JIN Jun: To be sustainable and innovative: the Hangzhou experienceSTEPS Centre
JIN Jun, Zhejiang University.
Presentation to the UK-China Innovation Workshop for Sustainable and Equitable Development, Tsinghua University, 19 March 2010, co-organised by China Institute for Science and Technology Policy (CISTP) at Tsinghua University and the STEPS Centre.
http://anewmanifesto.org/news/china-workshop-presentationschina-workshop-presentations/
This document discusses the need for a smart, flexible energy system in the UK and actions being taken to enable it. Key points:
- The UK energy system faces challenges from increasing distributed generation, intermittent renewables, and electric vehicles demanding more flexible solutions.
- A smart energy system using energy storage, demand side response, and other flexibility can address these challenges.
- BEIS is taking steps to remove barriers, catalyze innovation to lower costs, and develop supply chains through funding competitions, analyzing evidence, and considering regulatory changes.
- Over £500 million is being invested in energy innovation including at least £50 million for smart energy projects focused on areas like demand response, storage, and vehicle-to
Section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act gives the EPA authority to pursue reductions in carbon dioxide emissions from existing power plants. The EPA has proposed individual CO2 emission rate goals for each state's power sector, and states will need to implement measures to meet these standards. States have flexibility in how they comply and can pursue options like energy efficiency programs, expanding renewable energy and natural gas, demand response programs, and retiring high-emitting plants. The private sector is also playing a role through innovative finance structures that mobilize private capital for renewable projects.
Creating and Implementing Green Plans: EU Case StudyElizabeth Baker
The document discusses several topics related to crises, lending policy, renewable and non-renewable resources, and proposals from the European Commission to address climate change through reducing carbon emissions. It proposes a European Union-wide cap on emissions of 40% below 2005 levels by 2020, including increasing the scope of emissions trading to include aviation and transitioning to full auctioning of carbon allowances, especially in the power sector. The costs of inaction on these crises are said to be higher than the costs of coordinated global action.
Key Messages on Aligning Policies, Kurt Van Dender - OECDOECD Environment
This document summarizes key messages from a presentation on aligning policies for carbon pricing. It discusses the need for deep emissions cuts to meet climate goals and incentives for low-carbon investments. It shows that effective carbon rates vary widely across countries and sectors. While carbon pricing is important for mitigation, other policies may also be needed to address market failures and support emerging technologies. Policy alignment is important to provide strategic incentives for low-carbon infrastructure and consider interactions between carbon pricing and other policies like corporate taxation.
China Global Think Tank Summit Presentation 2013nooone
IPEEC is an intergovernmental organization established in 2009 to promote global energy efficiency. It has members from major economies accounting for over 80% of global GDP and energy use. The document discusses the growing role of energy efficiency in Asia to address challenges of urbanization, rising energy demand, and the need to reduce emissions. Key trends in the Asia-Pacific region include rapid urbanization and rising but improving energy intensity. Financial barriers like high upfront costs often impede energy efficiency projects. IPEEC works to overcome these first cost barriers and facilitate energy efficiency financing by addressing issues like information asymmetry, lack of credit histories, and inadequate supporting infrastructure.
This document discusses several frameworks and approaches for reducing greenhouse gas emissions through policy and business collaboration. It describes how a carbon price policy can drive the implementation of emissions reduction projects by covering lower-cost options first and allowing higher-cost technologies to continue advancing down the cost curve over time. The document also outlines international frameworks for reducing emissions, developing carbon capture and storage technology in the EU, and developing nationally appropriate mitigation actions through a platform in South Africa.
This document summarizes a presentation on wind power financing and investing in Turkey. The key points are:
1) Turkey has a very favorable wind regime for wind power generation with high average capacity factors. However, subsidies are insufficient to make all projects financially viable.
2) Onshore wind power is growing significantly in Turkey, driven by climate change concerns, energy security, and domestic industry support. Offtake agreements and turbine choice are important factors in project success.
3) Access to financing remains challenging due to risk aversion among banks following the 2008 credit crunch. Transactions require a club of lenders and more equity. Project and sponsor quality are critical for attracting capital.
JIN Jun: To be sustainable and innovative: the Hangzhou experienceSTEPS Centre
JIN Jun, Zhejiang University.
Presentation to the UK-China Innovation Workshop for Sustainable and Equitable Development, Tsinghua University, 19 March 2010, co-organised by China Institute for Science and Technology Policy (CISTP) at Tsinghua University and the STEPS Centre.
http://anewmanifesto.org/news/china-workshop-presentationschina-workshop-presentations/
This document discusses the need for a smart, flexible energy system in the UK and actions being taken to enable it. Key points:
- The UK energy system faces challenges from increasing distributed generation, intermittent renewables, and electric vehicles demanding more flexible solutions.
- A smart energy system using energy storage, demand side response, and other flexibility can address these challenges.
- BEIS is taking steps to remove barriers, catalyze innovation to lower costs, and develop supply chains through funding competitions, analyzing evidence, and considering regulatory changes.
- Over £500 million is being invested in energy innovation including at least £50 million for smart energy projects focused on areas like demand response, storage, and vehicle-to
Section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act gives the EPA authority to pursue reductions in carbon dioxide emissions from existing power plants. The EPA has proposed individual CO2 emission rate goals for each state's power sector, and states will need to implement measures to meet these standards. States have flexibility in how they comply and can pursue options like energy efficiency programs, expanding renewable energy and natural gas, demand response programs, and retiring high-emitting plants. The private sector is also playing a role through innovative finance structures that mobilize private capital for renewable projects.
