1. This Programme is co-funded by the European Union, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Finland Energy Efficient Real Estate Step to Ecosupport, 2013 – 2014 ENPI Finnish – Russian co-operation project Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences, Arja Sinkko

2. This Programme is co-funded by the European Union, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Finland Content Step to Ecosupport Project in a nutshell Short presentation of Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences Description of Kyamk activities in the project Actions planned and implemented Contact information

3. This Programme is co-funded by the European Union, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Finland STEP TO ECOSUPPORT PROJECT IN A NUTSHELL

4. This Programme is co-funded by the European Union, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Finland Step to Ecosupport Project Duration 01/2013-12/2014, 24 months Total project budget 543 321 € Co-funded by the European Union, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Finland

5. This Programme is co-funded by the European Union, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Finland Step to Ecosupport 2013 - 2014 Coordinator: Helsinki University, Centre for Continuing Education Palmenia, Kotka Partners: – Committee for Nature Use, Environmental Protection and Ecological Safety (Pietarin kaupungin ympäristökomitea) – Friends of the Baltic, St. Petersburg – KOSMOS Ltd, St. Petersburg (Environmental bureau) – Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences, Kyamk

6. This Programme is co-funded by the European Union, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Finland Objectives and outputs The overall objective of the project is to improve the environment in the Baltic Sea Region through the support of development of new tools for sustainable city management in the Region Main outputs – The concept of Eco-support Activity is tailored to fill the gap between the practical everyday actions and the environmental policies of the organizations in the city of St. Petersburg. – Environmental Advisor trainings and Basic trainings are produced for the participating cities and for different target groups. – Eco-supporters are nominated and trained to partner organizations to implement the Ecosupport Activity as follows, in St. Petersburg 100 persons. – In St. Petersburg tailored guidelines, manuals and handbooks are produced to schools, maintenance services and SMEs. The aim of these written documents is to support implementation of Eco-support Activity. – Joint networks are created to serve local, regional and international needs of co-operation.

7. This Programme is co-funded by the European Union, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Finland Objectives of cities implementing ecosupport action Increasing environmental awareness and responsible actions in (public sector) workplaces Taking environmental issues in to account in all actions implemented by the city Environmentally responsible everyday actions and services Reducing use of natural resources

8. This Programme is co-funded by the European Union, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Finland KYMENLAAKSO UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

9. This Programme is co-funded by the European Union, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Finland Kymenlaakso Province Area 7,456 km 2 (1.9% of the country) Population 181,829 (1.12.2012) Density 35.3 people/km 2 www.kunnat.net: Pinta-alat ja asukastiheydet 1.1.2011 www.kunnat.net

10. This Programme is co-funded by the European Union, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Finland Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences A multidisciplinary institute of higher education that produces high-quality professional expertise in close co-operation with working life and other organisations of education, training, and research. Owned by the towns of Kotka and Kouvola and the municipality of Iitti Rector and Managing Director Mr Petteri Ikonen Vice Rector and Deputy Managing Director Ms. Mirja Toikka Service Director Ms. Pirkko Rautaniemi Turnover €32 million (31.12.2012) Permanent staff 377 (31.12.2012) 27 degree programmes, 7 of which are master level programmes Students total app. 4,200 (20.9.2012)

11. This Programme is co-funded by the European Union, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Finland Campuses Kouvola Kasarminmäki Campus Business Design and Media Social and Health Care Kotka Metsola Campus Technology Seafaring and Logistics Social and Health Care

12. This Programme is co-funded by the European Union, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Finland Students by education Statistics 20.9.2012 The number of Forestry and Wood Technology students is included in the figure of Technology Seafaring and Logistics Business Design and Media Health Care Technology Social Care

13. This Programme is co-funded by the European Union, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Finland STEP TO ECOSUPPORT ACTIVITY 7 ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN REAL ESTATES

14. This Programme is co-funded by the European Union, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Finland History The Ministry of Employment and the Economy: New Energy Efficiency Agreement Scheme for the Promotion of Energy Efficiency and Use of Renewable Sources of Energy in 2008-2016 The EU’s Energy Services Directive conferred a nine per cent ( 9 %) energy conservation target upon Finland for the period 2008–2016, which, translated into energy, amounts to 17.8 TWh The Energy Efficiency Agreement was undersigned by Kotka Town in 2010 According to the Agreement, Kotka Town is obliged to take actions for improve energy efficiency and to promote the use of renewable energy resources

15. This Programme is co-funded by the European Union, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Finland Act7: Energy efficient real estate Increased energy conservation awareness Creating savings and decreasing greenhouse gas emissions of the City of Kotka real estate property Structural changes are needed in the equipment that is used at the buildings to reach the target level (reduction of 9 % of energy consumption) The tool: Energy Audits – Energy audits are comprehensive studies of energy consumption representing opportunities for the more efficient use of energy, to be implemented in accordance with separate instructions

16. This Programme is co-funded by the European Union, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Finland Act7: Energy efficient real estate During the project, an energy expert will plan energy conservation measures, which are then tested at the selected real estates within an implementation programme. Instructing events are organized within the project for constructors involved in new development and renovation projects. During these events, an energy expert will provide up-to-date and unbiased information on the energy-efficient solutions available and on the various operators in the field. Information obtained from the tests is vital to create savings and decrease greenhouse gas emissions. Correct control and instruction practices are central for achieving energy efficiency in new development and renovation construction.

17. This Programme is co-funded by the European Union, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Finland Project team Mr Hannu Sarvelainen, energy expert/heating (qualified by Motiva), teacher Mr Marko Saxell, energy expert/electricity (qualified by Motiva), teacher Ms Erja Tuliniemi, energy expert, research engineer Ms Arja Sinkko, energy / sustainable development, EcoSupport project manager at Kyamk, teacher.

18. This Programme is co-funded by the European Union, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Finland Implemented and planned actions Energy Audits to the agreed real estates: – Kindergarten “Kotilo” in Kotka, Autumn 2013 – Kotka/Jylppy School premises, 2 buildings, Autumn 2013 – Kouvola Ice Stadium, Autumn 2013, Spring 2014 – Kotka Ice Stadium, Spring 2014, Autumn 2014 – Kotka/Sunila Activity Center for handicapped people, Spring 2014 – Public Swimming Hall in Kotka, Autumn 2014 – Cultural Activity Center for young people, (“Voznesenskij Bridge”), St. Petersburg, Russia, Autumn 2014 – Activities with Kotka, Hamina, Virolahti and Miehikkälä municipalities within Renewable Energy Municipal Audits Collaboration between the energy technology students, teachers and city representatives.

19. This Programme is co-funded by the European Union, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Finland

20. Additional information: The Motiva Model Motiva Oy is responsible for the management of energy audits supported by the Ministry of Employment and the Economy, and its tasks include the promotion and monitoring of energy auditing activities, the training of auditing personnel, and the quality control of auditing measures. Applications for assistance for energy audits are handled regionally by Employment and Economic Development Centres. For more information: http://www.tem.fi/en/energy/energy_efficiency/energy_ efficiency_agreements_and_audits

21. This Programme is co-funded by the European Union, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Finland Contact Information Arja Sinkko, project manager Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences Tel. +358-44-7028219 E-mail: arja.sinkko@kyamk.fiarja.sinkko@kyamk.fi Step to Ecosupport web pages: