Solar PV in Agriculture: on your roofs and in your fields? Dr Jonathan Scurlo...Farming Futures
The document discusses the potential for solar PV in UK agriculture, including both rooftop and field-scale installations. It notes that PV can supplement farm incomes while maintaining food production and environmental services. Both small rooftop systems and larger field arrays are considered, with the latter presenting challenges around balancing energy capture and agriculture while mitigating visual and community impacts. The NFU views farmers as well-positioned to capture renewable energy and sees solar PV as an opportunity for farmers to diversify incomes and become clean energy exporters.
Buildings: a huge potential for energy savings in France Stéfan Le Dû
France's Climate Plan Seminar, 20th November 2017
French Embassy in Tokyo
Audience: representatives of Japanese government, companies, NGOS ; representatives of French energy companies in Japan
More information about the seminar: https://www.tresor.economie.gouv.fr/Articles/2017/11/21/seminaire-de-presentation-du-plan-climat-de-la-france-tokyo-novembre-2017
This document discusses building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV). It begins by noting that buildings account for 36% of global energy consumption and renewables only supply 24% of building energy in cities. It then discusses how BIPV works by integrating photovoltaic modules into the building envelope, either as an additional component or replacing conventional materials. The types of BIPV include facades, roofing, and glazing. Benefits include shading, insulation, and aesthetics to help create greener cities. However, higher costs and difficulty retrofitting are disadvantages. Trends include prefabricated and colored/patterned facade BIPV as well as solar glazing.
Planning for Circular Economy – experiences of Old Oak and Park Royal Develop...Circular Economy Thinking
Presentation by Dan Epstein of Useful Projects at Circular Economy Thinking in Construction seminar, London 20 January 2017. More information: http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/2012-09-05-09-17-39/item/2372-circular-economy-thinking-cethinking-challenges-and-opportunities-for-the-construction-sector
CIRCE is a research center focused on energy resources and consumption. It has over 185 employees from 11 nationalities working across various projects related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, smart grids, electric vehicles, and sustainability. CIRCE aims to improve industry competitiveness through technology transfer and providing innovative solutions for sustainable development. Some key ongoing projects discussed include developing zero-energy buildings through deep energy renovations, using data and smart grids to increase urban resilience, and reducing pollution from energy and materials usage. Challenges and potential solutions discussed include addressing industry inertia, policy restrictions, and varying conditions across Europe.
Presentation by Josefina Lindblom, European Commission, Directorate General of Environment at Circular Economy Thinking in Construction seminar, London 20 January 2017. More information: http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/2012-09-05-09-17-39/item/2372-circular-economy-thinking-cethinking-challenges-and-opportunities-for-the-construction-sector
The Hanham Hall development in Bristol will be England's first eco-village built on the site of a former hospital. The 195-home development includes 65 affordable housing units as well as retail, employment spaces, and two parks. Homes will be highly energy efficient and oriented for passive solar heating, with an on-site biomass plant providing energy and demolition materials being recycled on-site. The development aims to meet the highest standard of the UK's Code for Sustainable Homes and serve as a pilot for low-carbon development.
Solar PV in Agriculture: on your roofs and in your fields? Dr Jonathan Scurlo...Farming Futures
The document discusses the potential for solar PV in UK agriculture, including both rooftop and field-scale installations. It notes that PV can supplement farm incomes while maintaining food production and environmental services. Both small rooftop systems and larger field arrays are considered, with the latter presenting challenges around balancing energy capture and agriculture while mitigating visual and community impacts. The NFU views farmers as well-positioned to capture renewable energy and sees solar PV as an opportunity for farmers to diversify incomes and become clean energy exporters.
Buildings: a huge potential for energy savings in France Stéfan Le Dû
France's Climate Plan Seminar, 20th November 2017
French Embassy in Tokyo
Audience: representatives of Japanese government, companies, NGOS ; representatives of French energy companies in Japan
More information about the seminar: https://www.tresor.economie.gouv.fr/Articles/2017/11/21/seminaire-de-presentation-du-plan-climat-de-la-france-tokyo-novembre-2017
This document discusses building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV). It begins by noting that buildings account for 36% of global energy consumption and renewables only supply 24% of building energy in cities. It then discusses how BIPV works by integrating photovoltaic modules into the building envelope, either as an additional component or replacing conventional materials. The types of BIPV include facades, roofing, and glazing. Benefits include shading, insulation, and aesthetics to help create greener cities. However, higher costs and difficulty retrofitting are disadvantages. Trends include prefabricated and colored/patterned facade BIPV as well as solar glazing.
