1. GEOINFORMATION SUPPORT FOR SUSTAINABLE USE OF BIOMASS by: Concerned environmentalists Project proposers: Mojca Golobič, Vesna Kolar Planinšič, Bojana Omersel, Smiljan Sočan, dr. Kurt Fedra The aim of presentation Project Description Why GI product Costs Benefits Financial Assessment Financing Conclusion

2. NextPrevious THE AIM OF THE PRESENTATION Presenting the results of the feasibility study Seeking support for submission of the project

3. NextPrevious PROJECT DESCRIPTION WHAT: it will establish a geo-information product supporting the redesign of the existing biomass energy system WHERE: in the underdeveloped regions of Slovenia bordering Austria and Italy WHY GI PRODUCT: for spatially distributed resources management, siting, routing

4. NextPrevious PROJECT DESCRIPTION This project will develop and implement an integrated geo-information product, combining data bases, analytical tools, and public access components, supporting the redesign of the existing energy system in the underdeveloped regions of Slovenia bordering Austria and Italy to use more local renewable wood biomass resources.

5. NextPrevious PROJECT DESCRIPTION The information system will support awareness building and marketing, aiming at the introduction of biomass technology for heating and energy production, an integrated impact assessment and economic analysis for biomass technology projects, and the continuing management of a sustainable local energy resource base.

6. NextPrevious PROJECT DESCRIPTION Strengthening the local economy by the efficient utilisation of local, renewable resources and the creation of employment opportunities in this sector while minimising environmental impacts are the overall objectives of the project.

7. NextPreviousCOSTS Task example: Road Data Compilation Purchase of data: US$ 1,000 (Slo) US$ 5,000 (A) US$ 3,000 (I) Data processing:US$ 6,000 (1 PM, ST) - analysing data US$ 5,000 (1 PM, JT) TOTALUS$ 20,000 Overhead US$ 5,000 TOTAL OVERALL PROJECT COST: 1 MioUSD  Click for Data Sheet Instructions: Delete sample document icon and replace with working document icons as follows: Create document in Word. Return to PowerPoint. From Insert Menu, select Object… Click “Create from File” Locate File name in “File” box Make sure “Display as Icon” is checked. Click OK Select icon From Slide Show Menu, Select Action Settings. Click “Object Action” and select “Edit” Click OK

8. NextPrevious GENERAL BENEFITS Influence the depopulation trends in certain areas (regional income, employment) Stimulation of the self supporting economy of local communities Reduction in CO 2 production by better forest management Reduction of the environmental impacts caused by transportation through optimal routing  Click for Competitive Analysis document Instructions: Delete sample document icon and replace with working document icons as follows: Create document in Word. Return to PowerPoint. From Insert Menu, select Object… Click “Create from File” Locate File name in “File” box Make sure “Display as Icon” is checked. Click OK Select icon From Slide Show Menu, Select Action Settings. Click “Object Action” and select “Edit” Click OK

9. NextPrevious FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT OF BENEFITS Direct benefits: - sell service-analyses sold to 200 communities: 400.000 USD Indirect benefits: 800.000 USD - Share of technology benefits (3%) of energy savings - Environmental benefits (10%) assessed by a) Willingness to pay, b)contingent analysis,c) travel cost methods, d) repair and restoration costs, e) environmental services (oxygen production of forest, recreational use) TOTAL BENEFITS: 1.200.000 USD  Click for Specification Instructions: Delete sample document icon and replace with working document icons as follows: Create document in Word. Return to PowerPoint. From Insert Menu, select Object… Click “Create from File” Locate File name in “File” box Make sure “Display as Icon” is checked. Click OK Select icon From Slide Show Menu, Select Action Settings. Click “Object Action” and select “Edit” Click OK

10. NextPreviousFINANCING Expected funds: 750.000 USD (EU Life programme) Co-funding: 200.000 USD (national budget) 50.000 USD (bank loans) TOTAL: 1.000.000 USD ESTIMATED COSTS: 1.000.000 USD BENEFIT 1.200.000 USD NET BENEFIT 200.000 USD  Click for Details Instructions: Delete sample document icon and replace with working document icons as follows: Create document in Word. Return to PowerPoint. From Insert Menu, select Object… Click “Create from File” Locate File name in “File” box Make sure “Display as Icon” is checked. Click OK Select icon From Slide Show Menu, Select Action Settings. Click “Object Action” and select “Edit” Click OK

11. NextPreviousRECCOMMENDATION PROJECT IS FEASIBLE NET BENEFIT: 200.000 USD WE SUGGEST YOU TO SUBMIT IT IMMEDIATELY!!!  Click for Procedures Document Instructions: Delete sample document icon and replace with working document icons as follows: Create document in Word. Return to PowerPoint. From Insert Menu, select Object… Click “Create from File” Locate File name in “File” box Make sure “Display as Icon” is checked. Click OK Select icon From Slide Show Menu, Select Action Settings. Click “Object Action” and select “Edit” Click OK