Documentation of success stories

18.11.2018 Author Dr. Hans-Jörg Barth Organization PP07 – eza!

PEACE_Alps Pooling Energy Action Plans and Enhancing their implementation in the Alps Project reference No. AS81 Priority 2 – Low Carbon Project duration: 16.12.2015 – 15.12.2018

This project is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund through the Interreg Alpine Space program documentation of action

Short Description This document displays the successfully implemented centralized actions within the PEACE_Alps project. It concentrates on these actions that worked well and that are worth for replication in other APS Regions. These documentations were also the basis for the final project presentations in the internet.

Document Details Project PEACE_Alps Pooling Energy Action Plans and Enhancing their implementation Action Description of the desk research Deliverable D.4.5.1 Due date 30 08 2018 Delivery date 18 11 2017 Dissemination Intern Origin PP07 Energie- und Umweltzentrum Allgäu (eza!)

Author Dr. Hans-Jörg Barth

Version Date Author Organization Description V1.0 18.12.2018 H.-J. Barth Eza! report V2.0 3.12.2018 H.-J. Barth Eza! report

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Table of Contents

Introduction and Summary ...... 4

1 PP01 Regione Piemonte: Impementation of energy management ...... 7

1.1 Energy management support for municipalities ...... 7

1.2 Energy refurbishment of public buildings ...... 10

1.3 Energy refurbishment of street lighting systems ...... 13

2 PP02 Razvojna Agencija Sinergijy (Slowenia): ...... 16

2.1 Energy management support for municipalities ...... 16

3 PP03 BSC Poslovno Podporni Center, d.o.o. Kranj (Slowenia): ...... 18

3.1 Energy platform ...... 18

3.2 Energy refurbishment of public buildings ...... 20

4 PP04 AURA-EE: ...... 22

4.1 Energy refurbishment of public buildings ...... 22

4.2 Centralized support for developing an adaptation strategies ...... 23

5 PP05 AGEDEN: ...... 25

5.1 REXOL – energy efficiency improvements ...... 25

5.2 Supporting LAs to develop adaptation strategies ...... 27

5.3 Refurbishment of public buildings: turning challenge into opportunity ...... 30

6 PP06 Weizer Energy Innovationszentrum WEIZ (Austria): ...... 32

6.1 Energy refurbishment of public buildings ...... 32

6.2 Energy refurbishment of street lighting systems ...... 33

7 PP07 Energie- und Umweltzentrum Allgäu (eza!): ...... 36

7.1 Energy alliance as a framework for cooperation between municipalities and the district administration ...... 36

7.2 Establishment of a regional benchmarking of energy consumption in public buildings ...... 40

8 PP08 Energiewende Oberland (EWO): ...... 42

8.1 Centralized CO2 and energy monitoring balance for municipalities ...... 42

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8.2 Replacing public lighting systems with low energy components ...... 43

8.3 Energy audits and certificates for municipal buildings ...... 44

9 PP10 Ökoinstitut Südtirol (Alto Adige): ...... 46

9.1 Supporting municipalities in data collection and implementation of energy accounting ...... 46

9.2 Foster investments for energy refurbishment in public buildings ...... 47

10 PP11 PLANAIR (Alto Adige): ...... 50

10.1 Information program for municipalities on energy efficiency and renewable energy sources ...... 50

10.2 Information program energy planning ...... 51

10.3 Incentive formation program for triggering energy action in municipalities ...... 53

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Introduction and Summary

During this step of the PEACE_Alps project all PP started implementation of centralized actions and collected experiences and results in their regions of interest (see map below).

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This report describes these actions which worked well and which are worth for replication in other APS Regions. These documentations were also the basis for the final project presentations in the internet Monitoring of success refers not only to energy or CO2 savings, but also on people reached or information events, improvement of human resources or else, which are equally important because this will indirectly lead to CO2-emission reductions or reduction of climate change impacts in the long term perspective. For some of the success Stories also videos were produced by the PP which are presented on the website of PEACE_Alps. In the following the success stories are presented for each PP.

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Summary of the evaluation The ongoing centralized actions are concentrating on the implementation of energy management and initiating refurbishments of public buildings and lighting systems. Some focus was also on the awareness building regarding climate change adaptation also utilizing vulnerability studies. The main results are displayed in the table below with each centralized action and the resulting impact. Some data on the induced investment is not jet complete due to longer planning time for building refurbishments, These are marked in the table. Finally summarizing the numbers we have 240 Alpine Space Local Authorities that were supported by PEACE_Alps in the implementation of their selected actions. The following figure displays the results.

Altogether 26.637 MWh/a energy is going to be saved every year due to the implemented actions. 15.400 Street light systems were changed into highly efficient LED lighting systems and about 5,581 tons of CO2 will be saved every year. The investments triggered by the actions are around 36 million Euros. Not included are further actions which will result in the success of the measures and the replication that has been in important part of the project. In many cases actions could be transferred into the replication partner’s region where they are going to be implemented in a similar manner within the next one or two years. So the final significance of the project can be estimated after two years in 2020, when all information from the replication partners territories are available.

Actions that have been implemented by PP and the corresponding evaluation results:

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saved Project saved CO2 invest in Centralized action under implementation what ? energy in Partner in t/a Euro MWh/a RGEPIE Energy management applied to public buildings 106 buildings 2.950 660 Energy management applied to public street lighting systems 3450 light spots 170 50 REGPIE Refurbishment of public buildings 18 buildings 1.400 290 1.400.000 REGPIE Refurbishment of street lighting systems 9500 light spots 3.000 940 6.100.000 RAS Establishment of the management of public buildings in 100 buildings 1.910 450 n.a. Pomurje region RAS Preparation for refurbishment advice services for 100 buildings refurbishment of public buildings BSC Development of sustainable energy climate action plan and 4 munic. implementation of centralized energy managers BSC Energy refurbishment of public buildings 50 buildings 4.053 746 6.000.000 AURA-EE pooling energy refurbishment projects for small municipalities 43 buildings 2.800 540 4.000.000

AURA-EE Climate change and adaptation strategy 75 munic. AGEDEN REXOL promotion (feedback on deliverables) 103 munic. AGEDEN Lessons learnt - good practice - dissemination 4 buildings 770 3 3.700.000 AGEDEN implement actions on adaptation to CC (with RAEE) 4 territories / 3 days of workshop WEIZ Awareness campaigns 3 workshops WEIZ Refurbishment of street lighting systems 1200 light spots 366 115 700.000 WEIZ Implementation of Energy management 12 buildings n.a. n.a. WEIZ Energy Efficiency Improvement in Public and Private Buildings 12 buildings 372 71 2.500.000

EZA Implementation of initial energy management in public 115 buildings 292 179 135.000 buildings EZA Energy Alliance as a framework for co-operation 22 munic. EZA Implementation of a regional annual benchmarking process 22 munic. 3200* 1100* 10000000* EWO Energy audits and certificates for municipal buildings 37 buildings 10.000

