Best practice for energy-efficient urban
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Best practice for energy-efficient urban
Energy Savings in Urban Quarters through Rehabilitation and New Ways of Energy Supply Best practice for e n e r gy- e f f i c i e n t u r b a n development in Europe Energy Savings in Urban Quarters through Rehabilitation and New Ways of Energy Supply Best practice for e n e r gy- e f f i c i e n t u r b a n development in Europe © Mopic · www.shutterstock.com Table of content Introduction06 Financing26 Planning08 “Intelligent Condominiums” and Info Point – Genoa, Italy28 Financial instruments for an Urban Energy efficient rehabilitation – Milan, Italy 30 District Energy Development Plan – Ludwigsburg, Germany10 Rehabilitation Concept for a Standard Industrial Site – Ferrara, Italy12 Networking32 Energy Savings in Urban Quarters – Faenza, Italy 14 Baukultur – a Principle of Solidarity: Sustainable Urban Development – Germany34 16 Best methods for profitable practice – Budapest, Hungary Participatory approaches for energy transition – Mestrino, Italy38 Energy Savings through Rehabilitation and New Sources – Debrecen, Hungary40 SEAP for Óbuda-Békásmegyer – Budapest, Hungary Implementing18 Energy Rehabilitation of Historic Building – Kranj, Slovenia20 Rehabilitation of a Selected Residential Building – Warsaw, Poland22 Energy Rehabilitation of Historic Music School – Sopot, Poland24 36 Sopot Förderverein Baukultur RSM Praga Against the background of the negative impact of climate change and Ludwigsburg rising energy prices, in the EnSURE project 13 KEK Foundation MUT+BME Budapest Introduction Finlombarda GAL Genovese Agenda 21 BSC Kranj SIPRO partners from Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland and Slovenia are cooperating on innovative solutions to reduce the energy consumption in Faenza their cities and regions. Against the background of the negative impact of these domains. A key role is played by the following measures, new concepts for energy-efficient district climate objectives. The Covenant of Mayors is a Eu- climate change and rising energy prices, in the En- implementation measures: the energy-efficient reha- planning, heat energy supply and the use of renew- ropean initiative by which towns, cities and regions SURE project 13 partners from Germany, Hungary, bilitation of buildings and new methods of energy able energies. As experience among the regions in voluntarily commit to reducing their CO2 emissions Italy, Poland and Slovenia are cooperating on in- supply including the use of renewable energies. Central Europe widely differs, transnational coopera- beyond this 20% target. This formal commitment is to novative solutions to reduce the energy consumption in their cities and regions. 06 tion is highly valuable for exchanging knowledge, be achieved through the implementation of Sustain- While several municipalities have had initial fostering common learning, transferring experience able Energy Action Plans (SEAPs). experience of energy-efficient building refurbishment for wise application and gaining a high surplus Energy-efficient urban infrastructures (buildings and measures, the topic of improving the environment compared to single efforts. traffic) offer prior solutions in the field of energy- of residential quarters and business districts on the efficient urban development – besides raising the basis of urban energy concepts is still rather new in The EnSURE project is co-financed by the Central of the entities emitting CO2 on the municipality’s The prerequisite of the SEAP is a Baseline Emission Inventory (BEI). It provides knowledge of the nature share of renewable energy production. The project the partner states. Integrated energy concepts which Europe Programme. It is a European Union pro- territory and will thus help select the appropriate takes as its starting point the assumption that energy increase the energetic and economic efficiency of gramme that encourages cooperation among the actions. The SEAP is a key document that shows how waste, CO2 emissions and air pollution in European rehabilitation projects, and which are embedded in countries of Central Europe to improve innovation, the Covenant Signatory will reach its commitment cities are largely due to the old building stock and integrated urban development concepts, are hardly accessibility and the environment and to enhance the by 2020. It defines concrete reduction measures, inefficient heating systems. The EnSURE project applied in Central Europe. Thus EnSURE’s strategy competitiveness and attractiveness of their cities and together with time frames and assigned responsibili- focuses on an implementation-oriented approach focuses not on single operations spread all over regions. Thus the project’s activities contribute to the ties, which translate the long-term strategy into ac- with visible measures. These aspects are of prior the city area, but rather on concepts carried out in EU policies and goals of reduced energy waste and tion. As shown in the EnSURE project the SEAPs are importance: development of integrated energy the context of a long-term, integrated urban energy climate protection. The European Union is commit- a good instrument to strengthen the implementation concepts for urban areas, establishment of imple- development strategy for the individual urban quarter ted to reducing its overall emissions by at least 20% of integrated energy concepts. mentation structures such as participation processes or the district level. The EnSURE pilot projects consist below 1990 levels by 2020. Local authorities play and financing instruments to stimulate investment in of an optimised complex package of refurbishment a key role in the achievement of the EU’s energy and 07 © Stadt Ludwigsburg A high-quality and sustainable built environment is of great importance for the social and economic present and future of our countries. It is part of our society`s cultural Planning heritage and enriches the everyday-quality of life for its citizens. To design the process of energy-efficient urban development in a cross-sectoral, interdisciplinary and participative way. The quality of our built environment is determined by interacting aesthetic, functional, technical, socio-cultural, economic and ecological factors. Planning for Designing a successful planning process of the current and future potentials and needs at owners, energy providers, financial institutions, Within this process the SEAP (Sustainable Energy sustainable buildings The design of the methodology provides an the regional, urban quarter and building levels is a inhabitants, etc.) in the decision making process from Action Plan) should not be regarded as a fixed and and urban quarters important basis for the planning process of energy- precondition for identifying optimal solutions. The the initial stages which is both a goal and a tool to rigid document, as circumstances change, and, as with a high quality of efficient urban development. Integrated approaches elaboration of these concepts and plans was con- improve the process itself guarantees that the ongoing actions provide results and experience. living demands thus for are considered as an essential part of the design ducted jointly by the local partners and supported - the decisions are based on shared awareness, process towards an effective energy-efficiency policy by the scientific institutions. at local and regional levels. When the procedure is clarified, it is