Transcript Esimerkki otsikko alaotsikko/tarkenne - Pohjois

CLIMATE AND ENERGY
PROGRAMME
OF NORTH KARELIA 2020
Locally – Renewably – Efficiently
NORTH KARELIA
 ONE OF THE 18 PROVINCES OF
FINLAND
 JOENSUU AS THE REGIONAL CENTER
 166 000 INHABITANTS
 14 MUNICIPALITIES
 POPULATION DENSITY 9.4 persons/km2
 SIZE OF THE REGION 21 585 km2
 THE EASTERNMOST REGION
OF THE CONTINENTAL EU
 300 km COMMON BORDER
WITH RUSSIA
KOLI NATIONAL PARK
FOREST AND WOOD ENERGY TECHNOLOGY
More than 2/3 of the forest harvesting machines sold in
Europe come from East Finland:
 John Deere & Waratah-OM, Ponsse, Kesla, Pentin Paja…
WOOD CONSTRUCTIONS,
SOAP STONE FIREWOOD AND PELLET OVENS
THE STRENGHTS OF NORTH KARELIA
 Large forest resource
 84 % of the land area is covered with forest
 Annual growth exceeds annual forest removals
 By-products of forest industry and wood chips offer great
possibilities
 Use of renewable energy is already high
 63 % of the total energy consumption
 Large concentration of forestry related actors
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Joensuu, the Forest capital of Europe
 High level of know-how and cooperation between actors
STARTING POINT FOR
THE CLIMATE AND ENERGY PROGRAMME
 International obligations
 UNFCCC and the Kyoto Protocol
 European union – 20/20/20+10 by 2020
 Finland’s share 20/20/38 +10
 Obligation for the Regional Council of North Karelia:
”The Government requires that regions and urban areas draft their own
climate and energy strategies and implementation programs based
on the national climate and energy strategy.”
National Climate and Energy Strategy 6.11.2008.
DRAFTING OF THE CLIMATE AND ENERGY PROGRAMME
 Collaborative effort of the actors in the region
 Municipalities
 Regional administration
 Research and educational institutes
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European Forest Institute (EFI)
Finnish Forest Research Institute (Metla)
University of Eastern Finland (UEF)
Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE)
North Karelia University of Applied Sciences
 Companies
 4 working groups with about 50 experts
 Strong political commitment
 Administrative board of the regional council accepted
the programme on 31.8.2011
CONSUMPTION BASED EMISSIONS
IN NORTH KARELIA (2007)
 Altogether 1,6 million tons of CO2-ekv
 North Karelia 9,4 tons / person
 The Finnish average
is 14,8 tons / person
Waste 4%
Agriculture
15%
Energy
45%
Transport
36%
THE SHARE OF ENERGY PRODUCTION AND
CONSUMPTION FROM TOTAL GREENHOUSE GAS
EMISSIONS IN 2007
Energy production facilities
and electricity bought 30%
Other GHG
emissions
55%
Energy production
and consumption
45%
Industrial fuel use 5%
Separate heating 10%
THE SHARE OF TRANSPORT FROM TOTAL
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS IN 2007
Passenger 17%
Bus 1%
Truck and van 9%
Other GHG
emissions
64%
Transport 36%
Train 1%
Ship 1%
Air 2%
Machinery 5%
THE SHARE OF WASTE MANAGEMENT FROM TOTAL
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS IN 2007
Waste 3%
Landfills 77%
Other GHG
emissions
97%
Sewage 13%
Composting 11%
THE SHARE OF AGRICULTURE FROM TOTAL
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS IN 2007
Manure processing 2%
Other GHG
emissions
85 %
Agriculture 15%
Livestock digestion 6%
Agricultural land 7%
EMISSIONS AND SINKS IN NORTH KARELIA (2007)
ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN 2008
63% OF RENEWABLE ENERGY
TARGET FOR ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN 2020
EXAMPLE: WOOD CHIP USE IN NORTH KARELIA
1,1 TWh; about 10% of total energy consumption in 2010
WHAT IS IN THE CLIMATE AND ENERGY PROGRAMME?