EWO CO2 energy monitoring balance, SECAP-based 7 munic. EWO Benchmarking of municipal energy balances 7 munic. EWO Replacing public lighting with low energy components 1230 light spots 143 75 600.000 OKI Workshop for House - Keepers 12 munic. OKI Analysis of buildings 21 buildings 1.561 374 4.900.000 OKI Support municipalities in data collection and data entry 378 5.750 481 n.a. PLANAIR Refurbishment of public and private buildings 21 munic 1.100 607 4.800.000 PLANAIR Awareness campaign 7 workshops PLANAIR implementation of energy management 37 munic. n.a. n.a. 26.637 5.581 34.845.000

Durability of implementation Implementation was initiated by the support of the project. It is a clear objective to maintain the activity after the end of the PEACE_Alps project. One of the most effective way is to implement a designated person (regional manager) who takes the responsibility and further supports the municipalities. These regional coordinators can either be associated with regional agencies such as the example of the Gorenjiska region or administrations, i.e. REGPIE. Another possibility is the direct implementation of a regional manager within a municipality like in the example of the Allgäu. If these persons are employed they can generate immense local value for the municipalities they support. It clearly turned out that most municipalities need expert knowledge and advice that can only be provided by external support. Centralized solutions are the perfect solution for that, what made the PEACE_Alps project in our opinion a very successful project in the end.

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1 PP01 Regione Piemonte: Impementation of energy management

1.1 Energy management support for municipalities

Project partner: Piemonte Region Centralized solution: Energy management support for municipalities Main objective: To provide tools and technical assistance, to collect and analyse the energy data within an energy management process Beneficiaries: About fifty Municipalities in the region (quite well distributed in the region territory and belonging to five different provinces) Description of the action: The energy management tool Enercloud+ has been promoted in the Provinces of the Piemonte Region, with the organization of four workshops in December 2017. The workshops have been targeted to all the LAs. 71 participants took part to them, representing 52 Municipalities. About 35 Municipalities have been then supported in the upload of the information about the buildings/street lighting systems (heated volumes, type of use, etc) and their energy consumptions (took from the energy bills), as well as in the data management. Based on the uploaded data, Piemonte Region drafted a final evaluation report for each monitored building and street lighting system, highlighting the critical situations. A final training activity has been organized with bilateral meetings. Another service was provided within this action: the energy monitoring of gas consumptions, on a daily basis, for a selection of 30 buildings, exploiting the new functionalities of the smart meters. The energetic signature has been realized, providing specific feedbacks about the soft and hard interventions that could be implemented to reduce the energy bill. A cost-benefit analysis highlighted the most interesting interventions. A final meeting, July 2018, was organized involving the beneficiaries of this action, in order to give an overview on the main findings and to provide the instruments to go on independently. Added value of the centralized solution: The small-medium LAs do not easily implement energy management activities on their buildings or street lighting systems, since they have a lack of internal technical expertise. The implementation of an energy management system can be also very expensive for a single LA. The Region developed an ad-hoc energy management platform: Enercloud+ (http://www.sistemapiemonte.it/cms/pa/ambiente/servizi/874-enercloud). The Municipalities

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documentation of action can follow a standard procedure (defined as a centralized service by the Region) to monitor and analyze the energy consumption trends of their buildings and street lighting systems, with common benchmarks to highlight the saving potentialities. The tool is provided for free to LAs, since its maintenance costs are covered by Piemonte Region. The lack of technical expertise in Municipalities has been overcame with the training sessions for municipal technicians and the selection of an energy expert who provided the instruments for the energy monitoring on a daily basis. Expected results:  79 street lighting systems (3,450 spotlights) monitored;  170 MWh energy which could be saved with street lighting systems management;

 53 tons of CO2 emissions which could be saved with street lighting systems management;  76 buildings monitored with monthly data;  30 buildings monitored with daily data;  2,950 MWh energy which could be saved with buildings management;

 660 tons of CO2 emissions which could be saved with buildings management. Follow-up: This action boosts the use of an energy management tool, Enercloud+, to monitor and analyze, within a common framework, the energy consumption trends in public facilities. This service is offered free of charge to all the Municipalities and it will be promoted further after the project conclusion. The methodology developed for the energy monitoring of gas consumptions on a daily basis will be surely useful to replicate the same approach in other Municipalities.

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1.2 Energy refurbishment of public buildings

Project partner: Regione Piemonte Centralized solution: Energy refurbishment of public buildings Main objective: providing a technical and legal assistance to set-up and manage a tender procedure of public initiative Beneficiaries: The Union of Municipalities of Valsesia* and the Zona Ovest area** * a public institution acting at a supra-municipal level ** a public company created by eleven municipalities to manage the territorial development projects Description of the action: In the Zona Ovest area, Piemonte Region has provided a technical service, in collaboration with a sub-contracted technical consultant (Environment Park spa), in order to audit the buildings and pursue their bundled energy refurbishment with a joint procurement procedure. The most part of the activities was focused on the draft of the energy audits and the technical and legal tender documents. The feasibility of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) schemes with an Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) has been investigated. The Municipalities attended several meetings in order to provide inputs and technical requests. In the first step, Environment Park performed the energy audits of the selected public buildings (12 buildings belonging to 4 Municipalities). The energy audits identified the current situation (energy and economic baseline) and identified some suggested interventions. For the interested municipalities, the financial and investments plan was drafted, to set-up an open tender. The other municipalities decided to postpone in a second phase the start of the tender procedure. A similar approach has been followed in the Union of Municipalities of Valsesia. In this case, the energy audits have been performed on 6 buildings belonging to 2 different Municipalities. The audits were the basis for the participation to a regional tender, launched in 2017 by the managing authority of the ERDF funds. Added value of the centralized solution: The Municipalities are not able to perform such a task without an external intermunicipal consultancy, since they have a lack of internal legal and technical experts on this issue and of financial resources to hire individually a consultant. A strong technical planning phase is necessary to select the most attractive and problematic buildings and to define the needed investments; thus, an intermunicipal approach is essential. All the buildings have been investigated with a similar approach, using the same instruments, methods, measurement units, etc.. The audit procedure is set-up with a common framework. The interest of a private investor is high when a minimum amount of investments can be mobilized with an interesting internal rate of return. The bundled approach reach both these requirements in a territory of small-medium sized Municipalities. Expected results:

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 for 18 buildings an energy audit has been delivered;  about 1.4 million Euros of investments could be mobilized;  1,400 MWh energy could be saved;  28% of energy could be saved with respect to the energy baseline;

 290 tons of CO2 emissions could be saved. Follow-up: The procedure followed in the project is quite standardized and can be easily replicated in other territories: 1) first analysis of the energy bills and calculation of simple indicators (kWh/square meter, etcetera); 2) selection of the buildings with the worst energy performances; 3) draft of the energy audits for those buildings; 4) definition of a package of interventions and draft of an investments plan; 5) draft of the financial plan, based on a cost-benefit analysis and tailored on the expected financing procedure; 6) draft of the tender documents. It is always essential to bundle several buildings belonging to a certain number of Municipalities. The best option is to bundle neighboring Municipalities in order to simplify the management of the tender phase and to increase the interest of private investors.