Creating and Implementing Green Plans: EU Case StudyElizabeth Baker
The document discusses several topics related to crises, lending policy, renewable and non-renewable resources, and proposals from the European Commission to address climate change through reducing carbon emissions. It proposes a European Union-wide cap on emissions of 40% below 2005 levels by 2020, including increasing the scope of emissions trading to include aviation and transitioning to full auctioning of carbon allowances, especially in the power sector. The costs of inaction on these crises are said to be higher than the costs of coordinated global action.
Key Messages on Aligning Policies, Kurt Van Dender - OECDOECD Environment
This document summarizes key messages from a presentation on aligning policies for carbon pricing. It discusses the need for deep emissions cuts to meet climate goals and incentives for low-carbon investments. It shows that effective carbon rates vary widely across countries and sectors. While carbon pricing is important for mitigation, other policies may also be needed to address market failures and support emerging technologies. Policy alignment is important to provide strategic incentives for low-carbon infrastructure and consider interactions between carbon pricing and other policies like corporate taxation.
China Global Think Tank Summit Presentation 2013nooone
IPEEC is an intergovernmental organization established in 2009 to promote global energy efficiency. It has members from major economies accounting for over 80% of global GDP and energy use. The document discusses the growing role of energy efficiency in Asia to address challenges of urbanization, rising energy demand, and the need to reduce emissions. Key trends in the Asia-Pacific region include rapid urbanization and rising but improving energy intensity. Financial barriers like high upfront costs often impede energy efficiency projects. IPEEC works to overcome these first cost barriers and facilitate energy efficiency financing by addressing issues like information asymmetry, lack of credit histories, and inadequate supporting infrastructure.
This document discusses several frameworks and approaches for reducing greenhouse gas emissions through policy and business collaboration. It describes how a carbon price policy can drive the implementation of emissions reduction projects by covering lower-cost options first and allowing higher-cost technologies to continue advancing down the cost curve over time. The document also outlines international frameworks for reducing emissions, developing carbon capture and storage technology in the EU, and developing nationally appropriate mitigation actions through a platform in South Africa.
This document summarizes a presentation on wind power financing and investing in Turkey. The key points are:
1) Turkey has a very favorable wind regime for wind power generation with high average capacity factors. However, subsidies are insufficient to make all projects financially viable.
2) Onshore wind power is growing significantly in Turkey, driven by climate change concerns, energy security, and domestic industry support. Offtake agreements and turbine choice are important factors in project success.
3) Access to financing remains challenging due to risk aversion among banks following the 2008 credit crunch. Transactions require a club of lenders and more equity. Project and sponsor quality are critical for attracting capital.
The International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation (IPEEC) was established in 2009 at the G8 summit in Italy to facilitate the rapid deployment of clean energy technologies worldwide. IPEEC members account for over 80% of global GDP and energy use. The IPEEC Secretariat is located in Paris, France.
The power sector represents a potential area for investment in Bangladesh. While 62% of the population currently has electricity access, 38% remains untapped, equivalent to 61 million people. Meeting this demand represents a multi-billion dollar investment opportunity. The government has ambitious plans to expand power generation and transmission infrastructure from 2021 to 2041 at a total estimated cost of $40-60 billion. Foreign investors are incentivized by tax exemptions, avoidance of double taxation, import duty waivers, and permission for profit and capital repatriation. Renewable energy and nuclear power present opportunities within the sector.
The document discusses early thoughts on the Roadmap 2050 for European energy policy. It outlines goals of abundant, affordable, and acceptable energy across Europe. It emphasizes that national energy policies can no longer be achieved without a European perspective. It also stresses the importance of completing the integration of European energy markets through regional market coupling. Major investments will be needed in infrastructure and innovation, potentially funded through existing funds or revenues from emissions trading schemes. The future fuel mix is expected to be low carbon but the specific path is still uncertain and will depend on factors like fuel prices, subsidies, climate policy, and public demand for renewables. Energy efficiency, especially in buildings, industry, and transport, will also be key.
OECD Green Talk Live: Taxing Energy Use - Reforming energy tax systems to ach...OECDtax
This document provides an overview and highlights of the OECD's 2018 report on Taxing Energy Use. The report analyzes energy taxes across 42 countries and finds that:
1) Energy taxes differ strongly between countries, sectors, and fuels, but almost all taxes are too low. Coal is taxed at the lowest rates or fully untaxed despite its large environmental impact.
2) Outside of road transport, tax rates are below estimates of climate costs for 97% of emissions. Road fuel taxes are higher but still too low to account for other external costs like air pollution.
3) There were some increases in fuel taxes between 2012-2015, but changes outside of road transport were small. Progress on consistently applying the poll
CCXG R R Rashmi reflection on COP 24 outcomes and upcoming work mitigationOECD Environment
The document discusses trends related to countries' NDCs and the Paris Agreement goals. It notes that G20 countries' projected emissions need to fall by half to meet 1.5 degree goals, but current NDCs will only reduce emissions by 2-3 Gt by 2030. India's energy intensity and power sector decarbonization compare well internationally due to high energy efficiency and progress in renewable energy. However, India's industry and transport sectors are increasing CO2 intensity as the country develops. Unlocking mitigation options in these sectors will be important as power decarbonizes and they grow substantially.
Five megatrends called the 5Ds - deregulation, decentralization, decarbonization, digitalization, and depopulation - will drive changes to Japan's electricity business, transitioning it from Utility 2.0 to Utility 3.0. Utility 3.0 will see increased decentralization through technologies like distributed energy resources (DERs) like solar PV and energy storage. It will also require more decarbonization to meet Japan's goal of an 80% reduction in emissions by 2050. Digitalization and the integration of technologies will be key to improving productivity and creating new value. Depopulation poses challenges for maintaining infrastructure like power grids, particularly in rural areas. The transition to Utility 3.0 will involve elect
Johannes KINDLER, former vice-chairman of the “BundesNetzAgentur” (the German Federal Network Agency) and currently working for an international law firm: Bird&Bird, spoke about the development of German power grid: its issues and the need for European policies for networks.