 Sets the vision for North Karelia
 Programme for implementation of climate targets in the region
 Sets the targets and measures for different sectors
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Energy Production and Consumption
Transport
Community Structure and Land Use Planning
Construction
Waste Management
Agriculture
Forestry
MAIN TARGETS
 Greenhouse gas emissions will be reduced more than the EU’s target
 Access to the growing and international bio-economy markets is ensured by
up to date expertize
 The use of natural resources is sustainable
 Awareness on the mitigation of climate change will increase and affect
consumer choices in everyday life
 The share of renewable energy is increased and diversified
 Total energy consumption remains at the current level
 The emissions from the transport sector will be reduced
 Wood is favoured as a construction material
 Housing and community structure burdens the climate as little as possible
 Actors work together to achieve the targets of the climate and energy
programme
 Climate change mitigation measures are monitored on a regular basis
OIL FREE NORTH KARELIA
 is a carbon neutral and over self-sufficient region in renewable
energy production where fossil oil is not used in energy
production
 takes advantage and develops the possibilities of bio
economy and is an international actor in the climate and
energy sector
 is known for sustainable development solutions that enhance
the wellbeing of people and the environment
 is a region where municipalities, communities, companies and
residents are aware of the climate change and mitigation
actions and conscious of their responsibilities and possibilities
in climate issues
HOW DOES THE VISION BECOME REALITY?
 The share of renewable energy is increased and diversified and
energy efficiency is enhanced
 In North Karelia greenhouse gas emissions will be reduced more
than the EU’s target of 20% by 2020
 Cooperation between private and public organisations is increased
and climate change is taken into account in all planning and
decision making
 Export activities for technology and services are strengthened
 Municipalities are aware of the current state of their greenhouse gas
emissions and the major emission sources and have determined
their own climate targets and measures accordingly
 The use of natural resources in North Karelia is sustainable and the
biodiversity values of forests and agricultural environments are
taken into account
ENERGY SECTOR TARGETS 1/3
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ENERGY ADVICE
 Giving energy advice is an integral part of the operations in different
organisations
 All the municipalities and 50 companies in North Karelia have signed the
energy efficiency agreement
 The energy efficiency of existing buildings is enhanced
 Companies take advantage of the possibilities of energy efficiency and
saving in their business
ENERGY SECTOR TARGETS 2/3
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total energy consumption remains at the 10 TWh level
The share of renewable energy of the total energy consumption is over 80%
Electricity is produced by renewable energy sources over the region’s own
needs
North Karelia is self-sufficient in heating and the heating power is produced
almost entirely by renewable energy sources
The share of renewable energy from the total energy consumption in
transport is at least 25%
The production of wood energy is increased by about 2300 GWh and
production of energy from other renewable sources by about 600 GWh
Decentralized energy production improves self-sufficiency and creates
business opportunities
ENERGY SECTOR TARGETS 3/3
KNOW-HOW AND BUSINESS
 The turnover of the renewable energy cluster is 500 million euros and the
cluster employs 5000 persons (full-time equivalent)
 Highly networked, world-class research and education are the basis for new
business opportunities
 North Karelian companies in the renewable energy sector operate
internationally and the significance of related machinery and equipment
manufacturing is particularly strong
 The forest and other renewable energy cluster draws young people to the
industry: the industry offers possibilities and is seen as attractive
MEASURES FOR THE ENERGY SECTOR 1/3
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ENERGY ADVICE
 Campaigns to promote the signing of energy efficiency agreements are
organized
 A programme for energy efficient renovation is launched
 Energy advice services for consumers, builders and housing cooperatives
are organized
 The use of surplus heat from industry is enhanced
MEASURES FOR THE ENERGY SECTOR 2/3
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Heat and energy are produced in both large centralized energy production
plants and dozens of small-scale CHP plants (50 kWe – 2 MWe), and several
tens of micro-scale (less than 50 kWe) units
The production of refined wood chip based biofuels is started
A comprehensive and effective bioenergy terminal network is created in North
Karelia
Private households in North Karelia generate electricity
Control and guidance for small-scale combustion is offered (emission control
and efficiency)
MEASURES FOR THE ENERGY SECTOR 3/3
KNOW-HOW AND BUSINESS
Wood energy related research is strengthened and the quality of wood
energy is improved
METTI, The Forest Energy Research and Innovation Centre, is made into an
internationally recognized expert of the whole forest energy chain
Image campaigns to highlight the possibilities in the renewable energy
industry
The Wenet network is developed and “one-stop service packages” are built
and sold to international markets
TARGETS FOR THE TRANSPORT SECTOR
 Light transportation and public transport are a functioning and attractive
alternative to private cars
 Biogas and other locally produced energy sources for transport are used
increasingly
 Rail transport in the region is functioning and user friendly
 Cargo transport logistics is efficient and transferred to rail and water
transport routes where appropriate
