Drafting of ΒΕΙ & SEAP

1. Drafting of ΒΕΙ & SEAP Nikolaos Kontinakis, EPTA SA

2. What is a SEAP? • The Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP) is a key document that shows how the Covenant signatory will reach its commitment by 2020 • It uses the results of the Baseline Emission Inventory (BEI) to identify the best fields of action and opportunities for reaching the local authority’s CO2 reduction target • It defines concrete reduction measures, together with time frames and assigned responsibilities, which translate the long-term strategy into action • It is submitted within one year following adhesion

3. Scope & Time Horizon of the SEAP • The SEAP should concentrate on measures aimed at reducing the CO2 emissions and final energy consumption by end users • The Covenant's commitments cover the whole geographical area of the local authority (town, city, region) • The SEAP should include actions concerning both the public and private sectors. However, the local authority is expected to play an exemplary role and therefore to take outstanding measures related to the local authority's own buildings and facilities, vehicle fleet, etc • The main target sectors are buildings, equipment/facilities and urban transport. The SEAP may also include actions related to local electricity production and local heating/cooling generation • In addition, the SEAP should cover areas where local authorities can influence energy consumption on the long term (as land use planning), encourage green public procurement, as well as changes in consumption patterns (working with stakeholders and citizens) • The time horizon of the Covenant of Mayors is 2020

4. Overview of SEAP process

5. Recommended SEAP structure Recommended SEAP structure: • 1) SEAP Executive Summary • 2) Overall strategy • A. Objective(s) and Targets • B. Current framework and vision for the future • C. Organisational and financial aspects: • Coordination and organisational structures created/assigned • Staff capacity allocated • Involvement of stakeholders and citizens • Budget • Foreseen financing sources for the investments within your action plan • Planned measures for monitoring and follow-up • 3) Baseline Emission Inventory and related information • 4) Planned actions and measures for the full duration of the plan (2020) • Long-term strategy, goals and commitments till 2020 • Short/medium term actions For each measure/action: • Description, Department/person/company responsible, Timing, Cost estimation, Estimated energy saving/increased renewable energy production, Estimated CO2 reduction

6. Drafting a BEI/SEAP • Characteristics of the city: Demographics, economy, profile of the municipal services • Municipal energy consumption: energy bills, data from energy providers • Private energy consumption: national/regional/local statistics, data from energy providers, surveys/questionnaires, projections • Current state: Ask the various departments (available infrastructure, current technologies, use profiles, etc) • National and regional policies and initiatives • Municipal business plan • New projects and infrastructure • Energy efficiency, mobility, urban planning, development… plans

7. Key elements of a successful SEAP • Build support from stakeholders! • Secure a long-term political commitment • Ensure adequate financial resources • Do a proper CO2 emissions inventory - What you do not measure you will not change • Integrate the SEAP into day-to-day life and management of the municipality! • Ensure proper management during implementation • Make sure that your staff has adequate skills, and if necessary offer training • Learn to devise and implement projects over the long term • Actively search and take advantage of experiences and lessons learned from other cities that have developed a SEAP

8. Thank you! Nikolaos Kontinakis nkontinakis@epta.gr EPTA SA Iniochou 16 15238 Halandri, Greece Tel: +30-210-6086300 Fax: +30-210-6086302 www.epta.gr