Energy PolicyEnergy Policy

some issues …some issues …

Charalampos TheopemptouCommissioner for the Environment

http://perivallon.eu Akamas

Some measures

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• Efficient use of energy

•Energy production and renewables [energy service]

• Buildings

•Town Planning

•Transport

Equipment- new stuffEquipment- new stuff• Old burner and boilers have very low Old burner and boilers have very low

efficiencies. As an example aefficiencies. As an example a 20 20 year old year old system had an efficiency ofsystem had an efficiency of 50% 50% toto 60% 60% but but now this is more than now this is more than 90% - 90% - MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE

• Low energy lamps and LED technology <- Low energy lamps and LED technology <- Halogen.Halogen.

• Street lighting, natural and interior lightingStreet lighting, natural and interior lighting• Power Factor correction and Voltage controlPower Factor correction and Voltage control• Educate the public !Educate the public !

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>>>> reduction of demandreduction of demand <<<<

BuildingsBuildings

• Orientation, insulation and shadingOrientation, insulation and shading

• Government buildingsGovernment buildings

• Correct HVAC systems for each Correct HVAC systems for each building (eg.is floor heating suitable ?)building (eg.is floor heating suitable ?)

• Educate Architects and engineers on Educate Architects and engineers on new systems and choices.new systems and choices.

• Inform the public what is the right thing to do in winter and summer

Πύργος

Town planning - Buy Local !

• Small size commercial centers• Easy access on foot or using a bike to

school, shopping and leisure areas!

• Pedestrian crossings

• Parks and trees on pavements

• Heat Island effect

Γερακιές

TransportTransport• Public transport• Park n Ride• Low emissions vehicles• Cycling and cycle networks• Health and walking• Work from home• City center control• Airport connections• School and student busses

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