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GENERAL LINES OF THE ENERGY STRATEGY FOR A LITTLE VILLAGE In Spain Karolina Krรณlik

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GENERAL LINES OF THE ENERGY STRATEGY FOR A LITTLE VILLAGE INDEX 1.

Preparation to start work on The Sustainable Energy Action Plan .....................................................4 1)

Analysis of costs and time ........................................................................................................................... 4

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Analysis of the team....................................................................................................................................... 6

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Companies dealing with Climate Strategies in Spain ....................................................................... 9

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European Support Bases ............................................................................................................................. 9

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Technical Base .............................................................................................................................................. 12

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Services Proposals – type of strategies ........................................................................................................ 12 6)

Sustainable Strategy ................................................................................................................................... 12

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Energy Efficiency ......................................................................................................................................... 13

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Transportation.............................................................................................................................................. 18

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Community Planning and Design .......................................................................................................... 19

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Solid Waste and Materials Management ............................................................................................ 19

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Renewable Energy....................................................................................................................................... 19

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Environmental .............................................................................................................................................. 21

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Education in the town ................................................................................................................................ 21

14) Energy Strategy Contents - Questionnaire for the municipality with relevant data that we will need from them ....................................................................................................................................... 22 Market analysis – customer validation (Municipalities)....................................................................... 22 Needed information from Municipality to prepare Strategy ............................................................. 24 3.

What is happening around Europe in terms of Sustainable and Efficient Energy Strategy.

Some examples and recommendation for the village. ........................................................................... 25 15) Guide of Implementation, Programs and resources that offer technical assistance, Examples and case studies of Strategy In US ....................................................................................... 25

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Melbourne want to become a carbon neutral city by 2020 ....................................................... 26

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Guide to Community Energy Strategic Planning ............................................................................ 26

Local Energy Planning in Practice: A Review of Recent Experiences .............................................. 27 18)

A Pathway to carbon neutral city ­ Scenario for a Carbon Neutral Seattle .......................... 27

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City of York’s first Low Emission Strategy(LES), one of the first documents of its kind in the UK. .............................................................................................................................................................. 28

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Low Emissions Towns and Cities Programme (LETCP) .............................................................. 28

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The Climate Change Strategy For Dublin City 2008-2012.......................................................... 29

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Dublin City Sustainable Energy Action Plan 2010–2020 ............................................................ 29

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ASTUTE – Advancing Sustainable Transport in Urban Areas to Promote Energy Efficiency (IEE) ............................................................................................................................................. 29

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Birmingham City Council Business Plan 2015+ : Budget Report and Resource Plan ..... 30

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MAP SHOWS 2007­2013 PROJECTS FOUNDED BY UE ................................................................ 31

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BEST PROJECTS ­ LIFE............................................................................................................................... 31

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Smart Cities – Solution proposals, community................................................................................ 32

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Civitas Plus II ................................................................................................................................................. 32

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MANAGENERGY ........................................................................................................................................... 33

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European Climate Adaptation Platform ............................................................................................. 33

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Greenest City Action Plan ......................................................................................................................... 33

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The 10 Cities That Are Leading The Way In Urban Sustainability .......................................... 34

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PREPARATION TO START WORK ON THE SUSTAINABLE ENERGY ACTION PLAN 1)

ANALYSIS OF COSTS AND TIME Table: EU Funding ïƒ STRATEGY ANALYSIS Main source of costs: Poland, Public Information Bulletins of cities.

Relation between the price and size of the city:

As we can see, there is no direct dependence between size of the city and price of Strategy. The price of document could be even three times more for three times smaller city. We can also notice that for big cities prices could be much higher but it is not a rule.

Amount of citizens is not a proper indicator which really shapes the price.

Price per 1000 citizens in case of size of the city:

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Unit cost decrease with increasing the population in the city. We can see that making Strategy is the biggest challenge for small cities, where they need to collect the most money from citizens in comparison to bigger cities.

In case of range of research, amount of materials and type of public participation strategy for medium and big city cost about 12500 EUR – 37500 EUR source: http://samorzad.infor.pl/sektor/rozwoj_i_promocja/marketing/395350,2,Przygotowaniestrategii-marketingowej-miasta.html Examples: Legnica Strategy of Development (about 100 000 citizens)  Company: Lider Project 89 322, 60 PLN (about 22 300 EUR) Within the services company:  independently develop analytical documentation - diagnosis of the state and other necessary analysis,  prepare assumptions strategic goals and operational tasks,  carry out a public consultation,  conduct surveys,  draw up a final draft strategy,  They participate in the work of the council on the document. Strategy of the city Świlcza and Environmental Assessment, Poland, (about 19 000 citizens)  http://www.swilcza.i-gmina.pl/bip/index.xml?menuId=33443 (2750 EUR) Requirements for the competition:  The geographical location and the environment.  demographics , structure of employment, unemployment.  Economy.  Social infrastructure .  The technical infrastructure .  The budget of the municipality.  Conducting the consultation process, the draft Strategy  Conducting social research.  preparation of the monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the Strategy.  participated in the meetings of the Commission and the Municipal Council session.  running the procedure of environmental assessment. etc…

2 700 Instytut Technologii Administracji Publicznej Sp. z o.o.

