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Covenant of Mayors Seminar. The Way Forward In ġ. Jonathan Scerri Econing Engineering Consultancy Ltd. 28 November, 2009. Getting Started. 964 towns and cities have joined, mostly in EU Member States but not exclusively Number is increasing daily Structured Approach to Reach Targets.
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Covenant of Mayors Seminar The Way Forward Inġ. Jonathan Scerri Econing Engineering Consultancy Ltd. 28 November, 2009
Getting Started • 964 towns and cities have joined, mostly in EU Member States but not exclusively • Number is increasing daily • Structured Approach to Reach Targets
Signatories of the Covenant Għajnsielem Kirkop Marsaskala Għargħur Dingli Xewkija Balzan Iklin Qrendi Naxxar Santa Venera Pembroke Kalkara Mosta Santa Luċija Xagħra
Administrative Structures • Adapt Administrative Structures within Local Council • Assign Resources • Identify Responsible Persons and Key Players
Administrative Structures Obtain Support from: • Covenant of Mayors Office (CoMO) • Supporting Structure (Local Councils Association) • Experts
Baseline Emission Inventory • Specify Base Year:Recommended – 1990(or closest possible) • Identify Emission Categories: • Transport • Buildings • Industries • Equipment / Facilities • Others
Baseline Emission Inventory • Quantify CO2 Emissions • Challenges: • Absence of Historical Data by Locality • Availability of Present / Future Data by Utilities • Conversion Factors
Sustainable Energy Action Plan • Identify your Scope • Involve Citizens and All Stakeholders • Develop Action Plan with help of experts • Define Key Fields of Action • Select and Prioritise Measures • Specify Implementation Process
Implementation and Monitoring • Regular Follow Up on Implementation of Actions and Planned Target Dates • Address any Actions that may be falling back • Obtain Support in case of difficulties or deadlock
Reporting Progress • Prepare Progress Report • Submit Implementation Report Every 2 Years • Share Experience with Other Signatories
Summary • Prepare a Baseline Emissions Inventory • Develop and Submit a Sustainable Energy Action Plan • Implement Plan and Monitor Progress • Report Progress Every 2 Years • Involve Stakeholders and Citizens throughout the process