Planning for Circular Economy – experiences of Old Oak and Park Royal Develop...Circular Economy Thinking
Presentation by Dan Epstein of Useful Projects at Circular Economy Thinking in Construction seminar, London 20 January 2017. More information: http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/2012-09-05-09-17-39/item/2372-circular-economy-thinking-cethinking-challenges-and-opportunities-for-the-construction-sector
CIRCE is a research center focused on energy resources and consumption. It has over 185 employees from 11 nationalities working across various projects related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, smart grids, electric vehicles, and sustainability. CIRCE aims to improve industry competitiveness through technology transfer and providing innovative solutions for sustainable development. Some key ongoing projects discussed include developing zero-energy buildings through deep energy renovations, using data and smart grids to increase urban resilience, and reducing pollution from energy and materials usage. Challenges and potential solutions discussed include addressing industry inertia, policy restrictions, and varying conditions across Europe.
Presentation by Josefina Lindblom, European Commission, Directorate General of Environment at Circular Economy Thinking in Construction seminar, London 20 January 2017. More information: http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/2012-09-05-09-17-39/item/2372-circular-economy-thinking-cethinking-challenges-and-opportunities-for-the-construction-sector
The Hanham Hall development in Bristol will be England's first eco-village built on the site of a former hospital. The 195-home development includes 65 affordable housing units as well as retail, employment spaces, and two parks. Homes will be highly energy efficient and oriented for passive solar heating, with an on-site biomass plant providing energy and demolition materials being recycled on-site. The development aims to meet the highest standard of the UK's Code for Sustainable Homes and serve as a pilot for low-carbon development.
This document summarizes the development of energy crops and biomass use in the UK. It finds that while energy crop planting increased under the Energy Crop Scheme 1 and 2, various economic and policy factors affected further uptake. The Renewable Heat Incentive and Rural Community Energy Fund provide new opportunities for biomass heating, but support needs to prioritize energy crops. Replacement of oil and solid fuel boilers also provides a potential market for domestic biomass.
Nagypáli is a village in Zala County, Hungary with 378 inhabitants in 2008. It has natural resources well-suited for renewable energy production, including forests, strong sunshine, and geothermal potential. The village has begun developing these resources through existing solar installations, a pellet heating system, and plans to build a biomass power plant. Civic groups in Nagypáli work to educate residents about renewable energy and environmental protection.
REMOURBAN Information package n2 - District RetrofittingREMOURBAN
This document summarizes energy efficiency retrofitting projects in two districts - Yasam Koyu in Tepebaşı, Turkey and FASA neighbourhood in Valladolid, Spain. In Yasam Koyu, retrofitting of 17 buildings includes insulation, windows, lighting and ventilation upgrades, and solar panels. A district heating system using biomass, heat pumps and solar will replace gas and AC. In FASA, 19 buildings will undergo insulation, lighting upgrades and solar panels on a 14 floor building. Both projects aim to reduce energy consumption and emissions through building and district system improvements. Progress updates indicate work is ongoing in Yasam Koyu and several buildings are complete in FASA. Lessons learned
Presentation by David Manley of Forterra at Circular Economy Thinking in Construction seminar, London 20 January 2017. More information: http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/2012-09-05-09-17-39/item/2372-circular-economy-thinking-cethinking-challenges-and-opportunities-for-the-construction-sector
The document provides an update on UK financing programs for energy efficiency, including the Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation (ECO) programs. It notes that while the Green Deal launched in January 2013, it is still in early stages with around 18,000 assessments completed so far. Potential issues with the Green Deal include ensuring sufficient demand and delivering expected energy savings. Local authority-led models and financing from the Green Investment Bank and other sources are helping support energy efficiency programs, but more investment is still needed to fully address the market potential.
The document provides an update on UK financing programs for energy efficiency (EE), including the Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation (ECO). Key points include:
- The Green Deal is gaining momentum with over 18,000 assessments completed, but faces potential issues around low conversion rates and achieving estimated savings.
- Local authority-led models are promising, with over £100 million committed across various UK cities.
- The Green Investment Bank has allocated over £100 million to non-domestic EE funds, but deals are still in the early stages.
- Additional initiatives include ESCOs in Peterborough and a £200 million corporate EE fund from the Royal Bank of Scotland.
1) Anesco provides utility-scale and domestic energy storage solutions. They were founded in 2010 and are a top clean tech company.
2) For domestic storage, Anesco focuses on optimizing the value of storage installations through active energy tariff switching, maximizing the use of on-site solar and EVs/heat pumps. This creates a "virtuous circle" of benefits.
3) Decarbonizing domestic heat is important as it accounts for over 20% of UK emissions, and improving housing efficiency can significantly reduce emissions. Anesco aims to give homeowners solutions to reduce their carbon footprint.
This document discusses community renewable energy co-operatives. It notes that Energy4All has helped establish over 10 wind co-operatives in the UK and pioneered the co-operative delivery model. Community renewable energy co-ops allow local communities to invest small amounts to own renewable energy projects, generating returns of 4-10% while reducing carbon emissions. They follow co-operative principles of democratic member control and local benefit.
