1. Strategies Towards Energy Performance In Urban Planning www.stepupsmartcities.eu

2. What is STEP UP? €4m EU project Nov 2012- April 2015 – coordinated by University of Strathclyde Partnership between 4 European Cities – a new approach to sustainable urban energy planning

3. Page 3 Create a model for energy planning to deliver further/ greater impact on EU 2020 energy targets. Help deliver wider policy objectives i.e. energy security, regeneration, reduction of fuel poverty, green city. Make cities better places to live, work, learn and do business. www.stepupsmartcities.eu Outcomes

4. Page 4 www.stepupsmartcities.eu Objectives and Overview

5. Page 5 www.stepupsmartcities.eu Work Package Structure

6. Page 6 Key Outputs Enhanced SEAPS in all partner cities Innovative integrated energy projects A model for delivering integrated SEAPs A learning network of cities Training programmes for professionals A new Masters Course on Sustainable city planning and implementation www.stepupsmartcities.eu Objectives and Overview