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Covenant of Mayors Committed to local sustainable energy Varna, Graffit Gallery Hotel, 12 September 2014 Starting point…….. • EU Initiative launched in 2008 by the Commission to endorse and support the local and regional authorities in the fight against climate change • Voluntary commitment of signatories to meet and exceed the EU targets through the implementation of Sustainable Energy Action plans /SEAP/ Energy Efficiency Communication….. • Strategy that proposes new energy efficiency target of 30% for 2030 /released on 23 July 2014/ • The new 30% target can make energy cheaper, ensure security of supply and improve the lives of Europeans Covenant at a glance.... • Local governments play a crucial role in mitigating the effects of climate change, considering that 80% of energy consumption and CO2 emissions is associated with urban activity. • Unique characteristics RE the EU targets - the Covenant of Mayors has been portrayed by European institutions as an exceptional model of multi-level governance Approach…… • Development of Sustainable Energy Action Plans by preparation of Baseline Emission Inventory /within a year following the adhesion/ • SEAP implementation involving the local community outlining Benchmarks of excellence • Monitoring & Evaluation /within two years following the adhesion/ Multifaceted support • Covenant Coordinators /provinces, regions and national authorities/ - provide strategic guidance, financial and technical support • Covenant Supporters /networks of local authorities/ - commit to maximize the impact of the initiative through promotion activities, liaison with their members and experience-sharing platforms Multifaceted support • Covenant of Mayors Office – promotional, technical and administrative assistance on daily basis • Joint Research Centre /of the EC/ - scientific and technical assistance mostly on emission inventory and action plans • EU institutions /Committee of the Regions, EU Parliament, EU Investment Bank/ - full institutional support Covenant Community • • • • • • Signatories Population Coordinators Supporters Associated partners SEAPs submitted 5941 189 496 339 158 91 25 3705 Covenant Community Official Ceremony for Covenant signatories during annual EUSEW Operation support • Support Materials – SEAP guidebook, SEAP template & instructions in 23 languages, thematic leaflets • E-Learning Platform - on-line easy to digest course for Coordinators and Supporters to deepen their knowledge • Exchange platforms – experience sharing activities, networking sessions, capacitybuilding workshops, thematic discussion groups and workshops Funding streams • Project development & technical assistance ELENA EIB, ELENA KfW, ELENA CEB, European EE Fund • Direct EU Funding Horizon 2020, Structural and Cohesion Funds, European EE Fund • Innovative Financing & Financial Engineering Energy performance contracting, PPPs, Joint tendering What’s next……. • Geographical enlargement Extension to Eastern and Mediterranean areas • Extension to other policy areas Using the exceptional multilevel governance model for other policy areas e.g. water and waste….?? More information: www.eumayors.eu