The role of the regulator in the transformation of the electricity sectorSustainableEnergyAut
Commissioner Aoife MacEvilly, Commission for Regulation of Utilities presents on the role of the regulator in the transformation of the electricity sector (Presentation delivered at the inaugural National Energy Research and Policy Conference in Dublin, Nov 2019)
Report summary on Intended Nationnally determined contributions -Comprehensiv...RCREEE
This document provides a summary of Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) from 20 Arab countries. It finds that these plans outline both unconditional and higher conditional emission reduction targets. Cost estimates total over $109 billion, with 71% of costs listed as conditional on international support. Adaptation actions are generally lower cost than mitigation and focus on sectors beyond energy. Countries' plans emphasize renewable energy development as well as energy efficiency across sectors. Water desalination and carbon capture storage are mentioned in relation to these areas. Overall, the plans indicate ambitions to increase clean energy and jobs while reducing emissions, though voluntary targets may need to become mandatory with regional coordination.
The Committee on Climate Change published its latest advice on UK progress reducing emissions. While emissions fell 8% in 2014, uncertainties remain in power, buildings, transport and other sectors. The Committee recommends extending low-carbon policies and funding streams beyond the next few years to provide certainty. It also recommends specific actions in the power, buildings and transport sectors. The Committee sees potential for significant sustainable bioenergy supply from waste and residues, including for anaerobic digestion, but notes it is important to use this optimally and avoid lock-in to keep options open. The government must respond to the report by October, and the Committee will advise on the fifth carbon budget by end of year.
The document analyzes the potential for reducing carbon emissions in the Leeds City Region through investments in low carbon measures. It finds that compared to 1990 levels, carbon emissions could be reduced by:
- 12.9% through cost effective investments that would pay for themselves within 4 years
- 18.0% through cost neutral investments that could be funded from savings of cost effective measures and pay for themselves within 7 years
- 18.8% by exploiting all realistic potential of low carbon measures and paying for themselves within 7 years
These reductions would cut projected increases in the Leeds City Region's annual energy bill of £1.86 billion by 2022 by 64-92% through savings from the low carbon investments. The
CGN Global is a global business performance consulting firm founded in 1995 and headquartered in Chicago. It specializes in global strategy, innovation, and complex business transformation. It has regional operations in North America, Europe, and Asia serving industries such as manufacturing, automotive, energy, consumer goods, and financial services. The document discusses how rising and fluctuating energy prices impact business costs and competitiveness, and outlines the importance of energy infrastructure for global economic development over the next 20 years.
Considerations and areas of judgment for accounting professionalshangmiao
This document provides an introduction to XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) and discusses potential assurance services accountants could provide related to XBRL. It explains that XBRL is a computer language used to tag financial data for improved reporting, but was not designed with information integrity in mind. Therefore, accountants could provide assurance that XBRL documents properly use tags and match original financial statements. The document outlines two types of reports an accountant could issue and the skills required, such as knowledge of regulations, IT, and XBRL software. It concludes that guidance and user sophistication around XBRL will continue developing.
The document discusses the Bulgarian ESCO market and perspectives on energy efficiency financing. It finds that ESCO activity and investments in Bulgaria have been decreasing in recent years. Major obstacles for ESCOs include regulations prohibiting feasibility studies, requirements that only energy savings be considered, and that only third-party financing be used. Looking ahead, unlocking private investment through an ESCO facility is seen as key to meeting Bulgaria's energy efficiency targets, as grants alone will not be sufficient to finance the billion BGN size of the market expected by 2030. New ESCO models and bundling projects are also proposed to drive more efficient financing.
The IEA’s Energy Efficiency market report tracks the size of the global energy service company (ESCO) market. In 2018, the IEA conducted a survey of over 25 national ESCO associations to inform a more in-depth analysis of the global ESCO market. The survey covered ESCO financing models, energy performance contracting, and related policy measures.
Overall, the survey covers 80% of the major emerging economies (Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico and South Africa), 80% of the G20, and 60% of IEA membership. The global ESCO association analysis and country pages will be regularly updated to reflect market growth and relevant policy changes.
The International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation (IPEEC) was established in 2009 at the G8 summit in Italy to facilitate the rapid deployment of clean energy technologies worldwide. IPEEC members account for over 80% of global GDP and energy use. The IPEEC Secretariat is located in Paris, France.
The power sector represents a potential area for investment in Bangladesh. While 62% of the population currently has electricity access, 38% remains untapped, equivalent to 61 million people. Meeting this demand represents a multi-billion dollar investment opportunity. The government has ambitious plans to expand power generation and transmission infrastructure from 2021 to 2041 at a total estimated cost of $40-60 billion. Foreign investors are incentivized by tax exemptions, avoidance of double taxation, import duty waivers, and permission for profit and capital repatriation. Renewable energy and nuclear power present opportunities within the sector.
The document discusses early thoughts on the Roadmap 2050 for European energy policy. It outlines goals of abundant, affordable, and acceptable energy across Europe. It emphasizes that national energy policies can no longer be achieved without a European perspective. It also stresses the importance of completing the integration of European energy markets through regional market coupling. Major investments will be needed in infrastructure and innovation, potentially funded through existing funds or revenues from emissions trading schemes. The future fuel mix is expected to be low carbon but the specific path is still uncertain and will depend on factors like fuel prices, subsidies, climate policy, and public demand for renewables. Energy efficiency, especially in buildings, industry, and transport, will also be key.