important to 08 They can only be realised in a cross-sectoral, inform the public about the planning process, its interdisciplinary and participative process. The basis main steps and their significance. Therefore it can of the development process is the joint elaboration be ensured that everyone who is concerned with the of integrated concepts for energy related urban concept can successfully participate in the planning regeneration based on a thorough analysis of the process. The involvement of the relevant stakeholders physical and socio-economic situation. The analysis (governmental actors, civil organisations, property It may be useful and necessary to revise the plan on integrated perspectives consolidated experiences and scientific evidence; a regular basis. Opportunities to undertake emission and concepts that look - the decisions are influenced by the people who will reductions arise with every new development project beyond energy perfor- bear the costs or be the beneficiaries of the project, to be approved by the local authority. The impacts mance requirements. plan or programme; of missing such an opportunity can be significant - innovative and creative solutions can be taken into consideration; - new proposals can be elaborated and shared among different actors. and will last for a long time. This means that energy efficiency and emission reduction considerations should be taken into consideration for all new developments, even if the SEAP has not yet been finalised or approved. 09 City of Ludwigsburg, Department of Sustainable Urban Development European and Energy Affairs Wilhelmstraße 1, 71638 Ludwigsburg Sandra Kölmel: [email protected] Charlotte Klose: [email protected] www.ludwigsburg.de © University of Applied Sciences Stuttgart and the Institute of Applied Research (IAF) All photos: © Stadt Ludwigsburg District Energy Development Plan – East District, Ludwigsburg, Germany. Key facts - The EnSURE project is cross-linked with the city-wide strategy. - The project is linked to current work by an iterative and integrated approach within the current development in the district. - The public authority plays a key role as the initiator, coordinator and investor for the implementation. - Furthermore the Energetikom – centre for energy competence and eco-design of the Stuttgart region – plays an important role, by bringing together stakeholders from the fields of energy efficiency, renewable sources and eco-design. Project the energy supply and implementation strategies. - 3D city quarter modelling provides an essential tool for planning and coordinating centre with about 88,000 inhabitants - is situated in The concept also included strategies to motivate and “Energy rehabilitation the Stuttgart region, one of the most prosperous integrate owners and tenants, as well as key stake- is one of the biggest regions in Europe, with a population of around 2.5 holders such as energy providers, municipalities and system allows for energy savings and cost challenges of the future. million. The municipality’s activities are based on the housing companies. The concept has shown that it reduction. With EnSURE we share integrated city development concept with principles is important to involve key stakeholders at the very experience and experti- and strategic objectives in 11 areas, which are beginning of the process. Additionally, existing fund- as municipal energy supply companies, key se on a European level. continuously updated. On the basis of this integrated ing possibilities and the development of appropriate property owners such as housing associa- The developed integ- Urban Development Strategy Ludwigsburg has financing concepts have been devised. tions, private owners and other local actors rated strategies give devised a municipal energy and climate protection The energy rehabilitation concept is linked with the simplifies planning processes. us a set of innovative concept (Citywide Energy Strategy), which is currently current development process in the district. As a methods to implement implemented via numerous projects. result, the issue of energy can be discussed together on the local level” low-carbon urban energy strategies. - Common heat generation and distribution - Early involvement of key stakeholders such with other issues as part of an iterative and inteBased on these existing overall planning concepts, 10 scenarios, a densification study, new concepts for The city of Ludwigsburg – a significant administrative grated approach. Tobias Großmann, De- the focus of the EnSURE pilot project in Ludwigsburg partment of Sustainable was the district and the quarter level. An energy The external expertise for the pilot project in the Urban Development, rehabilitation concept was developed for a typical Eastern district in Ludwigsburg has been provided by City of Ludwigsburg post-war quarter in the eastern district of Ludwigs- the University of Applied Sciences Stuttgart and the burg on the basis of an elaborated energy strategy. Institute of Applied Research (IAF) which also carried Pilot area: Post-war quarter The rehabilitation concept included refurbishment out the described work product. in the Eastern district. Planning Implementing Financing Networking 11 All photos: © Sipro Rehabilitation Concept for a Standard Industrial Site – Ferrara, Italy Key facts - “Eco-Industrial Parks” (= industrial areas which, via a Managing Authority, succeed in ensuring the availability of services and S.I.PRO. Agenzia Provinciale per lo Sviluppo SpA infrastructures) appear to be an appropriate Settore Promozione Economica e del Territorio framework for the EnSURE project. Viale IV Novembre n. 9 - 44121 Ferrara - A process for the implementation of energy audits was defined with the aim of impro- Chiara Franceschini: [email protected] ving businesses’ performance. Gianluca Bortolotti: [email protected] - There was awareness-raising among workers. www.siproferrara.com - The creation of opportunities to create a consensus and take action for more effective governance of energy management SIPRO’s photovoltaic plant Project The project was structured into three main sessions: An energy analysis and an energy enhancement in the industrial site of SIPRO is the local development agency of Ferrara, 1. The initial energy analysis included the identifi- plan were implemented based on the following S. Giovanni di Ostellato. identified as an important step. - There is a need for greater access to infor- Italy. Active since 1975, its shareholders are the cation of the energy needs of the overall industrial results: mation and advice about energy efficiency “The EnSURE project has province of Ferrara, the 26 municipalities of the site, considering the energy needs arising from the - The corporate energy audits implemented, for businesses (e.g. detailed data on the offered us the chance to province, the Chamber of Commerce and three production cycles and the energy sources used as - The PV plants recently built on the site by SIPRO, payback periods and the advantages of investigate new metho- banks. The agency’s mission is to enhance economic well as bad practices causing energy waste. - The main site’s energy uses (public lighting, depu- some technologies and new trends). dologies and financial development by offering sustainable industrial 2. Measures for the energy efficiency enhancement tools for the adoption of estates, supporting enterprises and offering technical of a number of industrial buildings were identified RES