3 250

Joanna Sanik

3 690

INNpuls Sp. z o.o.

4 350

ALBEKO Beata Podgórska

5 200

Rzeszowska Agencja Rozwoju Regionalnego S.A.

5 500

BCConsulting Bożena Cebula

6 700

Dolnośląskie Centrum Rozwoju Lokalnego

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8 550

Trade & Strategic Consulting – Jacek Świder

9 800

Centrum Doradztwa Strategicznego s.c. D. Bieńkowska, C. Ulasiński, J. Szymańska

13 055

Grupa W&W Sp. z o.o.

19 900

Stowarzyszenie „PRO CARPATHIA”

In that case In Poland (June 2015), offers hesitated between 2 700 and 19 900 EUR. It is a huge divergent, because of fact that each company was preparing an offer for the same documents and services. It is difficult to assess why offers are so different.

The estimated value by municipality of the contract was 5 000 EUR. Planning Timeline Template http://energy.gov/eere/wipo/downloads/cesp-planning-timeline-template

In case of different circumstances time of preparing strategy is about 4 - 7 months.

From companies in Poland, I got information that preparing a big strategy could last also 1-2 years, it depends how many people work on document and how many information they need to collect to indicate the most important goals and targets.

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ANALYSIS OF THE TEAM

Analysis of the team is very diverse issue. It depends on the type of document, its contents and city size. The composition of the team requires reference to local needs.

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Team which dealing with a Strategy apply their knowledge, while trying to solve complex problem. In order to use their competencies as much as possible, they need to divide work into several aspects. Then, using teamwork, they can develop a comprehensive solution addressing their issue.

While trying to deliver working packages, they have to be open for cooperation with others and need to communicate clearly. Every team-member is force to think and consider issues which is not the area one´s expertise in order to provide meaningful feedbacks.

Members of process:  All of the City staff, Councilmembers, Planning & Parks Commissioners. 

Mayor or county executives.

local government executives can provide key support for an energy efficiency program by mobilizing resources and ensuring program visibility. Many local government executives have appointed local energy committee members to provide guidance on improving energy efficiency in local government facilities and operations. 

City or county councils.

Many local governments are reducing energy costs by replacing conventional traffic signals with energy-efficient light-emitting diode (LED) traffic signals. Traffic signals that use LEDs typically consume 80 to 90 percent less energy than conventional traffic signals, and because traffic signals operate continuously, LED traffic signals can reduce peak energy demand. In addition, LED traffic lights can have safety and maintenance benefits because they are less likely to burn out than conventional lights (CEE, 2007). 

Energy and environment staff.

Staff who work in energy- and environment-related local offices can offer unique expertise that facilitates the implementation of a range of energy efficiency activities, such as identifying priority investments and evaluating the impacts of energy efficiency improvements. 

Local planners.

How and where communities are developed has a significant impact on eventual energy consumption. Planners, who are responsible for creating the plans that determine how and where development occurs, often serve as advisors to the policy makers who develop local energy efficiency policies. Planners can directly affect local energy consumption through developing energy-efficient building standards, enforcing local ordinances, and developing longterm plans that address clean energy and climate action issues, including energy efficiency in local government facilities and operations. 

Facility management teams.

Many local governments rely on facility management teams to ensure that energy efficiency improvements continue to produce results, since these individuals have considerable hands-on experience with energy-using equipment and are well positioned to operate and maintain equipment and facilities for energy efficiency. Some local governments provide training to these

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teams to assist them in maintaining and operating equipment and systems in an energy-efficient manner (U.S. EPA, 2008f ). 

Other local governments and regional entities.

Some local governments have enhanced the effectiveness and public awareness of their energy efficiency programs by working with other local governments and regional entities. Such partnerships allow local governments to compare approaches and benefits and share information on potential barriers to implementation. 

State energy offices.

Many local governments have borrowed from state government experience in planning and implementing energy efficiency programs and often receive technical and financial assistance from states (U.S. EPA, 2006a). 

Utilities and other energy efficiency program administrators.

Many local governments have partnered with investor-owned utilities and other energy efficiency program administrators (e.g., independent or non-profit energy services providers) to obtain technical assistance for facility managers and building design teams and also to take advantage of energy efficiency rebates and incentives that many of these utilities offer. 

