public sector: http://www.pisrs.si/Pis.web/pregledPredpisa?id=URED6635.

http://www.uradni-list.si/1/objava.jsp?sop=2014-01-0538


http://www.pisrs.si/Pis.web/pregledPredpisa?id=ZAKO6665


http://www.pisrs.si/Pis.web/pregledPredpisa?id=PRAV10043

http://www.pisrs.si/Pis.web/pregledPredpisa?id=URED6635



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7. SWITZERLAND

Country: Switzerland

Structure: HEIA-FR

Address: Bd de Pérolles 80, CP32 – CH-1705 Fribourg

Name and Surname: Bacher Jean-Philippe

Department: Institut Energy

Function: Professeur


1) MoPEC (Modèle de prescriptions énergétiques des cantons)

2) SME model and Energy model for large energy consumers

3) Minergie

4) Cité de l‟énergie




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MoPEC (Modèle de prescriptions énergétiques des cantons)


EnDK (Conférence des directeurs cantonaux de l‟énergie) (http://www.endk.ch)

Country*

Switzerland

Region*

Switzerland


In 1979, the 26 members of the cantonal governments working in the field of "Energy" joined the Conference of Cantonal Energy Directors (EnDK). The EnDK is the cantons' common energy competence center. It promotes and coordinates the cantons' cooperation on energy issues and defends the common interests of the cantons.

The EnDK wants:

- Reduce energy requirements in the building sector, particularly in existing buildings;

- Covering the remaining needs with heat recovery and renewable energy;

- That the lead (ie the right to draft legal texts) of the cantons and their rich experience of implementation in the area of competence of energy are respected;

- A national program for renovation of buildings under the direction of the cantons and in collaboration with the economy and the Confederation;

- Continuity in energy policy instead of activism;

- Acts instead of (ideological) discussions.

Timeframe*

Last version of the recommendations: 2008

Present version of the recommendations: 2014 (approved 09.01.2015)

Targeted subjects*

- Building insulation minimal criteria

- Technical installations criteria

- Heat and electricity production in new buildings

- Renewable energy

- …


Programme Bâtiments

http://www.endk.ch/



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Budget**

About 300 million CHF


Renovation of buildings

Priorities* (Main)

CO2 emissions reduction


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-


The MoPEC is the reference model for the energy legislation and policy of all the Swiss cantons. It includes elements related to energy monitoring, building automation and building operation optimization.



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SME model and Energy model for large energy consumers


ENAW – Energy Agency Swiss Private Sector (http://www.enaw.ch)

Country*

Switzerland

Region*

Switzerland


Energy consumption and CO2 emissions reduction in the private sector

Timeframe*

Since 2001

Targeted subjects*

CO2 tax exemption by entering a CO2 emission monitoring and reduction process (ISO 50001 compatible) -> ENAW provides support and is recognized by the Federal Government and the cantons.


Provision of services to SMEs and large energy consumers

Budget**

-


- Energy management for SMEs

The SME model provides energy management for small and medium-size companies that do not have their own energy officer, emit less than 1500 tons of CO2 annually and spend less than 1 000 000 francs on energy. With minimal outlay, existing energy efficiency potential is ascertained and exploited by means of cost-effective measures. Opting for the SME model is already worthwhile as of annual energy costs of 20 000 francs.

- Energy management for larger energy consumers

The energy model covers the needs of medium-size and large enterprises with annual energy costs of over 500 000 francs and complex energy management processes. Under the energy model, enterprises are supported by an expert and experienced EnAW moderator and given advice on the basis of energy and product neutrality. Every establishment forms part of an energy model group and benefits from regular sharing of experiences and know-how in the group.

Priorities* (Main)

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CO2 emissions reduction in the private sector


Consulting services


Private companies, mainly large energy consumers


ENAW is a key player in the energy efficiency domain in Switzerland. ENAW advises companies individually and point to the best way of complying with legal obligations (Federal CO2 act, Federal Energy Act, Cantonal legislation on large-scale consumers), simply and cost-effectively. Should the THE4BEES Pilot demonstrate successful implementation of IT tools to influence behaviour and substantial energy consumption reduction, the ENAW could be an interesting vector to disseminate the results.

http://www.enaw.ch/en/about-us/rechtliche-grundlagen-en

http://www.enaw.ch/en/about-us/rechtliche-grundlagen-en



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Minergie (www.minergie.ch)


Private label supported by the Federal government, the cantons and the private sector

Country*

Switzerland (also available in France)

Region*

Switzerland


Minergie is a construction standard for new or renovated buildings. The brand is supported by the economic world, the cantons and the Confederation. At the center of the label is the habitat and working comfort for users of the building. This is guaranteed by a high quality building envelope and a systematic renewal of air.

Timeframe*

Since 1994

Targeted subjects*

Advanced building standard


In some cantons, some Minergie labels are subsidized

Budget**

-


-

Priorities* (Main)

Users comfort and health

Low-energy consumption in buildings (including grey energy for some labels)

Use of renewable energy / self-consumption


-


-

http://www.minergie.ch/



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Minergie has an interest to get feedback on the buildings that are labelled, to ensure that the announced characteristics are indeed measured. User behaviour is an important issue in that perspective because it can be a cause of non-achievement of the goals.



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Cité de l’énergie (http://www.citedelenergie.ch ; http://www.citedelenergie.info )


OFEN (Office Fédéral de l‟ENergie)

Country*

Switzerland

Region*

Switzerland


CO2 reduction in municipalities through a labelling process and action plan

Timeframe*

Since 1988

Targeted subjects*

It is a global process leading municipalities to commit themselves to a sustainable environment, transport and energy policy, through various stages leading to the award of the label. To achieve this, a municipality must have carried out or planned at least 50% of the possible actions in six energy policy areas:

- Spatial planning, construction

- Municipal buildings and equipment

- Supply and clean-up

- Mobility

- Internal organization

- Communication and cooperation

Municipalities that have implemented more than 75% of the measures receive the European Energy Award® GOLD.


Labelling process

Programs: 2000W districts, 2000W society, Energy-regions, Smart-cities

Budget**

-


A better quality of life. We live better in a City of Energy. Healthy habitat and a preserved environment are appreciated by the population.

http://www.citedelenergie.ch/

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A dynamic network. The Cités de l'énergie are innovative and think sustainable. They are committed to a pleasant living environment and new workplaces.

A bonus for the image. The development of renewable energies and the rational use of resources while respecting the environment bring competitive advantages at the economic level.

Priorities* (Main)

CO2 emission reduction in municipalities

Best practice exchange between municipalities


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The « Cité de l‟énergie » program is well known amoung Swiss municipalities and the consultants can provide leverage to initiatives and/or results like THE4BEES. More specifically, the municipalities might be interested to take into account the results in their own buildings and energy conservation strategy.

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