and energy savings assistance to public administration in all the for five out of 27 businesses which were chosen as in the industrial sector development processes. samples of the businesses located on the industrial thanks to the solutions ration plant, water treatment plant), - Estimates of the energy use of all the companies located on the site. Aerial view of the pilot industrial site of S. Giovanni di Ostellato. site. Several on-site visits were conducted and data learned during its imple- The objective of the project was to outline a on production and the plants’ systems was collected mentation.” technical study for the improvement of industrial site and analysed. The final outcome was the definition energy performance. This was implemented by me- of five energy audits. Gianluca Vitarelli, ans of adopting a twofold methodology: on the one 3. An Energy Programme was defined for the overall Business incubator in the SIPRO’s Chairman hand the focus was to enhance corporate energy industrial settlement. For each action identified, a industrial site of S. Giovan- performance (mainly industrial buildings), whereas cost-benefit analysis was outlined, thus assessing the ni di Ostellato and concent- on the other hand the aim was to define an Energy financial sustainability of the intervention and the ration Photovoltaic plant. Programme for the industrial site. economic advantages for the businesses involved. Finally, the environmental benefits were assessed. 12 in industry (for political stakeholders) was Planning Implementing Financing Networking 13 All photos: © Municipality of Faenza Energy Savings in Urban Quarters through Rehabilitation and New Methods of Energy Supply – Faenza, Italy. The energy requalification project offered the op- The energy efficiency building map of the urban area of Faenza portunity to test a wider range of solutions both on building materials (synthetic insulating products and natural insulating products) and on heating systems (condensing boilers with climate control, heat pumps and renewable energies, district heating system) allowing for different intervention strategies with an Comune di Faenza , Piazza del Popolo n.31, increasing economic impact. A brochure dedicated 48018 Faenza, Italia to the results of the pilot project was published and distributed door to door. Giuliano Borghi: [email protected] Federica Drei: [email protected] www.comune.faenza.ra.it Project The municipality of Faenza is a local public authority - Creating the consumption and emission energy with a long tradition of managing urban develop- profile of the municipality of Faenza focusing on „The EnSURE project ment and participation in the European Union the building sector. has allowed to reduce programmes with special attention to sustainable the energy consumption development. The city’s organization has two of the city of Faenza, to different tiers. The local government or political level simulate the effects of is headed by the mayor, who is directly elected by interventions of rene- the citizens and supported by the members of local stock and determining the areas with higher energy wal, to plan virtuous government. This tier is in charge of defining and consumption. strategies that contribute detailing the general objectives and goals of the to the transition of the city. Secondly, there are nine administrative sectors, existing city.“ whose aim is to implement the legislative programme of local government. Matteo Mammini, De- 14 The following measures were included: - Defining reduction objectives in accordance with the European objectives for the municipality of Ponte Romano district Faenza. seen from the river park. - Mapping the energy situation of Faenza’s building - Defining, organising and assessing actions mainly concerning urban and building rules aimed at promoting building energy efficiency. - Introducing in the new Municipal Building Code (in progress) standards for energy and environmental puty Mayor for Building The EnSURE project enabled the implementation of and Town Planning a Strategic Energy Efficiency Plan for the Building Key facts sustainability. - The new Municipal Building Code (in progress) represents an important opportunity to introduce activity provisions into building process management. - The measures identified from the Strategic Energy Efficiency Plan for the Building Stock will allow a 13 % reduction in emissions in Faenza’s building stock. - In order to achieve the expected objective within the Development Strategy Plan (-20 %), it is necessary to modify the local tax system. Stock, designed to ensure the promotion of energy In addition to that an energy requalification process efficiency in the building sector (public and private) on a pilot area representing Faenza`s bulidung and the use of sustainable energy sources. stock (Ponte Romano) was tested. - The direct involvement of citizens and stakeholders is essential for the implementation of the Strategic Plan and the Strategic Energy Efficiency Plan for the Building Stock. Planning Implementing Financing Networking 15 All photos: © János B. Kocsis SEAP for Óbuda-Békásmegyer and the Preparation of Scientific Outputs – Budapest, Hungary. Key facts - Successful elements of energy-efficient urban planning were seen in the dissemination of knowledge and expertise (i.e. par- Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) ticipatory events for stakeholders), constant Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, Dept. of Sociology and political backing and dedicated staff. Communication, Centre for Socio-Spatial Development Studies - A reliable energy database of municipal 1111 Budapest, Egry J. u. 1. institutions was created, with smaller investments allowing for improved energy Dr. Annamaria Orban: [email protected] reduction. János B. Kocsis, Ph.D: [email protected] - The municipality introduced new and continuous monitoring of energy use in its www.bme.hu institutions. - The necessary institutional and financial conditions for the energy activities were Budapest, 3rd District, “The EnSURE project Project urban planning at a local level, considering both the Óbuda, Szőlő utca; Village Block. perfectly complements The world’s oldest Institute of Technology, BME, is national and European framework and collaborat- the communal and nati- one of the major universities in Hungary, offering ing with other members of the project and different district of Budapest) was prepared. onal kit for improvement services for more than twenty thousand students. The sections of the university. This led to the creation of - Patterns of residential and institutional in energy efficiency, Centre for Socio-Spatial Development Studies was expertise and a knowledge base including docu- while making the local founded to provide a framework for educational and ments such as the Manual, the Compendium and municipality, institutions research activities in the fields of social and urban the Handbook, which constitute a central part of Budapest, 3rd District: The results were published in various forms and citizens realise the studies. The main goal of the activities of BME in the BME’s work. Békásmegyer, Madzsar (radio broadcasts, scientific essays, etc). shortcomings of their EnSURE project was to trigger the municipality’s buildings and their activity in the sustainable use of energy through the A twenty per cent reduction in energy consumption wasting practices.” implementation of Sustainable Energy Action Plans seemed too