Energy service companies (ESCOs).

Many local governments have contracted with ESCOs to conduct energy audits and perform energy efficiency upgrades on a performance-contracting basis. Under a performance contract, local governments can often avoid using capital budgets to pay for the upfront costs of energy efficiency improvements, which are paid for over time using energy cost savings. 

Property management companies.

Affordable housing owners sometimes contract with private firms that manage housing developments. 

Private developers and non-profit organizations.

A number of local governments have partnered with non-profit organizations to plan and implement energy efficiency projects in their facilities and operations. These organizations can offer local governments technical and financial assistance and can direct them to information resources.

Source: http://www.epa.gov/statelocalclimate/documents/pdf/ee_municipal_operations.pdf       

and the following consultant and technical experts: Agriculture Environment Transport Town Planning Financial expert Technical infrastructure - Professional services firms.

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Nearly all affordable housing projects require the expertise of professional service providers, such as licensed architects, engineers, contractors, and specialized consultants.

Energy auditor and certified home energy raters.

Certified home energy raters are trained to provide independent, quality verification of home energy performance. These professionals can also provide technical assistance on selection of design measures in the planning phase.

Expert of renewable and distributed energy.

Expert of building retro fit.

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COMPANIES DEALING WITH CLIMATE STRATEGIES IN SPAIN

http://www.climatestrategy.com/index.php?id=10

E-mail: info@climatestrategy.es Address: Ortega y Gasset, 25, planta baja 28006 Madrid, Spain

http://www.arup.com/Services/Energy_Strategy.aspx

Ramon Rodriguez Global Energy Strategy Leader +34 (0) 91 523 9276 energy@arup.com Madrid, Spain 4)

EUROPEAN SUPPORT BASES Table: ďƒ EU Funding

The content of the table include Funding and Programmes which are available in Spain, especially Valencia Region. Each country has their own funding Structure to achieve national goals. The priorities of 2014-2020 perspective are mainly innovation, climate change and environment.

The programmes are ordered by the type of action and kinds of strategies. Availability for founding have to be checked before application.

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A. Search tools EU:

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Ministerio de Agricultura, Alimentación y Medio Ambiente:

http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/cambio-climatico/temas/ 

Guide to incentives grants and state aid in Spain:

http://www.investinspain.org/invest/wcm/idc/groups/public/documents/documento/mda0/ njmw/~edisp/4630560.pdf 

How to strategically use the EU support programmes, including structural funds, to foster the potential of culture for local, regional and national development and the spill - over effects on the wider economy:

http://ec.europa.eu/culture/library/publications/cci-policy-handbook_en.pdf 

How to access EU structural and Investment Funds:

https://www.google.es/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=5&cad=rja&uact=8&ved= 0CEoQFjAEahUKEwjt_q_Eye7HAhWFaRQKHRd-Dp8&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.esneu.org%2Fraw.php%3Fpage%3Dfiles%26id%3D1154&usg=AFQjCNFhFtacdacJJIXWEnjDbQE6c PJAww 

Guideline Using EU fundings mechanism for smart cities:

https://eu-smartcities.eu/sites/all/files/GuidelineUsing%20EU%20fundings%20mechanism%20for%20smart%20cities.pdf

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Find Programmes In your Country:

http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/atlas/programmes/ 

Search tool for funding:

http://www.welcomeurope.com/ 

Call for Proposals:

http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/desktop/en/opportunities/index.html

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Regulations 2014-2020 http://pagina.jccm.es/fondosestructurales/en/home/programming-period-20142020/regulations-2014-2020/ B. Managing authorities in Spain ERDF Managing Authority in your country:

http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/atlas/managingauthorities//?search=1&keywords=&periodId=3&countryCode=ES&typeId=ALL 

ESF Managing Authority in your country:

http://ec.europa.eu/esf/main.jsp?catId=524&langId=en 

C. for SME’s: Searching tool for SME’s:

http://europa.eu/youreurope/business/funding-grants/access-to-finance/ 

European Investment Fund  EIF intermediaries in Spain SME’s:

http://www.eif.org/what_we_do/where/es/index.htm

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Enterprise Europe Network - Contact points in Valencia:

http://een.ec.europa.eu/about/branches?Country=ES&City=VALENCIA 5)

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TECHNICAL BASE

D. Software Quantum GIS - http://qgis.org/es/site/forusers/download.html

This is free software for creating maps and present analytical data on a city plan.

Acerca de QGIS: QGIS es un Sistema de Información Geográfica (SIG) de Código Abierto licenciado bajo GNU - General Public License . QGIS es un proyecto oficial de Open Source Geospatial Foundation (OSGeo). Corre sobre Linux, Unix, Mac OSX, Windows y Android y soporta numerosos formatos y funcionalidades de datos vector, datos ráster y bases de datos. 

