1. ©, Limerick Clare Energy Agency (www.lcea.ie), Tipperary Energy Agency Ltd (www.tea.ie) MWR - Climate Change Strategy Renewable Energy Adare, 8 th February 2008

2. ©, Limerick Clare Energy Agency (www.lcea.ie), Tipperary Energy Agency Ltd (www.tea.ie) Content 1.EU and Irish Context 2.Renewables in the Mid West 3.MWRA Climate Change Strategy 4.MWRA CCS – Challenges 5.MWRA CCS – Next Steps

3. ©, Limerick Clare Energy Agency (www.lcea.ie), Tipperary Energy Agency Ltd (www.tea.ie) European Context EU policy & directives –Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (2002) –Green Paper on Energy Efficiency (draft) –Energy Services Directive (2007) –Biomass Action Plan –EU Biofuels Directive (2004) –CO 2 reductions – Jan 8008 –Renewable energy targets

4. ©, Limerick Clare Energy Agency (www.lcea.ie), Tipperary Energy Agency Ltd (www.tea.ie) Significant Changes in Irish Policy 2007 –EPA Climate Change Adaptation Report –Energy Performance Buildings Directive –Bio-Energy Action Plan for Ireland –Micro generation planning exemptions, Domestic –White Paper on Energy –National Climate Change Strategy 2008 –National Energy Efficiency Action Plan – Draft –Micro Generation planning exemptions – Industry- Commerce, Agri –Revised Part L of Building Regulations –BER of new commercial & public buildings

5. ©, Limerick Clare Energy Agency (www.lcea.ie), Tipperary Energy Agency Ltd (www.tea.ie) White Paper on Energy Key points 15% of electricity from renewables by 2010. 33% of electricity from renewables by 2020. 500 MW of installed ocean energy by 2020. 5% renewables for heat market by 2010. 12% renewables for heat market by 2020. 5.75% Biofuels penetration by 2010. 10% Biofuels penetration by 2020. National Biofuels obligation for fuel suppliers of 5% by 2009. 100% Pure Plant Oil (PPO) used in Local Authority & Public Bodies vehicle fleets. 20% energy savings on electricity & heat by 2020. 30% energy savings on electricity & heat by 2020, indicated if international agreement reached on Post – Kyoto measures.

6. ©, Limerick Clare Energy Agency (www.lcea.ie), Tipperary Energy Agency Ltd (www.tea.ie) White Paper on Energy Key points 33% electricity & heat savings from Public Sector. Promotion of IS 393 Energy Management Standard for SME’s. Review National Building Regulations (reviews 2008, 2010). Introduction of Building Energy Rating labels, 2007; 2008; 2009 Introduce “Smart Meters for all electricity consumers over next 5 years. €150 million investment in Energy Research, Development & Innovation (RD&I). Eirgrid take ownership of Electricity Transmission Grid. ESB subsidiary established to manage Electricity Distribution Grid. Gas distribution managed by BGE subsidiary. Inter-Departmental agency to tackle fuel poverty. Publish Energy Efficiency Action Plan in 2008.

7. ©, Limerick Clare Energy Agency (www.lcea.ie), Tipperary Energy Agency Ltd (www.tea.ie) Renewables in the Mid West Already a significant resource exploited –Hydro –Wind Significant future Options –Wind – The greatest resources –Biomass – The local development opportunity –Tidal/Ocean – International opportunities –Biofuels – addressing the transport problem –Micro-renewables – self sufficiency

8. ©, Limerick Clare Energy Agency (www.lcea.ie), Tipperary Energy Agency Ltd (www.tea.ie) RE a Vital part of CCS CO 2 savings – MWR by sector

9. ©, Limerick Clare Energy Agency (www.lcea.ie), Tipperary Energy Agency Ltd (www.tea.ie) 1 - Wind Energy YearClareLimerickNorth Tipperary MWGWhMWGWhMWGWh 200854189712482486 2010712519433082288 2020100361136476118413 Regionally potential for ~250MW installed by 2010 Highly dependent on grid connection process Led by the Private Sector. Difficult to have community ownership 2020 figure could be ~350MW Nationally currently 1,000MW installed capacity with significant proposals 43% of electricity to come from wind in the future.