Energy Efficient and Sustainable Buildings for the FutureEMEX
NG Bailey, the UK’s largest independent engineering, IT and facilities services business, has worked in partnership with Land Securities to deliver an energy reduction scheme, which resulted in a nine per cent fall in energy use at a number of key London sites – including 80-100 Victoria and New Street Square. The scheme will now be rolled out across a number of other properties in the Land Securities portfolio.
The document summarizes the implementation of a district heating system in Pornóapáti, Hungary based on biomass. The municipality monitored a similar system in Austria and gained support from residents to develop plans. Key steps included feasibility studies, permitting, and contracting. The system utilizes two 600 kW wood chip boilers and supplies 97 connections. It reduces reliance on coal and firewood while cutting emissions. Residents are satisfied with the cost savings and community benefits like tourism and environmental awareness.
How Municipalities Can Enable Net-Zero ConstructionDerek Satnik
Presented at the Leadership in Brownfield Renewal (LiBRe) workshop of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), this webinar discusses what municipalities can do to help builders/developers construct net-zero energy (low carbon or even carbon-free) communities.
This webinar features lessons from the trenches of real projects. Four Canadian cities partnered with Canada's national "Green Municipal Fund" to assess 8 project sites for technical feasibility (how to build net-zero neighbourhoods in 8 cases), financial feasibility (ie: how to fund them), and process feasibility (ie: how to get a permit). The participating cities all hosted mock-trial approvals processes and reported lessons learned. This presentation will summarize the outcomes, and will introduce tools which are available publicly to help municipalities enable net-zero energy development.
More detail online at: www.s2etech.com/fcm-gmf
HS2 - evolving thinking on applying circular economy thinking in an infrastru...Circular Economy Thinking
Presentation by Andrea Charlson and Andrew Dunwoody, HS2 Ltd at Circular Economy Thinking in Construction seminar, London 20 January 2017. More information: http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/2012-09-05-09-17-39/item/2372-circular-economy-thinking-cethinking-challenges-and-opportunities-for-the-construction-sector
Grenoble, France is working to become a sustainable, zero-carbon city through various initiatives and eco-district developments. It adopted an action plan in 2008 with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 4 times by 2050. Early eco-districts demonstrated high-energy buildings, renewable energy systems, and sustainable transportation. The city's newest development, the Presqu'Ile eco-district, takes a systemic approach through integrated urban design and renewable energy microgrids to achieve positive energy and near zero emissions at the neighborhood scale. Grenoble aims to establish best practices in energy management, mobility, and sustainable living through these pioneering eco-districts.
Grenoble, France is working to become a sustainable, low-carbon city through various initiatives:
1) It adopted a "Grenoble Factor 4" plan in 2008 to divide greenhouse gas emissions by 4 by 2050 through actions like building retrofits, renewable energy, mobility, and citizen engagement.
2) From 2001-2011, it developed eco-districts focusing on energy self-sufficiency, transport, mixed-use development, and environmental quality.
3) It is now working on an "EcoCity" approach at the district scale, exemplified by the Presqu'Ile project, that uses integrated urban design, renewable energy systems, smart grids, and sustainable mobility options
Richard Palmer from Cornhill House Group and Enviga Geothermal gave a presentation on developing renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions. Some key points included utilizing screw pile foundations as underground thermal energy storage for geothermal heating and cooling systems. This approach could provide major cost and emissions savings compared to traditional construction. The presentation also discussed using various renewable energy technologies like solar, biomass and geothermal in an integrated approach and accessing funding mechanisms to develop large projects without high upfront capital costs. International partnerships and opportunities in areas like housing development were presented as ways to expand this work going forward.
Daniele Pinto has experience supporting gas-fired power plant projects including the Fujairah F2 plant in the UAE, the Pembroke plant in Wales, and the Staythorpe plant in Nottinghamshire. For each project, Pinto's responsibilities involved supporting the lead engineers in scoping, planning, and controlling various aspects of the projects. The Fujairah F2 plant generates 2,000 MW of power and 130 MIGD of desalinated water. The Pembroke plant generates over 2,200 MW using combined cycle gas turbine technology. Staythorpe generates 1,650 MW of electricity to power around 2.8 million homes.
This document provides an overview of energy efficiency and available support from the Carbon Trust Wales. It discusses key drivers for carbon reduction like cost savings and legislation. Common energy saving opportunities for the hospitality sector are outlined, such as improving heating, lighting, and maintenance. The Carbon Trust Wales offers specialist advice, interest-free loans, and publications to help organizations develop energy reduction strategies and implement efficiency measures.
Community energy projects have historically shifted from small, local generation to large centralized fossil fuel plants, but will likely shift back towards smaller, more numerous renewable projects owned by communities. Rising population and energy demand, coupled with peaking fossil fuel production, means renewable sources like solar, wind, and hydro installed at a community scale will be an important part of our energy future. Case studies show benefits like income, jobs, and resilience for communities that implement these projects.