high a burden for the municipality at first Budapest, 3rd District: (SEAPs). The activities involved data collection, glance, but during the examination of the situation it Óbuda, Vörösvári út 1. specification of organisational capacities as well as became clear that the system had huge reserves and State Secretary – Minis- the preparation of material. The SEAP documenta- small steps towards the rationalisation of consump- try of the Interior tion was intended to be the final output of these tion would result in significant decreases in energy activities. use. The lack of data and insufficiency of human Péter Szaló, Deputy Óbuda-Békásmegyer Municipality (3rd energy use were analysed, suggesting possible ways of improving efficiency. J utca. resources delayed activities at the start but the enthu- 16 clarified. - The Sustainable Energy Action Plan for the Secondly, scientific activities formed the focus for siasm and resources of the EnSURE project made a BME in assessing the possibilities of energy-efficient comprehensive and positive outcome possible. Planning Implementing Financing Networking 17 © Dietmar Strauß A holistic approach and an appreciation of the interplay between disciplines are needed. The various factors and multiple interests have to be considered in a balanced way, while al- I mp l eme n ti n g lowing for cross-sectoral thinking and action. Action on energy effici- To realise energy-efficient urban renewal and the use of renewable energies at district level. ency will only produce all its potential gains, if operations to be undertaken at national levels are reflected locally. Cornerstones of Effective Implementation In the project not only energy issues are considered relation to energy-efficient buildings. But also private A main objective of EnSURE is the elaboration of in their technical dimensions. Instead the project property owners have to be activated to invest in the integrated concepts for an energy-efficient urban rather aims at a process-oriented implementation of energy-efficient rehabilitation of their buildings and development at city or district level. Integrated energy-efficient urban regeneration involving relevant the use of renewable energies. approach means a holistic and implementation- local stakeholders. Especially under economically oriented approach aiming at the rehabilitation of the difficult conditions, it is important to initiate new lo- Besides providing technical support, financial means building stock, the renewal of the energy supply cal and regional co-operation to foster the successful should foster private investments. Energy-saving and system and infrastructure, and raising the share of realisation of energy-efficient and energy saving cost-efficiency are crucial and convincing arguments renewable energies at district level. Therefore measures. Therefore, public awareness strategies for users. Thus financial instruments and funding planning and implementation aspects are linked. and the establishment of a participatory process are opportunities were analysed on European, national crucial for the successful implementation of measures and regional levels to finance the implementation of within the EnSURE project. measures of elaborated urban energy concepts. An Integrated approach requires the cooperation of all involved organisations and local departments. 18 It seems sensible that an interior department of the Many measures can be taken at regional and local municipality is in charge of the coordination work. levels, close to the citizen. Therefore in EnSURE The integrated approach of EnSURE project is also project different local stakeholders are involved in reflected in the heterogenous EnSURE partnership, in the planning process right from the beginning. Local which various institutions cooperate on the topic of authorities play an important role by providing and energy-efficient urban development. promoting sustainable construction in particular in Institutional background of the EnSURE partnership Local authorities City of Ludwigsburg / Lead Partner (DE) City of Faenza (IT) Municipality of Sopot (PL) Regional development agencies Development Agency GAL Genoa (IT) SIPRO Development Agency Ferrara (IT) Business Support Centre Kranj (SI) Research institutions Regional finance institution Residential building cooperative Non-governmental organization Budapest University of Technology and Economics (HU) Hungarian Urban Knowledge Centre (HU) Eastern-Hungarian European Initiations Foundation (HU) Agenda 21 Consulting (IT) Finlombarda S.p.A. (IT) RSM „Praga“ Warsaw (PL) Förderverein Bundesstiftung Baukultur e.V. (DE) 19 © Municipality Kranj © Business Support Centre Kranj © Municipality Kranj Energy Rehabilitation of a Historic Building in the Old City Centre – Kranj, Slovenia. BSC- Business support centre l.t.d. Kranj Regional development agency of Gorenjska region Cesta Staneta Žagarja 37, 4000 Kranj, Slovenia Helena Cvenkel: [email protected] Roko Padovac: [email protected] Inside of pilot building www.bsc-kranj.si Key facts - It is very important to assess the different Project possibilities, technologies, data and exper- On the basis of the technical documentation, the BSC Business Support Centre Ltd. Kranj is similar to measures were implemented in a public building a public body with a non-profit status, and was “Sejmišče” using renewables. Pilot building. EnSURE team in lake Bled. mainly established by local communities, municipali- before the investment. - It is also important to examine the use of a ties and chambers of trade and commerce. BSC’s “Sejmišče” set an innovative example of how to use main task is coordinating the organisation and renewables in old protected buildings in the region, implementation of the development programme and thus demonstrating the effect of innovative solutions the strategic priorities of the region in line with the on the reduction of energy consumption in protected also have to be checked with regional insti- regional decision body (Regional Council of old buildings. “Sejmišče” is now open to the public tutions for their impact on cultural heritage. Gorenjska). and represents the activities of the Regional Info public building for different public purposes before the investment. - Possible investment and its consequences - It is necessary to plan investment and Point. The Regional Info Point improves awareness measures, especially in old protected buil- One of the main strategic goals of the region is to and provides high-quality information on renewables dings, with great care and in a step-by-step reduce CO2 emissions, mainly by means of the use and energy efficiency for residents and companies. approach. of renewables and energy efficiency measures. The Stakeholders have updated their knowledge of re- main objective of the project was to assess and ana- newables, energy efficiency, SEAP and the possible lyse the potential for the use of renewables and inno- use of renewables in old city centres, which might vative energy efficiency measures in old protected form input for future upgraded support measures. towns. BSC carried out a cost efficiency analysis of Furthermore, a document was produced outlining an renewables for the selected towns, prepared a pilot energy strategy for old city centres in Gorenjska at a investment, conducted a feasibility study for public district level, which constitutes the key document for buildings in old city centres and devised technical future measures in the field of energy