1. Covenant of Mayors Seminar 28 November, 2009 The Way Forward Inġ. Jonathan Scerri Econing Engineering Consultancy Ltd.

2. Getting Started 964 towns and cities have joined, mostly in EU Member States but not exclusively Number is increasing daily Structured Approach to Reach Targets

3. What should we do next?

4. Signatories of the Covenant Għajnsielem Santa Luċija Qrendi Pembroke Iklin Dingli Balzan Mosta Marsaskala Kirkop Kalkara Xewkija NaxxarSanta Venera Għargħur Xagħra

5. Administrative Structures Adapt Administrative Structures within Local Council Assign Resources Identify Responsible Persons and Key Players

6. Administrative Structures Obtain Support from: Covenant of Mayors Office (CoMO) Supporting Structure (Local Councils Association) Experts

7. Baseline Emission Inventory Specify Base Year: Recommended – 1990 (or closest possible) Identify Emission Categories: –Transport –Buildings –Industries –Equipment / Facilities –Others

8. Baseline Emission Inventory Quantify CO 2 Emissions Challenges: –Absence of Historical Data by Locality –Availability of Present / Future Data by Utilities –Conversion Factors

9. Sustainable Energy Action Plan Identify your Scope Involve Citizens and All Stakeholders Develop Action Plan with help of experts Define Key Fields of Action Select and Prioritise Measures Specify Implementation Process

10. Implementation and Monitoring Regular Follow Up on Implementation of Actions and Planned Target Dates Address any Actions that may be falling back Obtain Support in case of difficulties or deadlock

11. Reporting Progress Prepare Progress Report Submit Implementation Report Every 2 Years Share Experience with Other Signatories

12. Summary Prepare a Baseline Emissions Inventory Develop and Submit a Sustainable Energy Action Plan Implement Plan and Monitor Progress Report Progress Every 2 Years Involve Stakeholders and Citizens throughout the process

13. Questions?