Covenant of Mayors Seminar

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Covenant of Mayors Seminar

• 28 November, 2009

The Way Forward Ing. Jonathan Scerri Econing
Engineering Consultancy Ltd.
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Getting Started

• 964 towns and cities have joined, mostly in EU
  Member States but not exclusively
• Number is increasing daily
• Structured Approach to Reach Targets

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What should we do next?
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Signatories of the Covenant
Ghajnsielem
Kirkop
Marsaskala
Gharghur
Dingli
Xewkija
Balzan
Iklin
Qrendi
Naxxar
Santa Venera
Pembroke
Kalkara
Mosta
Santa Lucija
Xaghra
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Administrative Structures

• Adapt Administrative Structures within Local
  Council
• Assign Resources
• Identify Responsible Persons and Key Players

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Administrative Structures

• Obtain Support from
• Covenant of Mayors Office (CoMO)
• Supporting Structure
• (Local Councils Association)
• Experts

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Baseline Emission Inventory

• Specify Base YearRecommended 1990(or closest
  possible)
• Identify Emission Categories
• Transport
• Buildings
• Industries
• Equipment / Facilities
• Others

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Baseline Emission Inventory

• Quantify CO2 Emissions
• Challenges
• Absence of Historical Data by Locality
• Availability of Present / Future Data by
  Utilities
• Conversion Factors

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Sustainable Energy Action Plan

• Identify your Scope
• Involve Citizens and All Stakeholders
• Develop Action Plan with help of experts
• Define Key Fields of Action
• Select and Prioritise Measures
• Specify Implementation Process

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Implementation and Monitoring

• Regular Follow Up on Implementation of Actions
  and Planned Target Dates
• Address any Actions that may be falling back
• Obtain Support in case of difficulties or
  deadlock

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Reporting Progress

• Prepare Progress Report
• Submit Implementation Report Every 2 Years
• Share Experience with Other Signatories

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Summary

• Prepare a Baseline Emissions Inventory
• Develop and Submit a Sustainable Energy Action
  Plan
• Implement Plan and Monitor Progress
• Report Progress Every 2 Years
• Involve Stakeholders and Citizens throughout the
  process

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Questions?