This document summarizes the development of energy crops and biomass use in the UK. It finds that while energy crop planting increased under the Energy Crop Scheme 1 and 2, various economic and policy factors affected further uptake. The Renewable Heat Incentive and Rural Community Energy Fund provide new opportunities for biomass heating, but support needs to prioritize energy crops. Replacement of oil and solid fuel boilers also provides a potential market for domestic biomass.
Nagypáli is a village in Zala County, Hungary with 378 inhabitants in 2008. It has natural resources well-suited for renewable energy production, including forests, strong sunshine, and geothermal potential. The village has begun developing these resources through existing solar installations, a pellet heating system, and plans to build a biomass power plant. Civic groups in Nagypáli work to educate residents about renewable energy and environmental protection.
REMOURBAN Information package n2 - District RetrofittingREMOURBAN
This document summarizes energy efficiency retrofitting projects in two districts - Yasam Koyu in Tepebaşı, Turkey and FASA neighbourhood in Valladolid, Spain. In Yasam Koyu, retrofitting of 17 buildings includes insulation, windows, lighting and ventilation upgrades, and solar panels. A district heating system using biomass, heat pumps and solar will replace gas and AC. In FASA, 19 buildings will undergo insulation, lighting upgrades and solar panels on a 14 floor building. Both projects aim to reduce energy consumption and emissions through building and district system improvements. Progress updates indicate work is ongoing in Yasam Koyu and several buildings are complete in FASA. Lessons learned
Presentation by David Manley of Forterra at Circular Economy Thinking in Construction seminar, London 20 January 2017. More information: http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/2012-09-05-09-17-39/item/2372-circular-economy-thinking-cethinking-challenges-and-opportunities-for-the-construction-sector
The document provides an update on UK financing programs for energy efficiency, including the Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation (ECO) programs. It notes that while the Green Deal launched in January 2013, it is still in early stages with around 18,000 assessments completed so far. Potential issues with the Green Deal include ensuring sufficient demand and delivering expected energy savings. Local authority-led models and financing from the Green Investment Bank and other sources are helping support energy efficiency programs, but more investment is still needed to fully address the market potential.
The document provides an update on UK financing programs for energy efficiency (EE), including the Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation (ECO). Key points include:
- The Green Deal is gaining momentum with over 18,000 assessments completed, but faces potential issues around low conversion rates and achieving estimated savings.
- Local authority-led models are promising, with over £100 million committed across various UK cities.
- The Green Investment Bank has allocated over £100 million to non-domestic EE funds, but deals are still in the early stages.
- Additional initiatives include ESCOs in Peterborough and a £200 million corporate EE fund from the Royal Bank of Scotland.
1) Anesco provides utility-scale and domestic energy storage solutions. They were founded in 2010 and are a top clean tech company.
2) For domestic storage, Anesco focuses on optimizing the value of storage installations through active energy tariff switching, maximizing the use of on-site solar and EVs/heat pumps. This creates a "virtuous circle" of benefits.
3) Decarbonizing domestic heat is important as it accounts for over 20% of UK emissions, and improving housing efficiency can significantly reduce emissions. Anesco aims to give homeowners solutions to reduce their carbon footprint.
This document discusses community renewable energy co-operatives. It notes that Energy4All has helped establish over 10 wind co-operatives in the UK and pioneered the co-operative delivery model. Community renewable energy co-ops allow local communities to invest small amounts to own renewable energy projects, generating returns of 4-10% while reducing carbon emissions. They follow co-operative principles of democratic member control and local benefit.
Energy Efficient and Sustainable Buildings for the FutureEMEX
NG Bailey, the UK’s largest independent engineering, IT and facilities services business, has worked in partnership with Land Securities to deliver an energy reduction scheme, which resulted in a nine per cent fall in energy use at a number of key London sites – including 80-100 Victoria and New Street Square. The scheme will now be rolled out across a number of other properties in the Land Securities portfolio.
The document summarizes the implementation of a district heating system in Pornóapáti, Hungary based on biomass. The municipality monitored a similar system in Austria and gained support from residents to develop plans. Key steps included feasibility studies, permitting, and contracting. The system utilizes two 600 kW wood chip boilers and supplies 97 connections. It reduces reliance on coal and firewood while cutting emissions. Residents are satisfied with the cost savings and community benefits like tourism and environmental awareness.
How Municipalities Can Enable Net-Zero ConstructionDerek Satnik
Presented at the Leadership in Brownfield Renewal (LiBRe) workshop of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), this webinar discusses what municipalities can do to help builders/developers construct net-zero energy (low carbon or even carbon-free) communities.