OECD Green Talk Live: Taxing Energy Use - Reforming energy tax systems to ach...OECDtax
This document provides an overview and highlights of the OECD's 2018 report on Taxing Energy Use. The report analyzes energy taxes across 42 countries and finds that:
1) Energy taxes differ strongly between countries, sectors, and fuels, but almost all taxes are too low. Coal is taxed at the lowest rates or fully untaxed despite its large environmental impact.
2) Outside of road transport, tax rates are below estimates of climate costs for 97% of emissions. Road fuel taxes are higher but still too low to account for other external costs like air pollution.
3) There were some increases in fuel taxes between 2012-2015, but changes outside of road transport were small. Progress on consistently applying the poll
CCXG R R Rashmi reflection on COP 24 outcomes and upcoming work mitigationOECD Environment
The document discusses trends related to countries' NDCs and the Paris Agreement goals. It notes that G20 countries' projected emissions need to fall by half to meet 1.5 degree goals, but current NDCs will only reduce emissions by 2-3 Gt by 2030. India's energy intensity and power sector decarbonization compare well internationally due to high energy efficiency and progress in renewable energy. However, India's industry and transport sectors are increasing CO2 intensity as the country develops. Unlocking mitigation options in these sectors will be important as power decarbonizes and they grow substantially.
Five megatrends called the 5Ds - deregulation, decentralization, decarbonization, digitalization, and depopulation - will drive changes to Japan's electricity business, transitioning it from Utility 2.0 to Utility 3.0. Utility 3.0 will see increased decentralization through technologies like distributed energy resources (DERs) like solar PV and energy storage. It will also require more decarbonization to meet Japan's goal of an 80% reduction in emissions by 2050. Digitalization and the integration of technologies will be key to improving productivity and creating new value. Depopulation poses challenges for maintaining infrastructure like power grids, particularly in rural areas. The transition to Utility 3.0 will involve elect
Johannes KINDLER, former vice-chairman of the “BundesNetzAgentur” (the German Federal Network Agency) and currently working for an international law firm: Bird&Bird, spoke about the development of German power grid: its issues and the need for European policies for networks.
The role of the regulator in the transformation of the electricity sectorSustainableEnergyAut
Commissioner Aoife MacEvilly, Commission for Regulation of Utilities presents on the role of the regulator in the transformation of the electricity sector (Presentation delivered at the inaugural National Energy Research and Policy Conference in Dublin, Nov 2019)
Report summary on Intended Nationnally determined contributions -Comprehensiv...RCREEE
This document provides a summary of Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) from 20 Arab countries. It finds that these plans outline both unconditional and higher conditional emission reduction targets. Cost estimates total over $109 billion, with 71% of costs listed as conditional on international support. Adaptation actions are generally lower cost than mitigation and focus on sectors beyond energy. Countries' plans emphasize renewable energy development as well as energy efficiency across sectors. Water desalination and carbon capture storage are mentioned in relation to these areas. Overall, the plans indicate ambitions to increase clean energy and jobs while reducing emissions, though voluntary targets may need to become mandatory with regional coordination.
The Committee on Climate Change published its latest advice on UK progress reducing emissions. While emissions fell 8% in 2014, uncertainties remain in power, buildings, transport and other sectors. The Committee recommends extending low-carbon policies and funding streams beyond the next few years to provide certainty. It also recommends specific actions in the power, buildings and transport sectors. The Committee sees potential for significant sustainable bioenergy supply from waste and residues, including for anaerobic digestion, but notes it is important to use this optimally and avoid lock-in to keep options open. The government must respond to the report by October, and the Committee will advise on the fifth carbon budget by end of year.
The document analyzes the potential for reducing carbon emissions in the Leeds City Region through investments in low carbon measures. It finds that compared to 1990 levels, carbon emissions could be reduced by:
- 12.9% through cost effective investments that would pay for themselves within 4 years
- 18.0% through cost neutral investments that could be funded from savings of cost effective measures and pay for themselves within 7 years
- 18.8% by exploiting all realistic potential of low carbon measures and paying for themselves within 7 years
These reductions would cut projected increases in the Leeds City Region's annual energy bill of £1.86 billion by 2022 by 64-92% through savings from the low carbon investments. The
CGN Global is a global business performance consulting firm founded in 1995 and headquartered in Chicago. It specializes in global strategy, innovation, and complex business transformation. It has regional operations in North America, Europe, and Asia serving industries such as manufacturing, automotive, energy, consumer goods, and financial services. The document discusses how rising and fluctuating energy prices impact business costs and competitiveness, and outlines the importance of energy infrastructure for global economic development over the next 20 years.
Considerations and areas of judgment for accounting professionalshangmiao
This document provides an introduction to XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) and discusses potential assurance services accountants could provide related to XBRL. It explains that XBRL is a computer language used to tag financial data for improved reporting, but was not designed with information integrity in mind. Therefore, accountants could provide assurance that XBRL documents properly use tags and match original financial statements. The document outlines two types of reports an accountant could issue and the skills required, such as knowledge of regulations, IT, and XBRL software. It concludes that guidance and user sophistication around XBRL will continue developing.
The document discusses the Bulgarian ESCO market and perspectives on energy efficiency financing. It finds that ESCO activity and investments in Bulgaria have been decreasing in recent years. Major obstacles for ESCOs include regulations prohibiting feasibility studies, requirements that only energy savings be considered, and that only third-party financing be used. Looking ahead, unlocking private investment through an ESCO facility is seen as key to meeting Bulgaria's energy efficiency targets, as grants alone will not be sufficient to finance the billion BGN size of the market expected by 2030. New ESCO models and bundling projects are also proposed to drive more efficient financing.
