Air Quality and Energy Efficiency
Training and support services to industries aimed at improving energy efficiency
DESCRIPTION: This action aims at improving the compliance of European directives through the implementation of available existing tools and best techniques. One of the objectives of the action is to increase the technical knowledge of the companies’ staff, included energy managers of SMEs (Small Medium Enterprises).
DURATION: from March 2018 to December 2020
Energy Efficiency and industries – Results of the survey aimed at identifying solutions to improve energetic and environmental performance in the industrial sector of the Po Basin:
Part 2 is not public because it contains sensitive information belonging to the companies involved in the investigation
NEAR ZERO ENERGY BUILDINGS
DESCRIPTION: According to the European Directive 2010/31/UE by the 31st of December 2020 every new building and deep renovation will have to be built following the “Near zero energy building” target. The aim of this action is to develop professional expertises for an holistic approach to building works, specifically oriented to multi-family houses, involving all actors usually into the building chain. Case studies and a final workshop will establish a practical approach and will offer to participants tools for their working life.
DURATION: from July 2017 to March 2022
The following format goes together with a detailed definition of a training program on the topic of energy requalification of condominiums. The course involves all different professionals dealing with the energy requalification of buildings and in particular administrators, designers, artisans and building companies:
Private buildings green upgrading_Didactic format
Training activity “Private building energy renovation: restarting from condominiums”:
Support to local authorities for energy saving initiatives in public buildings and for the enhancement of GPP
DESCRIPTION: The action aims to support local authorities with technical support and information on access to finance and investment opportunities. This action intends to strengthen the capacity building among public officers in local governments, increasing skills in particular on energy savings and GPP (Green Public Procurement). The action is divided in two parts:
A)Support to local authorities for energy saving in public buildings
B)Promotion of GPP and support to local authorities.
DURATION:
A) from July 2017 to March 2022
B) from July 2017 to April 2021
A) Support to local authorities for energy saving in public buildings (in italian)
Focus group’s report of Municipality of Bologna
B) Promotion of GPP and support to local authorities
During the LIFE Prepair project, numerous activities were carried out to support and promote Green Public Procurement (GPP). These included, primarily:
- Workshops and Webinars
- Handbook for the application of Minimum Environmental Criteria related to energy and air quality
- E-learning courses delivered through the dedicated Self-PA platform of the Emilia-Romagna Region
Handbooks for the application of Minimum Environmental Criteria
the handbooks produced are available for the download (italian version):
- Environmental Minimum Requirements for Building Handbook (july 2019 update) Criteria no longer in force
- Environmental Minimum Requirements for Energy Services Handbook (july 2019 update) Criteria no longer in force
- Environmental Minimum Requirements for street lightning Handbook
- Evironmental Minimum Requirements for Public Garden Management Handbook
- Environmental Minimum Criteria buying, leasing and locating of vehicles Handbook
E-Learning Courses on Minimum Environmental Criteria
The e-learning courses created for the LIFE Prepair project were offered free of charge on the Emilia-Romagna Region’s Self-PA platform. They are currently no longer available.
- E-learning Course on Minimum Environmental Criteria for construction, renovation and manteinance of public building*
- E-learning Course on Minimum Environmental Criteria for energy services
- E-learning Course on Minimum Environmental Criteria for public green areas
