The Kyoto protocol and local governments

The EU Green Deal and the Fit For 55 Package set the European energy and climate objectives for 2030 and it is in this context that the best practices for planning and conversion of energy supply and use systems are inserted. It offers an opportunity to modernize national economies, starting from the launch of policies on local territories, moving towards a future in which technology and society are “modelling” themselves around new forms of use of resources and innovation is offering new opportunities for growth and employment.

Coordinator

Giuseppe Gamba

Objectives

The objective of the Working Group is to promote the process of energy requalification of Local Authorities through the dissemination of best practices in energy efficiency field and renewable energy technologies to achieve a reduction in spending energy paid by municipal coffers.

Local governments and municipalities are called to play a key role to address, promote and support energy policies, implementing locally the engagements agreed also by the Italian government in Brussels.

Our WG aims at supporting Members, and all local authorities willing to do so, with future-oriented energy decisions through the dissemination of best practices in the sectors of energy efficiency and renewable energy sources, thus also helping reduce the costs currently incurred by local public administrations.

On the other hand we will stimulate local governments and municipalities working with us to cut CO2 emissions in their public buildings and to promote awareness-raising campaigns towards their citizens, so that they may take on personal responsibilities in defending the environment in their daily lives.

To support the implementation of urban / local energy efficiency plans.
To promote the energy analysis of public buildings owned by the local municipalities and governments.
To foster innovative energy saving funding solutions by local governments.
To favour initiatives in the private building sector through the revision of existing building rules and procedures.
To raise awareness - of citizens, producers, installers, wholesalers and retailers, companies and trade unions - on the need for the proper use of energy resources, in homes as well as in public buildings.
To inform local governments and Members on the potentials of renewables and energy efficiency and on the incentives available locally and nationally.
To disseminate successful achievements by local governments and municipalities in Italy and abroad.
To help with the organisation of info days and events.

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