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1.3 Energy refurbishment of street lighting systems

Project partner: Regione Piemonte Centralized solution: energy refurbishment of street lighting systems Main objective: providing a technical assistance to a group of Municipalities to manage and drive a project financing procedure of private initiative Beneficiaries: six Municipalities in the Metropolitan City of Torino (they are joined by a shared agreement, specifically designed for this purpose) Municipality of Pinerolo; Municipality of San Pietro Va Lemina; Municipality of Frossasco; Municipality of Cumiana; Municipality of Roletto; Municipality of Cantalupa Description of the action: the action aims at renovating the street lighting systems of 6 Municipalities, through the introduction of LED lamps with a higher energy efficiency, the optimization of the Operation & Management and raising the standard of the facilities. The Municipalities decided to follow a project financing procedure (Public Private partnership) and identified the Municipality of Pinerolo as the coordinator of the initiative and as the contracting authority on behalf of the others. The Region signed an agreement with the Municipalities, providing a centralized technical assistance, helping the LAs in defining the key data at the base of the project (energy consumption, number of spotlights, cost of the street lighting public service, etc). In 2017, a first proposal, from a private company, was delivered to the group and, thanks to the work of the Region, a list of improvements was requested. The Region also provided a legal assistance, cooperating with a legal consultant hired by the group of Municipalities, for the evaluation of the tender documents, exploiting the experience gained in other similar projects. At the beginning of 2018 the company delivered a second version of the proposal of refurbishment. This proposal has been positively endorsed by the Municipalities, through a political board decision. The next step will be the launch of an open tender, based on the expected results of the proposal. Added value of the centralized solution: The Municipalities are are not able to hire directly and individually a technical consultant to design the refurbishment of their street lighting systems. At the same time, the investments needed for the refurbishment are quite a big obstacle for the Municipalities, due to the constraints of the public finances. The best option is to bundle the efforts sharing the costs and the opportunities. The entire process (the rescue, the selection of the private investor for the renovation of the street lighting systems, etc.) needs strong technical and juridical competences, provided with a centralized approach. This is desirable, since the procedures are the same both for the single LA and for the group. The EPC contracts are quite new in the Italian legislation and represent for the Municipalities a big change in comparison with the ordinary tender procedures: a centralized and qualified technical and legal assistance is even more important in these cases.

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Expected results:  9,500 LED spotlights will be installed replacing traditional lamps;  about 6.1 million Euros of investments will be mobilized;  3,000 MWh energy saved expected;  65% of energy saved with respect to the energy baseline;

 940 tons of CO2 emissions will be saved. Follow-up: The assistance provided by a regional body (such as the Region) to a group of Municipalities, in the evaluation of private financing proposals, can have a really high replication potential. The Municipalities all face the same constraints and objectives (the reduction of energy bill and CO2 emissions, the increase of safety for the citizens, etc.). The best case is when a territory is already structured on an inter-municipal basis. Regarding the rescue procedure, the approach could be an example to be widespread elsewhere to several other Municipalities.

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2 PP02 Razvojna Agencija Sinergijy (Slowenia):

2.1 Energy management support for municipalities

Project partner: RASi Centralized solution: Establishment of energy management in public buildings of Pomurje region Preparation of energy recommendations for public buildings refurbishment Main objective: Provided financial support (through project) to establish a database of 100 public buildings located in 27 municipalities. Beneficiaries: 100 public buildings located in 27 municipalities (All municipalities in Pomurje Region). Description of the action: The municipalities were informed about the energy accounting and the web application E2 Manager. The energy accounting is the foundation for the energy management. An agreement was settled with some municipalities and their energy data were entered into the E2 Manager application, as well as electricity, energy and water consumption bids. Municipalities have been identified and properly trained by the persons that will upload further information and data into the web application. As a second step, the main data concerning public buildings have been analysed. Then, a study finalized to identify the different approaches for the energy refurbishment of public building was drafted. Finally, recommendations on how to carry out preliminary energy audits in order to realize a proper refurbishment of public buildings with the objective of reducing energy consumption and implement utilization of renewable energy sources, will be produced. The most important result are the expected energy and economic savings compared to the expected costs. The third step is the capitalization of the experience in other territories. Some municipalities are actively involved in the Regional Advisory Board in the framework of the project. Added value of the centralized solution: A centralized solution as energy accounting is the foundation of energy management in the Pomurje region. The project provided financial support to establish a database of 100 public buildings in 27 municipalities. In the future, the responsible persons for entering accounts in the E2 Manager application will continue to use, while the system makes it easier for them to report to the Ministry of Infrastructure. The public institution is under obligation, which should report to the Ministry of infrastructure about the consumption in public buildings. As added value is Regulation. The durability of a centralized solution is seen primarily in support of public institutions in minimum energy performance requirements for buildings,

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documentation of action organizational measures for more efficient use of energy, and other maintenance measures. Investing in sustainability of the development of energy is one of the measures that can help to the clean air at the home environment. RAB will continue its work in the framework as established. There is also an initiative by the LEA Pomurje (which has the mandate of the RSR to establish energy management in the region, in order to establish a special authority at the RSR, a forum of saints and members of the RSR. The members of RAB can join this branch and work there). Expected results:  Involment of 100 public buildings in 27 municipalities  1 concept for decision of restoration of public buildings  Preliminary energy audits – 10 public buildings  15 institution to be familiar of the evaluation of the results in terms of two criteria kWh/m2 and €/kWh.  Expected annual energy savings in kWh/a: will be between 5-10 % reduction in total consumption (about 1,910 MWh of energy and 450 ton of CO2 will be saved) Follow-up: - Energy accounting is the foundation of Regional energy management. - Programming at the regional level for investments in energy rehabilitation in public buildings - Municipalities can use data for their monitoring of heating, electricity consumption.

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3 PP03 BSC Poslovno Podporni Center, d.o.o. Kranj (Slowenia):

3.1 Energy platform

Project partner: BSC Centralized solution: Energy platform Main objective: Providing a comprehensive interdisciplinary assistance to a group of municipalities in regards to all aspects of energy management Beneficiaries: 4 municipalities in the region of Gorenjska joined to represent energy potentials, restrictions with the aim to foster new business models, investments, research, development, cooperation and networking. Description of the action: The action is aimed at offering a centralized service to four municipalities through the energy platform: an information system (online analytical platform) for decision support in the phase of energy-planning and management of municipality’s resources. The municipalities decided to follow the project due to the lack of financial possibilities in order to present their energy potential savings to possible investors, research institutions etc. The municipalities having available data referred to spatial planning, nature conservation, cultural heritage, existing energy infrastructure (public buildings, public lightening systems 18

documentation of action photovoltaics, heating systems, etc.) and which already planned specific measures were identified as pilot beneficiaries. The data is available in the form of web GIS application. The data provided by these municipalities were uploaded in the platform in order to test its functionalities and giving a contribute to its development. The next step will be to engage all municipalities. Added value of the centralized solution: A comprehensive interdisciplinary database. Transparent approach in the field of energy infrastructure management and planning strengthened cooperation and starting point for further joined projects, innovative investments from interested parties in the region, high degree of data automation, interdisciplinary approach in regards to energy planning and management. Due to the relatively small municipalities in the region, the joined approach in actions is of crucial importance to gain financial support from different financial mechanisms. Expected results:  Identification of at least 2 new joined projects due to representation of data. Follow-up: the municipalities need a technical assistance to manage the platform. Our regional energy agency can provide assistance in future (aggregating as well other municipalities).

