The document describes a project by EAST Produktions GmbH to develop and distribute energy efficient LED street lights called EVO-LED. The lights are patented and help communities save energy and costs by replacing older, less efficient lighting technologies. EAST Produktions GmbH targets the lights towards local and regional authorities as well as energy service companies. Case studies show communities have saved over 50% in energy costs by switching to the EVO-LED lights.
The document describes a project by EAST Produktions GmbH to develop and distribute energy efficient LED street lights called EVO-LED. The lights are patented and help communities save energy and costs by replacing older, less efficient lighting technologies. EAST Produktions GmbH targets the lights towards local and regional authorities as well as energy service companies. Case studies show communities have saved over 50% in energy costs by switching to the EVO-LED lights.
EnerMaTec GmbH offers the Effi Spar service to help homeowners in Braunschweig, Germany improve the energy efficiency of their homes. The service provides a coordinated modernization concept to reduce heating costs and emissions. It aims to realize energy savings potentials and increase use of renewables for heating. EnerMaTec serves as a central contact, providing consultations, recommendations, and oversight for efficiency upgrades. Effi Spar is financed by customers and partners include local trade groups and colleges to increase credibility and reputation. Initial interest has been strong, but full results are not yet available as the project is still in early stages.
Slanic-Moldova plans to become energy neutral by 2012 through implementing renewable energy projects totaling around 30 million Euros. These projects include a geothermal and biomass heating system, solar panels, a biogas plant, wind farm, and electric vehicles. The community has developed a medium-term plan and received funding to achieve its goal of becoming an energy neutral "green city".
The document summarizes Energy Day events held in Slănic Moldova, Romania. It describes two main activities: 1) A conference was held between city officials, mayors from Germany and Romania, and university representatives to discuss renewable energy and energy efficiency. The RURENER project was presented. 2) A drawing contest was held in local schools about renewable energy, and the winning drawings will be featured in a calendar. Students then received presentations about renewable energy and energy efficiency from university students. The event aimed to raise awareness of sustainable energy options.
The document describes a Greek program called "EXOIKONOMO" that provides €100 million in financing for energy saving activities in municipalities with over 10,000 inhabitants. The program aims to improve energy efficiency in municipal buildings, public lighting, public spaces, and transportation. Keratea Municipality successfully submitted an application that outlined plans to save about 2,500,000 kWh/year and reduce CO2 emissions by 790 tons/year through activities targeting municipal buildings, public spaces, transportation, technical installations, and awareness campaigns. The evaluation of proposals submitted was still in its early phases at the time of writing.
The document summarizes a Local Energy Day event held in Keratea, Greece. It describes how the day included a tour of a renewable energy education park and workshop about renewable energy sources and energy saving at the local level. While the morning tour had lower attendance due to being in the summer and on a work day, over 60 residents attended the afternoon workshop, which allowed for discussion. The event aimed to raise public awareness of Keratea's local energy plan and energy benefits based on recommendations for communities to organize similar local energy days.
The Municipality of Nagypáli in Hungary implemented a photovoltaic village lighting system to reduce costs and environmental impact of the public lighting system. The objectives were to beautify the village center using attractive, renewable energy-powered lighting and pavements. The project received funding from the Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. It reduced operational costs for lighting while increasing tourism by making Nagypáli an eco-tourism destination where visitors can learn about renewable energy developments.
The Municipality of Nagypáli in Hungary will create an Innovations Eco-centre of Renewable Energy to educate local governments, businesses, and residents about renewable energy technologies and their benefits. The Eco-centre will host six renewable energy companies to provide expertise in areas like biomass, solar, wind, and more. It will also conduct renewable energy training programs over 15 days for professionals, covering topics like biomass, biogas, solar, and wind energy. The goal is to increase adoption of renewable energy in the region to reduce costs, improve competitiveness, and rely less on fossil fuel imports in line with EU energy objectives. The project has €173,903 funding support from the Hungary-Austria INTERREG III
The municipality of Tirano in Italy conducted energy audits on 10 public buildings to assess energy efficiency improvements. The audits included collecting data on building envelopes and systems, modeling energy usage, and suggesting renovation solutions. Detailed audits for 2 buildings analyzed certifications and thermo images to identify retrofits. The municipality aims to audit all its buildings to intelligently manage resources and raise citizen awareness of good energy practices.
This document describes a methodology developed in a university thesis to identify suitable areas for renewable energy plants within a municipality in Italy. The methodology analyzes energy consumption and landscape characteristics to assess areas' propensity for different types of renewable energy. It then evaluates each area's energy capability using SWOT analysis. The goal is to provide tools for policymakers to incorporate energy factors into planning and help the municipality reach energy neutrality while avoiding landscape impacts. The methodology was developed and tested as a case study for a single municipality, and obtaining accurate data was challenging, highlighting the need for multidisciplinary collaboration on energy and landscape planning issues.
