mwra climate change strategy presentation of action plan to local authority directors
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MWRA Climate Change Strategy Presentation of Action Plan to Local Authority Directors. Aras Contae an Chláir, 4 th March 2009. Introduction. Work of RPG Implementation Sub Group 2 MWRA CC Strategy (Feb ’08)/Action Plan’08 Regional Biomass Plan Employment potential. MWRA Energy Balance. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
MWRA Climate Change Strategy
Presentation of Action Plan to Local Authority Directors
Aras Contae an Chláir, 4th March 2009
Introduction
• Work of RPG Implementation Sub Group 2
• MWRA CC Strategy(Feb ’08)/Action Plan’08
• Regional Biomass Plan
• Employment potential
MWRA Energy Balance
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Projected 2020 figure: 17,710 GWh
Target 2020 figure (20% reduction compared to 2007): 10,500 GWh
MWRA Climate Change
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Projected 2020 figure: 5,196 kTonnes CO2
Target 2020 figure (20% reduction compared to 1990): 2,192 kTonnes CO2
Electricity Generation - Renewables
• Drivers • European Union
– EU Directive 2001/77/EC (RES-E directive). • DCENR – White Paper on Energy (2008)
– 15% electricity from renewables – 2010– 40% electricity from renewables - 2020
• DEH&LG – Planning Exemptions for Micro Gen.– SI 83 of 2007 (Domestic)– SI 235 of 2008 (Commercial, Industrial, Agricultural &
Public)
Electricity Generation - RenewablesElectricity Consumption Requirements to 2020
L.A. area GWh
2010
GWh
2020
County Clare 754 859
County Limerick 854 971
City of Limerick 373 427
Tipperary North 435 493
Large Industrial Users 1,561 1700
TOTALS 3,977 4,450
Electricity Generation - Renewables
Complete annual review of wind energy project implementation in each area (to include planning status, grid connection status, energy production, projected start date etc.)
TEA/LCEA/Each LA
January annually
3.2.1 Electricity Generation – Large Scale Wind
L.A. area RES-E Installed
2010
MW
RES-E
Approved
2010
MW
RES-E
Potential
2010-2020
MW
RES-E
Required
2020 - MW
(40%)
RES-E development
required
MW
County Clare 118.6 98.0 600
510 500 – 1,000
County Limerick 25.5 89.5 400
City of Limerick 0 0 50
Tipperary North 80 20 200
Large Industrial 0 0 250
TOTALS 224.1 207.5 1,500
Built Environment & Residential
• Drivers • European Union
– EU Directive 2002/91/EC (EPBD). • DEH&LG
– SI 666 of 2006– Building Control Act 2007 – Building Regulations 2008 - 2016.
• 2008 – introduction of Renewables• 2010 – greater insulation standards & increased renewables• 2013 – effective introduction of micro generation• 2016 – Low Carbon standards are sought
Built Environment & Residential
Action: Who: When
Review planning application/building control processes to consider requirement for BER at planning stage
Each LA
Through CDP
Seek additional resources to increase activity in relation to Building Control
Each LA
On-going
Complete BER assessments of all Local Authority housing stock and include BER rating as part of refurbishment plans
Each LA
On-Going
Home Energy Saving Scheme Pilot Project – MWR findings
• Many houses are poorly insulated
• Many houses not insulated / heating controls to building regulations
• Local Authorities / Public bodies to take a lead in building standards of own housing stock, refurbishment & new.
Built Environment & Residential
Large Public Buildings
• Building fabric & heating system standards in Large buildings to be demonstrated by Local Authorities and sought in planning applications for new build and refurbishment
• Planning applications for new large buildings to require minimum levels of renewable energy to meet electrical and / or heating needs
• Large public buildings to take lead in the use of renewable heat energy (biomass / solar etc).
Biomass Heating• Drivers• Target of 12% of heating to come from renewables by 2020• Biomass and bioenergy present the greatest opportunity in
the MWR• Funding to complete Regional Bioenergy Action Plan• Biomass and Bioenergy offer significant regional
opportunities– Job creation– Import Independence – local fuel supply– CO2 savings
• Local and Regional Opportunities– Commercial and Public buildings– District Heating– Combined Heat and Power
Biomass Heating
• Making it happen– Market push - resources
• Farmers growing crops e.g Miscanthus• Forestry growers and providers
– Market push – conversion technology• Equipment suppliers and installers
– Market Pull• Public Sector should be key driver• Awareness for potential end-users• Potential ‘competition’ due to co-firing proposal at
Moneypoint
Biomass Heating
• Recommended Policy• All Commercial and Public buildings should have Renewable Energy Supply integrated into design such that 25% of demand (thermal and electrical) is provided by renewable energy.
Action: Who: When
Quantify the thermal generation requirements for the region/counties and the contributions made by the various generators. Note R.E. targets.
RA and LEA
On-going
Secure funding for roll out of Clare Wood Energy Project to full Mid West Region and implement same
RA December 2008
Ensure new large residential/commercial/industrial developments complete feasibility studies of renewable heating prior to planning, as per EPBD Requirements
Each LA Each LA
Transport• Drivers• Transport the fastest growing sector in terms of
energy consumption and CO2• Challenging for one entity to make significant
impact• Integrated approach is vital but very difficult to
achieve– Infrastructure– Service Providers– Public– Industry & Commerce
Transport• Options for reducing transport energy use and CO2
emissions– Modal Shift – creating viable alternatives to the single car
journey• Integrated Bus/Rail services• Walking• Cycling
– More efficient use of vehicles• Car pooling• Car Sharing• Eco-Driving
– Eliminating Car Use• Smart Working Environments• Financial Incentives/Penalties
Transport
• Suggested action(s)– Local authorities complete on-going works on mobility
management plans – Local authorities participate in Regional Integrated Transport
Working Group to• Investigate Local Transport Plans as required under the National
Sustainable Transport Policy (See Chapter 7)
• Assess training and resource needs on sustainable transport
Action: Who: When
Mobility Management/Travel Plan to be developed for each County Hall/Civic Office
Each LA
2009
Annual review of travel plans in each LA Each LA
July annually
• Opportunities
• Cost Savings
• Shannon Energy Valley
• Role of Local Authorities
Conclusions
Contacts
Tipperary Energy AgencyCraft GranaryChurch StCahir, Co. Tipperary
Limerick Clare Energy AgencyFoundation BuildingUniversity of LimerickLimerick
Pat StephensT: 087 0508181E: [email protected] W: www.lcea.ie
Seamus HoyneT: 052 43090F: 052 43012E: [email protected]: www.tea.ie
Mid-West Regional AuthorityFriar Court, Abbey StreetNenagh, Co. Tipperary
Liam ConneallyT: 067 33197E: [email protected] W: www.mwra.ie
Thank you.