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Covenant of Mayors Committed to local sustainable energy

Covenant of Mayors Committed to local sustainable energy. Varna, Graffit Gallery Hotel, 12 September 2014. Starting point……. Voluntary commitment of signatories to meet and exceed the EU targets through the implementation of Sustainable Energy Action plans /SEAP/.

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Covenant of Mayors Committed to local sustainable energy

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  1. Covenant of MayorsCommitted to local sustainable energy Varna, Graffit Gallery Hotel, 12 September 2014

  2. Starting point…….. • Voluntary commitment of signatories to meet and exceed the EU targets through the implementation of Sustainable Energy Action plans /SEAP/ EU Initiative launched in 2008 by the Commission to endorse and support the local and regional authorities in the fight against climate change

  3. Energy Efficiency Communication….. Strategy that proposes new energy efficiency target of 30% for 2030 /released on 23 July 2014/ • The new 30% target can make energy cheaper, ensure security of supply and improve the lives of Europeans

  4. Covenant at a glance.... Local governments play a crucial role in mitigating the effects of climate change, considering that 80% of energy consumption and CO2 emissions is associated with urban activity. • Unique characteristics RE the EU targets - the Covenant of Mayors has been portrayed by European institutions as an exceptional model of multi-level governance

  5. Approach…… • Development of Sustainable Energy Action Plans by preparation of Baseline Emission Inventory /within a year following the adhesion/ • SEAP implementation involving the local community outlining Benchmarks of excellence • Monitoring & Evaluation /within two years following the adhesion/

  6. Multifaceted support • Covenant Coordinators /provinces, regions and national authorities/ - provide strategic guidance, financial and technical support • Covenant Supporters /networks of local authorities/ - commit to maximize the impact of the initiative through promotion activities, liaison with their members and experience-sharing platforms

  7. Multifaceted support • Covenant of Mayors Office – promotional, technical and administrative assistance on daily basis • Joint Research Centre /of the EC/ - scientific and technical assistance mostly on emission inventory and action plans • EU institutions /Committee of the Regions, EU Parliament, EU Investment Bank/ - full institutional support

  8. Covenant Community • Signatories 5941 • Population 189 496 339 • Coordinators 158 • Supporters 91 • Associated partners 25 • SEAPs submitted 3705

  9. Official Ceremony for Covenant signatories during annual EUSEW Covenant Community

  10. Operation support • Support Materials – SEAP guidebook, SEAP template & instructions in 23 languages, thematic leaflets • E-Learning Platform - on-line easy to digest course for Coordinators and Supporters to deepen their knowledge • Exchange platforms – experience sharing activities, networking sessions, capacity-building workshops, thematic discussion groups and workshops

  11. Funding streams • Project development & technical assistance ELENA EIB, ELENA KfW, ELENA CEB, European EE Fund • Direct EU Funding • Horizon 2020, Structural and Cohesion Funds, European EE Fund • Innovative Financing & Financial Engineering • Energy performance contracting, PPPs, Joint tendering

  12. What’s next……. • Geographical enlargement Extension to Eastern and Mediterranean areas • Extension to other policy areas • Using the exceptional multilevel governance model for other policy areas e.g. water and waste….??

  13. More information: www.eumayors.eu

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