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Energy Neighbourhoods 1+2
IEE Project in 16 EU Member States
14.500 houseolds in Europe
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What is the idea?
Energy saving bet
obetween the community and their citizens
Goal
oSave at least 9 % energy
oWithin 4 months (from December to March)
Approach
o5 – 12 households form a team
oEach team coached by an ‘Energy Master’
ono-cost or low-cost energy saving measures
oGroup meetings and city/campaign events
o4 climate protection challenges
Online-feedback system – personal control system
ooverview about energy savings achieved
oforecast of energy consumption
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The Beginnings in Austria
Energy Neighbourhoods = Unsere Energiejagd
2 Periods in 2011/12 and 2012/13
Starting with 3 cities, finally 8 partner cities
> 200 households
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Campaign 2012/2013
energy savings in average: ~ 10 %
kWh savings: ~ 115.000kWh
CO2 savings: ~ 44 tons
Energy cost savings: ~ 155 €
20 of35 teams scored the 9 % goal
energy saving bet has been successful!
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The Styrian Champions
City
Hartberg
Team „Neighobourhood Parkring“
Members
6 households
Energy Savings
~ 26 %
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Factors of success
Realistic chance to win the competition
Positive and fresh image of an energy saving campaign
Direct feedback system
Team spirit and discussions
Different kinds of support
Constantly communication: meetings, newsletters, challenges…
Personal benefits, e.g. prices
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Lessons Learned
Obstacles
oNeed to form teams
oNeed for an energy master
Complexity
oOnline tool too sophisticated
oEnergy avings for heating not always realistic
Other issues
oOne household may have strong influence on whole team
o 5 to 10 % of participants drop out during the campaign
Open question
oEffects in the long run?
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The new campaign
Ich tu´s Energiejagd
The Energy Saving Competition between
The Vice-Governor of Styria
and all Styrians
I'll bet you anything that you will manage to save 9 % of electricity within 4 months!
By chaning energy behavior
By no/low cost measures
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The new approach
Compettion is only based on consumtption of electricity
oBut online tool includes also heating, solar power, water
No need for building teams
oNo need for energy masters
oBut: invite friends and help eachothers!
Benchmarks to compare with others
Weekly awards guide households
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Benefits
Saving energy costs up 80 Euros
Personal energy consultation at home free of charge
Weekly competitions
o18 prices (like e-mobility, organic food, …
Attractive main awards:
oup to 800 Euros
Awards for all households scoring the 9 % goal
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Starting now!
Campaign period
o from 1st of November
o until 8th of February
Award Ceremony
o mid of March
Afterwards
o Plan to evaluate old and new campaign
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