Efficient, livable and affordablethese are the key elements in designing mass housing projects. The rising urban population of Puerto Princesa has congested the citys bay, threatening the peoples quality of life and coastal reserves. In light of shelter and ecological integrity, the city is relocating eight-hundred twenty-four families from Puerto Princesas Bay. The prototype is designed to reduce energy demand from a mix of energy uses. By using an average of 5 compact fluorescent lamps instead of incandescent bulbs, the households will cut its energy bills by 64 percent. Moreover, energy demand will also be reduced by 30-40% due to the abundance of natural illumination, enhanced ventilation, the cooling effect of the roofing material, and the growing of at least 1 fruit tree per household. Other green features include the installation of rainwater catchment facility to reduce the demand for water pumping; prohibition of use of wood for the roof and floor framing, doors and door/window jambs, and stairs to decrease the demand for wood-cutting; an appropriate disposal system for non-recyclables and non- biodegradables, as well as a market for recyclable items to encourage waste sorting; and backyard composts to reduce waste. The cost per unit is P150,000 (US$3,333). Estimated annual energy savings upon project completion: 121,414 kWh Potential annual carbon savings: at least 72 tonnes Potential annual financial savings: 1.9 M Php or US$35,106 Puerto Princesa is a multi-awarded and pioneer city for environmental initiatives in the Philippines. It is the capital and chief seaport and airport of the Province of Palawan, Philippines Last Frontier. An eco-tourism area that aims to be a model for sustainable urban development, the city is comprised of 66 baranggays, 35 of which are urban and 31 are rural. Urban dwellers account for 23% of the total population. The major economic activities revolve around tourism, commerce and agriculture. Location: 306 miles southwest of Manila Land Area: 235.89 sq. km. Population: 161,912 (as of 2000) ICLEI Member since 2001 CCP Participant since 1999 LA 21 Participant in 1996-1998 PROFILE PUERTO PRINCESA Local Energy Efficiency SEA-CCP Case Outline No. 5 | October 2004 Puerto Princesa was the first to join the CCP in Southeast Asia, to adopt an emissions avoidance goal, and to implement a large-scale measure. Source: Puerto Princesa City, Philippines. This case outline was first drafted as part of ICLEIs report to USAID in 2001. Fig. 1. A view from the inside. Fig. 3. Baseline and Forecasted GHG Emissions from the Residential Subsector in 1994 & 2010 Co-Benefits Apart from providing efficient and livable homes for the marginalized sector of the city, the relocation project also promotes the ecological soundness of the citys coastline. The enhanced building design will cut the households energy bills by 64 percent. Anticipated annual energy savings from the use of CFL instead of incandescent bulbs alone, is 21,414 kWh, equivalent to US$35,106. Challenges As of October 2004, 270 units have been completed and 160 are undergoing construction. Completing the project would involve a significant amount in light of cost-cutting measures that the city is going through. CO-BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES 22,922 54,027 0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 C a r b o n
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t o n n e s ) 2010 1994 The process of environmental education should start from our own homes, through our homes. To be aware that the water and electricity we use everyday come from finite sources is the essence of environmentalism. A home therefore, that has little uses for these resources, is the embodiment of true cohabitation with nature. Mayor Edward S. Hagedorn, Puerto Princesa City Fig. 2. A view from the outside. The Green Homes Design maximizes the use of natural illumination and ventilation, thereby reducing demand for energy. Milestones 1 and 2: Inventories, Forecast and Avoidance/Reduction Goals In 1999, Puerto Princesa joined the Cities for Climate Protection (CCP) Campaign as one of the pilot cities in the Philippines. Since then, the city has pledged to reduce its Carbon dioxide emissions by 10% annually against its forecast in 2010 (equivalent to 16,535 tonnes a year). Carbon offsets will come from the corporate and community sectors covering transport, energy, and urban forestry initiatives. The citys baseline community emission is 60,320 tonnes of equivalent Carbon dioxide (eCO 2 ) in 1994, and is projected to release 155,715 tonnes eCO 2 in 2010. Bulk of the emissions come from energy use of buildings. Residential energy use accounts for 38% of these emissions. In 2003, Puerto Princesa City completed the Five CCP Milestones after it has successfully initiated and quantified a number of measures, particularly in urban forestry, energy efficiency, and transport. As of May 2004, the city has estimated an annual emission reduction of about 8,017 tons of eCO 2 . This contributes to 48% of its avoidance goal of 10% annually. Milestone 3 and 4: Local Climate Action Plan Drafted and Implemented Milestone 5: Measures Monitored and Quantified 35,106 72 Energy-efficient design for a 1000-unit mass housing project w/c features the use of CFL instead of incandescent bulbs, among others Green Homes 3,382,298 17 This policy was applied from 1998 to 2001 in the Central Business District, prohibiting operations for ten (10) hours a week, from 8am to 6pm to reduce traffic congestion, mitigate air pollution, and increase the income potentials of drivers through