This webinar features lessons from the trenches of real projects. Four Canadian cities partnered with Canada's national "Green Municipal Fund" to assess 8 project sites for technical feasibility (how to build net-zero neighbourhoods in 8 cases), financial feasibility (ie: how to fund them), and process feasibility (ie: how to get a permit). The participating cities all hosted mock-trial approvals processes and reported lessons learned. This presentation will summarize the outcomes, and will introduce tools which are available publicly to help municipalities enable net-zero energy development.
More detail online at: www.s2etech.com/fcm-gmf
HS2 - evolving thinking on applying circular economy thinking in an infrastru...Circular Economy Thinking
Presentation by Andrea Charlson and Andrew Dunwoody, HS2 Ltd at Circular Economy Thinking in Construction seminar, London 20 January 2017. More information: http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/2012-09-05-09-17-39/item/2372-circular-economy-thinking-cethinking-challenges-and-opportunities-for-the-construction-sector
Grenoble, France is working to become a sustainable, zero-carbon city through various initiatives and eco-district developments. It adopted an action plan in 2008 with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 4 times by 2050. Early eco-districts demonstrated high-energy buildings, renewable energy systems, and sustainable transportation. The city's newest development, the Presqu'Ile eco-district, takes a systemic approach through integrated urban design and renewable energy microgrids to achieve positive energy and near zero emissions at the neighborhood scale. Grenoble aims to establish best practices in energy management, mobility, and sustainable living through these pioneering eco-districts.
Grenoble, France is working to become a sustainable, low-carbon city through various initiatives:
1) It adopted a "Grenoble Factor 4" plan in 2008 to divide greenhouse gas emissions by 4 by 2050 through actions like building retrofits, renewable energy, mobility, and citizen engagement.
2) From 2001-2011, it developed eco-districts focusing on energy self-sufficiency, transport, mixed-use development, and environmental quality.
3) It is now working on an "EcoCity" approach at the district scale, exemplified by the Presqu'Ile project, that uses integrated urban design, renewable energy systems, smart grids, and sustainable mobility options
Richard Palmer from Cornhill House Group and Enviga Geothermal gave a presentation on developing renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions. Some key points included utilizing screw pile foundations as underground thermal energy storage for geothermal heating and cooling systems. This approach could provide major cost and emissions savings compared to traditional construction. The presentation also discussed using various renewable energy technologies like solar, biomass and geothermal in an integrated approach and accessing funding mechanisms to develop large projects without high upfront capital costs. International partnerships and opportunities in areas like housing development were presented as ways to expand this work going forward.
Daniele Pinto has experience supporting gas-fired power plant projects including the Fujairah F2 plant in the UAE, the Pembroke plant in Wales, and the Staythorpe plant in Nottinghamshire. For each project, Pinto's responsibilities involved supporting the lead engineers in scoping, planning, and controlling various aspects of the projects. The Fujairah F2 plant generates 2,000 MW of power and 130 MIGD of desalinated water. The Pembroke plant generates over 2,200 MW using combined cycle gas turbine technology. Staythorpe generates 1,650 MW of electricity to power around 2.8 million homes.
This document provides an overview of energy efficiency and available support from the Carbon Trust Wales. It discusses key drivers for carbon reduction like cost savings and legislation. Common energy saving opportunities for the hospitality sector are outlined, such as improving heating, lighting, and maintenance. The Carbon Trust Wales offers specialist advice, interest-free loans, and publications to help organizations develop energy reduction strategies and implement efficiency measures.
Community energy projects have historically shifted from small, local generation to large centralized fossil fuel plants, but will likely shift back towards smaller, more numerous renewable projects owned by communities. Rising population and energy demand, coupled with peaking fossil fuel production, means renewable sources like solar, wind, and hydro installed at a community scale will be an important part of our energy future. Case studies show benefits like income, jobs, and resilience for communities that implement these projects.
- The UK government has introduced 3 schemes to promote micro renewable energy and building refurbishment: the Feed-in Tariff, Renewable Heat Incentive, and Green Deal.
- The Feed-in Tariff provides financial incentives for electricity generated from renewable sources. Tariffs are guaranteed for 25 years and have decreased over time.
- The Renewable Heat Incentive provides similar financial incentives for renewable heat generation and includes multi-tiered tariffs for biomass boilers. Eligible technologies and requirements are specified.
- The Green Deal is a "pay as you save" scheme where approved companies install energy efficiency measures at no
This document summarizes a project called Way Into Work that helped young unemployed individuals in Monmouthshire, Wales develop skills and find employment. The project involved 6-week courses covering topics like confidence building, communication skills, and job search assistance. Over 100 job applications were submitted and 3,500 volunteering hours were completed. In total, 24 individuals obtained employment as a result of the program. Feedback from participants and partners praised the project for improving job prospects and helping young people gain valuable skills and experience. Lessons learned centered around securing more volunteering opportunities and providing additional support for participants facing personal barriers.
