Almada (PT)

In 1999, the Municipality of Almada created the Local Energy Agency of Almada, AGENEAL.

More than being just a provider of technical support to its stakeholders, AGENEAL is establishing itself as a platform or forum for debate among its 15 stakeholders on energy efficiency and climate change. The objective is to build a common diagnosis and vision of the future of the City, bringing all these different institutions into the debate and to get their commitment to the sharing of responsibility in the design and implementation of measures to reduce energy consumption.

The Inventory of Greenhouse Gas Emissions, from which the “Local Strategy for Climate Change of the Municipality of Almada” resulted, was prepared with the participation of AGENEAL and contributions from its stakeholders. This document defined policies and measures to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions for each sector of activity in Almada.

These measures are now being reviewed and will form the Sustainable Energy Action Plan. This will contain the measures that form the Plan to be developed as part of the BELIEF project.

Websites:
www.ageneal.pt
www.m-almada.pt

Our LIEF

In the Forum all local actors work together and develop a Sustainable Energy Action Plan. Its idea is the cooperation of as many partners as possible in order to have various inputs which have an influence on the work of the Forum.

Items	Documents
LIEF composition	LIEF members
LIEF meeting minutes & protocols
LIEF working methods / internal rules
Main achievements / benefits	LIEF achievements & benefits Implemented 1. Use of solar hot water systems in new municipal buildings and equipments of Almada (2 swimming pools, 1 primary school) and introduction of RES in existing sports facilities (municipal sports complex, 3 halls, 1 athletics track) 2. Energy audits to the facilities of 2 of AGENEAL’s stakeholders: train operator and boat operator (LIEF members) 3. Strong reinforcement of the aspects of energy and mobility of the Local Agenda 21 of the Children in Almada Planned 1. Development of individual Climate Change Plans by the LIEF members (stakeholders of AGENEAL) 2. Introduction of a tele-management system for the public lighting of Almada: a cooperation between three of AGENEAL’s stakeholders (LIEF members) 3. Transport plan for the campus of the Science and Technology University (about 10,000 users), also a member of the LIEF and stakeholder of AGENEAL
Evaluation

Our Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP)

It marks the main work of the Forum. Its aim is to bring sustainability into the city by formulating an action plan which was developed by all local actors which took part in the Forum.

Items	Documents
Action Plan(s)	SEAP
Sectors covered	SEAP sectors Transports and buildings (residential and services) Industry and other sectors (agriculture, etc.) are accounted for, but do not have specific energy saving measures
Main actions / projects foreseen	SEAP main actions Shining example
Targets in % or absolute figures	SEAP targets Targets for 2010: 332 TJ of potential energy savings 26,000 t CO2e (about 5% reduction)

Communication and dissemination material

This part describes the way how the communities promote the actions concerning BELIEF. It aims at informing a wider public in order to raise awareness on sustainable development among them.
Furthermore it is the most visible part of the project for the citizens and should not be underestimated.

Items	Documents
Press releases
Websites
Leaflets and brochures
Newsletters
Posters
Documents related to the organisation of local events such as exhibitions, conferences, etc.	Invitation 5th Children Parliament June 2008 EMW programme 2006

Implementation

Implementation means further results of the BELIEF project, which are fixed by the adoption of local regulations and the signature of local voluntary commitments / agreements.

Items	Documents
Local regulations adopted
Voluntary commitments / agreements signed

The Municipality of Beltinci (8,700 inhabitants on an area of 62 km2) is situated on the left bank of the River Mura. The Municipality is made up of 8 villages. The main natural wealth of the Municipality is fertile soil. More than half of the area consists of gardens, fields and orchards. The Municipality is a geographically compact unit with a rich cultural heritage, natural beauty, vibrant folk culture, a rich oral tradition and a well developed tourist infrastructure. One of the most valuable resources of the Municipality is its unspoiled natural environment. Many activities taking place along the River Mura e.g. tourism, have a significant ecological impact.

Website:
www.beltinci.si

Our LIEF

Items	Documents
LIEF composition	Composition
LIEF meeting minutes & protocols
LIEF working methods / internal rules
Main achievements / benefits	Implemented 1. Energy efficiency analysis of public buildings in the municipality with infrared thermal scanning 2. Energy refurbishment of a kindergarten (thickening wall insulation, replacement of old windows with new ones of high energy efficiency and installation of a heat pump for heating) 3. Energy rationalisation of public lighting Planned 1. Establishment of energy management and appointment of an energy manager 2. Energy refurbishment of a sports hall 3. Energy-saving building restoration of public infrastructure and street lighting in dwellings of the municipality (priorities will be given according to financial possibilities)
Evaluation	BELIEF evaluation report

Our Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP)

It marks the main work of the Forum. Its aim is to bring sustainability into the city by formulating an action plan which was developed by all local actors which took part in the Forum.

Items	Documents
Action Plan(s)	SEAP SEAP Adoption Forum Members SEAP Adoption LA Recommendation brochure BELIEF evaluation report
Sectors covered	Public sector, private sector and households Basically incorporating all the sectors of activity in the municipality by means of energy consumption/production for heating, electricity and transport
Main actions / projects foreseen	Shining example Details on main actions & projects
Targets in % or absolute figures	Increase of RES share in energy supply of 10% until 2015 Increase of energy efficiency in the public sector by 20% until 2015 Increase of overall energy efficiency in households thanks to awareness raising, energy consultations and public pilot projects

Communication and dissemination material

Items	Documents
Press releases	Presentations, articles, websites
Websites	Beltinci Forum website
Leaflets and brochures	BELIEF leaflet
Newsletters	Newsletter 1 Newsletter 2 Newsletter 3
Posters	BELIEF poster in Slovenian
Documents related to the organisation of local events such as exhibitions, conferences, etc.	See website

Implementation

Implementation means further results of the BELIEF project, which are fixed by the adoption of local regulations and the signature of local voluntary commitments / agreements.

Items	Documents
Local regulations adopted	List of local regulations
Voluntary commitments / agreements signed	Agreement 1 Agreement 2 Agreement 3

Capital of Bistriţa-Năsăud County, Bistriţa, (82,689 inhabitants) is located in the North-East of the Transylvanian plateau, in the Bistriţa basin which is crossed by the river bearing the same name. Bistriţa has a surface of 13.7 km2, and includes 6 satellite communities: Unirea – 5 km, Slătiniţa – 10 km, Ghinda – 8 km, Viişoara – 5 km, Sigmir – 6 km and Sărata – 10 km. The Bistriţa basin has a temperate climate with humid and relatively hot summers, and snowy winters. Bistriţa’s microclimate is characteristic of a higher altitude than the real one of 350 m. because of the mountain relief and rich vegetation, very close to the city itself. Bistriţa City is keen to use non-conventional energy in order to save the local and wider environment.

Website:
www.primariabistrita.ro

Our LIEF

Items	Documents
LIEF composition
LIEF meeting minutes & protocols	LIEF Meetings-Minutes
LIEF working methods / internal rules
Main achievements / benefits	Implemented 1. Renewables and Information campaign for media, schools and fairs. 2. Rehabilitation of schools and other municipal buildings. This was done in 11 schools and 3 municipal buildings. 3. Preparation of an energy balance at the city’s heating plant – very important, as it pointed out clearly that we need to introduce cogeneration. Also by monitoring it, we were able to reduce the CO2 emissions by 2.5% in the last year. Planned 1. Creation of an energy info point – permanent action, starting in 2009 2. Continuation of local energy Forum meetings, at least twice a year 3. Organisation of the Open Day for Solar Energy every year in June, starting in 2008 4. Energy School Class A, a contest between pupils of different schools, starting in September 2008
Evaluation	Evaluation report

Our Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP)

It marks the main work of the Forum. Its aim is to bring sustainability into the city by formulating an action plan which was developed by all local actors which took part in the Forum.