The IEA’s Energy Efficiency market report tracks the size of the global energy service company (ESCO) market. In 2018, the IEA conducted a survey of over 25 national ESCO associations to inform a more in-depth analysis of the global ESCO market. The survey covered ESCO financing models, energy performance contracting, and related policy measures.
Overall, the survey covers 80% of the major emerging economies (Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico and South Africa), 80% of the G20, and 60% of IEA membership. The global ESCO association analysis and country pages will be regularly updated to reflect market growth and relevant policy changes.
Energy Certification - an Efficient Tool to Achieve Ambitious RES Targets - C...Marko Lehtovaara
This document discusses energy certification and renewable portfolio standards (RPS) using Norway and Sweden as case studies. It summarizes how both countries use a joint quota certificate system to meet their EU 20-20-20 renewable energy targets in an efficient manner. The system issues certificates for eligible renewable production that can be traded separately from electricity. Quota obligated parties must prove compliance by canceling enough certificates. The document analyzes how RPS schemes may cope better than feed-in tariffs with changes in economic conditions and electricity markets while still achieving renewable targets in a cost-effective way. More data is still needed to draw definitive conclusions, but RPS appears to allow markets to optimize renewable development in a changing environment.
BUILD UPON: Luca Bertalot - Road Map for an Energy Efficient MortgageGBC Finland
Buildings are responsible for 40% of EU energy consumption and 36% of CO2 emissions. 75-90% of the existing building stock will still be standing in 2050, so improving energy efficiency is key to meeting EU energy and emissions targets. This document proposes a pan-European financing mechanism to incentivize households to retrofit buildings for energy efficiency through financial incentives linked to mortgages. This would support private investment in energy efficiency improvements estimated to be €100 billion per year, helping the EU meet its 2020 energy savings target.
This presentation was held during the 5th GIB Summit, May 27-28 2015.
The presentation and more information on the Global Infrastructure Basel Foundation are available on www.gib-foundation.org
This document discusses energy efficiency and smart communities from a European Union perspective. It provides background on climate and energy targets in the EU, the development of the Energy Union initiative, and key policy areas like secure energy supplies, completing the internal energy market, promoting energy efficiency, reducing emissions, and boosting research and innovation. It also examines the role of smart cities, sustainable buildings, and EU funding mechanisms like the Covenant of Mayors in supporting energy and climate goals at the local level.
This document summarizes Slovenia's Public Buildings Deep Renovation Programme which uses energy performance contracting (EPC) to implement energy efficiency retrofits of public buildings. From 2016-2018, EPC projects renovated over 600,000 square meters of public building space, achieving annual energy savings of 86 kWh/m2 at a cost of 158 euros/m2. Critical success factors for EPC in Slovenia include supportive policies and legislation, national energy plans that promote EPC, EPC facilitators that develop project pipelines, standardization of EPC processes, and available national and international financing instruments. Future developments may include a quality assurance scheme for energy services and an online platform to facilitate more EPC projects.
Energy Efficiency: A strategy at the heart of the G20Leonardo ENERGY
In November 2014, the G20 countries representing 80% of the World GDP, the World Energy Consumption and GHG emisions, launched the G20 Energy Efficiency Action Plan.
The Action Plan comprises a series of 6 concrete international collaboration on EE in buildings, networked devices, industry, power sector, transport and finance. In 2016 under the Chinese G20 Presidency, the collaboration on energy efficiency is being consolidated.
The Webinar will explain the latest achievements of the G20 Collaboration on energy efficiency. Each work stream generate outcomes, recommendations, principles that G20 Countries are invited to adopt.
The document analyzes energy use in 18 Ukrainian machinery plants based on energy audits conducted by GIZ. It finds that:
1) The plants consumed between 0.4 and 62.7 GWh of energy annually, with electricity making up 50.4% of consumption on average and natural gas 19.9%.
2) In production processes, metal processing accounted for 41.3% of electricity use on average, while thermal processing took 18.2% and compressors 15.5%.
3) Outside of production, heating and hot water supply systems used 8.2% of energy on average, while 6.3% was lost.
- GreenStream provides asset management, brokerage, and advisory services related to carbon markets and renewable energy projects. It manages investment vehicles focused on carbon credits and renewable energy.
- The global carbon market and investment in renewable energy have grown substantially in recent years. The CDM project pipeline includes many energy efficiency and renewable energy projects concentrated in Asia.
- Outlook suggests carbon markets will continue as climate negotiations proceed and cap-and-trade systems expand. The CDM and new flexible mechanisms are expected to be part of future agreements. GreenStream operates across Europe and has partnerships in China and Africa.
The document is an investor presentation from the Republic of Serbia given in June 2014. It summarizes key facts about Serbia, recent economic and political milestones, the new government's reform agenda focused on improving the business environment and attracting foreign direct investment. Specific policies and incentives discussed include a new pro-business labor law, tax relief for new jobs, privatization progress, and financial incentives for investments meeting certain thresholds. Macroeconomic indicators show recovery from the financial crisis, with GDP growth of 2.5% in 2013 and reduced inflation, current account deficits, and external imbalances.
Benefiting from Open Data in the Energy Efficiency SectorKiril Raytchev
This document discusses using open data to benefit energy efficiency projects. It outlines several open data sources that contain over 5,000 records of energy performance data. The document also discusses challenges with financing deep renovation projects and strategies for financial institutions, ESCOs, and energy consultants to overcome these challenges and unlock more energy efficiency projects and investments. These include adapting financial products, building trust through a center of excellence, and providing ready-made client and project lists to streamline the process.
