Case Study (38 KB PDF)

Summary

The reduction of energy and water consumption in public establishments (local authorities property's, social housing, hospitals and universities) can only be effectively carried out if one person is specifically affected to this purpose.

The project aims to help towards the creation of jobs in this field; to coordinate the network of new jobs and to propose adapted trainings. This action is leaded in the whole Rhône-Alpes region (France) and is supported by the Rhône-Alpes regional council and ADEME (Environment and Energy Management Agency). The first phase was held between 1999 and 2000. The second phase was held over 2001, 2002 and continues until beginning of 2003. Total duration: 3.5 years.

Results

• Energy consumption savings in local authorities: the local authorities have an average annual budget of approximately €35 per inhabitant. The financial savings for the local authorities are of at least 10 % of the energy budget. For a town of 10 000 inhabitants, these savings represent about €35 000 per year, thus the equivalent of the expenses (partial or total) linked to the recruitment of one person.
• Development of the structures activity; creation of jobs.
• CO₂ emissions avoided linked to thermal and electric energy savings.
• Creation of 50 jobs in local authorities; associations; public housing organisations; hospitals; universities.
• Awareness of elected representatives; employees; users; children.