3 rd meeting Freiburg , 16 October 2013

1. 3rd meeting Freiburg, 16 October 2013 WP4: Capacity building and knowledge transfer for public bodies in MED cities and regions Stavroula Tournaki Cristina Brebou Assoc. Prof. Theocharis Tsoutsos www.resel.tuc.gr

2. WP4 Objectives To assess needs of the employees in public bodies, in local level Increase knowledge, awareness and capacity of public authorities in the Green partnerships municipalities and regions Assist the preparation of the local step-by-step plans and enable effective implementation of local energy strategies Sustain the project outcomes through training materials, reports and recommendations Freiburg 14-18 October, 2013

3. WP4 Planned activities-1 • Activity 4.1 • Preparation of local step by step plans for capacity building and pilot activities • Approach: • Form of LAGs to enhance cooperation between stakeholders influencing energy efficiency and use of RES: • Decision makers • Public authorities • Technicians involved in energy management (technology/product providers) • other key stakeholders (i.e. Chambers, consumer associations) • Experts will support LAGs work • LAGs will prepare plans and test measures in local activities Freiburg 14-18 October, 2013

4. WP4 Planned activities-2 • Activity 4.2 • Capacity building and knowledge transfer for public bodies • Approach: • Targeted workshops focused on the needs of employees, taken into account the identified (activity 3.1) obstacles • Materials prepared by Expert Working Groups (formed in WP3; based on WP3 methods but customised to regional/local needs and specific conditions • Appropriate practical materials to aid participants memorise the key principles • Assure availability and sustainability of materials Freiburg 14-18 October, 2013

5. WP4 Planned activities-3 • Activity 4.3 • Improvement of the local energy strategies based on the pilot testing of the new approach • Improve energy strategies from gained knowledge • Increased competences will enable more effective implementation of energy strategies and SEAPs • Assure sustainability of project outcomes in local communities Freiburg 14-18 October, 2013

6. WP4 Outputs • Local action groups (LAG) in pilot areas (11) • Local step-by-step plans for capacity building and implementation of measures (11) • Organisation of workshops targeted to LAG, public authorities and key stakeholders (22) • Adapt the training materials proposed by EWG for workshops • Improved existing local energy strategy (or developed if not existing) • Report the implementation of the local energy strategies (11) Freiburg 14-18 October, 2013

7. WP4 Interactions with other WP’s • WP4 and WP3 • Activity 4.1 is directly related to 3.1 (3.1 form the basis for 4.1) • Activity 4.2 will use materials developed in 3.2 by EWG for the capacity building workshops (customise materials according the local conditions and needs) • WP4 and WP5 • On the basis of the plan prepared by LAG in A4.1, local partnerships will be formed in A5.1 Freiburg 14-18 October, 2013

8. 3rd meeting Freiburg, 16 October 2013 LOCAL ACTION GROUPS FORMULATION

9. Why a LAG? • Involvement (and consensus) of local stakeholders • is critical for successful implementation of • sustainable energy projects at local level • More transparent policy‐making; allow authorities to build on trust and confidence • Decisions taken together with involved stakeholders are based on more extensive knowledge; under development project may get stronger support/gain expertise • Broad consensus improves the quality, acceptance, effectiveness and legitimacy of a project • Strengthen the role of different actors using a “bottom‐up” approach involving: • The public sector • Consumers • Energy providers Freiburg 14-18 October, 2013

10. To provide knowledge, expertise, support to the pilot projects implementation To increase knowledge, awareness and capacity of key actors and employees in public authorities To form a long‐term basis for better cohesion at the local level that will last even after the completion of the project by: LAG’s OBJECTIVES • Increasing the capacity of the decision makers • Bringing together decision makers, owners (of land, public buildings), suppliers, employees, end users and citizens Freiburg 14-18 October, 2013

11. LAG’s OBJECTIVES To promote effective renewable energy and energy efficiency planed reduction of GHG emissions To support the authorities to claim and get funding for the preparation of concrete actions towards 2020 targets To contribute to the achievement of the national obligations towards the EU 2020 targets, creating economic benefits for the local area Freiburg 14-18 October, 2013

12. Indicative Stakeholders SXIMA Freiburg 14-18 October, 2013

13. Role of LAG’s 1/2 • Identification of energy plan priorities-development of projects to match the local needs • Contribute to the preparation of local step‐by‐step plans-technical solutions for the realization of the pilots - support their implementation • Support the capacity building activities in municipal level Freiburg 14-18 October, 2013

14. Role of LAG’s 2/2 • Identification of efficient ways/tools to increase public awareness and the dissemination of the projects’ outcomes (local team of volunteers?) • Monitoring and assessment of the progress of the pilots; the capitalization of project results • Contribute to the improvement of local energy strategy Freiburg 14-18 October, 2013

15. Discussion Topics Indicative • Local Energy Strategy – Identify important parameters • Priorities and existing local potentials; tailor the priorities to the local needs • Fit solutions for the local community, its needs, citizens • Obstacles hindering the efficient implementation of the identified projects Freiburg 14-18 October, 2013

16. Discussion Topics Indicative • Propose and prepare suitable workshops/capacity building for the municipality technical staff/employees • Technical solutions for future investments • Funding opportunities and other financial issues - the most important topic for discussion - solutions that can be partly, if not 100%, self funded Freiburg 14-18 October, 2013