This document summarizes a workshop on effective planning for renewable energy. It discusses national policy frameworks that support renewable energy development. It also discusses how to assess local renewable energy capacity by analyzing resource potential and constraints. A case study from Yorkshire, UK is presented that developed regional evidence to inform local renewable energy policies and targets. The concept of energy masterplanning is introduced as a way to plan for integrated renewable energy and heat networks. Key factors for success and challenges of promoting renewable energy in local plans are discussed. The workshop also provided an overview of different renewable energy technologies and factors involved in evaluating planning applications for renewable projects.
Planning and sustainable energy (February 2013)PAS_Team
This presentation will help you to understand the role of planning in adapting to and mitigating against the effects of climate change. It will help you understand some of the language and policy approaches to these issues.
Global South-South Development Expo 2013
This Solution Exchange Forum on the “Development of Green Economies through Regional Action Plans and Public-Private Partnerships” will show how developing countries and countries with economies in transition could benefit from and make use of the Action Plans and approaches for public-private partnerships developed by UNECE to promote stronger and greener economies.
This document discusses how planning can help address climate change through sustainable energy opportunities and considerations for plan-making and development applications. It notes that planning can maximize economic benefits by reducing energy costs, help meet emissions targets, and build resilience to extreme weather. Issues to consider include rising fuel costs, the need to limit global warming, and examples of extreme weather events in the UK. The document provides guidance on how planning can adapt to and mitigate climate change through approaches like renewable energy development, sustainable construction standards, and sustainable drainage systems.
This document discusses renewable energy and its benefits to businesses. It begins by providing background on T.H. White, the company promoting renewable energy solutions. It then covers current UK legislation driving renewable energy adoption. The main benefits discussed are energy security, cost savings, income diversification, marketing advantages, and environmental benefits. Example renewable technologies described include solar PV installations, biomass heating systems, and energy storage projects. Risks such as intermittency, complexity, and policy changes are also addressed.
Leeds city region green deal barnsley collegeScott Buckler
The document summarizes several Green Deal initiatives in Leeds City Region. It discusses plans to retrofit 12,000 properties as part of a £80 million pathfinder project over 3 years. This is estimated to create 314 jobs and provide benefits like fuel poverty alleviation, health improvements, and carbon savings. Other benefits highlighted include potential for job creation in the local green economy and growth of the low carbon sector.
The document discusses net zero hospitals and provides strategies for achieving net zero energy use in hospitals. It begins with defining what net zero means and then outlines a 5-step approach: 1) reducing user demand through behavior change; 2) reducing energy demand through measures like insulation and efficient equipment; 3) applying sustainable energy sources like solar and wind; 4) implementing energy exchange and storage systems; and 5) efficiently using any remaining fossil fuels. Specific measures for each step are also discussed. Cities in the UK and examples of large net zero buildings are presented to show that net zero is achievable even for large facilities like hospitals.
North Bay Community Resilience Initiative: The Path to Resilience and Sustain...Clean Coalition
The Clean Coalition’s Greg Thomson presented on the Clean Coalition’s North Bay Community Resilience Initiative at Marin County, California’s inaugural CleanTech Summit, which took place April 6, 2018 in San Rafael.
Angie Jukes, Stockport MBC - Stockport Renewable Energy ExperiencesPAS_Team
Stockport Council in the UK has developed renewable energy policies and provides guidance to help developers implement renewable technologies in new developments. The policies require energy improvements in existing homes and new developments above certain thresholds. They also designate areas for district heating networks, microgeneration, and community-owned wind. Implementing the policies proved challenging initially due to lack of expertise, but over time developers and members gained more support. Renewable installations in the area have increased, though energy remains a lower priority than other planning issues. Lessons learned include the need for validation checklists, viability guidance, training, and pre-application discussions.
The document outlines New Zealand's Energy Research Strategy, which was developed to guide investment in energy research and development. It identifies key issues in electricity, transport, industrial, residential, and system-wide energy that require local R&D to address risks and opportunities. These include security of electricity supply, emissions reductions, increasing geothermal energy, long-distance transport options, low-carbon industrial processes, keeping homes warm and dry affordably, and growing New Zealand's energy research capabilities. The strategy will underpin funding of $27 million annually for research programmes in areas like electricity storage, renewable generation, transport fuels, and building efficiency to cut emissions from the energy system.
Interreg Europe ZEROCO2 regional policies report promoting energy efficiency ...Damien Gatt
The document summarizes policies and initiatives in Malta that promote energy efficiency and renewable energy. It discusses three key policies:
1) Feed-in tariffs and grants for photovoltaic installations that have supported significant growth in solar capacity but still require subsidies.
2) A grant scheme for solar water heaters that has seen declining participation due to cheaper photovoltaics and could be improved with revised incentives.
