Presentation of Frédéric Boyer (Energy Cities) on 'Low-energy cities with high quality of life' during the conference 'Environmental challenges & Climate change opportunities' organised by Flanders Environment Agency (VMM)
8. Actions to undertake
‘’30 Energy Cities’ proposals for the energy
transition of cities and towns’’
www.energy-cities.eu/30proposals
9. Actions to undertake
1. Empowering local actors
2. Knowing our territories’ resources and flows
3. Rethinking finance in general
4. Inventing a new local governance
5. Urban planning as a way of reducing energy use
11. Our members in action
« Identify local energy potential in order to live within our means»
Litoměřice, Czech Republic - 25,500 inhabitants.
• “Spatial Energy Strategy”:
in-depth territorial analysis
> underground heat usable for
geothermal purposes
• Geothermal CHP plant
> 18.4 GWh of energy per year
feeding a district heating system.
12. Our members in action
‘’Dedicate human capacities to financial engineering’’
Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal - 290,000 inhabitants.
Use of ELENA - European Local ENergy
Assistance:
• A team of 7 people,
• Technical and economic viability
studies,
• External legal and technical advice.
13. Our members in action
‘’Establish cross-departmental links to avoid silo mentality’’
Greater Lyon, France – 1.3 million inhabitants.
Development of scenarios 2020:
• Cross-cutting panel of experts,
• Working groups co-moderated by
Greater Lyon and a partner organisation,
• Taking into account proposals from the
cities and citizens.
14. Our members in action
‘’Prepare a retrofitting plan for the whole building stock’’
Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium,
1.1 million inhabitants.
• 0 m² of passive buildings back in 2007
> Over 80,000 m² achieved or foreseen in
2009.
Since 2010 :
• Public buildings under passive standards,
• Mandatory low energy use for renovation
projects.
16. Networking
Local authorities should be involved in networking
because:
• The challenges are alike
• Many experiences are still unknown
• Sharing good practices is necessary to move
forward
• Competences developed by working with
others
• Everyone can make their contribution
17. Helping local authorities
turn European energy & climate objectives
into local actions.
• Leader of the Covenant of Mayors Offices
• Supporting structure for Covenant Signatories
www.eumayors.eu
20. ENGAGE
ENGAGE citizens to
reach the local energy and
climate objectives.
Make their commitments
visible thanks to an online
tool to create posters!
www.citiesengage.eu
21. Display®
A tool for local communication
campaign on the energy
performance of buildings.
www.display-campaign.org
Display® European campaign:
• More than 560 local authorities,
• 17,000 buildings,
• 43,700 posters.
22. Supporting cities and towns
To make energy efficiency a priority.
Peer coaching to strengthen
the expertise of local staff
and replicate efficient financing schemes.
www.energy-cities.eu/infinitesolutions
23. Encouraging sustainable mobility
Energy Cities encourages European cities to foster sustainable
modes of transport, notably through:
• Raising citizens’ awareness,
• Investing in the necessary
infrastructure,
• Providing financial incentives,
• Supporting innovative
transport schemes.
25. Providing regular information
Energy Cities INFO,
our annual magazine
Energy Cities NEWS,
our monthly e-newsletter
The monthly media
monitoring bulletin Website and social networks
…
26. Voicing local authorities’ expectations
Energy Cities advocates local authorities’ interests
at Europen level
• Participating in public consultations
• Publishing position papers
• Establishing strategic parnerships
5 big recommendations
to guide and inspire
EU policy-makers
President of Energy Cities Eckart Würzner
& Director-General for Energy Dominique Ristori
28. Thanks for your attention!
Frédéric Boyer
@ : Frederic.Boyer@energy-cities.eu
T : 00 32 2 213 83 54
www.energy-cities.eu
See you soon in our network!