17. 3rd meeting Freiburg, 16 October 2013 CURRENT STATUS OF LOCAL ACTION GROUPS

18. LOCAL ACTION GROUPS Feed back from partners received till now: Freiburg 14-18 October, 2013

19. LAG’s in numbers…. • 8 NGO’s • 20 Local/regional Authorities • 12 Public institutions/Organizations • 6 Companies • 5 Ministries • 4 Citizen Groups • 10 Chambers/professional associations • 2 Financial Institutions/ESCos • 8 Energy Development Agencies • 121 LAG members • 11 LAG’s • 82 Organizations

20. LAG’s FORMATION Feed back from partners received till now: TOTAL STAKEHPOLDERS INVOLVED Freiburg 14-18 October, 2013

21. LAG’s 1st Meeting -Objectives • Brief presentation of the Green Partnerships Project- Basic goals emphasizing on the outcome for the local society • Identify: • Priorities • Main obstacles-Possible solutions • Funding Options • Discussion- Suggestions in order to achieve best possible LAG function Freiburg 14-18 October, 2013

22. 3rd meeting Freiburg, 16 October 2013 1st LAG Meetings Results

23. Albania 12th September 2013 Key Discussion Topics: • The need for the establishment of LAG • The situation of energy sector in the region • The need for local energy strategy • The existing local potentials • The priorities to the local needs • Solutions that would work for the local community • Obstacles for the efficient implementation of the projects Freiburg 14-18 October, 2013

24. Results/Priorities • LAG’s should consist of: • Ensure women participation at a decision –making level • LAG meetings at least once a month • Economic and social partners • At least 50% representatives of the civil society (farmers, rural women, young people and their associations) • Minimum of 20% shall be representatives of the local authorities Freiburg 14-18 October, 2013

25. Cyprus 19th September 2013 Key Discussion Topics: • SEAP • Biomass & photovoltaics • Legislation • Funding • Capacity building • Strategy Freiburg 14-18 October, 2013

26. Results/Priorities • Methodology in developing the SEAPs explained • Green Partnerships already a success for Lakatamia as it has brought funding for SEAP • Strict rules in Cyprus on CO2 emissions from burning biomass seriously compromise the selection of technology • Writing document references -useful contacts concerning Cyprus emissions trading • Consider to give pellets to citizens who collect and litter their green waste to allocated spaces. • All possible technologies studied before going ahead with the pilot action • Next meeting for the Local Action Group will be in January 2014 Freiburg 14-18 October, 2013

27. Greece 9th October 2013 Key Discussion Topics: • The Green Partnerships project, outcomes and impacts/benefits for the Municipality • LAG operation and other potential members • Municipality SEAP priority actions • Pilot Projects to be implemented at the municipal area • Funding opportunities to support the investments for the pilot projects implementation Freiburg 14-18 October, 2013

28. Results/Priorities • Identify LAG members main body and “additions” for each different pilot case • Initial discussion about the capacity building workshop, needs/subjects • Technical Services staff has committed to present the main areas of interest for training of their staff. • A specific work meeting with the Municipal Enterprise of Water and Sewage of Rethymno planned - further discuss technical details and alternative solutions • Key priority for the success of the sustainable planning in local level- the need of the citizen’s behavior change Freiburg 14-18 October, 2013

29. Montenegro 2nd September 2013 Key Discussion Topics: • EnergyPoliciesandlegislation • Market launch of modern renewable wood energy in Montenegro • Construction of small hydro power plants: potentials and threats • Climate changes, raising awareness among society Freiburg 14-18 October, 2013

30. Results/Priorities • Significant energy and financial savings with a relatively small investment by: • Higher involvement of NGOs and educational institutions regarding the environment and sustainable energy potentials • A better choice of technical equipment and energy • Better organization • Improved quality Freiburg 14-18 October, 2013

31. Slovenia 27th September 2013 Promotional Event: • Important for decision making process and awareness rising • About 150 participants attended • Promotional material distributed(new approaches, technologies etc.) • Quiz game on the topic wood biomass: The question for the prize (5 x 15 kg wood) was how much wood substitutes 1L oil? Result: 70 Freiburg 14-18 October, 2013

32. France 19th August 2013 Key Discussion Topics: • Progress report on the hydroelectric project feasibility study. • Progress report on the project financing • Progress report on the planning of the hydropower plant project Freiburg 14-18 October, 2013

33. Spain 14th October 2013 Key Discussion Topics: • pending Freiburg 14-18 October, 2013

34. 3rd meeting Freiburg, 16 October 2013 NEXT STEPS

35. WP4 Next Steps: • Pending LAG meetings to be implemented till beginning of November. Minutes and reporting material from the LAGs of Croatia, Bosnia, Portugal and Spain to be send before the Nov 8th (Italy not later than the Nov15th). • Integrated report for 11 LAG’s formulation to be developed till Nov 25th(TUC), having received the contribution from partners • TUC will sent proposal about capacity workshops duration, contents, structure and format of appropriate material to be delivered by the EWGs at Nov 30th • Workshops should be planned between March –June 2014, having received the suggested training materials from EWGs (WP3) Freiburg 14-18 October, 2013

36. Thank you! www.resel.tuc.gr Freiburg 14-18 October, 2013