Meeting of all the Latvian organisations involved in Intelligent Energy Europe Riga, 29 October 2008 Riga Energy Agency Dr. ing. M. Rubina, Director
Location of the RIGA ENERGY AGENCY
Establishment of the RIGA ENERGY AGENCY The proposal for Intelligent Energy Europe the 2006 call for proposals The project is implemented by a consortium of municipalities from 5 European countries including Bordeaux Agglomeration (France), City of Latina (Italy), City of Murcia (Spain), City of Porto (Portugal) and City of Riga (Latvia). Co-ordinator - Bordeaux Agglomeration.
Status and the aims of the RIGA ENERGY AGENCY REA is an independent non-profit entity formed by the municipality REA is established for management and coordination of energy supply and energy efficiency in Riga municipality as well ensuring awareness among the local population
Main objectives of the RIGA ENERGY AGENCY Preparation and updating of long term energy supply and energy efficiency concepts and programs, organization and supervision of the implementation of those documents; Attraction of financial resources from different national and international investment funds to deal with the energy supply and energy efficiency issues; Building energy certification and organization of building energy audit; Raising of public awareness, consulting and training on the issues of the reduction of energy consumption; Inventory and regular monitoring of small heating boilers with the capacity >20kW and air conditioning systems with capacity >12 kw according to the EU Directive 2002/91/EC.
Main achievements of the RIGA ENERGY AGENCY Evaluating and monitoring existing and developing new policies Promoting energy efficiency Informing stakeholders and inhabitants Facilitating national processes Joining major EU actions
Main achievements of the RIGA ENERGY AGENCY policies Prepared Progress Report on Concept Paper of the Development of Riga Heating Supply 2006-2016 - increased share of cogeneration in the heat production, - more energy efficiency actions targetting end-users, - raise of usage of RES. Working on Concept Paper of the Development of the Riga City Power Supply 2009 2020 Working on Sustainable Energy Action Plan of Riga City 2009-2020 - CO2 emissions review, - improvement of energy efficiency, - attraction of renewable energy sources.
Main achievements of the RIGA ENERGY AGENCY energy efficiency Assessing current situation in Riga apartment buildings Data collection Creation of the data base for pre-energy audit appraisal Elaboration of proposals for municipal support of inhabitants of apartment buildings A co-funding scheme for energy audits A co-funding scheme for refurbishment of apartment buildings A co-funding scheme for inhabitants on low incomes The creation of revolving fund for refurbishments Implementing the adopted proposals A call for 20 energy audits establishing municipal support and co-funding mechanisms
Main achievements of the RIGA ENERGY AGENCY information Energy Efficiency Information Centre Available daily Provides info from database, library and experts opinions A website A source for news in Latvian Provides information and tools for various target groups Publications Newsletters, info sheets and a brochure Presentations, speeches National and international seminars A conference, International Exhibition Energy Efficiency 2008 Work with media Collaboration with the portals Interviews in newspapers, radio and TV
Newsletter of the RIGA ENERGY AGENCY
Information sheets of the RIGA ENERGY AGENCY
Brochure, speeches and presentations of the RIGA ENERGY AGENCY
Main achievements of the RIGA ENERGY AGENCY Latvia Drafting energy and energy efficiency laws Drafting for Parliament and Ministry of Economics Networking with municipalities and non governmental organisations Helping to establish regional energy agencies Supporting establishment of Zemgale Regional Energy Agency Consultations for various municipalities Consulting and promoting Providing information to the decision makers, inhabitants, SME, media Addressing suppliers and energy efficiency companies Networking Agreements with stakeholders and 3rd parties National Gender Equality Award Recognition to the Chair of the Management Board Mr. Gaters
Main achievements of the RIGA ENERGY AGENCY EU Taking part in Sustainable Energy Europe campaign Energy audits (20) Joining Energie Cités Meeting with Mr. Gérard Magnin Passing the necessary legal procedures in Riga Preparing to the Covenant of Mayors Taking part in the events in Brussels Preparing Riga City to sign up Promoting the ideas Continuing activities in networks Managenergy EUROCITIES
Contacts and more information about the RIGA ENERGY AGENCY Dr. ing. Maija Rubina, Director of REA e-mail: maija.rubina@riga.lv mobile: +371 26 40 30 04 Ms. Inete Ielite, Member of Management Board of REA e-mail: inete.ielite@bernuforums.lv mobile: +371 29 49 33 00 Ms. Evita Semjonova, International Project Manager e-mail: evita.semjonova@riga.lv mobile: +371 28 60 37 81 Address: Brivibas Street 49/53,Riga,LV-1010 phone + 371 67 01 23 50, fax: +371 67 18 11 71 www.rea.riga.lv