Arc GIS - http://www.esri.es/es/productos/arcgis/

It is more advanced and paid tool of spatial analysis than QGIS, but is very useful to all analytic maps for the Strategy.

ArcGIS es una completa platforma de información que permite crear, analizar, almacenar y difundir datos, modelos, mapas y globos en 3D, poniéndolos a disposición de todos los usuarios según las necesidades de la organización.

E. New tools Introducing Project Sunroof by Google - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BXf_h8tEes

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SERVICES PROPOSALS – TYPE OF STRATEGIES 

Local Government Climate and Energy Strategy Series 6)

SUSTAINABLE STRATEGY

Agriculture – Fisheries Strategy, Environment, Transport, Town Planning, Local development, etc…

Sustainable Biomass Strategy http://www.epa.gov/statelocalclimate/resources/strategy-guides.html

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The Aspects of Sustainable Urbanization. Source: (Saha & Paterson, 2008)

http://ac.els-cdn.com/S1877042812005356/1-s2.0-S1877042812005356-main.pdf?_tid=108b59906682-11e5-847f-00000aab0f02&acdnat=1443514631_1a0690941b24aed0937bc560f9e34988 7)

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

This topic refers to service proposals. It is described on US examples, but there are valuable ways to propose it for local municipalities. Every point gives also benefits from elaboration which will be done. This is needed for convince and encourage City Council for this kind of activities in the town.

GUIDES How to develop a Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP) – Guidebook, Covenant of Mayers, Committed to local sustainable energy:

http://www.eumayors.eu/IMG/pdf/seap_guidelines_en.pdf MODEL (Management of Domains related to Energy in Local Authorities):

http://www.energymodel.eu/spip.php?page=index_en

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Source of picture: http://www.araburban.com/files/file/cds-gudelines-final-march06.pdf

Energy Efficiency in Local Government Operations - Developing and Implementing Greenhouse Gas Reduction Programs 

EXAMPLES OF PROCESS

http://www.epa.gov/statelocalclimate/resources/strategy-guides.html 

Energy Efficiency in Local Government Operations

http://www.epa.gov/statelocalclimate/documents/pdf/ee_municipal_operations.pdf Local governments can promote energy efficiency in their jurisdictions by developing and implementing strategies that improve the efficiency of municipal-facilities and operations and/or encourage energy efficiency improvements in residential, commercial and industrial sectors.

BENEFITS OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS Reduce GHG emissions and other environmental impacts.

Reduce energy costs.

Demonstrate leadership.

Improve indoor air quality and productivity in energy-efficient and green buildings.

Engage the community.

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Energy Efficiency in Schools

http://www.epa.gov/statelocalclimate/documents/pdf/k-12_guide.pdf This guide describes how local governments can work with school districts to improve energy efficiency in existing, renovated, and new K-12 schools; reduce energy costs; and create a range of environmental, economic, and educational benefits. It is designed to be used by school district energy program managers, school districts and school boards, local government agencies, and mayors and city councils.

BENEFITS OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN SCHOOLS Reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and other environmental impacts.

Reduce energy costs.

Increase economic benefits through job creation and market development.

Demonstrate leadership.

Improve student performance.

Improve indoor air quality.

Increase attendance.

Enhance educational opportunities.

Increase security and safety.

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Energy Efficiency in Affordable Housing

http://www.epa.gov/statelocalclimate/documents/pdf/affordable_housing.pdf Saving energy through energy efficiency improvements can cost less than generating, transmitting, and distributing energy from power plants, and provides multiple economic and environmental benefits.

Many local governments partner with private and nonprofit organizations to develop multifamily affordable housing. Through these affiliations, local governments can encourage developers to use CHP systems in multi-family housing units to increase energy efficiency and reduce costs.

BENEFITS OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING Reduce GHG emissions and other environmental impacts.

Reduce energy costs.

Increase economic benefits through job creation and market development.

Demonstrate leadership.

Improve indoor air quality.

Increase comfort.

Increase home value.

Reduce reliance on energy assistance programs.

Reduce risk of eviction.

Preserve affordability. 

Energy-Efficient Product Procurement

http://www.epa.gov/statelocalclimate/documents/pdf/energyefficientpurchasing.pdf Many local governments are saving energy by requiring that the energy-using products they purchase meet energy efficiency criteria. This guide describes how local governments have planned and implemented energy-efficient product procurement programs to reduce energy costs and create a range of environmental and economic benefits.

Highlights local government and community benefits associated with energy-efficient product procurement. It also provides information on how local governments have planned and implemented energy-efficient product procurement programs, sources of funding, and case studies.

