Maria-Rosaria Di Nucci (DN Consulting), Ute Gigler (AIT), Olivier Pol (AIT) 10th European IAEE European Conference September 10, 2009

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1 3rd April 2006 Helsinki, Finland Integration of demand and supply side activities in CONCERTO communities: a preliminary assessment of planning and implementation mechanisms for sustainable local energy strategies Maria-Rosaria Di Nucci (DN Consulting), Ute Gigler (AIT), Olivier Pol (AIT) 10th European IAEE European Conference September 10, 2009

2 Overview Introduction and overview of the CONCERTO initiative Methodology Urban and energy planning the need for integration Preliminary assessment of CONCERTO case studies in four countries Large-scale renovation measures and improvements in urban areas Conclusions and outlook

3 Key figures about CONCERTO CONCERTO 1st generation 26 cities communities 12 countries 9 projects eligible costs CONCERTO 2nd generation 19 cities communities 12 countries 9 projects eligible costs

4 What is common to all CONCERTO projects? CONCERTO cities are expected to work towards a completely integrated energy policy by using a combination of measures including: Energy efficiency Renewable Energy Polygeneration INTEGRATIVE APPROACH Research Monitoring Training

5 The CONCERTO initiative CONCERTO takes integrative approach toward energy management and sustainable community development Research and demonstration activities with a focus on energy efficiency, RES and polygeneration and combinations thereof; integrated rather than single or parallel actions on both supply and demand side Stresses innovative financing schemes and planning and implementation mechanisms Assesses implementation through technical and socio-economic monitoring activities Analyses political and policy framework and derives recommendations Focuses on coordination and cooperation among all stakeholders throughout entire process

6 Examples of CONCERTO cities Biskopshagen houses in Växjö (S) Stadium with PV integration in Grenoble (F) Urban regeneration in Salzburg (A) Eco-buildings in Dundalk (IRL)

7 Energy Management in CONCERTO

8 Methodology (I) Data collected through questionnaires, interviews, workshops, deliverables, reports and direct observations during site visits Tools applied in the data gathering and analysis phase: Planning and implementation interviews process related recommendations Planning and implementation matrix policy recommendations Technology/barrier matrix barriers drivers to help derive policy recommendations Technical monitoring database building type and performance related recommendations Socio-economic matrix improve integration of social, economic and ecological aspects Planning and implementation process diagrams analyses process and organisational and institutional barriers

9 Methodology (II) Clusters of projects analysed: Large scale renovation measures and improvements in urban areas (this presentation) Urban area developments and new settlements Scattered measures in small towns/rural areas Comparative assessment in six assessment areas: Performance requirements for buildings more ambitious than present building codes High degree of integration of renewables in buildings Polygeneration and cascade use of resources Demand side management based on real-time observation of energy demand and effective approach to monitoring Commitment of stakeholders Integration of sustainability criteria/socio-economic activities

10 How do we achieve integration of urban and energy planning? Sustainable urban energy planning necessitates integrated, flexible and adaptive approaches Need to consider social, economic, cultural, political and environmental issues, growth management and economic development Better integration essential - institutional and administrative integration (collaboration of departments), integration of policy sectors (e.g. urban planning and energy planning) and integration of policy measures Clear policy mandate e.g. at national level can become major driver for other administrative levels to follow Administrators on personal level need to create strategic alliances, better working relationships, inter-agency collaboration Local and regional level crucial for decision-making and implementation of projects

11 Preliminary assessment of planning and implementation mechanisms Success strongly depends upon a number of key factors: Administrative and legislative framework and project type Site approval and authorisation procedures Commitment of local administrations Accompanying activities such as dissemination of information, use of appropriate communication tools, awareness raising Participation of relevant decision-makers, user groups and market actors

12 S T A K E H O L D E R S C O N C E R T O Decision Design Implementation Operation Local/regional authority Regional administration Energy department Urban planning department Environmental and building department Infrastructure and public spaces department Support of housing associations Definition of minimal energy performance requirements Urban developer Energy agency District heating company?? Universities Socio-economic analysis Technical consultancy Project coordination Feasibility studies for renovation works Temporary org. replacing housing associations Housing associations Strategic planning, dialogue with residents Creation of organisation overtaking strategic decision making Coordination of building design following requirements Quality control Investment in PV infrastructure Dialogue with residents, energy saving box Construction companies Renovation works Tenants Dialogue with residents: renovation under occupied conditions (for Complex 40) Tenants moving in temporary flats during working days ( internal works) Dialogue with residents, energy saving box Joint decision taking Creation of urban development company Consultation Requirements setting Public and private partnership Information Not implemented: recommendation Internal training necessary for project implementation External training and dissemination Stakeholder involved as contractor Stakeholder involved as third party

13 Planning and implementation Large-scale renovation measures (I) Challenge: - Large scale renovation activities (high number of buildings renovated) - High quality renovation (high energy performance level reached after comprehensive refurbishments) Quantity? Amsterdam (NL): temporary housing association (Far West) overtaking the task of renovating all buildings belonging to different housing associations in Nieuw West area (neighbourhood-driven approach). Hanover (D): housing associations received subsidies for building renovation in course of tendering process; contracts included energy performance requirements (stakeholder/target-group driven approach) Quality? Delft/Poptahof (NL): decisive role of developer (Woonbron) in setting rules ensuring a high quality of construction (test dwelling, then large-scale).

14 Delft, Amsterdam (NL): urban regeneration Delft, Poptahof (Woonbron) Amsterdam, Complex 40 (Far West)

15 Planning and implementation Large-scale renovation measures (II) Challenge: - Implement district heating in high number of buildings Shareholder-driven approach Delft (NL): PPP approach taken including two municipalities, 4 housing associations and district heating company guarantee that large share of local building stock will be connected to district heating Subsidy-driven approach Hanover (D): housing companies who participated in tendering process had to to include district heating in contracts in order to receive subsidies

16 Conclusions and outlook -Europe needs to meet ambitious targets in energy efficiency, renewable energy and climate change -Pace and efficiency of programme and policy implementation varies from region to region and depends upon socio-political and technological development status -Success factors such as committed local administrations, ambitious legislation, intensive communication among all stakeholders involved, efficient site approval and authorisation procedures -Successful mechanisms to implement ambitious programmes were already tested by CONCERTO communities (temporary housing associations, involving housing companies as shareholders in district heating companies ). -Strong need to overcome barriers including discrepancies between e.g. local and national legislation, subsidy policies, lack of integration of stakeholders etc. CONCERTO project: analysis of planning and implementation mechanisms for new urban development and rural areas will be concluded in next few months. Final reports due at end of 2010.

17 Thank you for your attention! Contacts Ute Gigler, Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT), Vienna Maria-Rosaria Di Nucci, DN Consulting/Freie Universität Berlin Olivier Pol, AIT General information on the CONCERTO initiative