Posted by refer on 27/10/10
Novi Sad, Vojvodina (SRB), 22 October 2010.
The energy policy for the municipality of Temerin underwent a four-day review in order to design an appropriate model for sustainable energy governance, with plans for it to be adopted first-hand by city hall and further promoted across the whole province of Vojvodina (SRB).
Co-funded by the Central European Initiative “Know-how Exchange Programme”, the peer review focuses strongly on the issue of a more rational use of energy in both public and private buildings, the biggest municipal energy consumers.
The audit will also contribute to the betterment of the Serbian Energy Development Strategy for Vojvodina, which has been carried out by the regional administration since 2007.
“Achieving a successful transition of our region to a low-energy intense territory should have important spill-over effects. The reduction of energy consumption, which in Vojvodina has reached record high levels, remains our forefront priority. But we also expect this project to create totally new opportunities such as green jobs, enhanced economic development, sustainable tourism and a healthier livelihood” said Ms Branislava Belić, vice-president of the Assembly of Vojvodina.
“We strongly hope the peer review will not only contribute to the improvement of our energy policy-making style, but will also inspire change in individual behaviours. As local communities always act in accordance with their citizens, local actors must actively participate in making them more sustainable. A bottom-up approach is a must when it comes to addressing the issue of energy wasting. And we are happy that our municipality has been chosen to forerun this green revolution”, added András Guszton, mayor of the municipality of Temerin.
Ms Martina Demattio from the South Tirol energy agency recognised that “change happens when people want it to happen. It is why we conduct our audit at regional and municipal levels. Sustainable energy policies have found its source in our territories.”
During the peer review, five energy experts - Martina Demattio and Ulrich Klammsteiner from the Bolzano KlimaHaus (I), Catalin Csaszar and Florin Andronescu from the energy agencies of Prahova and Alba Iulia (RO) - as well as an AER representative conducted numerous field inspections and interviews to ascertain that ambitious energy goals are appropriately supported by the sectoral policies, as well as sufficient funding and skilful human resources.
They met with the representatives of the local government, companies producing and distributing heat and electrical energy, environmental NGOs, development agencies, regional chamber of commerce, local planners, architects, constructors, hotel owners, school directors and enterprises responsible for the refurbishment and maintenance of electrical installations.
The audit was completed with a half-day visit to the Temerin primary school, where a local experimental centre for promotion of energy efficiency and low-carbon energies is set to be created.
A presentation of Vojvodina energy market opportunities has been delivered to the regional audience by AER Energy expert Neves Pecovic, GE Energy Country Executive. This presentation highlighted possible solutions to improve energy efficiency and development at a regional level (renewables, biogas,…).
The final report from the peer review will be published by mid-February 2011
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Novi Sad, Vojvodina (SRB), 22 October 2010.
The energy policy for the municipality of Temerin underwent a four-day review in order to design an appropriate model for sustainable energy governance, with plans for it to be adopted first-hand by city hall and further promoted across the whole province of Vojvodina (SRB).
Co-funded by the Central European Initiative “Know-how Exchange Programme”, the peer review focuses strongly on the issue of a more rational use of energy in both public and private buildings, the biggest municipal energy consumers.
The audit will also contribute to the betterment of the Serbian Energy Development Strategy for Vojvodina, which has been carried out by the regional administration since 2007.
“Achieving a successful transition of our region to a low-energy intense territory should have important spill-over effects. The reduction of energy consumption, which in Vojvodina has reached record high levels, remains our forefront priority. But we also expect this project to create totally new opportunities such as green jobs, enhanced economic development, sustainable tourism and a healthier livelihood” said Ms Branislava Belić, vice-president of the Assembly of Vojvodina.
“We strongly hope the peer review will not only contribute to the improvement of our energy policy-making style, but will also inspire change in individual behaviours. As local communities always act in accordance with their citizens, local actors must actively participate in making them more sustainable. A bottom-up approach is a must when it comes to addressing the issue of energy wasting. And we are happy that our municipality has been chosen to forerun this green revolution”, added András Guszton, mayor of the municipality of Temerin.
Ms Martina Demattio from the South Tirol energy agency recognised that “change happens when people want it to happen. It is why we conduct our audit at regional and municipal levels. Sustainable energy policies have found its source in our territories.”
During the peer review, five energy experts - Martina Demattio and Ulrich Klammsteiner from the Bolzano KlimaHaus (I), Catalin Csaszar and Florin Andronescu from the energy agencies of Prahova and Alba Iulia (RO) - as well as an AER representative conducted numerous field inspections and interviews to ascertain that ambitious energy goals are appropriately supported by the sectoral policies, as well as sufficient funding and skilful human resources.
They met with the representatives of the local government, companies producing and distributing heat and electrical energy, environmental NGOs, development agencies, regional chamber of commerce, local planners, architects, constructors, hotel owners, school directors and enterprises responsible for the refurbishment and maintenance of electrical installations.
The audit was completed with a half-day visit to the Temerin primary school, where a local experimental centre for promotion of energy efficiency and low-carbon energies is set to be created.
A presentation of Vojvodina energy market opportunities has been delivered to the regional audience by AER Energy expert Neves Pecovic, GE Energy Country Executive. This presentation highlighted possible solutions to improve energy efficiency and development at a regional level (renewables, biogas,…).
The final report from the peer review will be published by mid-February 2011
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