Items	Documents
Action Plan(s)	SEAP
Sectors covered	Heating sector, electricity sector, water consumption sector
Main actions / projects foreseen	List of actions-achieved results-savings Shining example Romanian version Energy balance
Targets in % or absolute figures	Annual CO2 reduction of 1.5%

Communication and dissemination material

Items	Documents
Press releases	Articles
Websites
Leaflets and brochures	Leaflet Shining Example (ro)
Newsletters
Posters	Poster
Documents related to the organisation of local events such as exhibitions, conferences, etc.	Questionnaires Photos Radio spot 1 Radio spot 2 Radio spot 3 Radio spot 4

Implementation

Implementation means further results of the BELIEF project, which are fixed by the adoption of local regulations and the signature of local voluntary commitments / agreements.

Items	Documents
Local regulations adopted
Voluntary commitments / agreements signed	Voluntary agreements

Greater Dunkirk wishes to ensure the sustainable and coherent development of their conurbation. The Council’s energy policy is fully directed to this end. We are trying to encourage a better control of energy demand and an improvement in energy efficiency through our decisions and action on the ground, so allowing us to combat climate change more effectively.

In 2004 Greater Dunkirk carried out aerial thermal infrared imaging of the buildings within the conurbation. This operation highlighted the heat wasted through roofs and many local residents came to see the results.

The “Réflexénergie” (“Energy Reflex”) Campaign was set up in order to go further and help to control energy consumption. This initiative is intended for all those, both private householders and business people, thinking of carrying out insulation work or energy saving measures.

Faced with a regular increase in energy prices, it is important that everyone from now on should have a col- lective "Energy Reflex".

Website:
www.dunkerquegrandlittoral.org

Our LIEF

Items	Documents
LIEF composition
LIEF meeting minutes & protocols
LIEF working methods / internal rules
Main achievements / benefits	Deroule Lettre Note 1 Note 2 Programme Implemented 1. More than 89 people have already applied for the new financial grants for high performance roof insulation in the first fortnight it was available 2. More than 61 people have already applied for the new financial grants for the installation of solar thermal panels 3. More than 308 people have already applied for the new financial grants for the installation of new efficient boilers 4. More than 42,000 leaflets and brochures about energy saving measures and renewable energy have been distributed among the public 5. More than 1,500,000 kWh of energy have been saved annually and 330 tonnes of CO2 avoided Planned 1. The Greater Dunkirk Metropolitan Council has undertaken to encourage the local authorities which are part of the conurbation to take steps to better monitor energy use in their buildings 2. The CUD has started the preparation of a Climate Plan 3. The CUD will start the preparation of a Carbon Balance
Evaluation

Our Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP)

It marks the main work of the Forum. Its aim is to bring sustainability into the city by formulating an action plan which was developed by all local actors which took part in the Forum.

Items	Documents
Action Plan(s)	SEAP 2007 SEAP 2006
Sectors covered	Housing Tertiary sector
Main actions / projects foreseen	Pilot Project OPATB Aerial Thermograph Project Shining example French version
Targets in % or absolute figures	1. Implementing 1,000 insulation projects over a 3 year period to improve energy efficiency 2. Replacement of old boilers by new efficient boilers 3. Installation of 100 solar panels over a 3 year period 4. The Greater Dunkirk Metropolitan Council (CUD) has undertaken to reduce its energy consumption by 10%

Communication and dissemination material

Items	Documents
Press releases	Reflexenergie
Websites
Leaflets and brochures	Reflexenergie Advices Solar Insulation Heating Conference Habitat
Newsletters
Posters	BELIEF Poster
Documents related to the organisation of local events such as exhibitions, conferences, etc.	SEECampaign Certificate

Implementation

Implementation means further results of the BELIEF project, which are fixed by the adoption of local regulations and the signature of local voluntary commitments / agreements.

Items	Documents
Local regulations adopted
Voluntary commitments / agreements signed	Réflexénergie Charte Réflexénergie Partners

Frankfurt am Main set up the “Lokale Energie Initiative Frankfurt – LEIF” as its intelligent energy Forum in February 2006. The Forum was founded on the city’s broad experience of energy planning and communication projects, and representatives of housing companies, energy companies, associations of craftsmen (Innungen), chambers of commerce, energy advisers, environmental organisations and political parties have all taken part in the sessions. Frankfurt was one of the first subscribers to the www.sustenergy.org campaign.

The main objective is to prepare an energy action plan and to evaluate and disseminate the results of actual projects. Our guiding principle is not to develop new guidelines and papers, but to invite everyone to make proposals to the energy action plan, to put these ideas into practice and to show how these ideas may help to save the climate.

Frankfurt has a wealth of experience in forming and running energy Forums, such as the Banks and Offices Energy Forum, the Rhine-Main Facility Management (FM) Forum, and in cooperation with industry, the “Totally Integrated Power Dialogue Forum”.

We know what could and should be done – the main task is to motivate and activate people!

Website:
www.energiereferat.stadt-frankfurt.de

Our LIEF

Items	Documents
LIEF composition
LIEF meeting minutes & protocols	LIEF Forum Invitation May 2007 LIEF Forum Presentation May 2007 LIEF Speech May 2007 LIEF Forum Invitation June 2008 LIEF Forum Presentation June 2008
LIEF working methods / internal rules
Main achievements / benefits	Implemented 1. 12 companies participated in the ÖKOPROFIT workshops and got awards 2. City Council made many compulsory decisions to request passive houses for new districts and for low energy standards of new high rise buildings (<150 kWh/m2 and >50% renewables) 3. The Caritas Energy Saving Service (training of unemployed persons for energy help in low income households) was brought into full practice, now the German Environment Minister decided to support and to disseminate this project to 50 other cities in Germany 4. We started a new campaign “Frankfurt saves electricity”, with information and funding for saving kWh 5. We checked if wood pellets can be used in the coal fired central CHP station (result: it is possible, but difficult) 6. New energy and CO2 reduction plan was prepared; since 1990 a 10% reduction has been identified & 50 detailed measures have been defined for 7 action fields Planned 1. To start of a new initiative to promote small scale CHP 2. To set up a new energy information centre together with many partners (craftsmen, energy supplier, consumer association) 3. Together with partners from sports associations and Department for Sports a common action for advice and activation 4. To set up the award Frankfurt Green Building for non residential buildings
Evaluation

Our Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP)

It marks the main work of the Forum. Its aim is to bring sustainability into the city by formulating an action plan which was developed by all local actors which took part in the Forum.

Items	Documents
Action Plan(s)	SEAP June 2008
Sectors covered	Energy = heating and electricity, dwellings, non residential buildings
Main actions / projects foreseen	Shining example
Targets in % or absolute figures	- Minus 10% CO2 every 5 years - Minus 50% CO2 until 2050 - Minus 1% demand per year - Plus 1% RES per year

Communication and dissemination material

Items	Documents
Press releases	Press Release 1 Press Release 2
Websites	Klimaschutz Atlas Webpage
Leaflets and brochures
Newsletters
Posters
Documents related to the organisation of local events such as exhibitions, conferences, etc.

Implementation

Implementation means further results of the BELIEF project, which are fixed by the adoption of local regulations and the signature of local voluntary commitments / agreements.

Items	Documents
Local regulations adopted	Energy Management Presentation Energy Competition in Schools
Voluntary commitments / agreements signed

Grenoble Alpes Métropole s’est engagée dans la mise en place et le pilotage d’un Plan Climat Local depuis 2005. Le Plan Climat doit fédérer le maximum d’acteurs du territoire, au travers du Forum du Plan Climat, autour d’objectifs communs de lutte contre l’effet de serre, avec des valeurs de consommations énergétiques et d’émissions de gaz à effet de serre à atteindre en 2010, puis en 2020 dans le cadre des « 3x20 » européens et un positionnement dans la démarche « facteur 4 » à l’horizon 2050.

Des actions de sensibilisation du grand public sont ainsi mises en place, avec l’appui des partenaires, dans le but d’accroître la prise de conscience des citoyens de l’agglomération afin qu’ils se sentent concernés et s’engagent personnellement à lutter contre le changement climatique.

La thématique retenue pour ces premières actions de sensibilisation dans le cadre du Plan Climat est l’habitat, qui constitue un important gisement d’économies d’énergie dans l’agglomération.