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3.2 Energy refurbishment of public buildings

Project partner: BSC Centralized solution: Energy refurbishment of public buildings Main objective: Identifying public buildings for energy refurbishment that could represent a group of municipalities to apply for a project financing procedure with the Project Development Assistance (PDA) ELENA Beneficiaries: 17 Municipalities in region Gorenjska Description of the action: The action aims at the identification of public buildings with an energy demand greater than 120 kWh/m2 which could be included in energy refurbishment investment projects. The municipalities mainly decided to follow a project financing procedure (Public - Private partnership), although a partial municipalities’ investments will not be excluded. The municipalities provided data on energy consumption for 219 public buildings and the most appropriate public buildings with a total investment of 6 Mio EUR were identified. Later on, the application to gain the Project Development Assistance (PDA) ELENA will be submitted in order to get funds and provide assistance for the development of energy audits, technical specifications, investment plans, as well as legal support for the drafting of procurement procedures for PPP. The municipalities will then proceed with a joint application to the Ministry of infrastructure for co-financing energy refurbishment (40% Cohesion fund, 51% ESCO, 9% municipality). Added value of the centralized solution: The entire process (the identification of appropriate building, data collection from different energy accounting programs the legal questions in regards to joined procurements, representation of joined action to municipalities etc.) needs clear understanding and technical and juridical competences. The municipalities decided to join their public buildings that they want to energy refurbished with the aim to gain Project Development Assistance (PDA) ELENA in sum of 300.000 EUR. This kind of joined project is desirable, since the procedures are the same either for the single or for the group of municipalities. municipalities all face the same constraints and objectives (lack of finance, the reduction of costs, CO2 emissions). Expected results:  50 buildings will be refurbished;  4,053 MWh energy will be saved;  6 million Euros will be mobilized;

 746 tons of CO2 emissions will be saved. Follow-up: the municipalities need a technical and legal assistance in preparation of application for Project Development Assistance (PDA) ELENA as well as further project management of all actions planned within the project to reach energy refurbishment of public buildings. This assistance can be provided by a regional or energy agency. Explanatory flipchart and characteristic figures

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4 PP04 AURA-EE:

4.1 Energy refurbishment of public buildings

Project partner: AURA-EE Centralized solution: Energy refurbishment of public buildings Main objective: Providing technical and financial assistance to a group of municipalities with different public stakeholders at a territorial level Beneficiaries: 6 municipalities directly benefited from the action. Nine parks will be involved with dissemination activities. Description of the action: The action aims at increasing the quantity of public buildings refurbished and improving the refurbishment of public buildings strategy at a territorial level (not refurbish building one by one). The more recent energy audits (43) were analyzed by AURA-EE and synthesized in a table. This table highlights the cost of the works and the energy savings generated for each building and for each type of work: insulation, replacement of energy or boilers, changes in lighting, etc. At the same time, a technical assistant studied the different organizational structures able to carry out different refurbishment projects with different stakeholders (municipalities). The study is now focusing the economic feasibility. AURA-EE met and talked to financers to explain the project and to align the funds with the regional goals. The next step will be to organize meetings with the 9 natural regional parks to present the results of the financial study and of the audit analysis. After this meeting, AURA-EE will try to launch a call for tenders involving municipalities wishing to join and then to start the refurbishments. Added value of the centralized solution: The entire process (the audit analysis, the organizational solution, the financial analysis, etc.) needs strong technical and juridical competences. The added value is to share the engineering. Another added value is to increase the scale to attract additional funding mainly allocated in our region to big projects and to one stakeholder. As many of territories in our region have strong energy efficiency goals (reduce by 50% the energy consumption in 2050) and as buildings is a major topic to achieve this target, this process could potentially be replicated in a lot of territories. Expected results:  43 public buildings analyzed;  4 million Euros of investments will be mobilized;  2.800 MWh energy saved

 540 tons of CO2 saved. Follow-up: The Municipalities need a technical and legal assistance to manage and pilot an innovative

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4.2 Centralized support for developing an adaptation strategies

Project partner: AURA-EE Centralized solution: Centralized support for local authorities that wish to better understand the vulnerability of their territory to climate change and develop an adaptation strategy. Main objective:

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Support several public authorities in their adaptation strategy and help them to identify the most relevant actions Beneficiaries: 3 territories (group of municipalities): Communauté d’Agglomération Arlysère, Communauté de Communes du Pays d’Evian Vallée d’Abondance, Communauté de Communes du Pays Mornantais Description of the action: The 3 main milestones of the project implementation are: - the vulnerability analysis; - the identification of priorities and challenges concerning climate change adaptation: strengths and weaknesses for the territory and identification of key stakeholders; - the implementation of actions. Three inter-territorial days, grouping the territories supported by AGEDEN and AURA-EE, were held at the end of 2017. AURA-EE also worked individually with 3 territories. The main actions identified are focusing on management of water resources, biodiversity, summer comfort, agriculture and economic development. Added value of the centralized solution: All the territories involved used the same tools such as the impact chain or vulnerability grid. The objectives of using these shared tools are to promote exchanges, to work together in a collective approach benefits, to disseminate easily in other municipalities. The local stakeholders realize that they are not isolated in this problem and that other local authorities are concerned. Municipalities can discuss on very concrete actions such as green roofs, goals of revegetation integrated in urban planning documents, integrated management of rainwater, an experiment on protection of forests (tackle landslides)… The objective of this very operational approach was to show that actions are feasible, especially in urban areas, and to open up exchanges and thought on adaptation topic in public policies. Expected results:  75 municipalities involved  127,900 inhabitants involved  A sustainable and territorial strategy involving all the departments and different stakeholders  A long-term vision Follow-up: Centralized support has allowed local authorities to learn more about the effects of climate change and the vulnerability of their territory. They also identified the people they could mobilize to participate in the reflections on CCA. The rest of the process is to disseminate and to train other municipalities and structures to address the theme of adaptation to climate change in a transversal way in the thought of territorial project, in urban planning documents and in sustainable development guidelines (activity zone, social landlords, renovation buildings ...).

