Annual European Union greenhouse gas inventory and inventory report EEA, 27/05/2011

International Conference

RENEWABLE ENERGY, URBAN PLANNING AND BUILDING REGULATION: THE ROLE OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES IN EUROPE

(Trieste, 20 October 2011)

Antonio Lumicisi

SEE Campaign National coordinator - Italy

Italian Ministry for the Environment, Land and Sea The Covenant of Mayors

Annual European Union greenhouse gas inventory 1990-2009 and inventory report 2011 - EEA, 27/05/2011

The status in EU towards

2012 and 2020

COMMITMENT:

Fundamental role of civil society and

Towards 2020

Climate and Energy package (20; 20; 20):

- Directive 2009/29/EC of the European Parliament and the Council (which commits to EU ETS sector a reduction of emissions by 21% compared to 2005 levels);

- Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and the Council(which commits the achievement of specific objectives at national level in the use of renewable energy sources by 2020);

- Decision 2009/406/EC of the European Parliament and the Council, called “Effort Sharing”

(which commits a 10% reduction in CO₂ emissions for sectors not involved in the EU ETS)

While the EU ETS is set at Community level, will be the responsibility of

each Member State to define and implement policies and measures to

limit emissions in the Effort Sharing sectors. The players who can make a real contribution in those sectors are the local municipalities being

involved into the Covenant of Mayors’ initiative. They will commit

themselves for reducing the level of greenhouse gas emissions in sectors like residential, transport, small and medium enterprises and the civil

sector in general, areas where cities have a direct or indirect

What tools in Europe

to change the “culture” of energy?

•

Policy targets: 20-20-20 by 2020

•

Regulatory instruments: “Climate-Energy package and consequent

European Directives and appropriate national implementations

•

Widespread awareness: awareness raising, information, training

and financial support

The SEE Campaign and the Covenant of Mayors

SUSTAINABLE ENERGY for EUROPE (SEE): the largest initiative in support of EU 2020 objectives:

• Public and private sector

• Local Authorities and Regions

• Associations, Research Institutes, Universities, Companies, Energy Agencies, Financial Institutions, etc.

Objectives:

- raise awareness of decision-makers in different sectors and at different levels; - disseminate best practices and contribute to the objectives of EU energy policy, improving security of energy supply and combating climate change;

- ensuring appropriate knowledge and adequate support to achieve a high level of

public awareness;

- stimulate increased private investment in the field of sustainable energy technologies.

Current Partnerships:

- More than 500 in Europe => (www.sustenergy.org)

Italian excellence recognized through the SEE AWARDS !!!

SEE Awards 2008:

6 Nominations and

3 campaign’s area absolute WINNERS

SEE Awards 2009:

5 Nominations and

Actions of SEE Partners in Italy “2005-2007” “2008-2011”

IVa_{Edition Award “Energia sostenibile nelle città”}

(Bologna, 9 November 2011)

Ia_Edition

Award “Eco and the City” (Florence, 12 November 2011)

Covenant of Mayors

SUSTAINABLE CITIES

Cities use about 80% of the energy consumed in Europe, generating high levels of CO₂ emissions

1°residential; 2°transport; 3°Industry:

Decision 2009/406/EC, called EFFORT SHARING

which commits an average 10% reduction in CO₂ emissions (13% for Italy) for sectors not involved in the EU ETS

Cities must therefore have a role in the fight against climate change Cities must therefore have a role in the fight against climate change

According to the European Energy Efficiency Action Plan is established the "Covenant of Mayors" in order to bind the City (Resolution of the City Council) in:

• meet and exceed targets for reducing CO₂emissions to 2020 (primarily through the EE and RES);

• adopted an Action Plan (SEAP) to achieve those objectives; • provide a biennial report;

• plan and organize events (social, public awareness);

> 2900

EUROPEAN CITIES HAVE JOINED THE COVENANT OF MAYORS !!!

