1. MWRA Climate Change Strategy Presentation of Action Plan to Local Authority Directors Aras Contae an Chláir, 4 th March 2009

2. Introduction Work of RPG Implementation Sub Group 2 MWRA CC Strategy (Feb ’08)/Action Plan’08 Regional Biomass Plan Employment potential

3. MWRA Energy Balance Projected 2020 figure: 17,710 GWh Target 2020 figure (20% reduction compared to 2007): 10,500 GWh

4. MWRA Climate Change Projected 2020 figure: 5,196 kTonnes CO2 Target 2020 figure (20% reduction compared to 1990): 2,192 kTonnes CO2

5. Electricity Generation - Renewables Drivers European Union –EU Directive 2001/77/EC (RES-E directive). DCENR – White Paper on Energy (2008) –15% electricity from renewables – 2010 –40% electricity from renewables - 2020 DEH&LG – Planning Exemptions for Micro Gen. –SI 83 of 2007 (Domestic) –SI 235 of 2008 (Commercial, Industrial, Agricultural & Public)

6. Electricity Generation - Renewables Electricity Consumption Requirements to 2020 L.A. areaGWh 2010 GWh 2020 County Clare754859 County Limerick854971 City of Limerick373427 Tipperary North435493 Large Industrial Users1,5611700 TOTALS3,9774,450

7. Electricity Generation - Renewables 3.2.1 Electricity Generation – Large Scale Wind L.A. areaRES-E Installed 2010 MW RES-E Approved 2010 MW RES-E Potential 2010-2020 MW RES-E Required 2020 - MW (40%) RES-E development required MW County Clare118.698.0600 510 500 – 1,000 County Limerick25.589.5400 City of Limerick0050 Tipperary North8020200 Large Industrial00250 TOTALS224.1207.5 1,500

8. Built Environment & Residential Drivers European Union –EU Directive 2002/91/EC (EPBD). DEH&LG –SI 666 of 2006 –Building Control Act 2007 –Building Regulations 2008 - 2016. 2008 – introduction of Renewables 2010 – greater insulation standards & increased renewables 2013 – effective introduction of micro generation 2016 – Low Carbon standards are sought

9. Built Environment & Residential Action:Who:When Review planning application/building control processes to consider requirement for BER at planning stage Each LA Through CDP Seek additional resources to increase activity in relation to Building Control Each LA On-going Complete BER assessments of all Local Authority housing stock and include BER rating as part of refurbishment plans Each LA On-Going Home Energy Saving Scheme Pilot Project – MWR findings Many houses are poorly insulated Many houses not insulated / heating controls to building regulations Local Authorities / Public bodies to take a lead in building standards of own housing stock, refurbishment & new.

10. Built Environment & Residential Large Public Buildings Building fabric & heating system standards in Large buildings to be demonstrated by Local Authorities and sought in planning applications for new build and refurbishment Planning applications for new large buildings to require minimum levels of renewable energy to meet electrical and / or heating needs Large public buildings to take lead in the use of renewable heat energy (biomass / solar etc).

11. Biomass Heating Drivers Target of 12% of heating to come from renewables by 2020 Biomass and bioenergy present the greatest opportunity in the MWR Funding to complete Regional Bioenergy Action Plan Biomass and Bioenergy offer significant regional opportunities –Job creation –Import Independence – local fuel supply –CO2 savings Local and Regional Opportunities –Commercial and Public buildings –District Heating –Combined Heat and Power

12. Biomass Heating Making it happen –Market push - resources Farmers growing crops e.g Miscanthus Forestry growers and providers –Market push – conversion technology Equipment suppliers and installers –Market Pull Public Sector should be key driver Awareness for potential end-users Potential ‘competition’ due to co-firing proposal at Moneypoint

13. Biomass Heating Recommended Policy All Commercial and Public buildings should have Renewable Energy Supply integrated into design such that 25% of demand (thermal and electrical) is provided by renewable energy. Action:Who:When Quantify the thermal generation requirements for the region/counties and the contributions made by the various generators. Note R.E. targets. RA and LEA On-going Secure funding for roll out of Clare Wood Energy Project to full Mid West Region and implement same RADecember 2008 Ensure new large residential/commercial/industrial developments complete feasibility studies of renewable heating prior to planning, as per EPBD Requirements Each LA

14. Transport Drivers Transport the fastest growing sector in terms of energy consumption and CO2 Challenging for one entity to make significant impact Integrated approach is vital but very difficult to achieve –Infrastructure –Service Providers –Public –Industry & Commerce

15. Transport Options for reducing transport energy use and CO2 emissions –Modal Shift – creating viable alternatives to the single car journey Integrated Bus/Rail services Walking Cycling –More efficient use of vehicles Car pooling Car Sharing Eco-Driving –Eliminating Car Use Smart Working Environments Financial Incentives/Penalties

16. Transport Suggested action(s) –Local authorities complete on-going works on mobility management plans –Local authorities participate in Regional Integrated Transport Working Group to Investigate Local Transport Plans as required under the National Sustainable Transport Policy (See Chapter 7) Assess training and resource needs on sustainable transport Action:Who:When Mobility Management/Travel Plan to be developed for each County Hall/Civic Office Each LA 2009 Annual review of travel plans in each LAEach LA July annually

17. Opportunities Cost Savings Shannon Energy Valley Role of Local Authorities Conclusions

18. Contacts Tipperary Energy Agency Craft Granary Church St Cahir, Co. Tipperary Limerick Clare Energy Agency Foundation Building University of Limerick Limerick Pat Stephens T: 087 0508181 E: info@lcea.ieinfo@lcea.ie W: www.lcea.iewww.lcea.ie Seamus Hoyne T: 052 43090 F: 052 43012 E: shoyne@tea.ieshoyne@tea.ie W: www.tea.iewww.tea.ie Mid-West Regional Authority Friar Court, Abbey Street Nenagh, Co. Tipperary Liam Conneally T: 067 33197 E: info@mwra.ieinfo@mwra.ie W: www.mwra.iewww.mwra.ie

19. Thank you.