Dunkerque (FR)

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

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 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

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	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