European policy for energy efficiency in SMEs

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ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES FOR SMES

Outline

Intro

• Introduction

• Objective and scope

• Status & Recommendations

– Information provision

– Energy audits

– Investment support

• General aspects

• Conclusions

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Manufacturing

Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply

Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities

Construction

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles

Transportation and storage

Accommodation and food service activities

Information and communication

Real estate activities

Professional, scientific and technical activities

Administrative and support service activities

Introduction – SME situation in Europe

Intro

• ~ 27 Million SMEs*• ~ 99% of all enterprises • � Represent a very large share of EU energy consumption (no data available)

* SME Performance Review, Annual Report, Ecorys for European Commission

** Source data graph: Eurostat (2009 data)

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Introduction – SME situation in Europe

Intro

• ~ 27 Million SMEs*• ~ 99% of all enterprises • � Represent a very large share of EU energy consumption (no data available)


** Source data graph: Eurostat (2009 data)

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Introduction – Manufacturing

Intro

Total number of enterprises in manufacturing: ~2.3 million

* Source: Eurostat data 2010

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From 0 to 9 persons employed



250 persons employed or more

Energy efficiency and SME’s: limited sense of urgency

Intro

• 64% of all SME’s is taking action to save energy compared to 82% by large companies (Eurobarometer 2012)

• 36% of all SME’s do not realise any energy saving action for the moment and 79% of this group do not intend to implement any action in the near future.

• Large companies consider energy/resource efficiency as an important driver to create a competitive advantage/business opportunity (36% compared to 23% for SME’s)

• Only 25% of all SME’s have an energy management system in place compared to 48% of large companies

Introduction – The challenge

Intro

• SMEs are very diverse, most companies are small• Represent a large share of EU energy consumption (no data available)• Until now, most policy efforts were focused on large industry � 1% (larger impact, easier to target, …).

Main barriers for SMEs**:Lack of understanding of environmental problems and risks

Lack of time/staff resources

Lack of financial resources for investments (esp. for none-core-business)

Lack of understanding of the potential benefits of environmental improvements

Lack of expertise/confidence

Lack of access to appropriate & sector-specific information

The view of environmental activity as peripheral to the core business


** SMEs and the Environment in the European Union, Danish Technological Institute and PLANET S.A

Objective and scope

Intro

Topic: Policy measures to support energy efficiency in SMEs

Objective:

• Identification of implemented measures to reduce process-related energy consumption

• Description of best practices

Scope:

Support measure categories:

• Information provision

• Energy audits

• Investment support

Regions under focus:

• The Netherlands

• Germany

• France

• United Kingdom

• Denmark

• Austria

• Belgium (Fl, Wal, Br)

Information provision - Status

Status and recommendations

NL FR UK DK DE ATBE

FL WA BR

Comprehensive programme X

One single main website available X X X X X X X X

Good and very clear website available from viewpoint of SMEs

X X X X

Branch concepts, technology information… X X

Example projects X X X

Strong involvement of Chambers of Commerce or sector organisations

X X X X

Facilitators - contact points for the industryX X

Information provision - Recommendations


Make single website for SMEs

Structure info according to SME viewpoint (General info, Funding, Advice, Examples, Links)

SMEs are very diverse – Branch concepts, Technology info & Benchmarking will help

Best practice projects will generate interest

Involve regional partners and sector organisations – closer to the SMEs

Example website structure


Questions

• How is my company doing?

Website structure

1. Benchmarking



Questions


• How can we improve?

Website structure

1. Benchmarking

2. Advice



Questions



• What is the benefit?

Website structure

1. Benchmarking

2. Advice

3. Financial support



Questions




• How does it work in detail?

Website structure

1. Benchmarking

2. Advice


4. Efficient Technologies



Questions





• Does this really work?

Website structure

1. Benchmarking

2. Advice



5. Best practice projects



Questions






• Can someone help us?

Website structure

1. Benchmarking

2. Advice




6. Further help



Questions






• Can someone help us?

Website structure

1. Benchmarking

2. Advice




6. Further help

Viewpoint SMEs � answer their questionsKeep overview & use clear explanations with links & cross-links

Trigger interest (e.g. benchmarking, example projects…)



Example: German website “www.Stromeffizienz.de”

Energy audits - Status


NL FR UK DK DE ATBE

FL WA BR

Subsidised audits X X X

Audits often part of comprehensive measure (e.g. voluntary of obligation)

X X X X X

Energy audits needed when applying for environmental permit

X

Pool of accredited auditors X X X

Standard way of auditing X X

Audits in two phases (initial and implement.) X

Specific training for auditors X

Energy audits - Recommendations


Subsidising energy audits has very high impact

Organise pool of experienced & accredited auditors with regular evaluation

Train the auditors (instead of the SMEs � multiplication effect)

Integrate audits in an integrated approach (e.g. standardised audit forms linked with benchmarking, link with investment subsidy focus, etc.)

Energy audits – Existing subsidised schemes


Austria Germany Wallonia

Training of auditors ~6 days (>400 indiv. participants)

No special organised training

No special organised training

Audit duration 1 days Up to 10 days Undefined

# Audits ~2000 audits so far ~5000 audits in 2011

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# Auditors ? ~17000 accredited auditors

~185 accredited auditors

Audit frequency Voluntary.New law: every 4y

Voluntary Voluntary

Cost of Audit 2 x € 750 Max € 1280 / 4800 Undefined

Percentage support 90% 80% / 60% 50%

Percentage implementation

~80% (Eurem) 68% (since 2008) N/A

Investment support - Status


NL FR UK DK DE ATBE

FL WA BR

Fiscal tax deduction for EE measures X X X X X

Investment subsidies X X X X X

Cheap loans X X X X

Bank guarantees or warranty system X X

Additional tax on energy or CO2 with objective to reduce consumption

X X

Investment support - Recommendations


Keep it simple – best to focus on one or max two measures

Annual focus measures can increase the attention and urge to implement

Measures can be linked with audits, trainings, information…

Overview

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bottom-up

�Think carefully about top-down or bottom -up model:

• Top-down : Obligations & quota• Mostly for large companies, SMEs via quota to

DSO/supplier• High chance of reaching target• Uncertainty about costs & whether target is right

• Bottom -up : Info, financial support & audits• Not certain about impact• No additional burden, and freedom to investors

& most proactive companies

• Both have advantages & disadvantages� more detailed evaluations are needed

General aspects

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� Develop integrated framework

(link info, audits, financial support, evaluation...)

• is more clear for target public• is more effective• allows to profit from synergies

Austrian system can serve as example:• Heavily subsidised audits• Standardised audit procedure• Pool of accredited auditors• Trainings new & experienced auditors • Link with info & annual priorities• Use of the data (benchmarking, sector

concepts, policy choices…)• Link financial support (annual prior.)• Close cooperation regional entities

Overview


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�Cooperate more on EU level

• Share information , e.g.:• Share technology info & best practice examples• EU-wide benchmarking per sector• EU portal with links to country websites for

international SMEs

• Cooperate on policy• Standardise policy evaluation• Inter-country sharing of policy best practices &

evaluations

• Cooperate on financial support• Guarantee system for EE-related loans (risk-

sharing with reinsurance)• Cheap loans via European Investment Bank?

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Conclusions

Enabling energy

efficiency

Clear framework

Integrated approach

Involvement of local parties

Thank you

PR105704 – Energy efficiency measures SMEs

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