 Telecommuting and car pools are popular; electronic means of
communication are used effectively
MEASURES FOR THE TRANSPORT SECTOR 1/3
 Integrated pedestrian and cycle paths are increased and improved, and
their maintenance is improved
 Bicycle parking spaces are increased and equipment in them and in public
transport stops are improved
 Transport system planning and land use planning are connected to each
other
 Cooperation between the authorities of public transport organizing and
planning is improved
 Tickets are made more attractive and services are actively communicated
 Demand responsive transport services are improved and their supply areas
are expanded
 It is ensured that public support for public transport is targeted for the needs
of medium-sized cities and rural areas
 The accessibility of shopping centres by functioning public transport and
pedestrian and cycle connections is ensured
MEASURES FOR THE TRANSPORT SECTOR 2/3
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The introduction of alternative fuels is supported
The distribution network is increased
Biogas from waste treatment plants is utilized as transport fuel
Municipalities and other public entities take alternative transport energy
sources to use as soon as possible
Possibilities for using biogas in non-electrified rail transport is investigated
Long-distance service and speed levels are raised in particular in the rail
connection between Joensuu and Helsinki
A rail connection is developed on the route of Joensuu, Lieksa, Nurmes,
Kontiomäki and Oulu
The possibilities for a rail connection between Joensuu and Kuopio are
investigated
The possibilities for rail traffic in Joensuu commuter traffic are investigated
MEASURES FOR THE TRANSPORT SECTOR 3/3
 The supply of goods and distribution traffic in the periphery are enhanced
 Cooperation in the sector is improved and the possibilities for cooperation
between actors is explored
 The utilization of year-round waterway transportation for bioenergy, recycled
materials and aggregates is increased
 The broadband access of sparsely populated areas is improved
 The use of telecommuting is supported
 Carpooling is supported
 Video conferencing technology is utilized in the workplace
TARGETS FOR THE COMMUNITY STRUCTURE
AND LAND USE PLANNING
 The community structure is functioning and economical
 Co-operation between municipal officials and municipalities is
functioning and frequent
 Villages outside the growing urban areas are vital
MEASURES FOR THE COMMUNITY STRUCTURE
AND LAND USE PLANNING 1/2
 The needs for transport and housing together with energy solutions are
combined with strategic local master plans
 In new land use plans housing, jobs and services are positioned rationally in
relation to each other
 New construction builders are directed to a joint thermal network that uses
renewable energy sources
 Municipalities actively acquire land for construction using all the statutory
means available, including the right of pre-emption, construction
commencement order and land-policy based redemption
 Strategic activities in areas that already have local detailed plans are
launched by municipalities to make the areas more cohesive
 The supply for local detail planned plots is increased and diversified
 Sufficient green spaces and recreational areas are ensured in planned
areas
 The permission policy of unplanned areas near growing urban areas is
standardized and tightened
MEASURES FOR THE COMMUNITY STRUCTURE
AND LAND USE PLANNING 2/2
 The communication between officials responsible for land use planning and
transport system planning is made more frequent
 Cooperation between municipalities in land use planning is enhanced
 Regional mobility and service needs are taken into account in master
planning
 Component master plans for villages are initiated and developed
 Local village services are strengthened
 Water and sewage pipe networks are developed in village centres
 The preservation and development of local services is made possible
TARGETS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR
 Buildings are more energy efficient and the efficiency of use is good
 North Karelia is the leading region in wood construction
 Renewable energy is used as the principal heating source of
buildings
 Regional energy advice is active and professional
MEASURES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR 1/2
 In construction and renovation, attention is paid to insulation, controlled
ventilation, the recovery of heat, the utilization of passive solar energy and
ventilation and other ecologically sustainable solutions
 Water circulation heating is preferred
 New houses are built as energy efficient as possible
 Old buildings are utilized as efficiently as possible
 The facilities of the public sector are used more efficiently
 Training in wood construction is organized for construction professionals,
and local builders' interest in wood construction is increased
 Building wooden apartment buildings is established as a normal practice in
construction
 In local detail plans the construction of wooden apartment buildings is made
possible
MEASURES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR 2/2
 Information is given on alternative heating solutions based on renewable
energy sources
 The use of renewable energy in house-specific energy solutions is
supported
 Local building codes are reviewed to remove the barriers for the installation
of solar collectors, solar panels and wind turbines
 The awareness on the potential uses of passive solar energy is raised
 Centralized heating systems that use renewable energy are favoured in new
residential areas
 An energy advice project aimed at construction and renovation is carried out
 A model for construction and energy advice is established in the region
TARGETS FOR THE WASTE MANAGEMENT SECTOR
 The targets of preventing waste generation, sorting waste and
treating biowaste and sludge set in the Eastern Finland waste plan
have been realized
 The region has a functioning and active waste advice service