10. ©, Limerick Clare Energy Agency (www.lcea.ie), Tipperary Energy Agency Ltd (www.tea.ie) Opportunity to develop an indigenous fuel supply for the region Wood is the largest renewable energy resource in Europe, 50% of all renewable energy. On Average 10% of Europe's Space heating is met by wood Biomass energy creates jobs, retains 80% of fuel revenue in the locality Projects already begun in Clare (Oct. 2005), and Limerick (Jan 06), Tipperary 2007 2. Solid Biomass

11. ©, Limerick Clare Energy Agency (www.lcea.ie), Tipperary Energy Agency Ltd (www.tea.ie) Regional Estimates Clare € 21,277,414 Limerick € 36,153,638 Tipp Nth.Rdg. € 12,491,846 Total € 69,922,899 Heating Energy Market

12. ©, Limerick Clare Energy Agency (www.lcea.ie), Tipperary Energy Agency Ltd (www.tea.ie) Solid Biomass – National Leaders Clare Wood Energy Project: - Co-firing at Moneypoint proposed - 2010 A unique partnership linking fuel supply, end use, rural development which has identified 80,000 tonnes of timber thinnings as a sustainable resource 6 public building projects to use wood chip 1 commercial project to use wood chip Miscanthus (Elephant grass) development in Limerick National expertise 120 ha planted by 2006 1,000 ha planting proposed by 2010 Pellet / briquette plant in production 2007 Co-firing in Edenderry completed in January 2008

13. ©, Limerick Clare Energy Agency (www.lcea.ie), Tipperary Energy Agency Ltd (www.tea.ie) 3. Tidal/Ocean Ocean/Wave –Huge potential but major challenges –Mid West needs to link into new Ocean Energy Development Fund Tidal –Shannon Estuary offers potential but challenges remain Ireland/Mid West to be an International Leader

14. ©, Limerick Clare Energy Agency (www.lcea.ie), Tipperary Energy Agency Ltd (www.tea.ie) 4. Liquid Biofuels for LAs Vehicles EU Liquid Biofuels Directive sets National targets Budget 2006 announced expansion of Excise Duty programme (156 million litres + 7 million under pilot biofuels programme) Biofuel supply barriers should reduce –Pure Plant Oil/ Biodiesel: 86 million litres 30 RVO + 56 Rape Seed –Ethanol: 70 million litres

15. ©, Limerick Clare Energy Agency (www.lcea.ie), Tipperary Energy Agency Ltd (www.tea.ie) Liquid Biofuels - Progress TEA, through EU Bio-Nett project, worked with LCEA and other LAs to –Identify potential market Size of fleets, conversion potential, new vehicles –Proposals for conversion of 3 vehicles per LA to PPO –Conversions expected to be completed in 2008 –Future opportunities to biodiesel being investigated Regional production of crops currently limited but some opportunities exist

16. ©, Limerick Clare Energy Agency (www.lcea.ie), Tipperary Energy Agency Ltd (www.tea.ie) 5. RE Planning Guidelines MWRA led review of options for exemptions for micro-renewables Technologies reviewed included –Small scale wind –Solar Water Heating –Photovoltaic –Small scale hydro Passive Solar Design of buildings also an issue

17. ©, Limerick Clare Energy Agency (www.lcea.ie), Tipperary Energy Agency Ltd (www.tea.ie) RE Planning Guidelines - Progress Working with Senior Planners –Reviewed requirements with DoEHLG and Planning Depts in LAs –Identified planning issues for small renewables –Produced draft guidelines with submission to National Government (ahead of consultation process) –Identifing opportunities for promotion of small scale developments through planning process

18. ©, Limerick Clare Energy Agency (www.lcea.ie), Tipperary Energy Agency Ltd (www.tea.ie) Regional Authority established Renewable Energy Working Group as part of Regional Planning Guidelines –Local Authorities, Local Energy Agencies, Relevant Stakeholders Four key topics identified –Climate Change Strategy –Planning and Micro Renewables –Biomass Development –Liquid Biofuels MWRA Taking Action on Climate Change

19. ©, Limerick Clare Energy Agency (www.lcea.ie), Tipperary Energy Agency Ltd (www.tea.ie) Evolution of MWRA CCS National CCS review in 2006/2007 provided opportunity for action Kyoto requires “Demonstrable Progress” during 2005 – 2012 and Penalties from 2012 Regional CCS signals an ability to contribute regional solutions to national problems –Transferring ownership of issue to a local level Establishment of Limerick Clare EA triggered development of CCS for Limerick & Clare. –Researched and written by Tipperary Energy Agency