The municipality of Tirano in Italy conducted energy audits on 10 public buildings to assess energy efficiency improvements. The audits included collecting data on building envelopes and systems, modeling energy usage, and suggesting renovation solutions. Detailed audits for 2 buildings analyzed certifications and thermo images to identify retrofits. The municipality aims to audit all its buildings to intelligently manage resources and raise citizen awareness of good energy practices.
The municipality of Tirano in Italy conducted energy audits on 10 public buildings to assess energy efficiency improvements. The audits included collecting data on building envelopes and systems, modeling energy usage, and suggesting renovation solutions. Detailed audits for 2 buildings analyzed certifications and thermo images to identify retrofits. The municipality aims to audit all its buildings to intelligently manage resources and raise citizen awareness of good energy practices.
The Social Home of the Municipality of Budapest for Mentally Disabled invested in a 64m2 solar collector system in 2004 to provide hot water for 200 residents. The system produces approximately 155 GJ of heat energy annually and reduces natural gas usage by around 10,000 cubic meters per year, saving an estimated €3,200 in costs. The automated system operates effectively with no additional personnel needed. There are plans to expand solar energy use and investigate other renewable options like wind or biomass.
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.
The document describes a network of local energy communities (LEC) in Italy called Wigwam Circuit that involves 9 municipalities. The objectives are to promote sustainable development through efficient energy use and production from renewable sources like solar, wind, biomass, and energy savings. Citizens and local authorities are key stakeholders. The process involves training municipalities based on the example of Badia Calavena, which gets energy from renewable sources. This helps municipalities produce their own renewable energy and achieve greater energy self-sufficiency by involving citizens.
This document describes a methodology developed in a university thesis to identify suitable areas for renewable energy plants within a municipality in Italy. The methodology analyzes energy consumption and landscape characteristics to assess areas' propensity for different types of renewable energy. It then evaluates each area's energy capability using SWOT analysis. The goal is to provide tools for policymakers to incorporate energy planning while avoiding underestimating an area's renewable energy potential and using energy sources to support ecological restoration. The methodology was developed and tested on the municipality of San Miniato but could be repeated elsewhere subject to data availability.
This document describes a measure in east Veneto, Italy where vineyard pruning residues are used for heat production rather than being disposed of in landfills. A cooperative called COAL developed a process where prunings are harvested, baled, transported, and chipped then used to fuel boilers and stoves. COAL manages around 50 small heating plants through contracting agreements and also operates a 1MWe cogeneration plant. This measure provides environmental benefits through sustainable energy production and reducing landfill waste while creating social benefits.
The document describes the RURENER Local Action Plan (RLAP) evaluation methodology. The RLAP evaluation tool is an Excel-based scoresheet that assesses the impacts of local action plans on energy saving, energy neutrality, and sustainable local development. It consists of 15 modules that evaluate these impacts based on indicators related to energy, economic, social, and environmental factors. The scoresheet is used to monitor progress over time and provide an overall score out of 135 total points.
Másolat eredetije ir annex5_d13_rurener-local-action-plan-evaluation_toolmandika
The document is a template for evaluating a local action plan (RLAP) for the community of Nikiforos Dramas from 2010 to 2009. It consists of 15 criteria that assess how effective the RLAP has been in achieving energy neutrality and savings, cost efficiency, profitability, investment, capacity building, compliance with legislation, employment, social involvement, avoiding nuisance, use of renewables, minimizing consumption and pollution, maximizing reuse/recycling, and supporting ecological diversity. The plan receives between 1-9 points for each criterion, with a maximum total score of 135 points.
This case study summarizes information about the village of Perkupa in northern Hungary. It has a population of 941 inhabitants and is located in an area with significant biomass and forest resources. The village previously had a gypsum mine and factory that closed in 1990 and 2008. There are now plans to build an air conditioner and heat pump factory powered by renewable energy. The high cost of gas heating is also an issue for many local residents. Going forward, the village wants to utilize local biomass resources and modernize heating in public buildings.
EnerMaTec GmbH offers the Effi Spar service to help homeowners in Braunschweig, Germany improve the energy efficiency of their homes. The service provides a coordinated modernization concept to reduce heating costs and emissions. It aims to realize energy savings potentials and increase use of renewables for heating. EnerMaTec serves as a central contact, providing consultations, recommendations, and oversight for efficiency upgrades. Effi Spar is financed by customers and partners include local trade groups and colleges to increase credibility and reputation. Initial interest has been strong, but full results are not yet available as the project is still in early stages.
Slanic-Moldova plans to become energy neutral by 2012 through implementing renewable energy projects totaling around 30 million Euros. These projects include a geothermal and biomass heating system, solar panels, a biogas plant, wind farm, and electric vehicles. The community has developed a medium-term plan and received funding to achieve its goal of becoming an energy neutral "green city".