BENEFITS OF ENERGY-EFFICIENT PRODUCT PROCUREMENT Reduce GHG emissions and other environmental impacts.

Reduce energy costs.

Reduce maintenance costs.

Increase economic benefits through job creation and market development.

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Demonstrate leadership. Purchasing energy-efficient products can help raise public awareness Increase reliability.

Improve occupant health.

Some energy-efficient products remove sources of indoor air contaminants.

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Combined Heat and Power

http://www.epa.gov/statelocalclimate/documents/pdf/CHPguide508.pdf Combined heat and power (CHP), also known as cogeneration, refers to the simultaneous production of electricity and thermal energy from a single fuel source. The use of CHP in government buildings and operations can help increase energy efficiency and reduce GHG emissions and criteria air pollutants by decreasing consumption of fossil fuel-based energy.

BENEFITS OF COMBINED HEAT AND POWER Reduce GHG emissions and other environmental impacts.

Offset capital costs.

Support economic growth through job creation and market development.

Demonstrate leadership.

Hedge against financial risks. The higher efficiencies of CHP systems relative to SHP systems translate into significant energy cost savings.

Increase electricity reliability. 

Energy Efficiency in Water and Wastewater Facilities

http://www.epa.gov/statelocalclimate/documents/pdf/wastewater-guide.pdf A significant amount of this municipal energy use occurs at water and wastewater treatment facilities. With pumps, motors, and other equipment operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, water and waste-water facilities can be among the largest consumers of energy in a community.

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BENEFITS OF IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES Reduce air pollution and GHG emissions.

Reduce energy cost.

Support economic growth through job creation and market development.

Demonstrate leadership. Investing in energy efficiency epitomizes responsible government stewardship of tax dollars and sets an example for others to follow.

Improve energy and water security.

Extend the life of infrastructure/equipment.

Protect public health.

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TRANSPORTATION

Transportation Control Measures

http://www.epa.gov/otaq/stateresources/policy/430r09040.pdf Transportation control measures (TCMs) are strategies that reduce vehicle miles traveled and improve roadway operations to reduce air pollution, GHG emissions, and fuel use from transportation. Because many of these measures encourage public transportation, carpooling, bicycling, and walking, they can decrease the impacts of employees getting to and from work and help local governments reduce the transportation-related emissions of their operations.

BENEFITS OF TRANSPORTATION CONTROL MEASURES Reduce GHG emissions and improve air quality.

Reduce energy and travel costs.

Demonstrate leadership.

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Increase community choices and reduce traffic congestion.

Improve public health and quality of life.

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COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DESIGN

Smart Growth

http://www.epa.gov/statelocalclimate/documents/pdf/sm_growth_guide.pdf Smart growth involves development that benefits the economy, the community, the environment, and public health. Smart growth principles favor the strategic location of transit services, residences, and commercial development, which can reduce the transportation costs of low-income households and improve housing affordability.

BENEFITS OF SMART GROWTH Reduce GHG emissions.

Reduce energy costs.

Demonstrate leadership. Adopting smart growth development policies can help a local government demonstrate fiscal, environmental, and societal responsibility.

Reduce pollution.

Enhance public health.

Increase community choices.

Enhance quality of life.

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Resource Conservation and Recovery

http://www.epa.gov/statelocalclimate/documents/pdf/ResourceConservGuide.pdf Local governments can reduce these costs and emissions by encouraging source reduction and the reuse of products and materials, as well as composting and recycling wastes generated by their communities. These strategies are collectively known as resource conservation and recovery.

BENEFITS OF RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVER Reduce GHG emissions and other pollutants.

Reduce dependence on virgin materials.

Support economic growth through job creation and market development.

Reduce waste collection and landfilling costs.

Demonstrate leadership.

Improve public health.

11) RENEWABLE ENERGY

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Green Power Procurement

http://www.epa.gov/statelocalclimate/documents/pdf/greenpowerprocurement508final.pdf

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Green power is a subset of renewable energy that is produced with no GHG emissions, typically from solar, wind, geothermal, biogas, biomass, or low-impact small hydroelectric sources. Green power purchasing can be used in combination with energy efficiency in government operations to reduce a local government’s total use of fossil-fuel power and help it meet GHG reduction targets.

Local governments can promote renewable energy by using it to help meet their own energy needs in municipal operations, and by encouraging its use by local residents and businesses.

BENEFITS OF GREEN POWER PROCUREMENT Reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and other environmental impacts. Purchasing green power reduces GHG emissions and emissions of pollutants associated with conventional electricity generation.

Support economic growth through job creation and market development.

Demonstrate leadership.

Hedge against financial risks.

Increase energy security through energy portfolio diversification.

