Tampere is an inland city in the south of Finland, with a population of 210,000. It is located between two lakes, Näsijärvi and Pyhäjärvi, the channel between which provides the city with a source for the generation of electricity.
The city is aiming to be a forerunner for Europe in the field of energy efficient buildings and districts, and as a partner in the CASCADE project, is working towards that goal through measures such as: economic incentives for eco-efficient houses; and the development of tools for eco-efficient urban planning.
Tampere is a signatory of the Covenant of Mayors and submitted its Sustainable Energy Action Plan in 2009.
Targets:
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Increase energy efficiency by 20% by the year 2020
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9% reduction in final energy use by 2016, compared to 2005 levels
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30% reduction of CO2 emissions by 2030, compared to 1990 levels
Examples of local initiatives:
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Eco-efficient Tampere 2020 (ECO2) – a broad climate and energy project
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Local Energy-Smart Built Environment (ERA 17) programme
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Low carbon urban planning for the development of new housing areas
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Large-scale retrofitting for housing blocks built in the 60’s
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Pilot projects for new energy efficient public buildings
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Pauli Välimäki Elli Kotakorpi Programme Director Project Specialist |
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