efficiency and documentation for pilot investments. renewable energy. © Business Support Centre Kranj 20 tise on energy efficiency and renewables Planning I mp l eme n ti n g Financing Networking 21 © Leonard Karpiłowski Rehabilitation of a Selected Residential Building with a Demonstration Effect of Using Solar Energy – Warsaw, Poland. Robotnicza Spółdzielnia Mieszkaniowa “PRAGA” ul. Białostocka 11 03-748 Warszawa, Polska Agnieszka Stateczna-Majkowska & Paweł Urbański: [email protected] RSM PRAGA – residential buildings. Key facts www.rsmpraga.pl - The implementation of a solar heating system in a building from the early 1980s was successful. - The administration of the residential area “The EnSURE project has Project - Distributing information on energy saving, energy opened a completely RSM “PRAGA” has been operating since 1970 and efficiency and renewable energy sources (RES). new perspective for us. administers 16,629 apartments and 448 commer- A very important target group were the residents of We have been able to cial premises. RSM “PRAGA” also constructs conduct research on re- apartment buildings and conducts social and cultural newable energy sources activities. apart from the standard buildings administrated by RSM “PRAGA”. - Feasibility study of energy conservation for residential buildings and business premises. - Rehabilitation of a selected residential building with thermo-modernisation The main aim of the EnSURE project was the a demonstration effect by using alternative energy methods. Our pilot pro- implementation of renewable energy sources (RES) in sources (solar installation). ject – the installation of existing building stock and analysing its efficiency. solar panels – is our first As RES are mainly implemented in newly built undertaking in which we houses, using them in older, existing building stock have gained knowledge was challenging. and experience in the field of alternative energy.” - Technical documentation and evaluation of the pilot investment. Annual Energy Consumption Index (2010) agreed to install a solar system (despite their initial scepticism). - Information on alternative heating sources was exchanged with other building cooperatives. - The pilot project building was changed from a 65-apartment building to a 20-apartment building. - Information on the project and RES was published in the press and distributed among other organizations in the Cooperative Association. The core output of the project was implementation of solar systems in residential buildings. Depending on Project Aims - Analysis of the physical and technical character- the results of the pilot project further solar installations Planning are planned. I mp l eme n ti n g istics and the quality of the infrastructure of the Agnieszka Stateczna- building stock in order to evaluate its energetic Majkowska – EnSURE condition. 22 Project Manager Financing Networking Energy Performance Card 23 All photos: © J. Bartkowski Energy Rehabilitation of a Historic Music School in Sopot Using Renewable Energy Sources – Sopot, Poland. Renovation and restoration of the original veranda. Municipality of Sopot Key facts 25/27 Tadeusza Kościuszki Str., 81-704 Sopot, Poland Maja Macur: [email protected] - An analysis of the profitability of RES and Natalii Jakubowska-Handall: [email protected] the increased energy efficiency of the (listed historic) building before investment is www.sopot.pl beneficial. - Before elaborating an energy audit for historical buildings, the opinion of the Heritage Conservator on RES should be sought. “For many years the Project City of Sopot has been The city of Sopot – called ‘the summer capital of School resulted in a reduction in its energy consump- conducting activities Poland’ – is a small but very popular spa resort at tion and an increase in renewable energy produc- in accordance with the Baltic Sea, adjacent to Gdańsk and Gdynia, in tion by measures such as the installation of photovol- energy policy, one of the centre of the almost one-million Tri-City conurba- taic panels. The aim of the demonstrative character the priorities of which tion located in the province of Pomerania. It is visited of this pilot investment was to raise public aware- - A well prepared financial investment plan is is to develop renewable by over 820,000 tourists each summer. ness of innovative solutions in energy saving and required, especially with historic buildings. RES use, as well as other project outputs such as - It is essential to be aware of the possibility energy sources. The pilot necessary in order to find specialized and Project sketch of the photovoltaic system experienced companies. - Constant contact with PIP (project involved people) is a good means of support. thermo-modernization of One of the main strategic development objectives energy certificates that were developed for thermo- a listed historic building of the city is to obtain the status of a spa resort and modernized public buildings in 2009 – 2010. – Sopot Music School – increase energy security. As a result of local energy using RES is an example efficiency schemes (such as the liquidation of low- The effect was a decrease in demand for heating, the analysis of RES implementation, it is of good practice and I stack emission, the replacement of individual coal hot water, ventilation and air conditioning thanks important to consider the functionality of the hope that thanks to the stoves and all thermo-modernization work that has to the Energy Efficiency Info Point in Sopot, which building. EnSURE project its im- been conducted in the last ten years in Sopot) there improved local access to information on energy portance will reach more has been a significant reduction in the emission of efficiency and the financing of thermo-modernization citizens, not only in our greenhouse gases, as documented by the “Assess- work and RES installations. city but also beyond.” ment of the level of reduction of greenhouse gases and energy efficiency in Sopot”. The future energy 24 - Comprehensive research of the market is The pilot thermo-modernization of Sopot Music Jacek Karnowski, development policy for the city will be based on the Mayor of Sopot key areas of rationalising heat, electricity and gas fuel use, and increasing renewable energy sources. that there will be a need for additional work, both construction and project work. - During the project design process and Planning I mp l eme n ti n g Financing Networking 25 © Dörte Meinerling F I NAN C I NG Energy-efficient urban planning can only be widely recognised and To elaborate innovative financial tools promoting energy-efficiency and renewable energy sources. considered to be an important activity if energy-related investments prove to be profitable in the short term. Innovative financial tools for urban energyefficient rehabilitation Major causes for this pitfall are due to the lack of The discussion and the elaboration of the six Furthermore it is necessary to have standardized specific Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy innovative financial tools within the EnSURE project energy audits which contain not only technical, but Sources finance and delivery mechanisms and the clearly identifies the lack of qualified players, which also relevant economic information for the financing In recent years, a relevant number of energy-efficien- lack – in some markets – of pipelines of bankable have appropriate technical and economic skills to institutions to improve the assessment on