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On-Site Renewable Energy Generation

http://www.epa.gov/statelocalclimate/documents/pdf/OnSiteRenewables508.pdf Local governments can promote renewable energy by using it to help meet their own energy needs in municipal operations, and by encouraging its use by local residents and businesses. The renewable energy guides in this series present three strategies that local governments can use to gain the benefits of renewables: generating energy from renewable sources on-site, purchasing green power, and generating renewable energy from landfill gas.

Local governments can implement on-site renewable energy generation by installing wind turbines, solar panels, and other renewable generating technologies at their facilities. Combining renewable energy generation with energy efficiency improvements that reduce energy loads enables local governments to meet a greater percentage of their electricity with electricity from renewable sources.

BENEFITS OF ON-SITE RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION Reduce emissions of GHGs and other pollutants.

Hedge against financial risks.

Support economic growth through job creation and market development.

Demonstrate leadership.

Improve power quality and supply reliability. 

Landfill Gas Energy

Landfill gas, which consists of approximately 50 percent methane and 50 percent carbon dioxide, can be captured at municipal solid waste landfills and used as a fuel source for CHP systems.

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http://www.epa.gov/statelocalclimate/documents/pdf/landfill_methane_utilization.pdf Many local governments across the United States are achieving energy, environmental, health, and economic benefits by utilizing technologies that capture methane (CH4) from municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills, preventing it from being emitted to the atmosphere, and using it to produce various forms of energy, including electricity, boiler fuel, steam, alternate vehicle fuel, and pipeline quality gas (U.S. EPA, 2011a).

BENEFITS OF LANDFILL GAS ENERGY Reduce emissions of GHGs. Generate additional revenue.

Increase economic benefits through job creation and market development.

Demonstrate environmental leadership.

Reduce environmental compliance costs.

Improve air quality.

Conserve land.

Create other benefits by linking communities with innovative ways to deal with their LFG, LFG energy projects offer increased environmental protection, better waste management, and responsible community planning, all of which are top priorities for local governments (U.S. EPA, 2011a).

12) ENVIRONMENTAL

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Urban Forest Strategy

http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/Sustainability/UrbanForest/Pages/About.aspx 

Water Management

http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/Sustainability/SavingWater/Documents/WSUD_Guidelines.P DF 13) EDUCATION IN THE TOWN

Those topics are the most important issues. Each group: Industry, Municipality and Citizens have the biggest influent on those activities and whole environment. In the same time each group need to be informed in a different way and other information needs to be highlighted. The proposals for the educational meetings are: 

For Industry:

How to save energy?

Renewable energies How to make my buildings more efficient?

Climate change – how to reuse and recycle.

Solar Energy

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Sustainable Power Systems Green Manufacturing Food and agriculture 

for Municipality:

How to save energy? – How to make a local law?

Carbon Emissions Reduction Obligation (CERO) Renewable energies Waste management – how to reuse and recycle? 

For citizens:

How to save energy?

Renewable energies Ecological footprint – eco life-style. http://footprint.wwf.org.uk/ How to make my home more efficient?

Climate change – how to reuse and recycle?

14) ENERGY

STRATEGY CONTENTS - QUESTIONNAIRE

FOR THE MUNICIPALITY WITH

RELEVANT DATA THAT WE WILL NEED FROM THEM

MARKET ANALYSIS – CUSTOMER VALIDATION (MUNICIPALITIES) F. Data base of contacts Municiplaties how big city Mayor/ responsible person applicable documents (perspective od strategies in the city ex. Sustainable strategy 2015-2020 .

Name of Size of Municipality the city (how many citizens) xyz

10 000

Name of Tel Mayor/ responsible person Jose Nowak

123

Email

j@j.pl

Applicable documents in the city

Comment

Date of the next contact

Sustainable strategy 2015-2020

Interested in Meeting: water 15.10.2015 management Call again 15.12.2015

G. Cold call  Good morning [name +surmane, company]. I would like to talk with Mayor is that possible?  (Ok)

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 Good morning, [name +surmane, company] . I’m calling because of new possibilities which European funding gives for the 2014-2020 perspective.  (yes?)  I know that perspective of your latest strategy is going to end. It is perfect occasion to take some steps about new one.  We are a company who dealing with very different kind of strategies, which can be done for the most important fields in small cities. It can visible improve image of [name of City you call].  Can I ask for an e-mail to send some more information about us?  (yes, it is:… )  Perfect, I would like to fit the offer as much as it possible to your needs, so it would be good if we meet and discuss your requirements.  (Yes, I invite you to meet…… / I have no time for that…,)  So when I can call again to try establish any available date for a meeting?  (it could be… )  Call again…

H. Meeting – questions  Good morning, nice to meet you in person.  (Hello, take your sit. What would you like to propose me?)  Thank you. I am here , because I am interested in improving quality of living in small cities. I think that is also your goal as a mayor of [name of the city]. Smile!   Yes, of course.  I would like to prepare a strategy for you city. I saw that the city has (nice green areas/ beautiful buildings/ nice atmosphere). Could you tell me which field of living is now the most difficult to manage?  (there is many of them, but we don’t have money for that)  We can take care of EU funding, so I wouldn’t be big cost for your budget.