The Italian cities committed to the Covenant of Mayors

1.358

including

Bari, Bergamo, Bologna, Bolzano, Cesena, Chieti, Como

Firenze, Forlì, Genova,

187 Municipalities (14%)

have submitted its

Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP)

Firenze, Forlì, Genova,

Isernia, L’Aquila, La Spezia, Lodi, Macerata, Massa Carrara, Messina, Modena

Napoli, Padova, Pescara, Piacenza, Pisa, Potenza Ravenna, Reggio Emilia, Rimini, Roma,

Salerno, Taranto, Teramo, Torino, Udine,

STRUTTURE DI SUPPORTO

1) Covenant Coordinators:

National Coordinators (Ministries, Energy Agencies)

Territorial Coordinators (Regions, Provinces or aggregations of local authorities)

Provinces: AG; AL; AR; BN; BG; BO; CE; CS; CT; CH; KR; FG; GE; GR; IS; AQ;

SP; LE; MC; MS; MT; ME; MI; MO; MB; NA; NO; PG; PE; PI; PZ; RG; RM; RO; SA; SS; SI; SR; TE; TO; UD; VE; VI; VR

Regions: ABRUZZO; PIEMONTE; TOSCANA; SARDEGNA; SICILIA Mountain Communities: Valle Brembana; Valle Sabbia; Valle Trompia Mountain Communities: Valle Brembana; Valle Sabbia; Valle Trompia

Union of Municipalities di: Arzachena, Palau, Sant’Antonio di Gallura, Telti;

Tre Veronesi

Aggregations of Municipalities dell’EST Veronese; Consortium Oltrepo

Mantovano

IN ITALY: 56 2) Supporters (Associations and network of local authorities)

- AICCRE - LEGAUTONOMIE: Associazione autonomie locale - ALI Comuni Molisani - Consorzio CEV

- Anci Ideali - Coordinamento AG21 Locali italiane - Associazione Borghi Autentici d’Italia - Nebrodi Città Aperta Network

- Climate Alliance Italy - Patto Nord Barese Ofantino

- Città Slow International - Unione delle Provincie Italiane (UPI)

3) Associated Partners (Associated Partners are professional associations, NGOs, and other such structures which are in a position to provide linkages with private companies and civil society, as well as support to Covenant signatories, notably in the form of technologies, methods, financial

incentives, promotional tools, cultural and participative initiatives). incentives, promotional tools, cultural and participative initiatives).

IN ITALY: 0

sinergy with SEE Partners for post 2011

submission SEAP 1 anno dopo la delibera CC

Covenant of Mayors: the path

Implementa tion report 3 anni dopo la delibera CC

SEAP Guide-Lines

Covenant of Mayors:

SEAP Guide-Lines

1) Identifying targets for reducing CO₂ emissions to 2020 with long-term vision; organizational and financial aspects;

2) Inventory of emissions in the base year for the areas of competence (buildings, structures, local industries, transport);

3) Action List in the fields of competence

- Free choice on the methodology

- Adding actions from public and private sector - Involvement of local stakeholders & citizens

- Formal approval by the CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

That approach is full compatible to the Covenant of Mayors as "working tool" in synergy with the actions that will be outlined at the national level to reach the binding 2020 targets.

The economic resources available

• ELENA (EC - EIB)

• SECTORIAL FUNDS: EUROPEAN ENERGY EFFICIENT FUND (EEEF)

• NATIONAL RESOURCES (INCENTIVE SCHEMES FOR EE AND RES;

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT CALLS; KYOTO REVOLVING FUND) Public call expired on 29/04/2011

• BANDI EUROPEI

• BANDI EUROPEI

IEE Call

Eco Innovation Call

• FONDI STRUTTURALI

(

)

(Modello ABRUZZO: rimodulazione dei fondi dell’Asse Energia del POR FESR 2007-2013: 35 MEURO)

Next initiatives:

2011

Set of Conferences and

Seminars on the Covenant of

Mayors, the drafting of the

SEAP and financial solutions for

its implementation

www.campagnaseeitalia.it

www.campagnaseeitalia.it

THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION !!!