1. 1 Environmental Services Training Group LOCAL AUTHORITY ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE 2016 Future Challenges and Opportunities for the Environment Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone, May 2016.

2. Future Challenges and Opportunities for the Environment “ Mitigation Measures in Reducing Green House Gasses, Waterford City and County Council” Liam Fleming “Manager Waterford Energy Bureau” Waterford Energy Bureau / Waterford City and County Council

3. Contents of Presentation 3  Obligations on Local Authorities within 2015 Climate Change Bill LA Green House Gas Emissions Mitigation Reduction Measures 1 Reducing Energy Consumption – CO2 2Developing Sustainable / Low Energy Housing / Building Projects 3Waste Management Practices 4Transport Practices 5Implementing Sustainable Planning Policies / Practices 6Raising Awareness on the Impacts of Climate Change 7Implementing Green Procurement Activities 8Other Statutory Functions

4. Obligations on Local Authorities within 2015 Climate Change Bill  “Local Authorities preparing for future Climate Change eventualities”  “Climate resilient and environmentally sustainable economy by 2050”  Conduct an annual review of progress made in achieving greenhouse reductions”  Reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80-95% compared to 1990 levels by 2050 ”  Adaption Measures to Climate Change  Mitigation Measures to reduce emissions that contribute to Climate Change

5. 1.Reducing Energy Consumption – CO2 (Directly) 5  WCCC committed target of achieving 33% energy reduction target by 2020  Improve fuel efficient of vehicle fleet  Improve energy efficiency of building stock  Improve energy efficiency of 14,000 public lighting fittings  Installation of Renewable Energy Technologies

7. Housing Upgrades Funded by SEAI under Better Energy Community Scheme YearLocation No of HousesMeasures 2012Larchville, Waterford110 Windows / doors, attic / wall inslation and heating system upgrade 2013 Respond apartment upgrades34 Heat Pumps & windows / doors St Vincent de Paul 5 Houses & 4 apartments 9 insulation & Heating System Upgrades Kilbarry Halting Site,10 Insulation Upgrades 2014 Social / Private Housing at Military Barracks Waterford 43 Windows / doors, attic / wall inslation and heating system upgrade Cathal Brugha Social / Private Fuel Poor Housing Upgrade 61 Windows / doors, attic / external wall inslation and heating system upgrade 2015 St Brigids, Thomas, Martins and Fitzgerald Place Dungarvan 42 Windows / doors, attic / External wall inslation and heating system upgrade Rathfadden Park Waterford22 Windows / doors, attic / wall inslation and heating system upgrade St Catherines Grange45 Windows / doors, attic / wall inslation and heating system upgrade Portlaw Housing8 Air-water heat pump installation and room stove installation Various fuel poor housing 8 units8 Air-water heat pump installation, room stove installation, windows / doors and Insulation upgrades Holy Ghost Res Home3 Gas boiler installation 2016Saint Vincent De Paul 10 Insulation upgrades and heat pump installation City Housing18 Windows / doors, attic / external wall inslation and heating system upgrade Portlaw Housing12 Air-water heat pump installation, room stove installation, windows / doors and Insulation upgrades Dungarvan Housing35 Air-water heat pump installation, room stove installation, windows / doors and Insulation upgrades 470

8. Building Upgrades Funded by SEAI under Better Energy Community Scheme YearBuildingMeasure 2013 Greyfriars Art Gallery Gas condensing boiler & fan coil units 2013 Civic Offices Tramore, Insulation, water heat pump and photo voltaic installation 2013 Tramore Landfill 12 KW Wind Turbine installation 2014 Dungarvan Civic Amenity Site, Wind Turbine Installation 12 KW Wind Turbine installation 2014 Public Lighting Dimming / trimming control system -270 poles 2016 Court House, tax office Dungarvan Insulation, water heat pump and photo voltaic installation 6 Building control system upgrade Control System Vehicle depot upgrade Photo voltaic system and tar pumps City Hall building upgrades Heating and ventilation system upgrade

9.  9 Funding Received by Waterford City and County Council 2013-2016 under the Better Energy Communities Scheme YearOverall CostsGrant Funding Energy Credits Match Funding 2013€559,594€267,890€0€291,704 2014€1,916,066€823,713€127,266€965,087 2015€1,761,892€875,884€314,582€571,426 2016€2,376,883€998,107€220,000€1,158,776 Total Funding€6,614,435€2,965,594€661,848€2,986,993

