Shining Examples for the Implementation of the Energy End-use Efficiency & Energy Services Directive (MINUS 3%)

The goal of the project was to establish shining examples for the implementation of the Energy End-Use Efficiency & Energy Services Directive (2006/32/EC) in cities. The participating cities aimed to show that it was possible to save 3% of the City Authority’s own energy consumption per year. The energy reduction targets are long term aiming to reach minus 30% by 2020.

Summary

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In this project the participating cities were expected to show that it is possible to save 3% of their  own energy consumption each with the energy reduction targets expected in the long term to reach minus 30% by 2020. Each city was expected to have different year-by-year results to meet this target, reflecting the various action plans for reducing the cities' own energy consumption. These plans covered all areas for which the municipality was responsible and included heating, cooling and ventilation of buildings, electricity consumption in buildings, street lighting, water and waste water services, own vehicle fleet, etc. Another key objective was to promote energy services and their market development through applying them in the cities own building stock.

Results

• Establish shining examples for the implementation of the Energy Efficiency & Energy Services Directive (2006/32/EC) in cities
• Energy Action Plans  developed and measures implemented with the target of a 3% energy reduction leading to a 30% municipal energy reduction by 2020
• An assessment of the measures in the action plan according to the national evaluation methodology was conductedto see how it could be adapted to achieve the goal of minus 3 %.
• Start up models for co-operation with financial institutions, ESCOs and utilities were created with the participation of a number of companies for each city
• Dissemination of activities to other cities with an objective of encouraging a further 25 cities to adopt the Minus 3% targets by 2012

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• Sustainable Energy Theme(s): : : Sustainable / Energy Efficient Buildings : Sustainable transport and mobility management

Last updated: 05/03/2012 2:28pm - Contact: Katy HALL -