L’exposition d’une « maison économe » grandeur nature, la diffusion de guides sur l’habitat adaptés à la région grenobloise, des campagnes de sensibilisation sur l’éclairage puis sur l’isolation, des formations destinées aux employés territoriaux ont constitué les temps forts des plans d’actions 2005-2008.

Website:
www.la-metro-grenoble.fr

Our LIEF

Items	Documents
LIEF composition	Composition
LIEF meeting minutes & protocols	Climate Plan Letter Nov. 07 Climate Plan Letter Jan. 07 Minutes Forum Nov. 06 Climate Plan Forum agenda 05.06.08
LIEF working methods / internal rules
Main achievements / benefits	Implemented 1. Launch of a campaign about “building insulation”: it provides subsidies for the building owners who insulate their houses 2. Long term Strategic Action Plan for Renewable Energy Development in order to follow the objectives of the Climate Plan 3. Renewal of the Climate Plan Partnership: a. New Climate Plan Forum now includes workshops, plenary sessions and an inaugural conference b. Exchanges of “good practices” between Forum members c. Support to the development of common actions between the Forum members Planned 1. Launch of a process for the integration of CO2 impacts in urban planning and middle and long term planning documents 2. Creation of a Scientific Council of the Local Climate Plan (LCP), with 3 missions : - Evaluation of public policies (economic and environmental evaluation) - Elaboration of a long term strategy in order to highlight political decisions - Training for LCP stakeholders, technicians and local authorities 3. New partnership with “CCI” (Industry and Trade Council) in order to involve industrial and commercial partners in the LCP
Evaluation	Local Climate Plan Observatory (en) Observatoire du Plan Climat Local (fr)

Our Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP)

It marks the main work of the Forum. Its aim is to bring sustainability into the city by formulating an action plan which was developed by all local actors which took part in the Forum.

Items	Documents
Action Plan(s)	SEAP SEAP LT Action Plan xls Action Plan Echirolles Action Plan Pluralis Action Plan University
Sectors covered	Housing, transportation, economical development, waste treatment
Main actions / projects foreseen	Shining example French version
Targets in % or absolute figures	- 2010: ST Action Plan: CO2 and energy consumption stabilisation, RES 8% to 21% - 2020: -20% reduction of CO2 emissions - 2050: LT Action Plan: Factor 4 (carbon challenge)

Communication and dissemination material

Items	Documents
Press releases
Websites
Leaflets and brochures	Leaflet efficient lighting Brochure energy efficiency
Newsletters
Posters	BELIEF poster
Documents related to the organisation of local events such as exhibitions, conferences, etc.

Implementation

Implementation means further results of the BELIEF project, which are fixed by the adoption of local regulations and the signature of local voluntary commitments / agreements.

Items	Documents
Local regulations adopted
Voluntary commitments / agreements signed

Since 1992, the City of Heidelberg Environmental Department has been developing a comprehensive system of energy management for local authority properties and has launched climate protection projects involving various partners throughout the city. With its 2004 Climate Protection Plan and its 2004 Energy Strategy, which lay down standards that go well beyond statutory national requirements, a new framework has been provided for future climate protection projects. The guidelines for Heidelberg’s climate protection policies have been - and continue to be - discussed and laid down in the so-called “Heidelberg Climate Protection and Energy Circle”, in consultation with representatives from the trades and construction sector.

Heidelberg has a long tradition of round tables and forums. Since the mid 1990s, round tables on energy, solar energy, sustainable business activities and many other subjects have been set up, with participants developing ideas on energy policy and launching climate protection projects. Heidelberg has received several awards for its climate protection projects, most recently in 2005 when it won the Climate Protection Award from the international organisation “Climate Group” for its “outstanding commitment to climate protection”.

Website:
www.heidelberg.de

Our LIEF

Items	Documents
LIEF composition	Picture of Forum members LIEF Members 1 LIEF Members 2 LIEF Invitation LIEF meeting invitation 03.03.08
LIEF meeting minutes & protocols	LIEF Protocol LIEF Presentation Protocol energy advisers LIEF meeting minutes
LIEF working methods / internal rules
Main achievements / benefits	Implemented 1. Start of the testimonial campaign and of the PR campaign on climate protection (May 2007) 2. Organisation of the seminar concerning passive houses for architects (Nov. 2007) 3. Creation of a new round table with energy advisers 4. Organisation of the energy week in summer 2008 in co-operation with 50 partners incl. Forum members (energy advisers, banks, NGOs, cinemas, excursions, trips with solar-boat, telephone advice, photo-campaign, search of the oldest refrigerator in Heidelberg, etc.) 5. Organisation of a seminar for craftsmen (Nov. 2008) 6. Carrying out of a study on biomass potential in Heidelberg (Nov. 2008). Study of a research institute with suggestions of measures to reach the climate goals until 2015 (published in Oct. 2009) 7. Enlarging the share of energy saving bulbs in the Christmas lighting (Dec. 2008) Planned 1. Enlarging the PR/photo campaign on climate protection with citizens 2. Planning of the “Energiekarawane” in the region 3. Increasing the number of Forum members (involve more banks, building companies, etc.) 4. Developing a subsidy programme from the city for efficient heating pumps 5. Organising a new education seminar for craftsmen concerning energy issues 6. Launching a project concerning energy saving in kindergartens
Evaluation

Our Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP)

It marks the main work of the Forum. Its aim is to bring sustainability into the city by formulating an action plan which was developed by all local actors which took part in the Forum.

Items	Documents
Action Plan(s)	Energy Concept SEAP Energy & CO2 Balance 2006
Sectors covered	Sectors, main actions & targets Energy = heating and electricity, dwellings, non residential buildings, university, university hospitals, US-Army, energy utility, municipal buildings, SME’s
Main actions / projects foreseen	Shining example
Targets in % or absolute figures	City Council target: minus 20% CO2 by 2015 compared to 1987

Communication and dissemination material

Items	Documents
Press releases	PR articles 1 PR articles 2 PR articles 3
Websites	BELIEF Heidelberg
Leaflets and brochures	Retrofit & passive house subsidy programme Magazine Umwelt Direkt
Newsletters	BELIEF newsletter
Posters
Documents related to the organisation of local events such as exhibitions, conferences, etc.	Craftsmen seminar 09.11.2006 (de) Passive House seminar 14.11.2007 Questionnaire energy week sept. 2008

Implementation

Implementation means further results of the BELIEF project, which are fixed by the adoption of local regulations and the signature of local voluntary commitments / agreements.

Items	Documents
Local regulations adopted	Ratification CO2 report 1 Ratification CO2 report 2
Voluntary commitments / agreements signed	Ratification compensation CO2 emissions Ratification retrofit & passive house subsidy programme

Leicester is a large city in the East Midlands with a population estimated at 285,100. It is the county town of Leicestershire, and is a self-governing unitary authority. By population, it is the 10th largest city in England, home to two universities and, during term time over 12% of Leicester’s population are students. Leicester’s history goes back to the Iron Age; it is one of the oldest towns in England and achieved City status in 1919. In 1990, Leicester was designated the UK’s first Environment City, and won the European Sustainable City Award in 1996. Leicester has a large ethnic minority population, mainly from the Indian subcontinent and is considered to be one of the most multicultural cities in England.

Websites:
www.leicester.gov.uk
www.leicester.gov.uk/climatechange
www.leicester.gov.uk/environment-planning.asp

Our LIEF

Items	Documents
LIEF composition	Composition
LIEF meeting minutes & protocols
LIEF working methods / internal rules
Main achievements / benefits	Implemented 1. Establishment of Forum (“Climate Change Programme Board”) 2. Development of scheme called “Climate Change – What’s Your Plan” – so far, 30 local businesses have been assisted to develop their own Climate Change Action Plans 3. Three main local conferences / events for businesses on environmental issues, including launch of “Greening the Laughs” Planned 1. Update of 2003 Climate Change Strategy and new Action Plans 2. Wider roll-out of Climate Change – What’s Your Plan scheme (target of engaging a further 50 business by the end of 2009) 3. Extension of “Greening the Laughs” project, engaging organisations involved in the comedy industry in environmental issues. To date, 10 venues have received environmental surveys; plan to engage with remaining 50 by 2010
Evaluation

Our Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP)

It marks the main work of the Forum. Its aim is to bring sustainability into the city by formulating an action plan which was developed by all local actors which took part in the Forum.