3) Grants for energy efficiency measures like double glazing and roof insulation that have had limited impact because they only cover some costs and do not prioritize the most effective solutions. The document suggests improvements like incentivizing packages of deep energy retrofitting measures tailored to building types.
The document summarizes a project exploring hydrogen barrier coatings for gas network assets to enable the repurposing of existing gas infrastructure for hydrogen transport. Key findings include identifying high priority assets for coating, screening potential barrier coating materials with the most permeation-resistant being metals, and evaluating coating deposition technologies. The next steps proposed are to develop and validate complete coating systems and deposition processes through further testing and trials.
Towards Nearly Zero Energy buildings
This document discusses nearly zero energy buildings (NZEBs). It defines NZEBs and outlines their key principles. Buildings consume 30% of final energy globally and achieving NZEBs is important for reducing emissions. The document discusses challenges to achieving NZEBs, including costs, skills gaps, and technical issues. It proposes a roadmap involving collaboration between government, developers, utilities, and others to establish regulations, provide incentives, boost education, and drive innovation to support wider NZEB adoption through demonstration projects, capacity building, and strengthened building codes. Government leadership is needed to coordinate efforts and mandate energy performance standards.
The document summarizes several research projects in the UK that examined low energy housing from the perspective of users. It found that while low energy homes can reduce emissions and bills, users often do not realize these benefits due to issues like the rebound effect where savings are spent on higher indoor temperatures. Case studies of retrofitted homes with solar technologies, innovative eco-homes, and homes using biomass heating found users struggled to understand and control the technologies to save energy and money. Social housing providers also impacted whether users benefited, depending on how energy systems were managed and paid for. The lessons are that users must be engaged, technologies simplified, and support provided to ensure low energy housing achieves its full potential.
This document summarizes a workshop on affordable housing retrofits in British Columbia. The workshop brought together over 40 participants from housing societies, government, academia and industry. Participants discussed the Energiesprong model from the Netherlands which has delivered net-zero energy retrofits at scale. The group explored how a similar approach could help B.C. meet its targets of reducing building emissions by half by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Key topics included retrofit economics, opportunities and barriers, and how to structure market development to support industrialized retrofit solutions.
Ministry of Energy - Building a Green Economy for Ontario:The Green Energy A...MaRS Discovery District
The vision of Masdar City (the world’s first zero-carbon city to be created before 2020) was shared by the Masdar City team at a September 16, 2009, business-to-business seminar held at MaRS.
The seminar attracted nearly 70 cleantech suppliers, green technology leaders, government policy makers and sector funders. This presentation is from the Ontario Ministry of Energy: "Building a Green Economy for Ontario:The Green Energy Act", created for this seminar.
Anny Serafina Love - Letter of Recommendation by Kellen Harkins, MS.AnnySerafinaLove
This letter, written by Kellen Harkins, Course Director at Full Sail University, commends Anny Love's exemplary performance in the Video Sharing Platforms class. It highlights her dedication, willingness to challenge herself, and exceptional skills in production, editing, and marketing across various video platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.
HOW TO START UP A COMPANY A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE.pdf46adnanshahzad
How to Start Up a Company: A Step-by-Step Guide Starting a company is an exciting adventure that combines creativity, strategy, and hard work. It can seem overwhelming at first, but with the right guidance, anyone can transform a great idea into a successful business. Let's dive into how to start up a company, from the initial spark of an idea to securing funding and launching your startup.
Introduction
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2. IDEO’s Human-Centered Design
3. Strategyzer’s Business Model Innovation
4. Lean Startup Methodology
5. Agile Innovation Framework
6. Doblin’s Ten Types of Innovation
7. McKinsey’s Three Horizons of Growth
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9. Christensen’s Disruptive Innovation Theory
10. Blue Ocean Strategy
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13. The Double Diamond
14. Lean Six Sigma DMAIC
15. TRIZ Problem-Solving Framework
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17. Stage-Gate Model
18. Toyota’s Six Steps of Kaizen
19. Microsoft’s Digital Transformation Framework
20. Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)
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Accenture’s Digital Strategy & Enterprise Frameworks
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Capgemini’s Digital Transformation Framework
PwC’s Digital Transformation Framework
Cisco’s Digital Transformation Framework
Cognizant’s Digital Transformation Framework
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back 2 business week 2011 - green deal: Phil Thomas on planning
1. Planning for the future…
how the planning system can help you
achieve your energy potential
2. Corporate aims of County Council
• Making Monmouthshire cleaner and greener
• Stimulating strong local economies
• Supporting safer and stronger communities
3. National Planning Policy Context
Substantial Guidance produced by WAG in recent years to
encourage green energy:
• Technical Advice Note 8: Planning for Renewable Energy
• Technical Advice Note 22: Planning for Sustainable Buildings
• A Low Carbon Revolution- The Welsh Assembly Government
Energy Policy Statement
• Best Practice Guidance: Planning for Renewable and Low Carbon
Energy – A Toolkit for Planners
• Planning Implications of Renewable and Low Carbon Energy
• Capturing the Potential: A Green Jobs Strategy for Wales e.g.