And we offer you the most complex: Sustainable strategy, but we preparing also water, environmatal…. Elaborations (short description of each of them).

Give leaflet with an offer.  (Ok. I see…)  Could you tell me about the hardest part of city management now?  (listen)  Was there any problems which repeated very often?  (listen)  What makes that issues so hard to solve?  (listen)  What have you decided to do about that?  (listen)  Why don’t you love the solution you are tried?  (listen)  We cooperate with many specialist. I see that we need to focused on… (water managenet), but I would like to ask you for time to discuss those

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things with my team. It would be the best if we could meet at the end of October.  Ok, I am waiting for results.  Let’s be in touch. Give your business card. Thank you for a conversation.

NEEDED INFORMATION FROM MUNICIPALITY TO PREPARE STRATEGY The goals We will concentrate on making the plan for zero-emission city. It would be place using renewable sources of energy and modern installations like advanced conversion and storage technologies. The goal is to reduce low emission zones and improve the technical installations in the city. It would be the way to get energy efficient urban structure and to find possible ways to optimize energy consumption in a city development.

Sustainable energy action plan Strategic document that sets the direction for the municipality for the period ex. 2016-2022, in terms of investment and non-investment in areas such as public and private transportation, public housing, spatial planning, supply heat and energy, waste management. This document sets specific targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, energy efficiency and use of renewable energy sources. The plan is also to be closely related to the implementation of the provisions of air protection programs and short-term action plans.

Needed information from Municipality to prepare Strategy                  

Surveying map with all buildings.

Systems and spatial relations in urban complexes influence on wind direction and microclimatic circumstances.

Map which shows owners of the plot and building (it is enough to indicate public and private grounds).

Description of energy systems in the city (current situation): Heating systems, Heating networks, Gas systems, Electricity systems.

Features of residential, industrial development, public buildings: Technologies of buildings, Technical conditions, Power sources (ways of heating), Usable floor space, Heating request.

Environmental state of the city: Main contaminants, State of atmosphere – evaluation in comparison to area of Comunitat Valenciana.

CO2 gases emission and other contaminants.

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I. Pitch speech and presentation http://energy.gov/eere/wipo/downloads/tool-02-value-brief-elevator-speech

http://energy.gov/eere/wipo/downloads/cesp-tool-02-value-brief-presentation

3.

WHAT IS HAPPENING AROUND EUROPE IN TERMS OF SUSTAINABLE AND EFFICIENT ENERGY STRATEGY. SOME EXAMPLES AND RECOMMENDATION FOR THE VILLAGE. 15) GUIDE OF

IMPLEMENTATION, PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES THAT OFFER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, EXAMPLES AND CASE STUDIES OF STRATEGY IN US

http://www.epa.gov/statelocalclimate/resources/strategy-guides.html

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16) MELBOURNE WANT TO BECOME A CARBON NEUTRAL CITY BY 2020

https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/Sustainability/CouncilActions/Pages/ZeroNetEmissions.as px 17) GUIDE TO COMMUNITY ENERGY STRATEGIC PLANNING

http://energy.gov/eere/slsc/guide-community-energy-strategic-planning http://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/05/f15/cesp_guide.pdf

http://energy.gov/eere/wipo/downloads/tool-01-cesp-planning-worksheet

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LOCAL ENERGY PLANNING IN PRACTICE: A REVIEW OF RECENT EXPERIENCES

http://aceee.org/research-report/e123 18) A

PATHWAY

TO CARBON NEUTRAL CITY

­ SCENARIO

FOR A

CARBON NEUTRAL

SEATTLE http://www.seattle.gov/Documents/Departments/OSE/CN_Seattle_Report_May_2011.pdf Three broad outcomes are central to the rapid pace of emission reductions in the Carbon Neutral scenario: 1.

Shifts to less GHG­intensive travel modes such as ride sharing, transit, walking and biking lead to 30% less per capita travel by light duty vehicles in 2030 and 50% less by 2050, relative to 2008 levels.

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Second, dramatic increases in energy efficiency in building design and operations, and vehicle efficiency result in over 30% energy savings by 2030 (per capita in residential and per square foot in commercial) and over 50% by 2050, relative to 2008 levels.