Items	Documents
Action Plan(s)	SEAP global SEAP 2007
Sectors covered	- Energy efficiency, renewable energy, waste, transport, council and city-wide greenhouse gas emissions, procurement, water, sustainable buildings. - Domestic, business and commercial / industrial sectors
Main actions / projects foreseen	Shining example
Targets in % or absolute figures	50% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions by 2025 based on 1990 levels

Communication and dissemination material

Items	Documents
Press releases
Websites
Leaflets and brochures
Newsletters
Posters
Documents related to the organisation of local events such as exhibitions, conferences, etc.

Implementation

Implementation means further results of the BELIEF project, which are fixed by the adoption of local regulations and the signature of local voluntary commitments / agreements.

Items	Documents
Local regulations adopted
Voluntary commitments / agreements signed

In 1991, the City of Munich joined the Climate Alliance and committed itself to reducing CO2 emissions by 50% by 2010 compared to 1987 figures. Against the background of this very ambitious target, the City of Munich felt compelled to develop numerous activities in the fields of renewable energy and energy conservation.

One of these activities was the adoption of the “Extended Climate Protection Programme” including a large number of climate protection measures. Three special forums namely “Solar City Munich”, “Thermal Insulation of Residential Buildings” and “Energy Efficiency in Office Buildings” with a total annual budget of 260,000 were set up as part of this programme.

In 2006, a fourth forum, “Energy Use of Biomass”, was launched. All together these four forums form the Munich Intelligent Energy Forums. It is currently planned to hold three or four regular plenary sessions of these forums per year with extra workshops, if necessary.

Websites:
www.muenchen.de
www.muenchner-fachforen.de
www.muenchner-pflanzenoeltage.de

Our LIEF

Items	Documents
LIEF composition
LIEF meeting minutes & protocols	Special forum website to access all relevant special forum documents (scroll down to "Aktuelle downloads" or use the quick search function "Schnellsuche A-Z" - Fachforen, Solartage, Energiespartage, Pflanzenöltage)
LIEF working methods / internal rules
Main achievements / benefits	Implemented 1. Implementation and organisation of an additional special forum “energetic use of biomass” in co-operation with all relevant local actors 2. Organisation of Munich Vegetable Oil Days (“Münchner Pflanzenöltage”) in cooperation with the local NGO Green City (see: www.muenchner-pflanzenöltage.de). The main focus during this event was the use of vegetable oil in mobility, i.e. in cars. Refitting of cars as well as a vegetable oil press was demonstrated. During speeches and conversations, the advantages and problems of this new technology were discussed 3. Organisation of 8 technical seminars in the field of energy efficiency: Planned 1. Local climate alliance including thematic forums with the participation of all relevant local actors in the field of sustainable energy use (4 forums, at least 3 sessions per forum, running time: 2 years minimum) 2. Development and implementation of concrete CO2 reduction projects by local actors, esp. local economy. This process will be moderated by the municipality 3. Further development of the SEAP and feed in of the results in higher level processes like the Covenant of Mayors initiative
Evaluation

Our Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP)

It marks the main work of the Forum. Its aim is to bring sustainability into the city by formulating an action plan which was developed by all local actors which took part in the Forum.

Items	Documents
Action Plan(s)	SEAP
Sectors covered	All energy related sectors: energy production, municipal energy demand, SME.s, industry, buildings, transport
Main actions / projects foreseen	Shining example
Targets in % or absolute figures	Climate Alliance targets: - minus 10% CO2 every 5 years - minus 50% CO2 by 2030 at the latest

Communication and dissemination material

Items	Documents
Press releases
Websites	Special forum website to access all relevant special forum documents (scroll down to "Aktuelle downloads" or use the quick search function "Schnellsuche A-Z" - Fachforen, Solartage, Energiespartage, Pflanzenöltage)
Leaflets and brochures	BELIEF Leaflet Flyer solar energy sightseeing
Newsletters
Posters	Forum: Energetic use of biomass 2006 Poster Flipchart Biomass Postfach Pult Biomass
Documents related to the organisation of local events such as exhibitions, conferences, etc.	Seminars from September to December 2007 (de) Energy software seminar 2008 Wood pellets seminar 2008
Newspaper	Article October 2007

Implementation

Implementation means further results of the BELIEF project, which are fixed by the adoption of local regulations and the signature of local voluntary commitments / agreements.

Items	Documents
Local regulations adopted
Voluntary commitments / agreements signed

The City of Modena adopted an Energy and Environment Strategy over 20 years ago. The document has given particular attention to energy planning, for instance via the City Energy Plan 2002, now under revision, and since 1996 to the control and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. A greenhouse gas balance sheet for the Modena area has been prepared and work has been carried out on reducing energy consumption and the environmental impact of fuels.

Implementing energy policy in Modena has involved various projects designed to improve energy saving and raise awareness on energy issues and related problems in all the main City Departments.

Policies on energy saving and renewable energy induced the municipality to joined Climate Alliance, taking on the commitment to reduce CO2 emissions by 50% before 2010 from a 1987 baseline. The city received the Climate Star 2002 Award, a European award for climate protection activities. Modena also got the first prize for energy saving and climate protection policies at Eurosolar 2003.

Modena wants to use the BELIEF project to create 3-4 permanent Forums and so increase the range of its own action and policies, thus creating a new energy culture based on energy saving.

Website:
www.comune.modena.it/ambiente

Our LIEF

Items	Documents
LIEF composition	LIEF Launch Agenda LIEF Members LIEF Invitations
LIEF meeting minutes & protocols	LIEF Outputs
LIEF working methods / internal rules	LIEF Organisation (it) LIEF Organisation (en)
Main achievements / benefits	Implemented 1. RES using increased by 2.5% from the beginning of the project. In particular RES using in 7 schools and 3 other public buildings 2. Specific project on “eco-mobility”: increasing of the number of ecological cars owned by the municipality, especially covering 50% with natural gas and 4% with hybrid 3. Organisation of a competition on photovoltaic project ideas (participation of three different competitors). A high architectonic value project of photovoltaic on an anti-noise barrier was chosen and the project is going to be realised by the Municipality 4. Different voluntary agreements were signed: the main one, concerning lighting and heating saving in schools, was signed by 7 different schools at local level and has enabled to save heating energy for a total of around €10,000 a year Planned 1. Low energy District: Cogeneration and trigeneration application is foreseen in two different districts of the city. One is focused on four public buildings and a private one (mall IPERCOOP) 2. Solar field: Application of photovoltaic panels on fields is planned, in order to help constructors to reach the objectives of RES using defined in the Urban Regulation 3. Specific geothermal project applied on a historical public building in the city centre
Evaluation

Our Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP)

It marks the main work of the Forum. Its aim is to bring sustainability into the city by formulating an action plan which was developed by all local actors which took part in the Forum.

Items	Documents
Action Plan(s)	SEAP SEAP Presentation SEAP fr State of the Art 2006 SEAP Summary March 2008
Sectors covered	Renewable energy sources, Energy saving, mobility, CO2 emission reduction, citizen involvement, technical rules and building standards (public and private)
Main actions / projects foreseen	Shining example Italian Version Energy saving strategies in buildings
Targets in % or absolute figures	CO2 emission reduction, increase of RES use, technical performances and recycling materials increase on building processes; we did not use average values but specific projects to reach each target

Communication and dissemination material

Items	Documents
Press releases
Websites	Dedicated Website presentation BELIEF Modena
Leaflets and brochures	Energy Efficiency Guide PV Brochure
Newsletters
Posters	Banner LIEF Launch 2006
Documents related to the organisation of local events such as exhibitions, conferences, etc.	Bio-architecture Week 2006 Programme (it) Agenda EE Day Feb 2007 Agenda LA21 Forum Nov 2007

Implementation

Implementation means further results of the BELIEF project, which are fixed by the adoption of local regulations and the signature of local voluntary commitments / agreements.