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5 PP05 AGEDEN:

5.1 REXOL – energy efficiency improvements

Project partner: AGEDEN Centralized solution: The centralized solution described here is called «REXOL» (Retours d’expériences sur les opérations livrées - Lessons learnt about achieved operation of energy efficiency improvements). Main objectives: - Collect good practices

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- Learn about possible mistakes - Enhance lessons learnt by achieved experiences and turn it into benefit for future proposals - Give advices to optimize the putting into service and running processes of a building - Support the taking in hand period Above all, this REXOL mission is a chance of sharing and learning. Beneficiaries: 4 municipalities of the Department of Isère : City Hall (Artas), canteen (Ruy-Montceau), House of the territory (la Mure), media center (Le Grand Lemps) Description of the action: The REXOL mission consists in reviewing several interventions of public buildings’ refurbishment or new construction, aimed at reaching high environnemental and/or energy efficiency standards. Rexol focuses on less than 5 years old interventions, which are working since at least one year, in order to benefit from the occupant experience. A REXOL is composed by several stages: interviews and visits; collecting documents; drafting of summary sheets describing: - features of the operation - economic description - working and lasting of the building - disorders and dysfunction (optional) - use (optional) - summary of lessons learned and recommendations; - corrections and lessons learned spreading. Added value of the centralized solution: Analysing Publics Operations with high energy performance standards allows to identify recurring issues or points to pay particular attention to : • Ventilation double way or natural / air quality data collector / maintenance • Mismatch in between expected energy use standards and which is actually measured • Type of heating and ventilation sytems regarding to the type of buidling use • Summer comfort and quality of use. Expected results:  about 9,8 million Euros of investments will be mobilized (for 4 buildings);  77 MWh/y energy saved (for 3 buildings). Follow-up: To pursue, we consider several actions allowing REXOL’s promotion: - Projects review adressed to contracting authorities: enhance cooperation between local authorities to disseminate technical, methodological and financial good practices regarding refurbishment or building projects. - Specilized articles in newsletters - A record note with graphic icons for each case study to promote lesson learnt for each case regarding the use or the type of a building and regarding different topics. - Film or web-documentaries that could be used in training Ageden will probably implement one or two of these actions in 2018.

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5.2 Supporting LAs to develop adaptation strategies

Project partner: AGEDEN Centralized solution: Centralized support for local authorities that wish to better understand the vulnerability of their territory to climate change and develop an adaptation strategy. Main objective: - Make sure the local authorities recognize the subject of adaptation. There is still much reluctance, a lack of interest because the local consequences of climate change are not known precisely yet. - Know the principles of climate change and organize the identification of its effects on the territory (pre-diagnosis). - Strengthen the cross-cutting integration of adaptation into local authority policies and actions. To do so we need to identify the key elements for the implementation of an operational adaptation strategy. - Consider what can be done first. Beneficiaries: 4 intermunicipalities of Isère : Community of Communes of Matheysine, Community of Communes of Oisans, Community of Communes of the Pays Roussillonnais, Regional Natural Park of Chartreuse. Description of the action: Being adaptation to climate change a vast and complex subject, AGEDEN wanted to provide to territories elements of diagnosis, awareness and examples of concrete actions

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(mainly in urban areas) to start thinking on this theme. Three inter-territorial days were organized at the end of 2017: the first day focused on the effects of climate change; the main indicators and the territorial climate profiles produced by the ORECC (Regional Observatory of the Effects of Climate Change) were discussed. The participants presented the current state of their territory and gave the first elements of their vulnerability analysis. They completed this data using the "impact chain" tool. The main areas of work that have emerged are: the management of water resources, the fragility of winter tourism due to the absence of snow and the impact on agriculture linked to the loss of biodiversity, the weakening of crops, offsetting blooms, etc. During the second day, two interventions in the field of tourism and agriculture took place. Different feedbacks and actions have been given. Tools were presented to the territories to help them to put in place a strategy, and to define and plan the objectives of each step. On the last day, in December 2017, participants discussed the fundamentals in order to implement coaching actions on climate change; worked on a plan of animation and mobilization of the stakeholders; finalized their roadmap. Some territories have decided to carry on action plans on biodiversity, on the diversification of winter tourism and on water resource management. Other options are a territory contract on sensitive natural areas resources or a program of actions for the restoration and maintenance of wetlands. Added value of the centralized solution: All the territories involved in support have been able to appreciate the complexity of the subject of adaptation to climate change and the need for long-term work. Using shared tools such as the impact chain or vulnerability grid, the aim is to help local authorities integrate the crosscutting theme of climate change adaptation into all their territorial policies such as urban planning, local economy, tourism ... These tools were used for example in workshops bringing together all the actors of the territory and whose objective is to define a plan of actions aiming at reducing the energy consumption and GHG emissions. Other workshops cited examples of very concrete actions such as revegetation of roofs and goals of revegetation integrated in urban planning documents, integrated management of rainwater in a zone of activity, an experiment on protection forests (tackle landslides)… The objective of this very operational approach was to show that actions are feasible, especially in urban areas, and to open up exchanges and reflexions on the theme of adaptation in public policies. Each territory working in a collective approach benefits from shared tools and expertise. The local stakeholders realize that they are not isolated in this problem and that other local authorities are concerned. Expected results:  4 sensitized territories in Isere, for a total of 103 municipalities;  Energy or emissions savings that cannot be quantified globally, possibly for certain actions but only occasionally, therefore, not representative. Follow-up: Collective support has allowed local authorities to learn more about the effects of climate change and the vulnerability of their territory. They also identified the people they could mobilize to participate in the reflections on CCA. The rest of the process is to continue to address the theme of adaptation to climate change in a transversal way in the reflexions of territorial project, in urban planning documents and in sustainable development guidelines (activity zone, social landlords, renovation buildings ...). 28

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5.3 Refurbishment of public buildings: turning challenge into opportunity

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6 PP06 Weizer Energy Innovationszentrum WEIZ (Austria):

6.1 Energy refurbishment of public buildings

Project partner: W.E.I.Z. Centralized solution: energy refurbishment of public buildings Main objective: providing a technical assistance to the region to manage the retrofit of public buildings Beneficiaries: 2 Regions in the Region Weiz (Joglland and Wechselland) participating in this action: Joglland: Birkfeld, Fischbach, Miesenbach bei Birkfeld, Ratten, Rettenegg, St. Kathrein am Hauenstein, Strallegg Wechselland: Dechantskirchen, Friedberg, Pinggau, Sankt Lorenzen am Wechsel, Schäffern Description of the action: the action aims to support 12 municipalities in order to save energy in public buildings by implementing a centralized energy accounting system and a technical support in the procedures of buildings refurbishment. One municipality, Birkfeld, decided to follow a project financing procedure (regional, national funds) and identified the regional coordinator as the coordinator of the initiative. The regional manager and an energy group provided a technical assistance, helping the municipality in defining the key data at the base of the project (energy consumption, call for tender, cost of the refurbishment, actions to set, etc). During the year 2016 the planning process started. The regional coordinator also provided a legal assistance, cooperating with the architect hired by the municipality of Birkfeld. Within the year 2017 the retrofit of the school was implemented. Added value of the centralized solution: The retrofit process (the planning, the selection of the implementation company for the retrofit of the school, and the financial funds, etc.) needs strong technical competences. The Municipality decided to search for a very experienced planning company, which was responsible for the planning and the call for tender. The process could have a very high replication potential since the other Municipalities all face the same constraints and objectives (the reduction of energy bill and CO2 emissions, the increase of the comfort for students, etc.).

Expected results:  2 public buildings will be retrofitted;  10 buildings have been monitored;  about 2,5 million Euros of investments were mobilized;  250 MWh energy saved for the refurbishment and 122 MWh for the energy

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 71 tons of CO2 emissions are saved. Follow-up: Each municipality needs a technical assistance to manage and pilot an innovative procedure such as a project financing with local and regional funds. This assistance can be provided by a regional body (such as the Region) aggregating a certain number of Municipalities. The best case is when a territory is already structured (with a bottom-up approach) on an inter-municipal basis.