3. Finally, homes, businesses, and vehicles transition to lower carbon energy sources: electricity (or possibly hydrogen) in the long run, biofuels as a bridging strategy for transportation until electric vehicles predominate, and to a much lesser extent, sustainable biomass sources (for district energy systems).

2.

19) CITY OF

YORK’S

LOW EMISSION STRATEGY(LES), DOCUMENTS OF ITS KIND IN THE UK. FIRST

ONE OF THE FIRST

http://www.jorair.co.uk/reports/les/Adopted%20LES%20final.pdf

Low emission strategies aim to reduce emissions of both ‘global’ and ‘local’ air pollutants; those that give rise to climate change and those that have an adverse impact on public health. We are all responsible for these emissions, mainly through the generation of power, industry, heating of our homes and use of transport.

20)

Low Emissions Towns and Cities Programme (LETCP)

http://cms.walsall.gov.uk/low_emissions_towns_and_cities_programme

The Low Emissions Towns and Cities Programme is a partnership comprising the seven West Midlands local authorities, (Birmingham City Council, Coventry City Council, Dudley MBC, Sandwell BC, Solihull MBC, Walsall Council and Wolverhampton City Council) working together to improve air quality and reduce emissions from road transport.

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21) THE CLIMATE CHANGE STRATEGY FOR DUBLIN CITY 2008-2012

http://www.dublincity.ie/sites/default/files/content//WaterWasteEnvironment/Sustainability /Documents/2009_-_First_Year_Review_of_Climate_Change_Strategy_For_Dublin_City_20082012.pdf

22) DUBLIN CITY SUSTAINABLE ENERGY ACTION PLAN 2010–2020

Dublin City Sustainable Energy Action Plan 2010–2020

23) ASTUTE – ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT IN URBAN AREAS TO PROMOTE

ENERGY EFFICIENCY (IEE) https://ec.europa.eu/energy/intelligent/projects/en/projects/astute - National Coordinator: Ayuntamiento de Granada: Centro Internacional de Estudios Urbanos

Share best practice and, in doing so, overcome their local barriers to promoting walking, cycling and workplace travel planning - http://www.astute-eu.org/astute_toolkit/toolkit.php

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CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS PLAN 2015+ : BUDGET REPORT

AND

RESOURCE PLAN http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/cs/Satellite?blobcol=urldata&blobheader=application%2Fpdf &blobheadername1=ContentDisposition&blobkey=id&blobtable=MungoBlobs&blobwhere=1223582655398&ssbinary=true &blobheadervalue1=attachment%3B+filename%3D151604Council_Business_Plan_2015%2B.pd f

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25) MAP SHOWS 2007­2013 PROJECTS FOUNDED BY UE

http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/map/

26) BEST PROJECTS ­ LIFE

http://ec.europa.eu/environment/life/project/Projects/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.getProjects &bestProjects&themeID=5

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27) SMART CITIES – SOLUTION PROPOSALS, COMMUNITY

https://eu-smartcities.eu/archives/solution-proposals

http://www.urenio.org/2015/01/15/smart-city-strategy-barcelona-spain/

http://w110.bcn.cat/portal/site/eGovernment/menuitem.5ef2b4a77290091515411541a2ef8a 0c/?vgnextoid=65a0929f2c056210VgnVCM10000074fea8c0RCRD&vgnextchannel=65a0929f2c 056210VgnVCM10000074fea8c0RCRD&lang=en_GB 28) CIVITAS PLUS II

Funding for projects aiming to implement measures supporting sustainable mobility: http://www.civitas.eu/ http://www.civitas.eu/civinet/civinet-espa%C3%B1a-y-portugal

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29) MANAGENERGY

http://www.managenergy.net/

Initiative for the promotion and exchange of best practices in the field of energy management for Local and Regional authorities.

Spanish company Abengoa will benefit from a EUR 125 million loan to support its research, development and innovation activities.

30) EUROPEAN CLIMATE ADAPTATION PLATFORM

http://climate-adapt.eea.europa.eu/countries/spain

http://climate-adapt.eea.europa.eu/cities 31) GREENEST CITY ACTION PLAN

http://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/greenest-city-action-plan.aspx

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32) THE 10 CITIES THAT ARE LEADING THE WAY IN URBAN SUSTAINABILITY

http://www.fastcoexist.com/3016816/the-10-cities-that-are-leading-the-way-in-urbansustainability#9 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Bogota (Urban Transportation) Copenhagen (Carbon Measurement & Planning) Melbourne (Energy Efficient Built Environment) Mexico City (Air Quality) Munich (Green Energy) New York City (Adaptation & Resilience) Rio de Janeiro (Sustainable Communities) San Francisco (Waste Management) Singapore (Intelligent City Infrastructure) Tokyo (Finance & Economic Development)

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