The summarising conference, held during the last day of the visit, gave a good opportunity to exchange experience and present achievements of the project partners.

Download PEPESEC Katowice Study Visit Report (PDF)

Download Energy Planning: The PEPESEC Vision (PDF)
Presentation by Simon Robinson, Manchester Knowledge Capital
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Download Swedish Energy Planning (PDF)
Presentation by Per-Johan Wik, Skåne Energy Agency
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Download How Climate Change Policy Affects Energy Policy at the District of North Vancouver (PDF)
Presentation by Dominica Babicki, Energy Manager, District of North Vancouver
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The visit highlighted the innovative projects and energy management in different aspects in the city of Murcia. Also the economic context in the sector of construction and housing development in Spain and especially in the city of Murcia was analysed.

A number of different developments were visited. The main issues to be faced by the city administration in the next years were presented to the attendees of Murcia Study visit, especially those regarding traffic and alternatives means of transport. The new plans for urban public transport, bike promotion, new tram lines, and alternative fuels for public buses projects were shown during the first part of the visit. Some of the plans for city development were explained in this meeting.

Download PEPESEC Murcia Study Visit Report (PDF)

The agenda of the study visit reflected the structure of the last two meetings which took place in Amaroussion and Katowice. For that reason, during the first day, a focused meeting between the partners from Malmö and Genoa took place in the centre of ARE, the Region Energy Agency which collaborates with the City of Genoa in the PEPESEC project. The theme discussed during this occasion was the actions conducted within the WP4 in Genoa. The representatives of ARE, eng.Silvia Moggia and eng.Pierpaolo Rossodivita, and of the City of Genoa exposed in details the actions conducted and planned within the WP4 by this administration. Moreover, they asked advice and information to the representatives of Malmö and of the Skane agency.

The second day, instead, was divided into two parts. During the morning, local speakers exposed the energy actions which are conducted in the city of Genoa or in the hinterland. Then, during the afternoon the study tour took place. The attendees reached the “Fascia di Rispetto di Prà” with a boat. Using this means of transport allowed them to understand the problems of the city of Genoa, which has a very big harbour and it is very long city.

Finally, on Friday, a specific meeting about the project PEPESEC among the partners took place.

Download PEPESEC Genoa Study Visit Report (PDF)

The first day concerned a very helpful meeting among WP4 leaders and partners from Amaroussion and Thessaloniki where the participants from Greece presented their work so far on energy planning, and underlined their barriers. The second day involved a very constructive meeting where all partners gave a progress update of their specified work package with the inclusion of energy planning within their municipality. Three workshops were held in an attempt to share the latest methodologies, to increase knowledge and understanding and to promote new ideas. The third day was a chance to get a general experience on Greek energy planning as projects throughout the broad area of Attica were shared among partners in an attempt to learn more about energy issues.

Download PEPESEC Amaroussion Study Visit Report (PDF)

The study tour commenced with the arrival of partners and a partner meeting during the afternoon of the first meeting day. The following days comprised presentation on the development of sustainable urban development with the aid of energy planning, combined with study tours to a variety of interesting sites in Malmö.

The meeting was organized in co-operation between the two Malmö-based partners City of Malmö and Skåne Energy Agency.

Download PEPESEC Malmö Study Visit Report (PDF)

Download PEPESEC Malmö Workshop questions (PDF)
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Download Climate and the Swedish Energy System (PDF)
Presentation by Anders Nylander, Architect and Energy Expert
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Download An Approach to Sustainable City Development (PDF)
Presentation by E.on
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Download The process of Modern Energy Planning in Sweden (PDF)
Presentation by Per-Johan Wik, Skåne Energy Agency
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Download Models in Local Energy Planning: The REAM Model as an Example (PDF)
Presentation by John Johnsson, PROFU
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A number of notable developments were visited which highlighted the significant role that the
commercial sector plays in the UK (New Islington) and the importance of the regeneration agenda
in the UK. The role that municipalities play in influencing or procuring new facilities (Failsworth
School, MANCAT) was also featured. The example of Failsworth school also highlighted how the
public procurement through the Private Finance Initiative (PFI) can be used to raise the standards
of sustainable design in delivery of new facilities.

Following the study tour an ‘Energy Planning Clinic’ was held with expert ‘doctors’ (Malmo, Skane
and Manchester Knowledge Capital) providing guidance and advice for municipalities in
progressing their energy plans. This clinic helped to increase knowledge, understanding and
develop the skills of project partners.

Download PEPESEC Manchester Study Visit Report (PDF)

Download Manchester Leadership and Governance (PDF)
Presentation by Simon Robinson, Manchester: Knowledge Capital
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Download Low Carbon Activity in Manchester City Region (PDF)
Presentation by Steve Turner, Commission for the New Economy
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Download Energy Planning the Manchester Way (PDF)
Presentation by Jonny Sadler, Manchester City Council
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Download Energy Planning the Oldham Way (PDF)
Presentation by Adam Hackett, Oldham Council
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The whole event was a succes with all of the partners who attended able to learn how Genoa is implementing energy planning to their local area.

This study visit also marks the end of the Study visits that are scheduled for the PEPESEC partners with just work package leader meetings in Brussel during October.

To get a feel of Greek style energy planning please visit the link below:-

Amaroussion Study Visit

The Municipality of Amaroussion has also provided photos from around the city.

Amaroussion’s photos

• Amaroussion’s famous potteries
• Amaroussion has a wide transportation transit substructure
• The City Hall of Amaroussion
• The opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics 2004 held in Amaroussion
• Syggrou Forest in Amaroussion
• The Municipal swimming pool
• “Iroon” square in the center of Amaroussion
• Athletic infrastructure of Olympic Stadium in Amaroussion
• “Karella” land