1. Energy planning - advantages of regional and European coordination in combination with local grounding
Presentation by the East Sweden Energy Agency at the Zemgale Energy Conference September 24th 2010
KERSTIN KONITZER Managing Director

2. The East Sweden Energy Agency
An independent, not-for-profit organization that offer
Broad competence in the energy sector
The knowhow to lead and coordinate projects, both large and small
Considerable experience of informing the public via campaigns and education
Extensive networks, at the regional, national and international levels.

3. The region Östergötland in East Sweden
13 municipalities
inhabitants
2 major cities (> inhabitants)
350 major enterprises
20 TWh energy consumption
2000 lakes
6000 islands in a extensive archipelago

4. Parliamentary decision 1999
»The overall aim is to hand over to the next generation a society in which the major environmental problems have been solved. «
The basic principle is to integrate ecological, social and economic sustainability.

5. Towards a low carbon society
The goal for Swedish energy and climate actions is to contribute to:
the attainment of climate targets – 40 % reduction by 2020
the increased use of renewable energy – 50 % by 2020
more efficient energy use and – 20 % more efficient use 2020
the development of a more sustainable transport system – 10 % RE 2020

6. Decoupling: reduced emission, growing economy

7. Renewable energy use and goals for 2020

8. Increasing share of renewable energy consumption in Sweden

9. Decarbonising Sweden
Estimated reduction between 1990 and 2020 (millions of tonnes)
Greenhouse gases in carbon equivalents.

11. Regional energy and climate strategy
The energy and climate initiatives in Östergötland are to:
build on the strengths of Östergötland
give due consideration to the regional environmental targets and conserve resources
create sustained regional growth and be a model to others
initiate research and development and apply knowledge.

12. Coordinated energy planning in Östergötland
Spin-off from earlier projects on request from the local authorities in the region
Aim is that all municipalities will have a local energy plan by the end of 2010
Trans-disciplinary project with expert support from the Linköping university.
Energy agency will take on coordination of actions

13. Coordinated activities for energy planning
Local present-state reports
Start-up and working meetings
Joint seminars and education of participants
Development of environmental assessment tool
Development of no-action scenarios
Workshops on visions and actions
Compilation of energy plans and actions for participation
Regional assessment of actions and future projects

14. Action plan for energy efficiency
Promotion of local and regional actions
Promotion of more information and advice
Voluntary contracts for municipalities & county councils
Subsidies for energy analysis in companies/industry
Promotion of public procurement of energy efficient products
Demand for individual measurements of electricity and hotwater

15. Benefits of regional cooperation
Grant applications, funding
Networking
Marketing and information
Coordination and catalyzing efforts
Easier to reach environmental targets
Identify and eliminate obstacles
Management of meetings and seminars
Regional studies

16. Thank you for your attention Contact details
KERSTIN KONITZER, Managing Director
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