Items	Documents
Local regulations adopted	Building Code Draft
Voluntary commitments / agreements signed	Voluntary Agreements

The City of Naples, the capital of the Campania region, is the third largest Italian city and the largest in Southern Italy. It has a long tradition of industry and commerce and is now a popular tourist destination. However, Naples has a population of about 1 million inhabitants in a relatively small area (117.27 sq. km.) and a high number of vehicles, so the primary cause of air pollution is urban transport. For this reason the Local Authorities have organised a series of on-going initiatives to protect the environment and to promote sustainable mobility.

Website:
www.anea.connect.it
www.anea.eu (Home & Training sections)

Our LIEF

Items	Documents
LIEF composition
LIEF meeting minutes & protocols
LIEF working methods / internal rules
Main achievements / benefits	Implemented 1. Blue Label Campaign for Two-Wheeled Vehicles: A specific Protocol laying out all details of the obligation, modality and costs of the inspection was signed by the Local Authority and Trade Association 2. Awareness/information campaign and training courses set up with other Italian partners involved in the BELIEF project: The instruments used included a website, posters, free-phone service, etc. Particularly successful was the promotion of the project at national level through an information campaign set up with the other Italian partners (Modena, Rimini and Padua) 3. “How’s Naples Going?” - Green tours on Environmental Sundays: ANEA – the Naples Agency for Energy and the Environment – and the Municipality of Naples launched the initiative "How’s Naples Going?" within the BELIEF project. This initiative was set up in collaboration with environmental associations, the association of employers in tourism of the Napoli Province, Bed & Breakfast associations, etc. Planned 1. Blue Label for Driving Schools: Blue Label for Driving Schools is an initiative promoted by the Municipality of Naples, ANEA and Trade Associations. It integrates the instruction for the attainment of a driving licence with a free teaching/awareness-raising module, taught by appropriately-trained instructors, on air pollution and environmentally-friendly driving 2. Centre for Information on Energy: The Municipality and ANEA, together with the main environmental associations, are setting up the Centre for Energy in Naples. The Centre’s objectives are to promote the use and production of sustainable energy, to make people aware of the problem of energy saving and renewable energy sources, to support all those actions which promote energy saving 3. Photovoltaic Plants on Schools and Lessons for Pupils: The Municipality of Naples, ANEA and ARIN (the local water company) have drawn up a Plan for the solarisation (installation of Photovoltaic Plants) on 42 school buildings. Moreover, with the support of the teaching staff, a series of learning activities will be organised
Evaluation

Our Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP)

It marks the main work of the Forum. Its aim is to bring sustainability into the city by formulating an action plan which was developed by all local actors which took part in the Forum.

Items	Documents
Action Plan(s)	SEAP Energy balance synthesis Vehicle emission inspection report
Sectors covered	Sustainable mobility plan approval PV plan in schools approval Solar plan in swimming pools approval Green purchasing strategy approval Safe boiler campaign approval - Mobility - Energy Efficiency - Renewable Energy Sources - Training - Information
Main actions / projects foreseen	Shining example Italian version
Targets in % or absolute figures	- Reduction of 10% energy consumption in the building sector - Reduction of 5% energy consumption in the transport sector

Communication and dissemination material

Items	Documents
Press releases	Seminar companies Conference Key Energy Exhibition Ecomondo
Websites
Leaflets and brochures	Energy efficiency in houses and transport How’s Naples Going
Newsletters
Posters
Documents related to the organisation of local events such as exhibitions, conferences, etc.	Agenda seminar companies 2006 Invitation seminar companies 2006 Training session PV Plants Invitation seminar company travel plans Training session energy certification of buildings April 2008

Implementation

Implementation means further results of the BELIEF project, which are fixed by the adoption of local regulations and the signature of local voluntary commitments / agreements.

Items	Documents
Local regulations adopted
Voluntary commitments / agreements signed	Agreement Solar Energy Agreement Bollino Blu Agreement Gas Vehicles Agreement Public Transport Subscriptions Agreement ANEA-ANACI ee and res

Nikea is one of the largest municipalities of Greece, located in the Piraeus Prefecture southwest of Athens and near the National Port of Piraeus. It is also the country’s second largest refugee-city, built after the Asia Minor Disaster of 1922. It is a fast developing city surrounded by a large number of industries, a fact that renders the city an important financial centre. Nikea was one of the Olympic Cities in the Athens 2004 Olympics. Nikea has all the traffic and pollution problems of the Athens Metropolitan area, but has a strong interest in providing cleaner energy and improving the quality of life for its citizens, and has started to apply sustainable energy measures especially in its municipal buildings. In Nikea is the first photovoltaic installation applied in a school building in Greece.

Within the BELIEF project Nikea took a significant step in structuring and starting to apply a Sustainable Energy Action Plan. Furthermore, the Local Intelligent Energy Forum was set up in order to facilitate the penetration of energy efficiency and renewable energy measures in the local community.

Website:
www.polisnikaia.gr

Our LIEF

Items	Documents
LIEF composition	Composition BELIEF principles gr
LIEF meeting minutes & protocols	LIEF minutes gr
LIEF working methods / internal rules	LIEF principles gr
Main achievements / benefits	1st Forum presentation gr 2nd LIEF presentation for local event Implemented 1. Renovation of heating systems of municipal buildings, replacement of fuel (oil by natural gas) in 22 building complexes comprising 44 schools, plus one gymnasium and one swimming pool) 2. Class A air conditioning units replacing old ones in all buildings 3. Integrated design and installation of low energy systems in the new Cultural Centre Planned 1. Installation of energy management systems in the municipal buildings, school buildings and the sports facilities 2. Energy efficient street lighting and integration of PVs 3. Bioclimatic design of open spaces and school yards
Evaluation

Our Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP)

It marks the main work of the Forum. Its aim is to bring sustainability into the city by formulating an action plan which was developed by all local actors which took part in the Forum.

Items	Documents
Action Plan(s)	SEAP
Sectors covered	Questions for energy plan RES (PV) for municipal electricity Improving microclimate/outdoor spaces
Main actions / projects foreseen	Shining example
Targets in % or absolute figures	Reduction of CO2 produced by municipal buildings Application of RES at municipal scale No specific numeric targets for CO2 reduction

Communication and dissemination material

Items	Documents
Press releases	Local event announcement gr
Websites
Leaflets and brochures	Questionnaire target groups gr
Newsletters
Posters
Documents related to the organisation of local events such as exhibitions, conferences, etc.	Presentation local event gr Questions for citizens

Implementation

Implementation means further results of the BELIEF project, which are fixed by the adoption of local regulations and the signature of local voluntary commitments / agreements.

Items	Documents
Local regulations adopted
Voluntary commitments / agreements signed

Capital of the Padova Province, the City of Padova lies in the north-east of Italy next to the Bacchiglione River. Its population of 211,985 inhabitants is spread over an area of 92 km2 (2,304 inhabitants/km2). Padova has long been famous for its important University, founded in 1222, housing many historic, cultural and artistic monuments attracting tourists from all over the world. It is an important agricultural, commercial and industrial centre, and a central economic and transportation hub of the Veneto Region. There are many industries, mainly machinery, tools, textiles, tanneries and food processing. The town is active in combating climate change and promoting energy efficiency; Padova is twinned with Freiburg (Germany), with whom they work together on energy topics.