10. Department of Environment, Community and Local Government funded Social Housing Upgrades Funding Cavity fill and Attic Insulation External InsulationTotal 2013€694,0004630 2014€700,0004520 2015€700,0004380 2016€350,0002190 2016€600,000075 €3,044,0001,571751,646

11. 2 Developing Low Energy Housing  Improving energy efficiency of WCCC 4800 social housing units  Older Housing stock a target of “C” energy rating  100 new housing units will be heated be heated by air-water source heat pumps  2018 Building Regulations Doc L to near passive standards 11

12. 2, Developing Sustainable Building Projects 12  Improved energy performance of ex isting buildings  2018 Building Regulations Doc L to near passive standards other buildings  Integration of renewable energy technologies within building stock  Energy Labelling of existing buildings

13. 3.Waste Management Mitigation Measures  Burning of Landfill Gas to reduce effects of methane on Climate  Gas flaring at Dungarvan, Tramore and Waterford City old landfill sites  Gas flaring reduces effects of Methane gas emissions by 89%  Largest LA green house gas emission reduction activity 13

14. 3.Waste Management Mitigation Measures 14  Constructed Wetland at Dungarvan Land Fill Carbon Sink Carbon Sink  Waterford City / Dungarvan Landfills Parks  Installation of wind turbines at Tramore and Dungarvan Landfill sites

15. 3.Waste Management Mitigation Measures  Glass - 2200 Tonnes  Fridges – CFC and HCFC removal of Green House Gases  Farm Film Plastics - 87 Tonnes  Electronic equipment – 48 Tonnes  Fluorescent tubes – 1 Tonne  Collection of waste cooking oils 15

16. 4. Transport Mitigation Measures  The Waterford to Dungarvan Railway is being developed as a green way  Overall length of 45 KW on disused railway line Benefits of Green Way  Alternative Route to Waterford / Dungarvan for walkers / Cyclists  Green Tourism  Protects Ireland's heritage 16

17. 4. Transport Mitigation Measures  Smarter travel scheme in Dungarvan- €7 million budget between 2012-2015  Improved cycling ways, to key business and workplace zones  Secure cycle parking in town centre  Better walking facilities  traffic calming  School and workplace travel planning  E-working  Car sharing  Two electric cars operated by WCCC

18. 4.Transport Mitigation Measures  Public Transport Strategy for City  Public Realm upgrades pedestrian, cycle, public transport “  Rural Transport Initiative “Deise Link”  Bike scheme within WCCC

19. 5 Mitigation Measures within Sustainable Planning Policies / Practices 19  Implement Sustainable Green Policies  Mitigation Plans  Infrastructural development  Implement Government Policies / Strategies

20. 5.Implementing Sustainable Planning Policies / Practices  Climate Change section with City / County Development Plans  Wind Map of County  Solar Map may be required  Renewable Energy Strategy for Waterford 2016  Building Control of Sustainable Building Practices 20

21. 5.Implementing Sustainable Planning Policies / Practices  115 MW- Wind Farm Planning applications approved  65 MW Wind Farms Built  40 MW solar in planning application process  1 MW hydro operational  Forestry Biomass resource 29,000 Ha

22. Environmental Education  99 Schools in Waterford signed up to Green Flag Scheme  Promotion of recycling  Energy Conservation  Water Conservation  Biodiversity Waterford Energy Bureau  Info on insulation / RE Grants  Information Stand  WEB site etc  Booklets 22 6. Raising Awareness

23. 7. Green Procurement Activities  Transport, procurement of more fuel efficient vehicles / electric vehicles.  Energy, green energy products and services  Construction – Sustainable Building Material  Food and catering Services  Cleaning products and services  Textiles and uniforms  IT Equipment

24. 8 Other Statutory Functions  Bio-diversity Plan 2016  Habitat mapping and Value of Ecosystem Services  Ecosystem Enhancement works  Planting Trees as Carbon Sinks  Support to businesses Development in Development of Green Economy  Smokeless coal inspections  Environmental Assessment Review on all Planning Projects  Mammals In A Sustainable Environment- WIT  Compensatory Wet Lands Project 24

25. WCCC Mitigation Measures 2015-2050 Other Statutory Functions 25  Additional Flood Risk Scheme

26. Conclusion 26 Ancient Native American Indian Proverb “ Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by our parents, it was loaned to you by your children ”