20. ©, Limerick Clare Energy Agency (www.lcea.ie), Tipperary Energy Agency Ltd (www.tea.ie) Limerick Clare Climate Change Strategy completed in 2006 –Supported by Ballyhoura Development Ltd, Clare Leader and West Limerick Resources Addition of North Tipperary data, compilation and additional analysis, including forecasts to 2020 completed –Supported by Tipperary LEADER Combined with Energy and Emissions Balance provides a framework for regional action Evolution of MWRA CCS

21. ©, Limerick Clare Energy Agency (www.lcea.ie), Tipperary Energy Agency Ltd (www.tea.ie) A Regional Strategy will –Identify opportunities for energy production & conservation –Support Rural Development through promotion of an indigenous energy industry –Sectoral approach to energy and emissions will enable the utilisation of future support measures –Highlight any barriers to the sustainable development of the region MWR Climate Change Strategy

22. ©, Limerick Clare Energy Agency (www.lcea.ie), Tipperary Energy Agency Ltd (www.tea.ie) Energy Consumption by Fuel in MWR GWh199019952000200520102020 TFC7,501.28,362.911,193.013,212.915,860.017,710.6

23. ©, Limerick Clare Energy Agency (www.lcea.ie), Tipperary Energy Agency Ltd (www.tea.ie) Energy Consumption by Sector in MWR kTonnes CO 2 199019952000200520102020 Total2,740.53,070.53,852.64,212.94,875.85,195.5 Kyoto Target3,096.8

24. ©, Limerick Clare Energy Agency (www.lcea.ie), Tipperary Energy Agency Ltd (www.tea.ie) CO 2 per person

25. ©, Limerick Clare Energy Agency (www.lcea.ie), Tipperary Energy Agency Ltd (www.tea.ie) The Cost of Excess

26. ©, Limerick Clare Energy Agency (www.lcea.ie), Tipperary Energy Agency Ltd (www.tea.ie) MWRA and RE – Some Challenges Resource maximisation –Grid connection, resource versus end use Finance –Innovative financing mechanisms needed Energy Supply Companies, Third Party Finance, Energy Performance Contracting, BES District Heating –Suitable Sites, Technology Providers Information, Awareness, Promotion, Quality Control

27. ©, Limerick Clare Energy Agency (www.lcea.ie), Tipperary Energy Agency Ltd (www.tea.ie) MWRA and Renewables – Next Steps Action Plans for MW CCS –Drafted by end of February 2008 –Specific Regional and LA actions identified with timescales –Regular review of progress Regional Meeting of Stake holders Assistance to other Regional Authorities Invitation to become involved in EU CO 2 Observatory Project via TEA and FEDARENE

28. ©, Limerick Clare Energy Agency (www.lcea.ie), Tipperary Energy Agency Ltd (www.tea.ie) MWRA and Renewables – Next Steps Regional Wood/Biomass Energy Development Action Plan –End Users, Fuel Suppliers, Installers, Financiers –Heat and Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Ocean/Tidal –Maximising the opportunities Micro-Renewables –Regional approach to promotion and quality control Energy Performance of Buildings Directive –Alternative Energy Studies for new buildings –New Part L – 10kWh/m 2 /yr (thermal) or 4 kWh/m 2 /yr electrical

29. ©, Limerick Clare Energy Agency (www.lcea.ie), Tipperary Energy Agency Ltd (www.tea.ie) MWRA and Renewables – Next Steps Anaerobic Digestion Development –New National Support structure Chicken Litter waste awaiting reclassification from EPA, facilitating greater use as a fuel. EU Green Procurement Directive (Dec 2007) –Public authorities to allocate 15% of their annual vehicle procurement budget to clean vehicles. –Should complete Life Cycle Analysis of purchases Photovoltaics –Implementing cost effective projects

30. ©, Limerick Clare Energy Agency (www.lcea.ie), Tipperary Energy Agency Ltd (www.tea.ie) Conclusion Renewables clearly have a significant part to play in achieving regional Climate Change goals A regional approach provides many opportunities for synergy, maximisation of resources and skills Support policies and programmes are emerging Technology and information generally not a problem Implementation is now the challenge

31. ©, Limerick Clare Energy Agency (www.lcea.ie), Tipperary Energy Agency Ltd (www.tea.ie) We Are All Responsible Indicator 1990 MWRA Kyoto Target MWRA 2005 MWRA 2010 MWRA Reduction Sought 2020 MWRA Reduction Sought Population (000) 311.0358.2380.0N/A416.5N/A Energy Related Emissions (kt-CO 2 ) 2,7403,0964,2124,8751,7795,1953,003 CO2 Emissions / Capita (T CO 2 / Inhabitant) 8.8 11.812.84.712.57.2

32. ©, Limerick Clare Energy Agency (www.lcea.ie), Tipperary Energy Agency Ltd (www.tea.ie) Thank you.