Website:
www.comune.padova.it

Our LIEF

Items	Documents
LIEF composition	Composition
LIEF meeting minutes & protocols	2006 & 2007
LIEF working methods / internal rules	Rules 2007
Main achievements / benefits	Implemented 1. Replacement of installed thermal plants in public buildings owned by the Municipality of Padua, converting 65 generators from diesel fuel to natural gas 2. Interventions for the retrofitting of around 10 municipal buildings for energy saving (replacement of frames, thermal insulation of walls and floors, etc.) 3. Interventions for energy saving and efficiency by final users, promotion of renewables: distribution of hundreds of high efficiency bulbs, setting up of guidelines to professionals and general public on new materials/technologies for RES and RUE, grants for €200,000 for the installation of solar panels Planned 1. Strategic re-examination of most energy demanding operational municipal sectors: public lighting, including distribution lines; traffic lights; heating and electricity consumption in buildings and transportation. Completion of further steps of the Energy Efficiency Plan, including traffic lights, public lighting and old vehicles of the municipal fleet 2. Strengthening of collaboration among stakeholders in order to achieve common objectives, in particular with administrators of private blocks, thermal plants maintenance men and professional categories (orders of engineers, architects, qualified technicians, etc.). Project of involvement of block administrators, in collaboration with ANACI and ENEA for the energy retrofitting of at least 3 buildings of ANACI associates 3. Adopting tools for strategic planning & monitoring of the carried out activity and the definition of medium term objectives. Definition of the Municipal Energy Plan
Evaluation

Our Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP)

It marks the main work of the Forum. Its aim is to bring sustainability into the city by formulating an action plan which was developed by all local actors which took part in the Forum.

Items	Documents
Action Plan(s)	3 year SEAP 5 year SEAP Energy Efficiency Plan in Public Buildings Public building monitoring
Sectors covered	- Energy efficiency; training to technicians; information to the public - Diffusion of RES and energy efficiency in buildings and transports
Main actions / projects foreseen	Shining example Italian version Evaluation report heating plants 2006 & 2007 RES potential demand analysis in households
Targets in % or absolute figures	- Energy and water consumption reduction by residential and industry of 9%, related to 2005 value, by 2012, with guarantee of ecological building methods and welfare and environmental health standards - Increase of RES contribution to energy supply in Padua, through at least 12% RES penetration of local energy use by 2010

Communication and dissemination material

Items	Documents
Press releases
Websites
Leaflets and brochures	Guidelines for professionals Guidelines for final users
Newsletters	Newsletter May 07
Posters
Documents related to the organisation of local events such as exhibitions, conferences, etc.	Lighting initiative Low energy building training session

Implementation

Implementation means further results of the BELIEF project, which are fixed by the adoption of local regulations and the signature of local voluntary commitments / agreements.

Items	Documents
Local regulations adopted
Voluntary commitments / agreements signed	Voluntary agreement thermal plants Agreement ANACI - Comune Padova Agreement Local Energy Manager Network

In a meeting of the city council at the end of 2004, the elected representatives of the City of Rennes approved the content and implementation of a Local Climate Plan. Some of the thirty projects planned, ranging across the housing, tertiary, transport and renewable energy sectors, require working partnerships with local players in order to be fully successful and relevant.

The Rennes BELIEF Forum is directed towards energy efficiency in the building sector and electrical appliances, with priority being given to the social sector.

Two events were organised prior to starting up both local Forums in order to prepare and raise the awareness of local players of the necessity of investing in projects of this type: general public exhibition on the energy issues and the "Local Climate Plan" (August 2005 to June 2006) then the "Climate at the local level" seminar in June 2006.

Website:
www.rennes.fr

Our LIEF

Items	Documents
LIEF composition	Forum members
LIEF meeting minutes & protocols	Forum invitation 16.01.08 Minutes LIEF May 07 Minutes LIEF Nov. 07
LIEF working methods / internal rules
Main achievements / benefits	Implemented 1. Regular technical meetings on thermal retrofits 2. A training session for local architects and building professionals 3. Regular meetings for condominium trustees organised by the local energy agency Planned 1. Creating a network of eco-friendly co-owners 2. Establishing a website to disseminate documents/tools and enable networking between professionals 3. Creating 3 working groups on a) Helping private buildings retrofitting, b) Integrating energy into building management strategies, c) Working together for a good conception of retrofitting projects
Evaluation

Our Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP)

It marks the main work of the Forum. Its aim is to bring sustainability into the city by formulating an action plan which was developed by all local actors which took part in the Forum.

Items	Documents
Action Plan(s)	SEAP 2007-2009 Energy & Climate Action Plan Presentation GHG emission balance in the housing sector Interim Report Climate Plan June 2008
Sectors covered	Sectors, actions & targets Thermal retrofitting of dwellings
Main actions / projects foreseen	Shining example French version
Targets in % or absolute figures	Increase the number of thermal retrofits in social housing and private buildings; improve the skills of architects and building professionals; mobilise and engage local stakeholders

Communication and dissemination material

Items	Documents
Press releases
Websites	Forum members only website
Leaflets and brochures
Newsletters	Newsletter Sept. 07 Newsletter April 08
Posters	BELIEF Poster
Documents related to the organisation of local events such as exhibitions, conferences, etc.	Training session March 08 Technical workshop 13.03.08 Energy circle of professionals - invitations 08

Implementation

Implementation means further results of the BELIEF project, which are fixed by the adoption of local regulations and the signature of local voluntary commitments / agreements.

Items	Documents
Local regulations adopted	Resolution Housing & environment certification
Voluntary commitments / agreements signed

In 2001 the City Council approved the campaign promoted by Italian Cities for Climate Protection and 10 policies were identified that would enable one to live better in the city of Rimini while at the same time reducing CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions, increasing energy savings and improving the utilisation of renewable energy sources.

In 2006 the City Council approved the first Action Plan for Urban Sustainability (« Sostenibilità Urbana ») with three primary areas of action: internal action for the improvement of sustainability within the administration, awareness raising and support for the improvement of sustainability for all citizens and triggering the local energy market through the use of financial resources collected through savings. The Action Plan has been broken down in 22 projects with corresponding indicators.

In September 2005 the City’s first Forum was launched which dealt with the City’s Agenda 21 for individual neighbourhoods («Agenda21 dei Quartieri») and tackled the topics of mobility, green public areas and waste collection.

In Summer 2006 the city presented it’s involvement in the BELIEF project to a wider public and announced the start of a Forum entitled «Financial Resources for Intelligent Energy».

Website:
www.comune.rimini.it
www.impiantitermici.comune.rimini.it

Our LIEF

Items	Documents
LIEF composition
LIEF meeting minutes & protocols	Dec. 2006 (en, it)
LIEF working methods / internal rules
Main achievements / benefits	Implemented 1. “A sky slice’s is convenient!” – Solar thermal campaign 2. “Towards zero local emission schools” - 3 new primary schools with low fossil fuel burning and PV panels 3. Information desk creation by the municipal energy office providing advices on energy efficiency and energy saving, renewables, etc. Planned 1. “More energy to the school, more energy to the city!” Large scale Display® labelling campaign 2. “Towards an Energy Agency" - Municipal energy office at a Provincial scale 3. Updated energy action plan for the city
Evaluation

Our Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP)

It marks the main work of the Forum. Its aim is to bring sustainability into the city by formulating an action plan which was developed by all local actors which took part in the Forum.

Items	Documents
Action Plan(s)	SEAP
Sectors covered	Public buildings (improvement and labelling); Mobility (promote the use of the bike - bike sharing project); Local construction rules (eco-buildings, energy efficiency and RES); Education in primary schools (Display® Campaign and other); Environment protection (reduction of GHG); Emission trading certificates
Main actions / projects foreseen	Shining example Italian version
Targets in % or absolute figures	Number of: a) old cars transformed in bi-fuel cars; b) sqm of solar thermal panels; c) sqm of PV panels; d) houses/flats/shops connected to the district heating; e) geothermal plants developed

Communication and dissemination material

Items	Documents
Press releases	Workshop April 2007
Websites	Blog Dec. 2007 Blog June 2008
Leaflets and brochures
Newsletters	Newsletter 1 Newsletter 2 Newsletter 3 Newsletter 4
Posters
Documents related to the organisation of local events such as exhibitions, conferences, etc.	Agenda workshop Nov. 07 Agenda workshop April 2007 Invitation workshop Nov. 2007

Implementation

Implementation means further results of the BELIEF project, which are fixed by the adoption of local regulations and the signature of local voluntary commitments / agreements.