decision- cy and renewable energy sources technologies have projects. act as a link between the actors who are interested making for energy projects. been largely tested and proven to work and be 26 in implementing energy efficiency and renewable profitable in the long run: if properly financed, the In the framework of the EnSURE project, innovative energy projects (both in the private, residential, Such basic principles are detailed and ex- pay-back time of investment costs might actually be financials tools and political guidelines for energy industrial sector and the public sector) and financial plained thoroughly for each innovative financial significantly shortened. However, a huge number of efficient urban rehabilitation are elaborated by actors who are interested in supporting these projects tool in the section on “Stakeholder involvement and projects which have potentially compelling econom- analyzing the main European experiences in promot- (both private and public financing institutions). We implementation methods/Financial aspects and in- ic returns still remain unimplemented. ing energy efficiency and renewable energy sources propose qualified ESCo (Energy Service Companies) novative financial instruments” that represents one of and by submitting them to a process of evaluation as the professional and technical players which the main outputs of the EnSURE Project. that involved also external stakeholders. might act as such a link. 27 All photos: © Barbara Gatti “Intelligent Condominiums” and Info Point – Genoa, Italy. Key facts - The residential energy consumption was reduced in the pilot project and the share of energy produced from renewable sources was increased. - Awareness-raising of the population was a success factor; Development Agency GAL Genovese - Through definition of a standard procedure for energy, useful tools Palazzo Ducale to implement relevant measures for the requalification of private Piazza Matteotti,9 – 16121 Genoa (IT) buildings are provided. - Furthermore, condominium operations were developed as a Angela Rollando: [email protected] successful element offering significant employment opportunities for companies. www.agenziadisviluppogalgenovese.com - The “Impresapiù” guarantee fund is a useful financial instrument allocated for testing interventions aimed at energy saving. The methodology aims to reduce risks for energy service companies in the field of the energy redevelopment of residential buildings. “This project is important Project In order to support energy service companies in ob- in many ways because Since the year 2000, the development agency has taining the substantial financial resources necessary it concerns the reality of been concerned with sustainable growth in the area for this specific project and in particular for the pilot condominiums, which around Genoa. The core business of the company is case of the condominium in Piazza della Vittoria, the are among the most represented by its ability not only to create and “Impresapiù” financial instrument was proposed (pro- critical factors regarding manage development projects, funded one at a vided by the Province of Genoa and the Chamber the challenge of intelli- time, by tenders at either European, national or of Commerce of Genoa to facilitate credit access for gent energy. Therefore it regional levels, but also to create operative networks small and medium sized enterprises in the province). The wish was that the owners of these condominiums can give concrete, posi- and partnerships developing activities locally. It was therefore decided to allocate a part of the in view of the demonstrated convenience for the total “Impresapiù” guarantee fund to the testing of redevelopment conduct the intervention themselves, interventions aimed at energy saving. and therefore provide concrete examples of the tive and useful answers to questions of energy The main objectives of the EnSURE project were: saving, environmental protection, economic 28 Firenze in Genoa. Site inspection in Campo Ligure. initiative in the area. - Saving energy and protecting the environment by development and even the requalification of private buildings, in particular household budgets.“ promoting concrete and innovative actions in order Alessandro Repetto, Site inspection in Corso Results - Requalification of the pilot case of condominiums in the province of Genoa, Outlook Communication campaign from the city of Genoa in to reduce residential energy consumption in urban - Awareness of the local population, March 2013 to the province: a series of local meet- and rural areas, - Guidelines for energy diagnosis. Sixteen condo- ings in order to present the results of the project and President of the Province - A communication and awareness campaign, miniums in different municipalities of the province of Genoa - Establishment of an Info Point. of Genoa have been selected in order to test the model of audit guidelines for condominiums. to carry out the initiative beyond the EnSURE project. Planning Implementing F i n a n ci n g Networking 29 © Pi-Lens · www.shutterstock.com Financial aspects an innovative financial instrument for a Urban Energy efficient rehabilitation - Stakeholder involvement and implementation methods – Milan, Italy. Key facts - Finlombarda had the opportunity to participate in a transnational learning process and develop an integrated approach in the fields of energyefficient urban redevelopment and renewable energies. - The analysis of financial practices at different geographical levels (local, regional, national and EU) and in different countries aimed at elaborating innovative financing instruments in different categories (financial schemes, climate energy funds and energy performance contracting Finlombarda-Finanziaria per lo Sviluppo della Lombardia S.p.A. models). Development Agency of Regione Lombardia, - The identification of existing differences between the approaches of all Via Taramelli 12-Milan 20124- Italy project partners resulted in the publication of transnational guidelines for the improvement of actions to promote energy efficiency and renewable Francesca Biancheri: [email protected]; energy sources for urban rehabilitation. Luca Romè: [email protected] www.finlombarda.it Project The activities carried out by Finlombarda S.p.A. 5. Identification of actions to improve the selected Finlombarda S.p.A. is a public capital company that to achieve this objective can be categorised as best practices and thus to elaborate advanced and innovative financial tools. tools: is 100 per cent owned by the Lombardy region. The follows: company’s mission is to promote the development of - Financial schemes, the regional economy and provide consultancy - Climate energy funds, The main objective of the EnSURE project was to - Advanced Intelligent Condominium, services, primarily for the regional government, - Energy performance contracting models. define innovative financial instruments that can be - Advanced Subsidy from the National Fund for Envi- through the promotion of innovative financial - Advanced Urban Energy Efficiency Rehabilitation, - Advanced Energy Efficiency Credits, applied effectively. For this reason the analysis was ronmental Protection and Water Management, solutions to attract private capital for the financing of The task was divided into five basic activities: based on existing financial schemes, i.e. on finan- - Advanced ESCO Standard Contract, publicly sponsored development projects through 1. Elaboration and collection of current practices for cial tools that had already been tested. - Advanced ESCO Energy Performance Contract. Public Private Partnership (PPP). Finlombarda’s role is defined in a final report aimed at elaborating financial guidelines, innovative 30 This process resulted in six new advanced financial financing energy-efficient urban redevelopment and refurbishment, and renewable energies, Starting with the analysis of 28 financial practices, 2. Categorisation of practices and definition of key six best practices were selected, discussed and the stakeholders, financial instruments and good practices for energy- 3. Evaluation of practices, efficient urban rehabilitation. 