The Berlin Energy Agency is a public-private partnership that facilitates energy efficiency. It provides energy consulting, contracting, and international knowledge transfer. It has helped develop innovative financing schemes like energy performance contracting that decrease the need for subsidies. Energy agencies play an important role as intermediaries between public and private sectors to support projects that increase energy efficiency. Political support and clear mandates are essential to leverage synergies across levels of government and funding instruments.
Italy has established energy efficiency targets for 2020 including a 20% reduction in primary energy consumption and annual energy savings of 1.5% through energy efficiency obligation schemes. In 2016, Italy achieved 41% of its overall target, with most savings from residential and industrial sectors. The main policy mechanisms supporting the targets are white certificates, tax deductions, and thermal account subsidies. White certificates accounted for over 60% of energy savings in 2016 and have certified a total of 24 Mtoe of savings since 2005 primarily in industry and buildings.
The document summarizes key aspects of EU energy policy and renewable energy development trends:
1) The EU has a number of interconnected energy policies aimed at increasing competitiveness, renewable energy use, energy efficiency, and reducing emissions.
2) The EU's 20-20-20 targets of 20% reductions in emissions, 20% renewable energy use, and 20% energy efficiency improvements by 2020 are driving a transition to low-carbon energy solutions.
3) The EU Renewables Directive sets national renewable energy targets and requirements to promote the development of renewable energy.
From Ugly Duckling to Superstar: how energy efficiency (almost) got to the to...FTI Consulting FR
Energy efficiency has long been promoted at European level. The European Commission has certainly made great efforts to support it and to ensure that energy savings can contribute to the EU’s energy priorities, namely reduction of carbon emissions, lowering of energy costs and increase of energy independence. The EU has introduced energy efficiency targets, created a regulatory framework to support energy efficiency and the uptake of energy efficient products and provided significant funding. However, so far energy efficiency has not lived up to its expectations, which is disappointing considering the huge amount of resources spent to promote it.
In this Energy Flash we look why the EU’s policies have so far have not had the desired effect, what is being done to change this and which sectors are best placed to benefit from the renewed efforts.
Auctions for energy efficiency and the experience of renewablesLeonardo ENERGY
Auctions are an emerging market-based policy instrument to promote energy efficiency that has started to gain traction in the EU and worldwide. This presentation provides an overview and comparison of several energy efficiency auctions and derives conclusions on the effects of design elements based on auction theory and on experiences of renewable energy auctions. We include examples from energy efficiency auctions in Brazil, Canada, Germany, Portugal, Switzerland, Taiwan, UK, and US.
A recording of this presentation can be viewed at:
https://youtu.be/aC0h4cXI9Ug
havells presentation for b school student and management employee.Kunal Pal
The document provides information about the Indian electrical equipment industry. It discusses key details such as:
- Asia-Pacific and Europe together account for over 70% of the global electrical equipment market due to strong economic growth in countries like India and China.
- China is the largest contributor to global electrical consumption, while India accounts for 7% and is forecasted to grow strongly.
- The Indian electrical equipment industry is dominated by the services sector, which contributes over 50% to GDP, while agriculture contributes 17%.
- Electricity production and consumption in India has grown steadily between 2013-2018 and is forecasted to reach over 1,900 TWh by 2022.
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The document summarizes the development of energy performance contracting (EnPC) in Slovakia, particularly the public sector, over the past 30 years. It outlines key periods including an early start in the late 1990s, a market shut-down from 2006-2012 due to EU grants, and a restart and stabilization from 2012-2019. In 2019, Slovakia introduced "Maastricht-neutral EnPCs" in line with Eurostat guidance to exclude private EnPC financing from public debt reporting. However, the market has slowed significantly due to limitations of Maastricht-neutral EnPCs for comprehensive building renovations and banks' risk perceptions of potential savings shortfalls.
The document is a newsletter from the Global ESCO Network providing updates on ESCO activities and developments around the world. It introduces the GEN and its goals of driving government action to scale up ESCO contributions to climate change mitigation. It then provides news about ESCO associations in Asia, Europe, and Bulgaria, including key achievements and challenges. Finally, it outlines the GEN's 2023 action plan focused on communication, data collection, and policy development to promote ESCOs globally.
Innovative financing schemes for energy efficiency and saving in buildingsKiril Raytchev
The document discusses two European Commission-funded projects - SUPER-HEERO and FinEERGo-Dom - that are developing innovative financing schemes to promote increased energy efficiency, especially in buildings. The projects aim to help overcome barriers to the uptake of such schemes for different end users like supermarkets, households, and public buildings. They are working on solutions like standardized contracts and a building energy efficiency facility to attract private financing that can boost the energy transition process. The projects offer relevant results including innovative financing schemes for supermarkets and support mechanisms to renovate public and private buildings in multiple countries.
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The popularity of functional foods among scientists and common people has been increasing day by day. Awareness and modernization make the consumer think better regarding food and nutrition. Now a day’s individual knows very well about the relation between food consumption and disease prevalence. Humans have a diversity of microbes in the gut that together form the gut microflora. Probiotics are the health-promoting live microbial cells improve host health through gut and brain connection and fighting against harmful bacteria. Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus are the two bacterial genera which are considered to be probiotic. These good bacteria are facing challenges of viability. There are so many factors such as sensitivity to heat, pH, acidity, osmotic effect, mechanical shear, chemical components, freezing and storage time as well which affects the viability of probiotics in the dairy food matrix as well as in the gut. Multiple efforts have been done in the past and ongoing in present for these beneficial microbial population stability until their destination in the gut. One of a useful technique known as microencapsulation makes the probiotic effective in the diversified conditions and maintain these microbe’s community to the optimum level for achieving targeted benefits. Dairy products are found to be an ideal vehicle for probiotic incorporation. It has been seen that the encapsulated microbial cells show higher viability than the free cells in different processing and storage conditions as well as against bile salts in the gut. They make the food functional when incorporated, without affecting the product sensory characteristics.