 Energy from waste in used efficiently
MEASURES FOR THE WASTE MANAGEMENT SECTOR 1/2
 The prevention of waste generation and material efficiency are integrated
into the procurement instructions of municipalities
 The obligation to sort biowaste is extended to the entire region
 Biodegradable waste produced in the region is primarily refined into energy
and fertilizers, and secondarily composted by real estate owners
 Transport biogas is taken into use as soon as possible in waste transport
 Ways of treatment and uses for sewage sludge are developed and
centralized
 The collection of sorted waste is realized in all schools
 Waste generation is prevented in procurement
 Best practices for preventing office waste generation are taken into use
 Waste monitoring is developed within the framework of corporate
environmental programmes
MEASURES FOR THE WASTE MANAGEMENT SECTOR 2/2
 Up-to-date information on the prevention of waste generation and the
increase of material efficiency is developed and produced to consumers and
educational institutions
 Cooperation with regional and national stakeholders is developed (e.g. the
Martha organization, educational institutions and waste management
companies)
 Waste management is integrated as a part of the teaching programmes of
schools and day care centres
 Environmental passport education is developed to be a part of adult
education
 Waste management services are diversified; for example a service for
emptying composts is developed
 Information is offered to municipalities and companies on how to take waste
management issues into account in procurement
 The burning of waste unsuitable for recycling alongside other fuels is
promoted
CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TARGETS FOR FORESTRY
 Forests as carbon sinks – With good forest management the growth
of forests, wood stock and possibilities to utilize wood are enhanced
 Forests as a source of energy – The share of renewable energy
from total energy production and use is growing rapidly, and export
will increase
 The detrimental extreme events caused by climate change can be
prepared for
CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION MEASURES FOR FORESTRY
 The preservation of forest area is taken care of
 The growth of trees is increased by silvicultural measures locally and
regionally
 Carbon is stored into wood products
 Fossil fuels are replaced by wood energy
 Biodiversity is maintained – diversity in trees and undergrowth improve the
adaptability of forest ecosystems
 Forests are maintained in a way that they are in good condition for growth –
forests in good condition and with more than one tree species are resistant
to different damages
 Contingency plans are drafted to prepare for large-scale disasters (for
example measures to prevent the spread of destruction and harvesting
needed)
 Thinning and felling dates are adapted to the improvement of tree growth
TARGETS FOR AGRICULTURE
 Farms and agricultural transport use less fossil fuel
 There is decentralized and self-sufficient energy production on farms
 North Karelia is a leading region in local food production and organic
farming
 Farms produce less waste
 The region has qualified agricultural education and advice services
MEASURES FOR AGRICULTURE
 The logistics of farms is developed by reallotment and cooperation between
farms and common ownership of machinery is enhanced
 A regional model for energy farms is created
 The drawing up of cultivation plans is developed to take climate and
environmental issues into consideration
 The financing possibilities of energy plans for farms and biogas plants are
utilised
 The use of renewable energy sources is increased
 Local and organic food use is increased and developed
 The production and processing of local and organic food is increased and
developed by developing the networking, collaboration, logistics and
wholesale activities of small businesses
 Farm waste recycling and reuse possibilities are enhanced
 The collection of agricultural plastics is organized in urban areas
 Developing advice services and raising the skills of agricultural advisors
ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE
 The Finnish people’s concern about the climate change is shared; How to
achieve concrete mitigation actions?
 Decision-makers have to commit to common goals and create an
atmosphere that supports and encourages positive climate attitudes and
actions for the climate
 All levels of decision-making should support climate-friendly actions
 In the long term the measures are also economically wise and will help to
maintain and strengthen the vitality of the region
 Upbringing and education play an important role
 The climate change gives a new emphasis the on sustainable use of natural
resources and the management of the use of the resources
 The protection of biodiversity and the functioning of ecosystems is an
integral part of climate change mitigation and adaptation to climate change
CHALLENGE FOR NORTH KARELIA
 Transport
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Almost 40 % of total emissions
Road transport estimated to grow by 20 % by 2030
Almost all transport is based on oil-based fuels
⅓ of north karelians live in sparsely populated areas
 Are biofuels the answer?
 Methane from waste
CLIMATE AND ENERGY PROGRAMME: IMPLEMENTATION
 Common task for the whole region
 Attention to project financing
 now about 30 projects and 3-5 million euros/year
 New investments and demo buildings/plants needed
 Focus on consumers and communication
 Monitoring the implementation – statistics
 Energy production and consumption
 Turnover and employment of the renewable energy industry
sector
 Greenhouse gas emissions
 Monitoring group
THE ROLE OF THE REGIONAL COUNCIL
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Coordination
Financing
Networking
Support
Follow-up of the implementation
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION
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