The document summarizes Energy Day events held in Slănic Moldova, Romania. It describes two main activities: 1) A conference was held between city officials, mayors from Germany and Romania, and university representatives to discuss renewable energy and energy efficiency. The RURENER project was presented. 2) A drawing contest was held in local schools about renewable energy, and the winning drawings will be featured in a calendar. Students then received presentations about renewable energy and energy efficiency from university students. The event aimed to raise awareness of sustainable energy options.
The document describes a Greek program called "EXOIKONOMO" that provides €100 million in financing for energy saving activities in municipalities with over 10,000 inhabitants. The program aims to improve energy efficiency in municipal buildings, public lighting, public spaces, and transportation. Keratea Municipality successfully submitted an application that outlined plans to save about 2,500,000 kWh/year and reduce CO2 emissions by 790 tons/year through activities targeting municipal buildings, public spaces, transportation, technical installations, and awareness campaigns. The evaluation of proposals submitted was still in its early phases at the time of writing.
The document summarizes a Local Energy Day event held in Keratea, Greece. It describes how the day included a tour of a renewable energy education park and workshop about renewable energy sources and energy saving at the local level. While the morning tour had lower attendance due to being in the summer and on a work day, over 60 residents attended the afternoon workshop, which allowed for discussion. The event aimed to raise public awareness of Keratea's local energy plan and energy benefits based on recommendations for communities to organize similar local energy days.
The Municipality of Nagypáli in Hungary implemented a photovoltaic village lighting system to reduce costs and environmental impact of the public lighting system. The objectives were to beautify the village center using attractive, renewable energy-powered lighting and pavements. The project received funding from the Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. It reduced operational costs for lighting while increasing tourism by making Nagypáli an eco-tourism destination where visitors can learn about renewable energy developments.
The Municipality of Nagypáli in Hungary will create an Innovations Eco-centre of Renewable Energy to educate local governments, businesses, and residents about renewable energy technologies and their benefits. The Eco-centre will host six renewable energy companies to provide expertise in areas like biomass, solar, wind, and more. It will also conduct renewable energy training programs over 15 days for professionals, covering topics like biomass, biogas, solar, and wind energy. The goal is to increase adoption of renewable energy in the region to reduce costs, improve competitiveness, and rely less on fossil fuel imports in line with EU energy objectives. The project has €173,903 funding support from the Hungary-Austria INTERREG III
The municipality of Tirano in Italy conducted energy audits on 10 public buildings to assess energy efficiency improvements. The audits included collecting data on building envelopes and systems, modeling energy usage, and suggesting renovation solutions. Detailed audits for 2 buildings analyzed certifications and thermo images to identify retrofits. The municipality aims to audit all its buildings to intelligently manage resources and raise citizen awareness of good energy practices.
This document describes a methodology developed in a university thesis to identify suitable areas for renewable energy plants within a municipality in Italy. The methodology analyzes energy consumption and landscape characteristics to assess areas' propensity for different types of renewable energy. It then evaluates each area's energy capability using SWOT analysis. The goal is to provide tools for policymakers to incorporate energy factors into planning and help the municipality reach energy neutrality while avoiding landscape impacts. The methodology was developed and tested as a case study for a single municipality, and obtaining accurate data was challenging, highlighting the need for multidisciplinary collaboration on energy and landscape planning issues.
The municipality of Tirano in Italy conducted energy audits on 10 public buildings to assess energy efficiency improvements. The audits included collecting data on building envelopes and systems, modeling energy usage, and suggesting renovation solutions. Detailed audits for 2 buildings analyzed certifications and thermo images to identify retrofits. The municipality aims to audit all its buildings to intelligently manage resources and raise citizen awareness of good energy practices.
The municipality of Tirano in Italy conducted energy audits on 10 public buildings to assess energy efficiency improvements. The audits included collecting data on building envelopes and systems, modeling energy usage, and suggesting renovation solutions. Detailed audits for 2 buildings analyzed certifications and thermo images to identify retrofits. The municipality aims to audit all its buildings to intelligently manage resources and raise citizen awareness of good energy practices.
The Social Home of the Municipality of Budapest for Mentally Disabled invested in a 64m2 solar collector system in 2004 to provide hot water for 200 residents. The system produces approximately 155 GJ of heat energy annually and reduces natural gas usage by around 10,000 cubic meters per year, saving an estimated €3,200 in costs. The automated system operates effectively with no additional personnel needed. There are plans to expand solar energy use and investigate other renewable options like wind or biomass.
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.