less competition for passenger occupancy and demand. It took five hundred (500) units off the road for one day every week. One-Day Rest for Tricycles -- 7,800 The Feast of the Forest is an annual massive tree planting activity at Irawan and Magarwak Watersheds that draws 25,000 participants each year. Piyesta Y Ang Kagueban 5,301 44 Promotion of alternative mode of transport through bicycle, instead of motorcycle, for police officers; implies non-use of fuel (54 units) Cops on Bikes 405 4 Turning off of lights & airconditioning units during lunchbreak, thereby reducing electricity consumption from 9hrs to 8.5 hrs in government-owned buildings Energy Efficiency of Government Buildings 7,796 80 Streetlights Operation Reduction from 11.5 hrs to 10.5 hours Streetlights Management Annual Cost Savings (in US$) Anticipated Annual eCO 2 Reduction (in tonnes) Brief Description of the Measure Title of Measure **Actual GHG Emissions in 1994 from the Industrial Sector is 258 tonnes, its percentage distribution became negligible due to large emissions from other sectors. CCP MILESTONE OVERVIEW Fig. 4 Puerto Princesa City Community Baseline (1994) CO 2 Emissions Commercial 5% Industrial 0% Transportation 57% Residential 38% Puerto Princesa has implemented a mix of measures that are estimated to save 3.4 million US$ annually. About ICLEI: ICLEILocal Governments for Sustainability (formerly founded as the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives in 1990) is a global association of over 400 local governments and their associations. It fosters local sustainable actions. The twin goals of these actions are to enable efficient access to services while protecting global common goods such as air, water and climate. ICLEIs offices worldwide provide technical services to local governments to meet these goals. The Cities for Climate Protection TM Campaign was launched in 1993. It has enlisted more than 600 local governments worldwide. Campaign participants adopt policies and implement measures that improve air quality, cut public expenditures, improve access to services, and enhance the quality of life of communities reducing greenhouse gas emissions locally. At present, ICLEI Southeast Asia covers the Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand with support to undertake capacity- building activities for the Cities for Climate Protection TM (CCP) Campaign. Support is provided by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). Local Energy Efficiency Sectoral Initiative ICLEIs Local Energy Efficiency Initiative enhances local energy governance through the cities efforts to improve energy efficiency. ICLEI enables CCP participants enact measures through better building design and procurement policies as well as through establishing sustainability management system. ICLEIs Tools ICLEI's tools respond to the evolving needs of ICLEI members. These tools aid benchmarking and forecasting, planning, decision-making and reporting. The tools allow local governments to characterize the air quality benefits and financial savings of energy efficiency projects. The tools also enable local governments to quantify carbon savings and report their contribution to climate protection. ICLEI's Services ICLEI provides technical services for policy planning, inter-local government exchanges, training and workshop design and management, and technology transfer. In addition, ICLEI Energy Services (IES) conceptualizes project proposals and develops feasibility studies for local governments that wish to implement energy efficiency projects. To Learn More About ICLEI Visit our website at www.iclei.org. To Learn More About the CCP Campaign Visit our websites at www.iclei.org/co2; www.iclei.org/sea or email: intlccp@iclei.org for the CCP International Office in Berkeley, USA or ccp-southeastasia@iclei.org for CCP Activities in Southeast Asia based in Manila, Philippines. This case outline was put together by the country and regional ICLEI staff, with valuable assistance from the city staff. When used as reference or training supplement, kindly acknowledge the source. Local Governments should strive to demonstrate excellence at all times in the delivery of services to its residents and in response to critical environmental and social problems. The pursuit of energy efficiency helps fulfill their political mandate and yields many other societal benefits. Firstly, saving energy on utility bills in buildings means government is exercising prudent management over publicly-owned assets. Secondly, reducing energy use in buildings has a direct impact on lowering fossil fuel emissions which are harmful to our environment. ---ICLEI Some local energy efficiency initiatives in Southeast Asia: Local Energy Efficiency Action Plans in majority of the CCP cities in Southeast Asia combine measures on energy conservation, building and lamp/traffic signal retrofits, building plans that integrate energy efficiency designs, and improvement of procurement policies. Streetlight Retrofits (e.g., Semarang, Indonesia; Cagayan de Oro, Cebu City, and Butuan City in the Philippines) Energy Efficient Building Designs (e.g., Rayong, Thailand and Cagayan de Oro, Philippines) Traffic Light Retrofits to Light Emitting Diodes (LED) & Solar Cells (e.g., in Muang Klang & Phuket, Thailand and Makati, Philippines) Local Government Industrial Partnerships for Energy Efficiency (e.g., Cebu City, Philippines and Bogor, Indonesia) At least 12,000 tonnes of eCO 2 cumulative savings are anticipated annually from these measures across cities in the region, saving at least half a million US dollars.