1. Zdravko Georgiev, Sofia Energy Agency SOFENA
Eco-Labels, International Standards, Energy Efficiency Best Practices for SMEs
Zdravko Georgiev, Sofia Energy Agency SOFENA
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2. Content Background Eco-lables International standards
Voluntary agreements
Best practices on energy efficiency
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3. Background 20-20-20 Targets Energy Lables EE Directive
Emission Trading
RES
2020
CHP
2010
2009
Kyoto Protocol
New EPBD
2006
Targets
2005
2004
2002
Energy End Use
Eco-design
1997
EPBD
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4. Voluntary schemes Eco-lables Standards Voluntary agreements
Best practices
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5. Eco-Lables Mandatory labelling Voluntary labelling EU Energy Labelling
EU Ecolabel
EU Energy Star programme
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6. Standards for eco-lables
ISO Environmental labels and declarations - General principles
ISO Self Declared Environmental Claims, 1999 (Type II labels / declarations)
ISO Type I Environmental Labelling –Principles and Procedures, 1999
ISO Environmental labels and declarations - Type III environmental declarations - Principles and procedures
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7. Eco-Lables Principles
Shall be reliable and verifiable, based on scientifically correct approach and studies
Shall not create trading barriers
Procedures, methodologies, criteria shall be public
All life cycle aspects shall be considered
Interested parties shall be involved
Innovation shall be supported
Administrative procedures for labels awarding shall be restricted to a technical assessment of the compliance with awarding criteria
Labels to be applied on products or on packaging to declare environmental performances or specific characteristics of the product
Verified by a third party
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8. EU Energy Labeling
Directive 2010/30/EU on the indication by labelling and standard product information of the consumption of energy and other resources by energy-related products
The Directive covers any good having an impact on energy consumption during use. These products do not consume energy but "have a significant direct or indirect impact" on energy savings. Examples are window glazing and outer doors.
The directive is framework but the Commisssion provides regulations for TV’s, refrigerators, dishwashers and washing machines, etc.
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9. EU Energy Labeling
Show energy efficiency in household appliances, helping the consumer to choose more efficient equipment and save money
Contain information related to the use of energy or other resources: e.g. water consumption
Energy labels are mandatory for all appliances placed on the EU market and should always be clearly displayed on each appliance at the point of sale
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10. Eco-Lables
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11. EU Eco-label
The EU Ecolabel helps you identify products and services that have a reduced environmental impact throughout their life cycle, from the extraction of raw material through to production, use and disposal. Recognised throughout Europe, EU Ecolabel is a voluntary label promoting environmental excellence which can be trusted.
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12. EU Eco-label
The EU Ecolabel scheme is a commitment to environmental sustainability.
The criteria have been developed and agreed upon by scientists, NGOs and stakeholders to create a credible and reliable way to make environmentally responsible choices.
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13. EU Eco-label
The EU Eco-label is an official label managed by the European Commission which certifies that a product or service is of good environmental quality and guaranteed technical performance
An eco-labelled product generates less environmental impacts on air, water, soil and human health
Throughout its life cycle, from raw material extraction to end of life (“from cradle to grave”)
Added value: usage cost generally lower than average
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14. EU Eco-label
With only a modest 5% market share for EU Eco-labelled products in the European Union, the savings compared to typically performing versions (standard product) would be substantial :
RESOURCE SAVED /AVOIDED PER YEAR
Amount saved per year
Electricity
14,700,000 kWh
CO2 produced from energy use
9,318,000 tonnes CO2
Water use
12,285,000 million litres
Reduced use of hazardous substances
13,800 tonnes
Material savings (other than hazardous substances)
530,700 tonnes
Reduced discharges to water
30,400 tonnes COD
Reduced air pollution
17,500 tonnes pollutants
Source: « The Direct and Indirect benefits of the Eco-label », AEAT in Confidence, 2004
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15. Green Buildings British-based BREEAM DGNB in Germany LEED - USA
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16. EU Eco-label
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17. Energy Star
The ENERGY STAR is a voluntary appliance specific label, identifying to consumers appliances (office equipment) that meet certain standards regarding energy efficiency.
Orginally introduced by the US EPA in In 2001 the European Union signed an Agreement with US EPA to introduce the ENERGY STAR in Europe as well (for office equipment) – agreement updated 2006
This allows potential partners in the European Union to sign up through the European Commission, who is responsible for the EU ENERGY STAR Programme
Energy Calculator
Product Database
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18. Standards
International – integrated management systems, including ISO 90001, ISO 14001, EMAS, ISO 50001, OHSAS, ISO others
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19. ISO Energy Management
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20. ISO 50001 Energy Management Establish Scope Measure the Results
Identify Current Energy
Sources
Set Objectives, Targets
and Action Plans
Set Criteria for Significance
Identify Opportunities
for Improvement
Identify Significant Energy
Users
Establish an
Energy Baseline
Identify EnPIs
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21. ISO Energy Management
Energy Savings = Baseline Energy Use – Post-retrofit Energy Use ± Adjustments
Adjustment factors:
Climate
Capacity utilization
System efficiency (depreciation, others)
Production mix
Sourse: Development of Baseline Methodologies in Singapore
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22. ISO Energy Management
For buildings: kWh/m2, kWhth/m2 (kWhth/m3),
For hotels: for energy kWh/m2, kWh/guestnight; for water: m3/guestnight
(adjusted indicators taking into account that the SPA, swimming pool or restaurant can accept other clients, not only hotel guests, etc.)