Mabey Bridges, Chepstow
• Planning Policy Wales Edition 4
4. Monmouthshire Planning Policy Context
• Current UDP policy not that up to date – only relates to wind
farm developments rather than wider use of other renewables
• LDP Process: Frontloaded approach- Renewable Energy and
Energy Efficiency Study (REEES) (2010) - explores potential for
Wind, Biomass and small scale Hydro Power.
• REEES Addendum imminent – to validate existing REEES against
methodology set out in the Toolkit for Planners. Explores
potential for Biomass (more detail), Solar, Building Integrated
Renewables and District Heat Networks. Provides heat
opportunity mapping and heat poverty mapping for
Monmouthshire.
• LDP policies – Renewable Energy and Sustainable
Construction/Energy Efficiency policies; being prepared within
the broad context of promoting sustainable development.
• LDP policies are yet to be endorsed by the County Council –
reporting on Deposit LDP on 1st July 2011. Public Consultation
will then take place in Autumn.
• Supplementary Planning Guidance (spg) relating to the LDP will
provide detailed guidance for developers for all forms of
renewable energy and the REEES addendum will provide
background detail to this SPG once finalised.
5. Technical Advice Note (TAN)22
Promoting sustainable construction in the planning application process
Code for Sustainable Homes –
this measures the sustainability performance
of a home against nine design categories BREEAM
• Code for Sustainable • BREEAM ‘Very Good’
Homes (CSH)Level 3 standard applies to all
applies to all new build
dwellings (not conversions) commercial (non-
• Code is to ensure new domestic) buildings over
dwellings are built to 1000 sq.m. and is similar
higher standards of to the CSH in improving
insulation, energy building standards to be
efficiency and the more energy efficient,
materials are sourced
sustainably – enforced by etc.
planning conditions
6. Permitted Development Rights
Eased for existing dwellings in
England and Wales Solar tree, Austria
• Solar panels – roof and
ground mounted
• Ground source heat pumps
• Biomass heating systems
(Flues)
• Rules slightly more
stringent for Conservation
Areas
• WAG guide for
householders,
communities and
businesses to creating your
own energy
7. Commercial development and renewables
• Unlike dwellings, commercial
properties do not have
permitted development rights
– yet (Government review in
progress)
• WAG and Mon CC encourage
renewables on business
premises, subject to impact
• Pragmatic approach e.g. solar
panels on factories, where
they do not affect external
appearance are treated as not
needing permission e.g. inner
valley of roof Coil for ground source heat pump – permitted
development for a householder, but not for a
business….
8. How do we work in practice in Monmouthshire?
Case Study 1 Application approved
• Angiddy Hydro electricity
scheme, Tintern
• Community based scheme
to generate electricity for
up to 40 homes
• Development is a new
water channel and turbine
building
• Constraints – AONB,
archaeology; scheduled
ancient monuments and
biodiversity.
9. Angiddy HEP Scheme
Community based scheme
• Example of community
working with the local
authority and other
public bodies to achieve
a small, but worthy
scheme that is
sustainable but also ‘low
impact’
10. Case Study 2: Llancayo Solar Farm
• 5 MW generation
scheme involving up to
22000 PVs - scheme to
benefit from Feed in
Tariff (FIT) scheme
• Site (13 ha) covers three
arable fields north of the
historic group of
buildings at Llancayo,
north of Usk
• Constraints –
biodiversity, landscape
impact, historic
buildings, archaeology
11. Llancayo Solar Farm
• Scheme amended
following input from
Council, CCW, Cadw,
GGAT and EA
• Pressure to determine
quickly to enable
connection to grid by
August 2011
• Scheme approved May
2011 – just over 8
weeks to determine
• Proposal is reversible –
arrays sit on pads Solar farm, France
12. Wind Turbines – a localised approach
• Wind power recognised as
playing key role by WAG
but Monmouthshire not in
SSAs set out by WAG in
TAN8
• Landscape, noise and
biodiversity constraints
• Small scale domestic/
commercial turbines
approved, but small in
number and only single
turbines – no groups
• No permitted development
rights – even for
householders
13. Conclusion
• WAG and Mon CC polices
support green energy
proposals that need planning
permission but a balance is
required to protect the
landscape / built heritage of
the area
• In practice, Mon CC is
pragmatic in dealing with
renewable energy proposals
while safeguarding other
interests like landscape and
biodiversity
• The extension of Permitted
Development is freeing up
householders, enabling the
provision of renewable energy Monnow hydro electricity plant
– expect businesses to be next