Region Västra Götaland: Best Practice. International Conference Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Gijón, Asturias, Spain January 26th, 2011

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1 Region Västra Götaland: Best Practice International Conference Gijón, Asturias, Spain January 26th,

2 Outline of presentation Smart Energi process Climate Strategy 6 x Agreements 3 x Best Practice Obstacles & Solutions (if there is time )

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4 Västra Götaland Population: 1.5 million 49 municipalities Municipal taxation 20% Regional taxation 10% Regional budget 2011: 4 billion euros (Environment: 6 million ) 4

5 Smart Energi Climate Dialogue The Process Identify Challenges & Measures Set Objectives & Strategies Make Agreements & Implement Reporting & Evaluation

6 Smart Energi Climate Dialogue strategic areas: 1. Efficient energy use in housing and property sector 2. Efficient transport of goods green logistics 3. Efficient transport of people green mobility 4. Alternative fuels and more efficient vehicles and shipping 5. Increased use of energy from renewable sources 6. Lifestyle, consumer power and producer responsibility

7 Västra Götaland Climate Strategy Celebration as first 63 stakeholders adopt Västra Götaland Climate Strategy, October 2009

8 Västra Götaland Climate Strategy Our target: By 2030, the economy of western Sweden is no longer dependent on fossil energy. Citizens and businesses have a secure and long-term sustainable energy provision. Housing, transport and production & consumption of goods and services are resource saving, energy efficient and based on renewable energy. In all, this has contributed to a strong economy and an innovative and competitive business sector.

9 Västra Götaland Climate Strategy Implementation our tools: Public tender Regional and municipal planning Owner directives to public companies and administrations Public and private investments Education creates knowledge among key stakeholders Influence national and international decision makers

10 6 x Agreements Increase number of energy efficient buildings Climate smart procurement Solar Energy CSR West Sweden, the Climate Initiative Inland waterways transports, Freight Shuttle on the River Young Energy More agreements on their way

11 Energy efficient buildings Measures: Public housing reduce energy use by 50% Spatial planning, co-operation, new permits, etc Participants: 10 municipalities and the Region

12 Joint Public Procurement Decisions Aim: Start with these products/services: - Environmentally adapted cars - Green electricity - Organic food - Furniture, etcetera - Building material and services Activities: Set criteria and work with suppliers Participants: 31 municipalities and the Region

13 Increase share of Solar Energy Aim: Increase solar energy in their own organisation Stimulate solar energy in society as a whole Activities: Invest in at least one 50 m 2 solar plant by 2010 (electricity or heating) Guidelines to make solar energy a priority in construction or renovation of public buildings. Guidelines to make solar energy a priority when planning any new buildings in a municipality. Participants: 24 municipalities and the Region

14 CSR West Sweden Climate Initiative Aim: Take responsibility for their own organisation s climate impact Activities: 3 actions such as: - Reduce CO 2 emissions - Increase energy efficiency - Eat vegetarian one day a week - Buy green electricity or environmentally adapted cars - Reduce paper use - Use green ICT to reduce travels - Offer 3 days delivery for products, which could be delivered next day Participants: 58 organisations and companies with more than employees.

15 Inland waterways for freight transports Aim: Promote the use of the Göta river and the lake Vänern for freight transport to reduce pressure on roads. Activities: Raise interest among relevant businesses Lobby for introduction of EU regulation in Sweden Promote ships powered by gas engines Participants: Relevant municipalities, the Region and relevant business and industry stakeholders.

16 Young Energy Aim: Involve young people in long term decision processes regarding climate issues and the transition to a low carbon economy Activities: Varying between participants see handbook! Participants: 5 municipalities and the Region

17 3 x Best Practice Energy efficient buildings Biogas Solar Energy

18 Best Practice Programme for energy efficient buildings Budget: 2.5 million over 3 years Priority: existant buildings, retro-fitting Aim: increase competitiveness and create new jobs Objectives: - At least 10 demo projects for energy efficient renovation - Majority of municipalities take part in the agreement - At least 20% of new housing built energy efficiently (Internationally: Build with Care Interreg project)

19 Best Practice Programme for promotion of biogas Budget: 2.5 million over 3 years Aim: increase competitiveness and create new jobs Objectives by 2013: - 80 gas filling stations in Västra Götaland (today 46) cars, 150 buses and 200 trucks on gas (today a total of 8 500) - Ambitious national objectives and incentives (lobbying) (Interested in inter-regional exchange)

20 The chain of biogas development Researchers & scientists Producers of raw material Producers of bio methane Those who upgrade biogas to vehicle fuel Those who supply the filling stations Those who manufacture the gas cars

21 Best Practice Solar Energy (no programme yet ) Building network, more municipalities join agreement Create demo installations Certification of installers Get solar into the planning processes! (Interested in inter-regional exchange)

22 Smart Energi process Reporting & Evaluation Annual reporting: Forum Västra Götaland First time February 10th, 2011 Follow-up on Manifestation where is good work going on? Barometer put figures on progress Reflect measures and development in stakeholders transition Showcase for Best Practice Create involvement Strengthen attractiveness and competitiveness

23 Obstacles & Solutions Obstacle: Immature technology economic difficulties in roll-out Immature technology requires more economic support (ex. photovoltaics) Mature technology requires less economic support (ex. gas cars) Solutions? Public support for immature technologies an important factor! Subsidies on what you want (for example X Euro/kWh) Purchase what you want (for example biogas cars) Taxes/fees on what you do not want Examples subsidies: UK: on offshore wind energy DE: 0.20 Euro/kWh on CO 2 free energy sources SE: (proposal) 0.02 Euro/kWh for biogas from farms Examples procurement: Västra Götaland: buy gas cars & buses, stimulate the market (mature market, as opposed to photovoltaic)

24 Thank you for your attention! Contact: Per Hörberg