4. Selection of best practices, most appropriate actions were identified for further improvement. Planning Implementing F i n a n ci n g Networking 31 © 3DProfi · www.shutterstock.com Networki n g To involve stakeholders and to activate target groups by means of communication, information and participation. Awareness Raising und Participation The key word to promote participatory and inclusive performing network disseminating know-how on the representatives of administrations and associations. processes in energy-efficiency transition is “com- better use of renewable energies and the rehabilita- Key challenges in managing participatory processes Participation has many interpretations and the term bine”: tion of buildings and financial instruments available. are visibility and coordination. The experience of the implicates different concepts like communication and 1. Combining face to face tools with new techno- The network is composed of 6 Info Points (Ludwigs- ENSURE project suggests to connect a series of ac- burg, Genoa, KEK- Hajdúszoboszló, Praga-Warsaw, tivities to the Info Points related to information, aware- Sopot, Kranj) and it wants to guarantee an important ness raising and participation. Each Info Point can continuing link between the project partners, also become a three dimensional square: the electronic after the project end. square, the exhibition square, the civic square. inclusion comprising measures like merely informing citizens on plans and projects but also involving key stakeholders in the decision-making process. Considering the future energy transition the participation process will mainly deal with the question of logies. 2. Combining short term visible results with long term more strategic changes. 3. Combining administration driven initiatives with citizens driven initiatives. The network aims to give feedback on different how to involve “energy related actors” building an 32 effective partnership for energy saving urban devel- The Network of Energy Info Points is one of the partner initiatives and to create a sort of informa- opment projects. Building an effective participation most relevant key outputs of the EnSURE project that tion and participation changing area in the form of means to take into account three key concepts: trust, demonstrates in concrete the significant concept an “energy help desk” where it is possible to share cooperation, communication. Trust among actors is linked to the project: communication & information materials and involve other partners in own initia- the precondition to develop effective communication & participation. Existent Info Points and new ones tives and events. The target groups are: citizens, and to intensify cooperation. created within the project are interlinked to a highly property owners, investors, but also politicians and 33 © Osterwold°Schmidt Architekten BDA, Weimar © Christian Schaulin Baukultur – a Principle of Solidarity: Sustainable Energy-Efficient Urban Development. From Local Experience to Good Practice, Germany. Förderverein Bundesstiftung Baukultur e.V. Köpenicker Str. 48/49, D-10179 Berlin, Germany Key facts - The EnSURE process demonstrates that developing high-quality sustainable urban quarters demands an integrated perspective that looks beyond energy efficiency. - When planning and assessing energy efficiency measures, individual solutions are required for individual buildings, locations Silja Schade-Bünsow; Esther Schwöbel: and situations but at the same time they [email protected] need to be embedded in an overall strategy. - Optimal solutions and sustainable urban www.foerderverein-baukultur.de development require the analysis of the potential and needs at regional, urban quarter and building levels. Project In the course of the project, the FV Baukultur en- lity sustainable urban The FV Baukultur’s focus is on highlighting the gaged in a sustained dialogue that will be main- quarters demands an interrelation between energy-efficient urban develop- tained beyond the project time frame. integrated perspective ment and the overall quality and value of our built looking beyond energy environment. Within the EnSURE project, the The following activities give insight into FV Baukul- efficiency.” activities of the FV Baukultur strengthened the tur’s actions: interdisciplinary exchange of knowledge and - Establishing a working group “REKort” (consisting of Courtyard Schottenhöfe Erfurt, Osterwold°Schmidt blauraum, Hamburg. Architekten BDA, Weimar. - Monitoring and evaluation are needed to generate reliable data for assessing the © TU Darmstadt, Energyefficient Building Design Unit “Developing high qua- Bogenallee Living+ true effectiveness of a particular practice of rehabilitation measures including life-cycle (grey-energy) considerations of a product and/or building (encompassing production, use/maintenance and recycling). - In view of the complexity of sustainable urban development and building rehabilita- Dipl.-Ing. Silja Schade- experiences, allowing closer contacts to be experts with different professional backgrounds) to Bünsow, MSc, Mana- established between relevant stakeholders and exchange knowledge and receive input on issues ging Director of the organisations. The FV Baukultur set out to identify relevant to the EnSURE project (e.g. development the elaboration of (new) techniques, materi- Förderverein Baukultur best practice projects and initiatives in order to of innovative financial schemes). als and processes including high-quality e.V. disseminate knowledge and to engage with the - Coordination of the transnational training sessions project partners in a debate on how to ensure a in spring 2012, serving to disseminate informa- sustainable, high-quality built environment. tion on the EnSURE project and project partners’ tion, it is important to promote experiments, research and pilot projects contributing to consultation. local actions, to present and discuss best practices, A collection of joint recommendations and project receive external input and stimulate the exchange Visualisation, Project partners’ findings will be published in an online of knowledge and experience. SoLi-Solare Lichtwiese, TU magazine by the end of the EnSURE project. Darmstadt, Energyefficient Building Design Unit, Prof. 34 Manfred Hegger. Planning Implementing Financing Networki n g 35 All photos: © MUT Key facts - The HUKC, being the national expert of the Covenant of Mayors, formulated policy recommendations which summarize the most Best methods for profitable practice – Budapest, Hungary. important tasks of energy-efficient urban planning at the level of the European Union, regional governance and national municipali- Hungarian Urban Knowledge Centre (MUT) ties. Liliom utca 48. 