The document describes a network of local energy communities (LEC) in Italy called Wigwam Circuit that involves 9 municipalities. The objectives are to promote sustainable development through efficient energy use and production from renewable sources like solar, wind, biomass, and energy savings. Citizens and local authorities are key stakeholders. The process involves training municipalities based on the example of Badia Calavena, which gets energy from renewable sources. This helps municipalities produce their own renewable energy and achieve greater energy self-sufficiency by involving citizens.
This document describes a methodology developed in a university thesis to identify suitable areas for renewable energy plants within a municipality in Italy. The methodology analyzes energy consumption and landscape characteristics to assess areas' propensity for different types of renewable energy. It then evaluates each area's energy capability using SWOT analysis. The goal is to provide tools for policymakers to incorporate energy planning while avoiding underestimating an area's renewable energy potential and using energy sources to support ecological restoration. The methodology was developed and tested on the municipality of San Miniato but could be repeated elsewhere subject to data availability.
This document describes a measure in east Veneto, Italy where vineyard pruning residues are used for heat production rather than being disposed of in landfills. A cooperative called COAL developed a process where prunings are harvested, baled, transported, and chipped then used to fuel boilers and stoves. COAL manages around 50 small heating plants through contracting agreements and also operates a 1MWe cogeneration plant. This measure provides environmental benefits through sustainable energy production and reducing landfill waste while creating social benefits.
The document describes the RURENER Local Action Plan (RLAP) evaluation methodology. The RLAP evaluation tool is an Excel-based scoresheet that assesses the impacts of local action plans on energy saving, energy neutrality, and sustainable local development. It consists of 15 modules that evaluate these impacts based on indicators related to energy, economic, social, and environmental factors. The scoresheet is used to monitor progress over time and provide an overall score out of 135 total points.
Másolat eredetije ir annex5_d13_rurener-local-action-plan-evaluation_toolmandika
The document is a template for evaluating a local action plan (RLAP) for the community of Nikiforos Dramas from 2010 to 2009. It consists of 15 criteria that assess how effective the RLAP has been in achieving energy neutrality and savings, cost efficiency, profitability, investment, capacity building, compliance with legislation, employment, social involvement, avoiding nuisance, use of renewables, minimizing consumption and pollution, maximizing reuse/recycling, and supporting ecological diversity. The plan receives between 1-9 points for each criterion, with a maximum total score of 135 points.
This case study summarizes information about the village of Perkupa in northern Hungary. It has a population of 941 inhabitants and is located in an area with significant biomass and forest resources. The village previously had a gypsum mine and factory that closed in 1990 and 2008. There are now plans to build an air conditioner and heat pump factory powered by renewable energy. The high cost of gas heating is also an issue for many local residents. Going forward, the village wants to utilize local biomass resources and modernize heating in public buildings.
1. Pilot community:
SAINT-ETIENNE-DE-LUGDARES
FRANCIAORSZÁG
Lakosság: 1016 inhabitants
Terület: 162 km²
Cím: Saint Etienne de Lugdares
Irányítószám: 7590
Tel.: 0033 (0)4 66 46 65 84
Fax: 0033 (0)4 66 46 65 95
Kontaktszemé Marc CHAMPEL
e-mail: cma07@hotmail.fr
Lakosság:
A Saint Etienne de Lugdares településszövetség átlagosan 1030 m-rel helyezkedik el a tengerszint
felett. A legmagasabb pontja 1477 m, de a domborzata inkább lágyabb, összehasonlítva a környező Massif
hegységgel.
A Saint Etienne de Lugdares-nek legendás híre van, mivel a gévaudi fenevad első áldozata 1764-ben
itt került nyilvántartásba. A hírhedt bűnöző – Papillon – (aki többszörösen megszökött a Guayana-i büntető
gyarmatról) szintén a régióban született.
A mező- és erdőgazdasággal foglalkozó településszövetség 1890-ben 1600 regisztrált lakost
számlált. Jelenleg 500, többnyire idős lakost tudhat magáénak a régió.
A kiemelten védett természeti környezet részét képezi két „Natura 2000” térség, valamint több
részleges növény- és állatvédelmi terület.
Megújuló Energiaforrások
Jelen: A meglévő szélerőmű park 11 turbinát tartalmaz, melyek teljesítménye 18 MW, további 2 turbina
kerül beépítésre a közeljövőben, melyek egyenkénti teljesítménye 2,6 MW.
Jövő: Második szélerőmű park (23MW) és fatüzelésű kazán (1MW) tervek, és magán kezdeményezések
közösségi támogatása.
Ésszerű Energiafelhasználás
Jelen: Megújuló Energiaforrások Háza (egy hajdani vízimalomban) segíti a lakosság energiatudatosságát.
Elkészült a településszövetség energetikai felmérése.
Jövő: Épületkorszerűsítések kerülnek megvalósításra a felmérés eredményére épülő javaslatoknak
megfelelően.