1. Elaboration of Smart City Indicators System as a Guideline and a Common Framework for Implementation of Smart City Initiatives in the APEC Region 46th Energy Working Group Meeting Da Nang, Viet Nam 2013

2. Relevance of Project 2 APEC smart city research APEC Low Carbon Town Plan and Design Contest APEC Low Carbon Model Town Project APEC Smart City Industrial Technology Cooperation Forum APEC Smart City Innovation & Technology Cooperation Forum Integrated System /Smart City Indicators ? A number of research project studying integral smart city elements APEC smart city research activities call for an integrated basis that can become a reference point for the joint efforts of APEC economies aimed at sustainable development and low-carbon future. Employing the best international experience and practices will assure more cohesive strategy for the local governments and, therefore, effectiveness of the state policies and measures in urban development.

3. Relevance of Project Realising that APEC smart city research activities need a standard and reference indicators system for construction and maintenance of smart cities, the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation officially announces a new APEC research proposal of the Russian Federation: “Elaboration of Smart City Indicators System as a Guideline and a Common Framework for Implementation of Smart City Initiatives in the APEC Region” Realising that APEC smart city research activities need a standard and reference indicators system for construction and maintenance of smart cities, the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation officially announces a new APEC research proposal of the Russian Federation: “Elaboration of Smart City Indicators System as a Guideline and a Common Framework for Implementation of Smart City Initiatives in the APEC Region” 3

4. Objectives of Project 4 To elaborate the technical conformity assessment programmes and conformity assessment system for integral elements of smart cities (energy management, smart transport, ICT platform, water management solutions) To develop the standard and reference indicators system for construction and maintenance of smart cities in the APEC region To elaborate technical regulations for smart technologies (smart metering technologies, wireless sensor networks, etc.), contributing to the information technology and digital economy development Success in meeting these objectives will ensure the regulatory cooperation among APEC Economies toward smart city development

5. Alignment 5 The proposed project is in line with APEC current strategic objectives and priorities: 1. Focus on low-carbon society and sustainable development is reflected in two recent EWG meetings in Malaysia (EWG 43, March, 2012) and the USA (EWG 44, November, 2012) discussions and reports in the framework of: -APEC ENERGY SMART COMMUNITIES INITIATIVE (ESCI); -APEC SMART GRID INITIATIVE (ASGI); -LOW-EMISSION ENERGY SUPPLY, INCLUDING CARBON CAPTURE AND STORAGE, AND BIOMASS; -FACILITATE A TRANSITION TO A LOWER ENERGY ECONOMY. 2. Included in the “Action Agenda to move APEC toward an Energy Efficient, Sustainable, Low-Carbon Transport Future” and work plan for 2011-2013 -"WE ALSO UNDERLINE THE SUCCESSFUL PROGRESS OF THE APEC LOW-CARBON MODEL TOWN (LCMT) PROJECT, WHICH WAS PROPOSED BY JAPAN AND ENDORSED BY THE NINTH ENERGY MINISTERS MEETING (EMM-9). IN ORDER TO REALIZE A LOW-CARBON ECONOMY, IT IS VITAL THAT WE IMPLEMENT LOW-CARBON TECHNOLOGIES IN A COMPREHENSIVE MANNER TO TARGET AN ENTIRE TOWN. WE EXPECT BEST PRACTICES OBTAINED BY THIS APEC PROJECT TO SERVE AS MODELS TO THE WORLD”. 3. The task of promoting the values of low-carbon and sustainable way of living is a substantial and integral part of EWG strategic goal

6. Project Timeline 6 Three stages of Project execution: Stage 1. Exploratory and research phase (May- August 2014) Stage 2. Analysis and synthesys of the smart city standarts and indicators existing in the APEC economies (September 2014 - December 2014) Stage 3. Development/Preparatio n of the general system of smart city indicators for the APEC region (January 2015 - April 2015) May 2014 – April 2015 (12 months)

7. Stakeholders 7 Project beneficiaries: Direct – national governments responsible for national policies on urban and economic development, energy and environmental protection policy, transport systems Indirect – citizens and communities of APEC economies, who will benefit from improved urban environment, more sustainable and green communities Expert community – professionals currently involved in related activities on the territory of APEC Member Economies (representatives of national ministries and other governmental bodies and agencies, NGOs and commercial entities) Project stakeholders:

8. Communication 8 Final report will be presented to profile ministries and government agencies as well as wider professional community International conference will allow a lively discussion and dissemination of experience of different APEC economies in urban development and resource efficient growth Project results will be disseminated through public media resources

9. Project Budget 9 Total BudgetAPEC fundingSelf-funding $166,631.3$118,661.3$47,970.0

10. Your queries and comments are welcome. Thank you for your attention! Ms. Maria Volkova International Cooperation Department Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation Tel: +7 495 631-86-50 Fax: +7 495-631-81-50 Mob: +7 926 527-96-09 E-mail: VolkovaMO@minenergo.gov.ru www.minenergo.gov.ru