Items	Documents
Local regulations adopted
Voluntary commitments / agreements signed

Located in south western Spain, Sevilla is the capital city of the autonomous Region of Andalucía. The population is 706,000 inhabitants, on a surface around 142.44 km2. Consumption of primary energy is about 1,400,000 tep / year. The Energy Agency of Sevilla City Council (Agencia de la Energía del Ayuntamiento de Sevilla) was created in the late 1990s and is well established to perform the following functions: implementing the necessary management tools; the Ordinance for Local Energy Management; and the Energy Plan of Sevilla. Sevilla would like to become a reference in terms of energy management, by developing energy efficiency, energy savings and the promotion of renewable energies.

Website:
www.sevilla.org
www.participacionciudadana.sevilla.org

Our LIEF

Items	Documents
LIEF composition	LIEF composition, actions and targets
LIEF meeting minutes & protocols
LIEF working methods / internal rules	Internal rules ALES & Forum
Main achievements / benefits	Implemented 1. ALES Communication Plan (adopted and ongoing) containing a set of communications means such as newsletters, e-mails, website (www.agencia-energia-sevilla.com) in order to reach the different target groups. 2. Information campaign “Seville is Energy” with hundreds of people taking part: Campaign in urban publicity boards with the title “Save Energy”. Campaign with recommendations for the rational use of energy in hotels (Local Hotel Business Association) Technical seminar on the evaluation and application of the energy regulation in the framework of the Technical Building Code (School of Architecture) Seven roundtables organised with people coming from several public and private organisations speaking and debating about the future commitments of the Agency (several partners, most of them engaged in the LIEF; also individuals) Plan for the renewal of energy installations in citizenship associations and schools Publication of the “Guide of good practices for facing climate change” (University of Seville). Information stands about types of energy, responsible consumption, energy saving, and exhibition of domestic appliances fed by solar energy. 3. Application of SEAP: 7,932 houses in Seville have been provided with solar thermal energy corresponding to 22,296 m2 of solar panels. In addition, 9,030 houses have undergone energy audits (School of Architecture and School of Engineering) Planned 1. Local Strategy against climate change (adopted but still not working). Making a document for discussion within the LIEF and Local Government stakeholders 2. Update of the SEAP for the next coming years (2009-2015). Making a preliminary objective document for discussion within the LIEF 3. Update of the Communication Plan
Evaluation

Our Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP)

It marks the main work of the Forum. Its aim is to bring sustainability into the city by formulating an action plan which was developed by all local actors which took part in the Forum.

Items	Documents
Action Plan(s)	Energy Plan - summary (es)
Sectors covered	- Energy saving, efficiency and diversification improvement - Urban sustainable development - Renewable and local energy sources promotion - CO2 emission reduction - Citizen information and involvement - Economic and social cooperation - Energy demand and financial forecast
Main actions / projects foreseen	Shining example
Targets in % or absolute figures	- Primary energy consumption: 2006: 1,573 ktep/year Foreseen in 2010: 1,644 ktep/year - Final energy consumption: 2006: 1,069 ktep/year Foreseen in 2010: 1,118 ktep/year - Renewable energy contribution: 2006: 8.5% Foreseen in 2010: 12%

Communication and dissemination material

Items	Documents
Press releases
Websites
Leaflets and brochures	Communication Plan (es) Leaflets
Newsletters
Posters
Documents related to the organisation of local events such as exhibitions, conferences, etc.

Implementation

Implementation means further results of the BELIEF project, which are fixed by the adoption of local regulations and the signature of local voluntary commitments / agreements.

Items	Documents
Local regulations adopted	Local regulation - ordinance (es)
Voluntary commitments / agreements signed	Voluntary commitments strategy (es)

Sofia is the capital and largest city in Bulgaria and one of the oldest European Cities. It has 1.2 million inhabitants and occupies an area of 1,311 sq. km. The city has a dominant position in Bulgaria’s political, economic and cultural life. Sofia is in many ways one of the main engines of growth for the national economy. It has a higher per capita income than the rest of the country, and contributes close to 25% to the national GDP. Sofia is situated on an elevated plain at the foot of the Balkan Mountains, in the western part of the country.

Websites:
www.sofena.com and www.sofena.com/BELIEF.htm
www.sofia.bg

Our LIEF

Items	Documents
LIEF composition
LIEF meeting minutes & protocols	LIEF meeting 30.03.2007
LIEF working methods / internal rules
Main achievements / benefits	Implemented 1. 2007: 2,580 sqm windows in the 30th high school and 50th kindergarten were replaced by PVC ones at the amount of €250,000 2. The district heating substations were renewed in the two kindergartens within the environmental project budget at a cost of €15,000 3. Rehabilitation of the rest rooms and sewage system of the 30th high school 4. Comprehensive and completed discussion process for the construction of the Energy Management Centre Planned 1. Comprehensive rehabilitation of the Home for elderly people 2. Construction of the Energy Management Centre 3. Implementation of a System for Energy Management 4. Installation of solar thermal panels for swimming pools in kindergartens 5. PV solar installation on the roof and facade of the Home for elderly people
Evaluation

Our Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP)

It marks the main work of the Forum. Its aim is to bring sustainability into the city by formulating an action plan which was developed by all local actors which took part in the Forum.

Items	Documents
Action Plan(s)	SEAP
Sectors covered	- Energy saving - heating and electricity - RES usage - Water, Sun Power - Retrofitting Public Buildings - Energy Management
Main actions / projects foreseen	Shining example
Targets in % or absolute figures	- Reduce energy usage of four buildings by 40% until 2010 and achieve the energy efficiency class B by 2012 - Increase the part of renewable energy by 15% in 2010 - Reduce CO2 emissions by 50% until 2012 - Enlarge green areas by 15% until 2012

Communication and dissemination material

Items	Documents
Press releases
Websites	BELIEF Sofia
Leaflets and brochures	Local BELIEF leaflet
Newsletters	Newsletter 1 Newsletter 2 Newsletter 3 Newsletter 4 Newsletter 5 Newsletter 6
Posters	BELIEF poster
Documents related to the organisation of local events such as exhibitions, conferences, etc.

Implementation

Implementation means further results of the BELIEF project, which are fixed by the adoption of local regulations and the signature of local voluntary commitments / agreements.

Items	Documents
Local regulations adopted
Voluntary commitments / agreements signed

The London Borough of Southwark has long recognised that it has a key role to play in reducing carbon emissions from energy use. The municipality is a major landlord and manages around half of all the homes in Southwark. But it can also tackle carbon emissions through its plans for major development schemes throughout Southwark.

There have already been some successes. Southwark has pioneered the use of alternative fuels for transport, and currently has a fleet of 70 vehicles running on 20% biodiesel blend. The fuel is sourced from reclaimed vegetable oil from catering businesses. The local energy agency established a London-wide solar thermal funding scheme for residents, and the municipality has installed solar thermal systems in whole streets of its own properties.

But Southwark now needs a coherent action plan to reduce carbon emissions across all sectors of the community. It also needs a cross-sector Forum to help drive forward this action plan.

Website:
www.southwark.gov.uk

Our LIEF

Items	Documents
LIEF composition
LIEF meeting minutes & protocols
LIEF working methods / internal rules
Main achievements / benefits	Implemented 1. Establishment of new LIEF "Southwark Sustainable Environment Partnership" (SSEP). Existing LIEF remains as a network of voluntary groups, NGOs and neighbourhood based groups (and can send 2 members to represent them on the new partnership) 2. New building performance standards adopted - Dwellings built on council owned land must achieve 44% improvement in energy/emissions performance above national building standards. Other new-build dwellings must achieve 25% improvement above national building standards. New developments must prioritise connection to existing local district heat networks (to promote CHP/district heating) 3. A number of active "neighbourhood" based groups established to work with their neighbours to reduce their carbon emissions (e.g. Peckham "Carbon Rationing Action Group", Dulwich "Going Greener", Peckham Power Company (grouping together to implement domestic renewable schemes). Planned 1. Development of new "Climate Change Partnership" for the top 200 energy using commercial and public sector. This new partnership will be represented on the SSEP (above) 2. Work with partners in the voluntary sector (and local groups) to promote a comprehensive "Southwark Warmer Homes" scheme. This will deliver grants, funding, advice and interest free loans for domestic energy efficiency. Scheme to provide a service for all sectors of domestic market: a. Those on benefits b. Those able to pay 3. CHP/district heating based strategies for regeneration schemes: a. Redevelopment of Aylesbury Estate (demolition of 2,750 home social estate to provide 5,000 new dwellings) b. Canada Water - mixed use development (largely private sector) in the north of the borough
Evaluation

Our Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP)

It marks the main work of the Forum. Its aim is to bring sustainability into the city by formulating an action plan which was developed by all local actors which took part in the Forum.