1094 Budapest, Hungary - The manual produced by the MUT informs readers on the key issues of energy-efficient Richárd Ongjerth: [email protected] planning. It lays down objectives for strategic Gyöngyvér Szabó: [email protected] plans and explains important points of view on central topics such as the adequate prepa- www.mut.hu ration of decision-making processes. - The manual provides detailed guidance concerning financial solutions for energy-efficient urban planning. Pilot projects and investments Project support team. It had an important role in preparing Redesign public space in reflect the practical realization of theoretical In participating in the EnSURE project, the aim of the the methodological background and the writing Budapest. concepts. MUT was to contribute to the development of a of certain chapters of the Compendium, the Basic practice-oriented knowledge pool by becoming Knowledge Handbook, case studies, the partici- pation measures by the MUT, more and more familiar with international practices and developing patory strategy and the joint transnational energy Hungarian municipalities are recognizing the Hungarian strategies. concept at a district level. importance of energy-efficient urban plan- The aim of the aforementioned knowledge pool is The dissemination of knowledge is essential; therefo- ian signatories of Covenant of Mayors has to assist European and Hungarian municipalities in re, the MUT played an active role in organising the increased by 25% and the number of SEAPs developing their own energy-efficient urban planning related workshops, conferences, training sessions, (Sustainable Energy Action Plans) has tripled. solutions, contributing to the sustainable develop- exhibitions and events. The final part of this work ment of their environment and economy. According was writing the policy recommendations and editing to its profile, the organisation’s primary aim was the content of the manual for energy-efficient urban not to facilitate actual investments but to ensure a development. The MUT’s work does not cease with practice-oriented methodological background, which the project, as disseminating experience and know- is why it found its place in the EnSURE project. ledge in order to develop energy-efficient Hungarian The MUT participated in the entire process of the cities remains a key task for the organisation. - Due to widespread communication/partici- ning. For example, the number of Hungar- Planning Implementing Financing Networki n g project, contributed to the preparation of several 36 documents and took part in the work of the scientific Installation of solar panels. 37 Padua Trasnational Training Conference. Participatory approaches for energy transition – Mestrino, Italy. Agenda 21 consulting l.t.d Territory and sustainable development 3, Palladio St. – 35035 Mestrino (Padue, Italy) “The transition to sustainable energy use Dr. Claudia Bissacco: [email protected] requires an approach at All photos: © Agenda 21 Prof Massimo De Marchi: [email protected] www.agenda21.it different levels: from the individual building to a regional concept. The success factor of EnSURE is its concept for local Project sustainability, which The partnership was a successful possibility to adapt simultaneously provides Agenda 21 Consulting Ltd is a company established a local strategy by a circular process: (1) starting in 1998 that develops research activities and from the local level; (2) sharing common elements for consultancy services. Its main office is located in a transnational approach; (3) returning to the local Padova in the northeast of Italy, with a subsidiary in level. The transnational participatory strategy is a Torcegno in the Autonomous Province of Trento. continuous cyclical process consisting of a methodo- - The joint transnational energy concept gives cipation in the decision- Agenda 21 Consulting consists of an interdiscipli- logical section and a number of case studies taken guidance on how to best manage energy making process is also nary team made up of ten members. from the project’s activities. issues in an integrated and transnational of key importance.” important input towards Padua Trasnational Training participation laboratory. Key facts a green economy. The local stakeholders’ parti- process. 38 - The realised EnSURE’s energy papers and In the EnSURE project Agenda 21 was responsible The joint transnational energy concept at a district for establishing a network of seven energy efficiency level was edited as a guidebook both for EnSURE tools give some smart support to local Info Points. All existing and new Info Points (estab- partners and all local public administrations that stakeholders and policy makers to manage lished during the project runtime) were interlinked wish to manage energy issues in an integrated and urban efficiency energy’s actions at different into a high-performance network. The main aim was transnational process. The concept gives guidance scale of interest: from building, to district and to disseminate expertise for the better use of renew- on how to deal with climate change in urban plan- moreover regional scale. able energies, energetic rehabilitation of buildings ning practice and on many related aspects, such as and financial instruments available through both the infrastructural and technical framework, social the underlying concept linked to the project: local experience and the EnSURE website platform. aspects regarding the needs of citizens, and par- communication, information and participa- Agenda 21 edited a transnational participatory ticipation aspects (such as the involvement of local tion. strategy in cooperation with all the partners. stakeholders). - network of Energy Info Points demonstrates Prof. Massimo de Marchi, Project Manager Planning Implementing Financing Networki n g 39 © Aranyász János © Aranyász János Key facts - One major achievement is the close cooperation between project partners in the European Energy Savings in Urban Quarters through Rehabilitation and New Sources of Energy Supply – Debrecen, Hungary. Union, which allowed for the development of a transnational approach to energetic renewal. - Key successes are achieved through SEAPS Eastern Hungarian European Initiations Foundation (Sustainable Energy Action Plans), awareness- (Kelet-Magyarországi Európai Kezdeményezések Alapítvány) raising methodologies, energy attitude H-4032 Debrecen, Illyés Gy. u. 2/c surveys, and guidelines and criteria for energy-smart buildings. József Gályász: [email protected] Energetic awareness raising presentations www.kekalapitvany.hu Energetic ENSURE exhibition stand at a city festival in Hajdúszoboszló. “The EnSURE project Project © Open Media Consulting for children in Hajdúszoboszló. Poster visualising the infopoint`s function The EnSURE project aimed to enhance the energy enabled us to establish The Eastern Hungarian European Initiations Foundati- performance of urban structures by applying integ- a local energy Info Point on is a non-profit organization for public benefit. 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(Germany) Finlombarda S.p.A (Italy) Wüstenrot Haus- und Städtebau GmbH (project management EnSURE) Editorial review & design: planbar³, Dörte Meinerling, Petra Schnur Printing:Offizin Scheufele Druck und Medien GmbH + Co.KG Ludwigsburg, March 2013 42 www.ensure-project.eu This project is implemented through the CENTRAL EUROPE Programme co-financed by the ERDF www.ensure-project.eu This project is implemented through the CENTRAL EUROPE Programme co-financed by the ERDF