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6.2 Energy refurbishment of street lighting systems

Project partner: W.E.I.Z. Centralized solution: energy refurbishment of street lighting systems Main objective: providing a technical assistance to a group of Municipalities to manage and pilot a project financing procedure of private initiative Beneficiaries: 2 Regions in the Region Weiz (Joglland and Wechselland) participating in this action:

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Joglland: Birkfeld, Fischbach, Miesenbach bei Birkfeld, Ratten, Rettenegg, St. Kathrein am Hauenstein, Strallegg Wechselland: Dechantskirchen, Friedberg, Pinggau, Sankt Lorenzen am Wechsel, Schäffern Description of the action: the action aims at renovating the street lighting systems of 12 Municipalities, through the introduction of LED lamps with a higher energy efficiency, the optimization of the Operation & Management and raising the standard of the facilities. The Municipalities decided to follow a project financing procedure (Public Private partnership) and identified the regional coordinators as the coordinator of the initiative. The Region signed an agreement with the Municipalities, providing a centralized technical assistance, helping the LAs in defining the key data at the base of the project (energy consumption, number of spotlights, cost of the street lighting public service, etc.). During the year 2016 and 2017 the first implementations and replacement of street lighting systems started. The regional coordinators also provided a legal assistance, cooperating with a legal consultant hired by the group of Municipalities, for the evaluation of the tender documents, exploiting the experience gained in other similar projects. At the beginning of 2018 most of the street lighting systems were replaced. Added value of the centralized solution: The entire process (the rescue, the selection of the implementation company for the renovation of the street lighting systems, etc.) needs strong technical and juridical competences. The Municipalities decided to share their efforts and to search for a unique subject that could support them. This is desirable, since the procedures are the same both for the single LA and for the group. The process could have a very high replication potential since the Municipalities all face the same constraints and objectives (the reduction of energy bill and CO2 emissions, the increase of safety for the citizens, etc.). Regarding the rescue procedure, the approach could be an example to be widespread elsewhere to several other Municipalities, as the initiative has a high replication potential. Expected results:  1200 LED spotlights are replacing traditional lamps;  about 0,7 million Euros of investments were mobilized;  366 MWh energy saved;

 115 tons of CO2 emissions are saved. Follow-up: Each Municipalities need a technical and legal assistance to manage and pilot an innovative procedure such as a project financing with local and regional funds. This assistance can be provided by a regional body (such as the Region) aggregating a certain number of Municipalities. The best case is when a territory is already structured (with a bottom-up approach) on an inter-municipal basis.

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7 PP07 Energie- und Umweltzentrum Allgäu (eza!):

7.1 Energy alliance as a framework for cooperation between municipalities and the district administration

Project partner: Allgäu (eza!) Centralized solution: Energy alliance as a framework for cooperation between municipalities and the district administration Main objective: Agreement which includes responsibilities for the municipalities that sign the alliance on the one hand, and on the other hand the district administration provides incentives and certain

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documentation of action offers in order to trigger actions on a wider scale and facilitate the implementation process. Beneficiaries: 22 out of 28 municipalities in the district of the Oberallgäu which are: Altusried, Bad Hindelang, Buchenberg, Dietmannsried, Oberstaufen, Sulzberg, Weitnau, Wertach, Wiggensbach, Balderschwang, Betzigau, Blaichach, Durach, Fischen im Allgäu, Haldenwang, Lauben, Ofterschwang, Oy-Mittelberg, Rettenberg, Waltenhofen, Wildpoldsried, Sonthofen Description of the action: The action consists of the following steps on behalf of the district administration or the energy agency respectively:  Development of the framework with the district administration  Information of the municipalities about the framework  The district administration offers free “on site building checks” aiming at public buildings to the municipalities (28 buildings were checked) as well as counters and software licenses for monitoring  Acquisition of data about energy consumption in 21 municipalities for a local benchmarking  Analysis and display of results in a benchmark report which is distributed among the municipalities and reported in the RAB  Training of housekeepers or technical staff in order to optimize energy efficient maintenance The municipalities on the other hand also have responsibilities which are:  To sign the alliance  Name a responsible person regarding energy topics  Attend an annual experience meeting organized by the district administration  Implement an energy accounting system in relevant public buildings  Carry out low-investment actions suggested to improve the heating system during the on-site check  Submit the energy data to the district administration once a year for the benchmarking  Discuss the results of the benchmark report within their own council and start action in order to improve energy consumption where it is too high. The concept of the alliance is aiming at a long term cooperation regarding the implementation of actions in order to improve energy efficiency and awareness towards renewable energies and climate change adaptation. Added value of the centralized solution: The approach of the alliance-concept is to facilitate actions that have to be carried out in the municipalities. The LAs name a responsible person, to ease communication between district administration and LA. The district provides “ready to use”-actions and supports with know-how and manpower. Potentials for saving energy and money are located through on- site-checks and the benchmark. Following actions are again supported by the district administration with know-how and manpower (subsidy application etc.). Due to these incentives the LAs are willing to implement essential tools and processes such as energy monitoring and carry out actions that in some cases turn into complete refurbishments of public buildings. Expected results:

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 In the district Oberallgäu 22 municipalities out of 28 are member of the energy alliance;  28 buildings were checked  115 buildings are part of the local benchmarking  Up to now 281 MWh/a energy saved due to low invest actions; 570 expected in 2019  132.000 Euro investment already mobilized.  78 tons of CO2 emissions saved.  one energy manager will be appointed in order to carry out the tasks for 6-8 municipalities (who are going to share the costs)  Long term potential (2022) much higher due to refurbishments; 1.100 tons of CO2 emissions are expected.  Long term investment (2022) is estimated to 10 Mio. Euro due to realization of mobilized refurbishments Follow-up: the municipalities need a technical assistance to check the energy systems within the public buildings on a regular basis, to apply for subsidies, to manage local actions. This assistance can be provided by a regional body (such as the energy agency or district administration) or by aggregation of a certain number of municipalities in order to employ an energy manager. The last will be the case in the Oberallgäu with 6-8 participating municipalities.

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7.2 Establishment of a regional benchmarking of energy consumption in public buildings

Centralized solution: Benchmarking of heat, electricity and water consumption of public buildings in the district of Oberallgäu.

Main objective: - the benchmarking displays energy data of public buildings classified according building type (such as primary schools, kindergardens, administration buildings, schools etc.) of all participating municipalities in the region and compares them to regional and national average values as well as energy efficiency target values. . - present an individual feedback towards each participating municipalities - values significantly worse than average may initiate or accelerate the refurbishment planning and realization of such a project Awareness building among LAs

Beneficiaries: As in energy alliance project. Description of the action [max 1,500 characters]: Energy data is collected by the district administration or the agency coordinating the centralized action. Each municipality agreed to submit the energy data. But still it needs to be actively asked for and collected. Then the data is being checked for plausibility. For each building type an average is calculated among all participating municipalities. Additionally it is compared to target values and national average values. Everything is displayed in a graph. Each municipality is displayed anonymously (just with a number). Each municipality receives individual feedback on their values and the number code of their buildings so they can recognize which values in the graphs belong to them. Suboptimal values may initiate actions of refurbishment. Added value of the centralized solution [max 1,000 characters]: The municipalities receive specific feedback on their energy consumption according to building types. It is important to be able to compare the individual values with the values of other neighboring municipalities. Only a centralized coordinator can provide such a benchmarking which is valued by the municipalities to a high degree.