33. ©, Limerick Clare Energy Agency (www.lcea.ie), Tipperary Energy Agency Ltd (www.tea.ie) 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

34. ©, Limerick Clare Energy Agency (www.lcea.ie), Tipperary Energy Agency Ltd (www.tea.ie) Micro Generation Renewables – Domestic, 6 th March 2007

35. ©, Limerick Clare Energy Agency (www.lcea.ie), Tipperary Energy Agency Ltd (www.tea.ie) Micro Generation Renewables – Commercial, ?? March 2008 –CHP Systems –Industrial buildings: Gross floor space < 500 m2 Max height = 10m and max length = 50m 200m from nearest inhabited dwelling 50m from nearest public road Up to 2 flues, max height 20m and max diameter 2m Noise levels < 43db(A) or <5 db(A) above background noise at site boundary Only 1 per site. –Public and commercial buildings, and agricultural structures: As above, except Gross floor space < 300 m2 Max height = 8m and max length = 40m Flue height 15m 5 MW 2.5 MW

36. ©, Limerick Clare Energy Agency (www.lcea.ie), Tipperary Energy Agency Ltd (www.tea.ie) Micro Generation Renewables – Commercial, ?? March 2008 –Wind turbines –Industrial, public and commercial buildings, and agricultural structures: No exemption for building-mounted turbines Max height < 20m Rotor diameter < 8m Ground clearance > 3m Turbine height plus 1 m from nearest party boundary 100m from nearest inhabited dwelling 50m from nearest public road 2 rotor diameters from overhead cables Noise levels < 43db(A) or <5 db(A) above background noise at site boundary Only 1 per site No logos, and non-reflective finish Met masts Max length of time in position < 9 months out of an 18 month period Max height < 50m Turbine height plus 1 m from nearest party boundary Only 1 per site No logos, and non-reflective finish 10 - 50 kW

37. ©, Limerick Clare Energy Agency (www.lcea.ie), Tipperary Energy Agency Ltd (www.tea.ie) Micro Generation Renewables – Commercial, ?? March 2008 –Solar panels –Industrial buildings: –No limit on area of panels –< 1m from plane of a pitched roof to panel –< 2m from plane of a flat roof to panel –50cm from edge of wall or roof –Aperture area of wall mounted or free-standing arrays < 50m2 –Height of free-standing arrays < 2m –Public and commercial buildings, and agricultural structures: –Total aperture area < 50m2 or 50% of total roof area, whichever is lesser –As above, except: –Aperture area of wall mounted or free-standing arrays < 25m2 2 - 10 kW

38. ©, Limerick Clare Energy Agency (www.lcea.ie), Tipperary Energy Agency Ltd (www.tea.ie) Micro Generation Renewables – Commercial, ?? March 2008 –Ground source and air source heat pumps –Industrial buildings: –Ground level alteration < 1m above or below adjoining ground –Total area of heat pumps < 15m2 –50cm from edge of wall or roof –Noise levels < 43db(A) or <5 db(A) above background noise at site boundary –Public and commercial buildings, and agricultural structures: –As above, except: –Total area of heat pumps < 10m2

39. ©, Limerick Clare Energy Agency (www.lcea.ie), Tipperary Energy Agency Ltd (www.tea.ie) Micro Generation Renewables – Commercial, ?? March 2008 –Biomass –Industrial, public and commercial buildings, and agricultural structures: –Gross floor space < 20 m2 –Capacity of fuel storage tank above ground < 50,000 litres –Max height of boiler house or fuel tank < 3m –Up to 2 flues, max height 15m and max diameter 2m –100m from nearest inhabited dwelling –50m from nearest public road –Noise levels < 43db(A) or <5 db(A) above background noise at site boundary