The role of a local government in achieving a zero carbon future and 100% renewables Arnhem, green and creative capital of the province of Gelderland 26-01-2017 Mrs. Anja Haga Alderman City of Arnhem, the Netherlands

Content Arnhem Energy Programme Economy and sustainability a) Economy/ sustainability b) Clean mobility c) Energy efficiency d) Renewable energy 3. Cooperation, cocreation, networks 4. Lessons learned Content Arnhem Energy Programme Economy and sustainability Clean mobility Energy efficiency Renewable energy Cooperation, cocreation and networks 4. Lessons learned 26-01-2017

1. Arnhem link 155.000 inhabitants 2. Energy Programme a) Economy/ sustainability b) Clean mobility c) Energy efficiency d) Renewable energy 3. Cooperation, cocreation, networks 4. Lessons learned 26-01-2017 Green Capital Velo-city Electric city: Electric trolley buses Century-old electrical companies

2. Energy Programme 2020 Realistic and quantified goals 1. Arnhem 2. Energy Programme a) Economy/ sustainability b) Clean mobility c) Energy efficiency d) Renewable energy 3. Cooperation, cocreation, networks 4. Lessons learned 2. Energy Programme 26-01-2017 2020 Realistic and quantified goals Understandable for everyone Monitoring in a simpel way Together with stakeholders

Economy and sustainability go together 1. Arnhem 2. Energy Programme a) Economy/ sustainability b) Clean mobility c) Energy efficiency d) Renewable energy 3. Cooperation, cocreation, networks 4. Lessons learned Economy and sustainability go together Fuel cell Hydrogen bus Charging stations 26-01-2017 Flexible solar cells Wearable solar

b) Clean mobility public transportation 1. Arnhem 2. Energy Programme a) Economy/ sustainability b) Clean mobility c) Energy efficiency d) Renewable energy 3. Cooperation, cocreation, networks 4. Lessons learned b) Clean mobility public transportation Difficulty: Agreement with 20 other municipalities 26-01-2017 Electric trolleys since 1949 Buses: electric trolleys or green gas Cleanest public transport franchise of the Netherlands (region) Participation in European projects for the development of Trolley 2.0 and a hydrogen fuel station

b) Clean mobility private transportation 1. Arnhem 2. Energy Programme a) Economy/ sustainability b) Clean mobility c) Energy efficiency d) Renewable energy 3. Cooperation, cocreation, networks 4. Lessons learned b) Clean mobility private transportation Low emission zone for trucks Regulating the locations of the loading infrastructure Subsidize the purchase of hydrogen cars Difficulty: Subsidizing = investing money Costs before the benefits 26-01-2017 The municipal car fleet consists of: Hybrid cars Electric cars A hydrogen car Green gas cars

c) Energy efficiency Difficulty: Endless process 1. Arnhem 2. Energy Programme a) Economy/ sustainability b) Clean mobility c) Energy efficiency d) Renewable energy 3. Cooperation, cocreation, networks 4. Lessons learned Performance agreements with housing companies: -Sustainable renovation -New construction Raising awareness: -Campaigns -Regional energy cooperation 26-01-2017 Difficulty: Endless process Create a link to people’s motivations Sustainable schools: -LED lighting -Solar panels -Educational programs Setting a good example: -Real estate -Internal operations -Car fleet -Projects in public space

Difficulty: NIMBY effect 1. Arnhem 2. Energy Programme a) Economy/ sustainability b) Clean mobility c) Energy efficiency d) Renewable energy 3. Cooperation, cocreation, networks 4. Lessons learned d) Renewable energy Energy planning = spatial planning - Above ground level (wind turbines/ solar parks) - Below ground level (cold heat storage) For solar parks: Matrix with locations and criteria Difficulty: NIMBY effect Organize open process Weighing of interests and accurate decision making by city council 26-01-2017

3. Cooperation, cocreation, networks 1. Arnhem 2. Energy Programme a) Economy/ sustainability b) Clean mobility c) Energy efficiency d) Renewable energy 3. Cooperation, cocreation, networks 4. Lessons learned 3. Cooperation, cocreation, networks Network with 130 participants Every month: energy cafe Connect entrepeneurs, citizens and knowlegde institutions 26-01-2017 Share knowledge Stimulate and facilitate bottom up initiatives

1. Arnhem 2. Energy Programme a) Economy/ sustainability b) Clean mobility c) Energy efficiency d) Renewable energy 3. Cooperation, cocreation, networks 4. Lessons learned 4. Lessons learned Do’s: Use the power of partners (people, companies, NGO’s, institutions) As local government, you have to take on different roles Organize meetings & celebrate results Emphasize the possibilities, the benefits and the fun, don’t lecture Use networks on a (inter)national scale 26-01-2017

4. Lessons learned Difficulties: 1. Arnhem 2. Energy Programme a) Economy/ sustainability b) Clean mobility c) Energy efficiency d) Renewable energy 3. Cooperation, cocreation, networks 4. Lessons learned 4. Lessons learned Difficulties: Representing the interests of different partners (20) in a franchise Costs of investments occur before the benefits Creating a link to people’s motivations when raising awareness NIMBY effect in spatial planning of renewables 26-01-2017

Thanks for your attention 26-01-2017