Kinetic studies on malachite green dye adsorption from aqueous solutions by A...Open Access Research Paper
Water polluted by dyestuffs compounds is a global threat to health and the environment; accordingly, we prepared a green novel sorbent chemical and Physical system from an algae, chitosan and chitosan nanoparticle and impregnated with algae with chitosan nanocomposite for the sorption of Malachite green dye from water. The algae with chitosan nanocomposite by a simple method and used as a recyclable and effective adsorbent for the removal of malachite green dye from aqueous solutions. Algae, chitosan, chitosan nanoparticle and algae with chitosan nanocomposite were characterized using different physicochemical methods. The functional groups and chemical compounds found in algae, chitosan, chitosan algae, chitosan nanoparticle, and chitosan nanoparticle with algae were identified using FTIR, SEM, and TGADTA/DTG techniques. The optimal adsorption conditions, different dosages, pH and Temperature the amount of algae with chitosan nanocomposite were determined. At optimized conditions and the batch equilibrium studies more than 99% of the dye was removed. The adsorption process data matched well kinetics showed that the reaction order for dye varied with pseudo-first order and pseudo-second order. Furthermore, the maximum adsorption capacity of the algae with chitosan nanocomposite toward malachite green dye reached as high as 15.5mg/g, respectively. Finally, multiple times reusing of algae with chitosan nanocomposite and removing dye from a real wastewater has made it a promising and attractive option for further practical applications.
Microbial characterisation and identification, and potability of River Kuywa ...Open Access Research Paper
Water contamination is one of the major causes of water borne diseases worldwide. In Kenya, approximately 43% of people lack access to potable water due to human contamination. River Kuywa water is currently experiencing contamination due to human activities. Its water is widely used for domestic, agricultural, industrial and recreational purposes. This study aimed at characterizing bacteria and fungi in river Kuywa water. Water samples were randomly collected from four sites of the river: site A (Matisi), site B (Ngwelo), site C (Nzoia water pump) and site D (Chalicha), during the dry season (January-March 2018) and wet season (April-July 2018) and were transported to Maseno University Microbiology and plant pathology laboratory for analysis. The characterization and identification of bacteria and fungi were carried out using standard microbiological techniques. Nine bacterial genera and three fungi were identified from Kuywa river water. Clostridium spp., Staphylococcus spp., Enterobacter spp., Streptococcus spp., E. coli, Klebsiella spp., Shigella spp., Proteus spp. and Salmonella spp. Fungi were Fusarium oxysporum, Aspergillus flavus complex and Penicillium species. Wet season recorded highest bacterial and fungal counts (6.61-7.66 and 3.83-6.75cfu/ml) respectively. The results indicated that the river Kuywa water is polluted and therefore unsafe for human consumption before treatment. It is therefore recommended that the communities to ensure that they boil water especially for drinking.
Climate Change All over the World .pptxsairaanwer024
Climate change refers to significant and lasting changes in the average weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years. It encompasses both global warming driven by human emissions of greenhouse gases and the resulting large-scale shifts in weather patterns. While climate change is a natural phenomenon, human activities, particularly since the Industrial Revolution, have accelerated its pace and intensity
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Optimizing Post Remediation Groundwater Performance with Enhanced Microbiolog...Joshua Orris
Results of geophysics and pneumatic injection pilot tests during 2003 – 2007 yielded significant positive results for injection delivery design and contaminant mass treatment, resulting in permanent shut-down of an existing groundwater Pump & Treat system.
Accessible source areas were subsequently removed (2011) by soil excavation and treated with the placement of Emulsified Vegetable Oil EVO and zero-valent iron ZVI to accelerate treatment of impacted groundwater in overburden and weathered fractured bedrock. Post pilot test and post remediation groundwater monitoring has included analyses of CVOCs, organic fatty acids, dissolved gases and QuantArray® -Chlor to quantify key microorganisms (e.g., Dehalococcoides, Dehalobacter, etc.) and functional genes (e.g., vinyl chloride reductase, methane monooxygenase, etc.) to assess potential for reductive dechlorination and aerobic cometabolism of CVOCs.
In 2022, the first commercial application of MetaArray™ was performed at the site. MetaArray™ utilizes statistical analysis, such as principal component analysis and multivariate analysis to provide evidence that reductive dechlorination is active or even that it is slowing. This creates actionable data allowing users to save money by making important site management decisions earlier.
The results of the MetaArray™ analysis’ support vector machine (SVM) identified groundwater monitoring wells with a 80% confidence that were characterized as either Limited for Reductive Decholorination or had a High Reductive Reduction Dechlorination potential. The results of MetaArray™ will be used to further optimize the site’s post remediation monitoring program for monitored natural attenuation.
Evolving Lifecycles with High Resolution Site Characterization (HRSC) and 3-D...Joshua Orris
The incorporation of a 3DCSM and completion of HRSC provided a tool for enhanced, data-driven, decisions to support a change in remediation closure strategies. Currently, an approved pilot study has been obtained to shut-down the remediation systems (ISCO, P&T) and conduct a hydraulic study under non-pumping conditions. A separate micro-biological bench scale treatability study was competed that yielded positive results for an emerging innovative technology. As a result, a field pilot study has commenced with results expected in nine-twelve months. With the results of the hydraulic study, field pilot studies and an updated risk assessment leading site monitoring optimization cost lifecycle savings upwards of $15MM towards an alternatively evolved best available technology remediation closure strategy.