Expected results [use bullet points. Use as much as possible numbers]:  22 participating municipalities (out of 28 in the district);  115 buildings in the benchmarking.  2 refurbishment projects initiated (investments are calculated for the energy alliance Project) Follow-up [max 1,000 characters]:

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The benchmarking will be expanded to more municipalities in surrounding districts. It is going to be continued after the PEACE_Alps project on an annual basis with open end. The regional energy agency (eza!) has been appointed to do so for the next years. It will be reported in the council once a year.

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8 PP08 Energiewende Oberland (EWO):

8.1 Centralized CO2 and energy monitoring balance for municipalities

Project partner: EWO Centralized solution:

CO2 energy monitoring balance Main objective:

Monitoring CO2 emissions of municipalities will be established for LAs who already implemented an energy concept or a climate protection plan; they shall be updated on a regular basis. Beneficiaries: Four districts and three cities Districts of Bad Tölz/Wolfratshausen, District of Miesbach, District of Weilheim-Schongau, District of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, City of Penzberg, City of Wolfratshausen, City of Geretsried. Description of the action: A working group among the districts and cities was set up in order to prepare a common basis for energy data input. Sources for energy and heating data were discussed and first steps taken for an energy monitoring scheme for municipalities and districts based on SECAPs. A handout on how to collect the requested data was prepared. It was difficult to find or develop a software that meet the needs of all participants: the districts, the cities plus small municipalities. During the discussion, the working group decided to use a newly developed tool, called climate mitigation planner. Therefore, a seminar on energy monitoring was organized in order to illustrate the software and carry on a hands-on training. Finally, the districts and municipalities involved in the action finalized their CO2 monitoring balances. Added value of the centralized solution: When municipalities and districts use the same basis for their monitoring, it will not only show the improvements in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions but will also serve as a data base for possible future benchmarking between different districts and municipalities. In addition, the use of the same software and discussions among climate managers enhances bundled actions and enables mutual support among municipalities. Expected results:

 7 CO2 monitoring balances produced;

 Indirect CO2 savings due to efficient energy planning (not measurable) Follow-up: More municipalities should be involved so that energy monitoring will be possible for the entire region of the Bavarian Oberland. Benchmarking should be established on a regular basis.

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8.2 Replacing public lighting systems with low energy components

Project partner: EWO Centralized solution: Replacing public lighting with low energy components Main objective: For the energy balance of municipalities promising savings can be made with the installation of modern street lights, especially with LEDs. German municipalities have long lasting contracts with providers for public street lighting. Therefore, in addition to technical issue, also contract related questions need to be clarified. Beneficiaries: Six municipalities Municipality of Raisting, Municipality of Schwabbruck, Municipality of Wessobrunn, Municipality of Polling, Municipality of Habach, Municipality of Wildsteig Description of the action: Municipalities of three Oberland districts were invited to participate in the action. The first task was to fill out a questionnaire regarding the current status of public lighting. The questionnaires were evaluated and it was decided to organize a forum for municipalities interested in changing their street lighting and debating on technical, legal and financial issues. The forum was organized with the support of an observer organization, the Bavarian District of Weilheim-Schongau. The focus of the forum was on technical, legal and financial topics with respect to street lighting. Five municipalities took part in the forum and exchanged experiences with respect to all necessary steps for the changing of street lighting contracts. The contractual situation is difficult especially in the Oberland region, 43

documentation of action because municipalities have long lasting street lighting contracts which are usually connected with energy net contracts. According to new regulations these contracts may no longer be bundled and must be renegotiated. Therefore, legal aspects are an important issue when it comes to the refurbishment of street lighting. In order to enhance the necessary procurement for the authorities, EWO prepared an exemplary table of bids for the different options of new street light installation. The table of bids will be presented to municipalities at another municipal dialogue forum. Added value of the centralized solution: Exchange experience about the different contracts being made with the same providers regarding public lighting. In addition, L.A. will gain economic savings through installation of LEDs. In some cases, even joint procurement may be possible reaching economy of scales. Expected results:  6 municipalities organized first steps for the replacement of street lights with LED;  1,230 street lights could be refurbished;  140 MWh of energy could be saved;

 75 t CO2 could be saved. Follow-up: Municipalities need further assistance with respect to the new contracts and how to use the financial aids offered by the state.

8.3 Energy audits and certificates for municipal buildings

Project partner: EWO Centralized solution: Energy audits and certificates for municipal buildings Main objective: Energy certificates for public buildings deliver valuable data for the administration on the energetic status, possible weaknesses as well as energy saving potentials of their buildings. They are a planning instrument for future refurbishment measures. Therefore the issuing of energy audits and certificates for municipal buildings should be accomplished within the project Beneficiaries: Sixteen municipalities Municipality of Benediktbeuern; Municipality of Königsdorf; Municipality of Kreuth; Municipality of Valley; Municipality of Waarkirchen, Municipality of Bernbeuren, Municipality of Burggen, Municipality of Raisting, Municipality of Iffeldorf, Municipality of Wildsteig, Municipality of Wessobrunn, Municipality of Pähl, Municipality of Wielenbach, Municipality of Penzberg, Municipality of Obersöchering, Municipality of Lenggries Description of the action: The action aimed at completing the energy audits and energy certificates of public buildings. The first step was the information of municipalities on existing German regulations with respect to energy certification together with the request to fill a

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 CO2 emissions will be saved, but not measurable in numbers. Follow-up: The Municipalities need a technical and legal assistance to manage and pilot an innovative procedure for the realization and financing of building refurbishment.

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9 PP10 Ökoinstitut Südtirol (Alto Adige):

9.1 Supporting municipalities in data collection and implementation of energy accounting

Project partner: Ökoinstitut Südtirol / Alto Adige Centralized solution: Support municipalities in data collection and data entry with a practical guidebook and correspondent workshop on energy accounting systems Main objective: supporting municipal administrations in the implementation of a common energy accounting system. Beneficiaries: 14 municipalities actively supported in the data collections process 9 municipalities + 1 local coordination agency (Bezirksgemeinschaft Burggrafenamt) attendend the workshop (Abtei, Deutschnofen, Gargazon, Innichen, Jenesien, Meran, Naturns, Sexten and Truden im Naturpark) Description of the action: Within this action a guidebook with practical guidelines for the use of energy accounting systems has been developed between September and December 2017. 200 copies have been printed (120 in German and 80 in Italian). The guidebook was given first to 14 municipalities in order to test its efficacy and has proven to be an useful instrument in order to learn the first steps needed to introduce an energy accounting systems in a municipality. It also can be shared among the administration’s representatives and foster a common basic knowledge about use of energy accounting systems. On the 2nd of February 2018 a workshop on energy accountancy was held in Bolzano at the “Agency for Energy South Tyrol – CasaClima”. The workshop was created and designed for mayors, members of municipal councils and public administrations and was attended by representatives of 9 different municipalities, in the case at hand: Innichen, Abtei, Gargazon, Meran, Naturn, Truden im Naturpark, Deutschnofen, Jenesien und Sexten, Bezirksgemeinschaft Burggrafenamt (BZBGA). The final aim of the workshop was to provide indications on how to properly use energy accounting systems through practical examples and on how to correctly visualize and interpret the efficiency indicators and the possibility of benchmarking between municipalities, in order to recognize the potential for energy efficiency in the public building and facilities. Added value of the centralized solution: Both the guidebook and the workshop provide a step by step explanation about the introduction and use of energy accounting systems, particularly suited for administration’s representatives without technical training. Expected results:  15 municipalities and 1 local coordination authority actively involved  5,750 MWh energy-Savings expected