For glass industry: kWh/t melted glass (adjustment factor: % cullet in the batch, batch moisture, etc.)
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23. Energy Benchmarking
Energy benchmarking - process of collecting, analysing and relating energy performance data of comparable activities with the purpose of evaluating and comparing performance between or within entities.
Entities can include processes, buildings or companies. Benchmarking may be internal between entities within a single organization, or - subject to confidentiality restrictions - external between competing entities
Variables: climate data, product mix, technology, load, row materials, etc.
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24. Voluntary Agreements LTA – Long term agreements Cleaner production
Corporate Social Responsibility
Others
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25. Long Term Agreements
Voluntary agreements are “essentially a contract between the government and industry, or negotiated targets with commitments and time schedules on the part of all participating parties” (IEA, 1997a).
These agreements typically have a long-term outlook, covering a period of five to ten years, so that strategic energy-efficiency investments can be planned and implemented.
A key element of voluntary agreements is that they focus the attention of all actors on energy efficiency or emission reduction goals.
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26. Long Term Agreements
Over 300 Environmental voluntary agreements have been negotiated between national governments and industry in Europe
NGO agreement programs –such as PEW’sBusiness Environmental Leadership Council, WWF’sClimate Savers–
Government programs focused on individual companies –such as US EPA’s Climate Leaders
Focus of this talk is on:
–National-level agreement programs
–Agreements between industrial companies and/or associations and governments
–Agreements that address energy consumption or greenhouse gas emissions
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27. Long Term Agreement Source: Lynn Price
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28. Cleaner Production
Cleaner production is defined as the continuous application of an integrated preventive environmental strategy applied to processes, products and services to increase overall efficiency, and reduce risks to humans and the environment.
The measures for cleaner productions include:
efficient use of energy, water and materials;
reduction of waste and emissions generation;
use of renewable energy sources and nontoxic and not harmful for the environment and human materials;
continuous improvement of the environmental awareness of the staff, providers and clients.
Implementation of the cleaner production approach leads to reduction of the operative cost, solving of organizational problems, increase of safety at work and image of the SMEs.
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29. Corporate Social responsibility
Corporate social responsibility is a concept whereby companies integrate social and environmental concerns in their business operations and in their interaction with their stakeholders on a voluntary basis.
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30. CP Example in Tourism Sector
Key elements of tourism development:
Competitiveness:
Marketing
Financial Management
Operations Management
Human Resources Management
Information Management
Organization Management
Strategic Planning
Sustainability:
Water Quality Management
Air Quality Management
Wildlife Management
Forest/Plant Management
Visitor Management
Resident/Community Management
Commemorative Integrity
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31. CP Example in Tourism Sector
Policy players and decision makers at national/regional/local level
Healthcare
Transportation
Environmental protection
Education
Security
Entertainment
Food and beverage
Crafts
Textile
Infrastructure
Financial sector
Tourism
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32. CP Example in Tourism Sector
Key stakeholders for integrated project implementation
National/regional/local decision makers
Employees
Funding institutions
Local residents
Tourists
Representatives of NGOs
Educational units
Representatives of other sectors
Tourism associations
Others
Accommodation/ Supply Enterprises Owners/Managers
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33. CP and CSR concepts
All sectors of the world economy needs integrated approach for increase of their competitiveness and sustainability, by including all stakeholders and employing proven international practices.
CP and CSR methodologies are in compliance with the EU strategy for 2020 and at national level
All funding programmes of EU member countries include the issue of CP and CSR
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34. Best practices
Best Available Techniques (BAT) reference documents, the so-called BREFs - adopted under IPPC
EU Projects for Best Practices
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35. Sectoral BREFs BREF for the Tanning of Hides and Skins
BREF in the Cement and Lime Manufacturing Industries
BREF for the Ceramic Industry
BREF in the Chlor-Alkali Manufacturing Industry
BREF in Common Waste Water and Waste Gas Treatment/Managment Systems in the Chemical Sector
Others:
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36. Energy Efficiency BREF
This document addresses energy efficiency improvement in industrial installations by giving generic guidance on how to approach, assess, implement and deal with energy efficiency related issues along with corresponding permit and supervising procedures.
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37. Examples of Best Practices
Measures
Expected savings
Payback
Energy Management – instruction, traning, energy review, clear roles and responsibilities, analysis, etc, ISO ISO 50001
3-10%
Up to one year
Process optimization (equipment, control strategies, systems for monitoring and control)
10-15%
Up to 5 years
Energy efficient lighting 5%
Thermal insulation of buildings
Up to 10 years
Energy efficiency for motors, pumps, power factor compensation and others
5-10%
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38. Thank you for your attention!
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