Recycling and Disposal on SWM Raymond Einyu pptxRayLetai1
Increasing urbanization, rural–urban migration, rising standards of living, and rapid development associated with population growth have resulted in increased solid waste generation by industrial, domestic and other activities in Nairobi City. It has been noted in other contexts too that increasing population, changing consumption patterns, economic development, changing income, urbanization and industrialization all contribute to the increased generation of waste.
With the increasing urban population in Kenya, which is estimated to be growing at a rate higher than that of the country’s general population, waste generation and management is already a major challenge. The industrialization and urbanization process in the country, dominated by one major city – Nairobi, which has around four times the population of the next largest urban centre (Mombasa) – has witnessed an exponential increase in the generation of solid waste. It is projected that by 2030, about 50 per cent of the Kenyan population will be urban.
Aim:
A healthy, safe, secure and sustainable solid waste management system fit for a world – class city.
Improve and protect the public health of Nairobi residents and visitors.
Ecological health, diversity and productivity and maximize resource recovery through the participatory approach.
Goals:
Build awareness and capacity for source separation as essential components of sustainable waste management.
Build new environmentally sound infrastructure and systems for safe disposal of residual waste and replacing current dumpsites which should be commissioned.
Current solid waste management situation:
The status.
Solid waste generation rate is at 2240 tones / day
collection efficiently is at about 50%.
Actors i.e. city authorities, CBO’s , private firms and self-disposal
Current SWM Situation in Nairobi City:
Solid waste generation – collection – dumping
Good Practices:
• Separation – recycling – marketing.
• Open dumpsite dandora dump site through public education on source separation of waste, of which the situation can be reversed.
• Nairobi is one of the C40 cities in this respect , various actors in the solid waste management space have adopted a variety of technologies to reduce short lived climate pollutants including source separation , recycling , marketing of the recycled products.
• Through the network, it should expect to benefit from expertise of the different actors in the network in terms of applicable technologies and practices in reducing the short-lived climate pollutants.
Good practices:
Despite the dismal collection of solid waste in Nairobi city, there are practices and activities of informal actors (CBOs, CBO-SACCOs and yard shop operators) and other formal industrial actors on solid waste collection, recycling and waste reduction.
Practices and activities of these actor groups are viewed as innovations with the potential to change the way solid waste is handled.
CHALLENGES:
• Resource Allocation.
ENVIRONMENT~ Renewable Energy Sources and their future prospects.tiwarimanvi3129
This presentation is for us to know that how our Environment need Attention for protection of our natural resources which are depleted day by day that's why we need to take time and shift our attention to renewable energy sources instead of non-renewable sources which are better and Eco-friendly for our environment. these renewable energy sources are so helpful for our planet and for every living organism which depends on environment.
2. The Bulgarian
ESCO Market
Perspectives
Financing energy efficiency in Bulgaria and other countries from
Central and South-Eastern Europe
Kiril Raytchev
Chairman,
Alliance for Energy Efficiency in Bulgaria
Sofia, 28 June 2018
4. ESCO Activity (Passivity) in BG
4
Decreasing ESCO notices
Increasing share of terminations
(of ESCO notices)
Trending towards zero net activity
Source: aop.bg
Decreasing ESCO investments
Increasing contracts’ value and
duration
Only 100 Million BGN (51 Million
EUR) in 130 Entities for 10 yrs.
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
2006 - 2017
Number of Procurments Number of Terminations
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
MillionsBGN
ESCO Investments in EE
5. ESCO Minor Obstacles in Bulgaria
5
Project Structuring (CAs*)
Feasibility study | Multi-solutions analyses | Development of viable proposal
Tender Procedure (CAs)
Requirements definition | Complex regulation and law | Methods for estimation
Regulation and Law (Government)
ESCO is forbidden to conduct feasibility study | Just energy savings | Just third
party and ESCO financing
Contracts
Still not standardized | Construction vs. Service
* CAs - Contracting Authorities
6. ESCO Major Obstacles in Bulgaria
6
-
10
20
30
40
50
MillionsBGN
Sources of EE Financing in the Public sector for 2016: 137 Million BGN
(70 Million EUR)
Sources: seea.government.bg; bgeef.com
How efficient is current energy efficiency financing
in the public sector?
Average Ratio:
1 952 BGN / MWh
ESCO Ratio:
925 BGN / MWh
7. ESCO Perspectives
7
Energy Traders
(obliged by the Act on
the EE to deliver energy
savings for the end
consumers)
ESCOs
Other participants:
- Residential Sector;
- Small Commercial Buildings;
- SMEs.
Government
Buildings of > 250
sq.m. GFA
Municipality
Buildings of > 250
sq.m. GFA
Private Commercial
Buildings of > 250
sq.m. GFA
Large Enterprises
Public Street
Lighting
Target for 2018:
1 498 GWh
Total GFA:
8 573 303 sq.m.
Total GFA:
11 000 000 sq.m.
Power: 100 MW
8. Conclusions
8
Billion BGN size of the EE market in Bulgaria
Steady and irreversible increase expected by 2030
Grants will not be sufficient
Private investment to be unlocked | Multiplicative effects
Special ESCO Facility needed
Higher number of well-structured and viable projects | Pooling | Super ESCO
New products, services and models required
Industry 4.0 | DR + ESCO | EE + Add-ons | Alliance for Energy Efficiency
competence concentration