Items	Documents
Action Plan(s)	SEAP Climate Change Strategy report Climate Change Strategy Partners Actions
Sectors covered	- Domestic - social and private - Commercial buildings - Other public sector - Transport - Procurement (for larger organisations)
Main actions / projects foreseen	Shining example
Targets in % or absolute figures	- Short term target: 8.5% reduction over 3 years (April 08 - March 2011) - Long term target: 80% reduction in CO2 by 2050 (based on 2005 levels)

Communication and dissemination material

Items	Documents
Press releases
Websites
Leaflets and brochures	Sustainable Design & Construction
Newsletters
Posters
Documents related to the organisation of local events such as exhibitions, conferences, etc.

Implementation

Implementation means further results of the BELIEF project, which are fixed by the adoption of local regulations and the signature of local voluntary commitments / agreements.

Items	Documents
Local regulations adopted
Voluntary commitments / agreements signed

Vila Nova de Gaia is situated on the left bank of the Douro River and is linked to Porto via the Arrábida, D. Luis, Freixo and S. João bridges. Gaia is the largest municipality of the Porto district (171 km²), with a population of 280,000 inhabitants. It is strategically located between the two largest congress centers in the country: "Exponor" (Matosinhos) to the North and "Europarque" (Santa Maria da Feira) to the South. Gaia is the Port Wine capital of Portugal and is renowned for its commercial and industrial importance. In 1999 Gaia’s municipality founded ENERGAIA - Energy Management Agency of Gaia - who promote the rational use of energy and renewable energy leading to a better quality of life for the citizens.

Website:_ www.energaia.pt/belief

Our LIEF

Items	Documents
LIEF composition
LIEF meeting minutes & protocols
LIEF working methods / internal rules
Main achievements / benefits	Implemented 1. Solar Thermal panels in Sports Halls. See Newsletter Nº 5 2. São Felix da Marinha Eco-industrial park. See Newsletter Nº 11 3. Implementation of 100 Flux Regulators on the Public Lighting. Visit the Sustainable Energy Europe website and see Newsletter Nº 8 Planned 1. Sustainable Urban Plan for Gaia’s Historical Centre revitalisation. Includes Mobility, Buildings, Environment 2. Suldouro landfill Biogas valorisation with a new 1 MW plant. With the new system the landfill will have installed a 3 MW plant. See Newsletter Nº 4. 3. Vila D’Este Social Housing refurbishment among other issues will include RES, thermal insulation, rainwater harvesting, etc. Additionally Vila Nova de Gaia Municipality has formally signed the Covenant of Mayors. Therefore, BELIEF project objectives, actions and projects will be carried on through the Covenant.
Evaluation

Our Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP)

It marks the main work of the Forum. Its aim is to bring sustainability into the city by formulating an action plan which was developed by all local actors which took part in the Forum.

Items	Documents
Action Plan(s)	SEAP Matriz Energetica
Sectors covered	Transport; Households; Industry and Services
Main actions / projects foreseen	Shining example Portuguese version
Targets in % or absolute figures	Reduce the specific consumption per inhabitant to 50% of the national average- Plus 1% RES per year Minus 30% consumption of public lighting Minus 20% CO2 until 2020

Communication and dissemination material

Items	Documents
Press releases
Websites	BELIEF Gaia
Leaflets and brochures	BELIEF Leaflet
Newsletters	Newsletter 1 Newsletter 2 Newsletter 3 Newsletter 4 Newsletter 5 Newsletter 6 Newsletter 7 Newsletter 8 Newsletter 9 Newsletter 10 Newsletter 11 Newsletter 12 Special Newsletters Newsletter 14
Posters
Documents related to the organisation of local events such as exhibitions, conferences, etc.	Workshops Workshop questionnaire Technical seminars-invitation

Implementation

Implementation means further results of the BELIEF project, which are fixed by the adoption of local regulations and the signature of local voluntary commitments / agreements.

Items	Documents
Local regulations adopted
Voluntary commitments / agreements signed

The municipality of Zoetermeer has been very active in the field of energy efficiency and renewable energy since the 1980s. Zoetermeer Energy Agency was established and a 1.5 Mw wind turbine and large and small scale solar projects have been constructed. These activities need to be communicated much more to the public. However if the town is to start developing an energy community, they need to improve the manner in which these activities are presented to the public.

Although the municipality and the energy agency already work in cooperation with different stakeholders, the energy action plan is only revised by the city council every 4 years. The new sustainable energy action plan for 2007-11 will be developed by a large number of stakeholders from a Forum that will also form the board of the new regional energy agency for Zoetermeer and Delft.

So things will change in the near future; more awareness and communication, a larger playing field for the energy agency and important stakeholders together with municipalities in a Forum. A Forum that will hopefully bring partners together for a future with improved energy efficiency and renewable energy!

Websites:
www.energieagentschapzoetermeer.nl
www.zoetermeer.nl

Our LIEF

Items	Documents
LIEF composition
LIEF meeting minutes & protocols	LIEF meetings minutes
LIEF working methods / internal rules
Main achievements / benefits	Implemented 1. Actual merge of Zoetermeer and Delft energy agencies; creation of the new Regional Energy Agency (EREA) 2. Living ++ project aimed at energy saving and energy labelling according to the EPBD in privately owned houses built before 1990, together with the Haaglanden region and municipalities 3. Energy service desk for SME’s, citizens and municipal staff at www.stichtingerea.nl/energieloket 4. Planning and procedures to build 5 small wind turbines at the Zuidweg in Zoetermeer together with the Municipality and Eneco-energy. Realisation in December 2008 Planned 1. Realisation of a natural gas filling station at the industrial area of Lansinghage in Zoetermeer in spring 2009. Natural gas already part of procurement procedures of the Municipality of Zoetermeer 2. Three large 2.5 MW wind turbines in Zoetermeer. Planning procedures already carried out, private investor found. Realisation in 2009/2010 3. Renewable energy plans for the offices of the members of the BELIEF Forum, especially 5 housing associations, but maybe also the office of Rabobank and City halls of municipalities. EREA to make a proposal for solar PV and small wind turbines, as well technical as financial. Realisation in 2009
Evaluation

Our Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP)

It marks the main work of the Forum. Its aim is to bring sustainability into the city by formulating an action plan which was developed by all local actors which took part in the Forum.

Items	Documents
Action Plan(s)	Zoetermeer CO2 reduction plan EREA Action Plan Delft Climate Plan Zoetemeer Action Plan
Sectors covered	Renewable energy, housing, SME’s, municipal buildings, transport, finance and policy
Main actions / projects foreseen	Shining example
Targets in % or absolute figures	For Zoetermeer, CO2 emission reduction targets are: 8% in 2010, 30% in 2018 and 100% in 2030

Communication and dissemination material

Items	Documents
Press releases	Press release Article 2
Websites
Leaflets and brochures
Newsletters	Newsletter 1
Posters
Documents related to the organisation of local events such as exhibitions, conferences, etc.	Article 1 Article 3

Implementation

Implementation means further results of the BELIEF project, which are fixed by the adoption of local regulations and the signature of local voluntary commitments / agreements.

Items	Documents
Local regulations adopted
Voluntary commitments / agreements signed	Voluntary agreement with EREA