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 480,5 ton of CO2-Savings expected  200 guidebook printed in 2 languages (Italian and German)  Spillover effect expected in all the 116 municipalities and in other local coordination authorities in South Tyrol Follow-up: The guidebook can be downloaded from the project’s website and freely used. Also, local coordination agency (Bezirksgemeinschaft Burggrafenamt) plan to organize a plurennial project, aiming to foster the regular use of energy accounting systems in the municipalities belonging to the Burggrafenamt area. Spillover effect expected also with the other local coordination authorities in South Tyrol.

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9.2 Foster investments for energy refurbishment in public buildings

Project partner: Ökoinstitut Südtirol / Alto Adige Centralized solution: Analysis of buildings Main objective: foster investment for energy refurbishment of selected public buildings; address the difficulties that arise when formulating a funding application request. Beneficiaries: 20 municipalities Description of the action: During the first meeting of the Regional Advisory Board (RAB) it was highlighted that many municipalities in South Tyrol face difficulties in the energetic refurbishment of public

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 374 ton of CO2-Savings expected  11% of the south Tyrolean municipalities attended the workshop  6 founding requests positively submitted  4.903.489 Euro investment for energy refurbishment mobilized Follow-up: the analysis was conducted by a single external advisor that will agglomerate the results of the different municipalities. Data will be shared among municipalities in order to exploit the possibility for joint procurement and common investments. The workshop will be organized for the municipalities of the whole province.

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10 PP11 PLANAIR (Alto Adige):

10.1 Information program for municipalities on energy efficiency and renewable energy sources

Project partner: Planair Centralized solution: information programme Main objective: to promote contacts and exchanges between municipalities of the two regional parks (Chasseral and Doubs) about energy. Beneficiaries: potentially the 37 municipalities of the two parks Description of the action: the action aims at contacting all municipalities of two regional parks (Chasseral and Doubs), promoting contacts and exchanges between them about energy issues, informing them on energy topics and possible actions, encouraging them to share their experiences and good practices and proposing incentives to implement actions. In a practical way, the municipalities are invited by the parks to participate to biannual meetings. After an information session on the project, project results, project opportunities or other energy related information, participants are invited to join a workshop, in order to share results. Even if the information session is mostly presented by Planair and the responsible park, the municipalities have an active part in the workshops. As far as possible, we try to find, as workshop leader, a local authority representative (mayor for instance) to present the work done in its municipality on a specific topic like photovoltaic, district heating, building refurbishment, etc. Added value of the centralized solution: Regional parks are dealing with energy topic for a long time. However, having several municipalities meeting for exchanging about energy, together with peer learning during the workshops, is really an added value. This approach give them the opportunity to share best practices, problems solving and get additional information from specialists. Moreover, the meetings and workshops create an emulation between the municipalities. This approach could be replicated in the other regional parks. Expected results:  All 37 municipalities are informed on the project and its opportunities;  The majority of them participate to at least one session (meeting and workshops);  Experience sharing and exchange of best practices are engaged between the municipalities;  Municipalities start and/or continue energy related actions.  5 meetings and 12 workshops are organised

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Follow-up: small municipalities need a meeting point and a technical and/or legal assistance to engage, manage and pilot projects in the energy field. Regional Parks are the ideal structure since municipalities are members already engaged in other processes. After the end of the project, the parks are interested to maintain these activities, meeting and workshops. They intend to build on the momentum to continue to support municipalities in implementing energy measures.

10.2 Information program energy planning

Project partner: PLANAIR Centralized solution: Energy Planning Main objective: to provide a common level of information to all municipalities Beneficiaries: the 37 municipalities of the two parks Description of the action: This action is composed by two sub-actions: 1.Establishment of a summary energy datasheet for each municipality of the regional parks, 37 municipalities involved, containing the following information: . Baseline Energy Inventory (BEI) . Energy cadaster . Energy resources distribution map . Recommendations 2.Establishment of Baseline Energy Inventory (BEI) and energy cadaster for the territory of the two parks Added value of the centralized solution: Joint efforts to gather the necessary data Optimization in the production of the energy datasheet (automatic output of the maps, diagrams) Homogeneity of the information provided to the municipalities Opportunity to aggregate the data for production of datasheet at a higher level (territory of the parks) Expected results:  All 37 municipalities receive its own datasheet  The results and information provided into the datasheets encourage municipalities to ask for support and launch or continue to implement actions in energy fields. Follow-up: Energy datasheets have been presented and distributed to municipalities during an information meeting together with the one presenting the situation of the two parks. Even if the situation is evolving, these datasheets remain an important information source for the municipalities.

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10.3 Incentive formation program for triggering energy action in municipalities

Project partner: PLANAIR Centralized solution: Incentive program Main objective: to promote the implementation of actions in the field of energy by the municipalities of the two regional parks (Chasseral and Doubs). Beneficiaries: potentially the 37 municipalities of the two parks Description of the action: During the meetings with municipalities or through dedicated information letters, the information on the availability of incentives for energy buildings refurbishment is communicated to all municipalities of the two parks. Information and proposals is also relayed by the media (e.g. articles, interview covering the meeting with municipalities) The actions are implemented by parks responsible, Planair or in some cases a specialized external agency. Incentives and human resources are provided by the project and support is given to apply for other possible incentives or financial support (e.g. from the state or other programmes).

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Added value of the centralized solution: Incentives are a very good lever to stimulate the implementation of measures, to help for a first step, then once the process is started, it has a better chance to continue. In the frame of a concrete action, in addition to the project incentive itself, we can help the municipalities to apply and get other incentives from the state, for instance. This is also a clear added value for the municipalities, since incentives programme are quite complicated and a help to catch the available ones is very welcome. Expected results:  At least 50% of the 37 municipalities engage an action  100 available inputs are used (one input is a half day of free services delivered by a specialist, inputs can be cumulated for a more important action)

 Investment-savings are quantified (1,100 MWh of energy and 607 ton of CO2 could be saved; 4.8 million Euros could be mobilized)  Municipalities start and/or continue energy related actions. Achieved results:  buildings refurbishment: 26 buildings analysis done, certificated and improvement report provided (CECB® plus or expertise: current status and detailed proposal of 2 or 3 refurbishment variants)  energy management analysis: 5 reports provided on PV potential, giving the essential information for go/no go decision  district heating analysis: 3 reports provided, giving the essential information for go/no go decision Follow-up: A monitoring of the use of the incentives is done and will be communicated during the last meetings of the project. The overview if the work done during the course of the project should encourage the municipalities to go ahead in the process. The parks on their side intend to build on the momentum to continue to support municipalities in implementing energy measures.

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