Energy

Communicating to Change our Behaviour
Brasov, 25-27 April 2007

Hélder Guia Paulo, Moura, Portugal

Two different Perspect ives Facing the problem

Best Energy is the one witch comes from RES source

Best Energy is the one that has not been consumed

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If You induce RES technologies factories on
Your municipality, You will create new and better jobs for Your people
Example: Moura municipality has induce a solar panel factory in its territory and, because of that, nearly 115 new jobs will be created

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If You use new and innovative technologies, You will save money and achieve Your independence
Example: Litomerice integrated heat pumps on the swimming pool and by it is paying 10% less (compare to the conventional supplier) +,

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If You allow the construction of an Energy Power Plant in your territory, You might receive a percentage of its profits
Example: 2,5% of the revenues generated by a Wind Power Plant at Alenquer, Portugal, go into the coffers of the municipality

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Continuous CO2 Reduction
' Continuous GHG Reduction
+ Continuous Conventional Energy Source reduction
Leave most Kyoto /National Objectives behind

A Sustainable Energy Community
100% RES Community
A Zero Carbon Community
.. “Whatever “… be radical and remember that it´s not an affair but a lifelong commitment

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Heating pumps on municipality facilities: a mere drop in the expenses
Litomerice is “building the city maximum independence with its own resources” (solar, biomass, geothermic,…): RES job’s; security supply; additional benefits are being accumulated
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Solar panels on public buildings
Parking meters using solar energy
A remarkable award in a Solar Energy Contest by Czech Republic 2005 /
2006
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