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PEŠUT, D., KINDERMAN LONČAREVIĆ, A.
ENERGY PLANNING ON THE ISLANDS - CASE: ISLAND OF BRAČ
KOMUNALNA ENERGETIKA / POWER ENGINERING, 20
According to the modern perception local planning is one of the key prerequisite of well-balanced, quality and sustainable development, both in energy sector and other sectors. Energy planning at local level sets up a firm basis for decentralization and security of supply; helps achieve competitiveness, rational use of energy resources and environmental protection. Islands are particular natural resources in every country, so they require special attention and care even when defining future energy system development. The island of Brač presents specific case where crucial conditions for establishing sustainable energy development were created. Authorities, energy suppliers and others recognize importance of their involvement in creation of energy development plan of the island and its implementation in order to achieve balanced and optimizing supply from old and new conventional and renewable energy sources. Application of various integrated measures results with sophisticated energy planning methodology applicable not only on islands level but in local communities in general. The procedure for sustainable energy planning on the island of Brač is developed in the frame of the IEE EASY project – energy actions and systems for the Mediterranean local communities.
KRMELJ, V., MIRT, B.
ENERGY PLANNING IN LOCAL COMMUNITY
KOMUNALNA ENERGETIKA / POWER ENGINERING, 23
Spatial planning has a key role in the transition to a low carbon future. The need to achieve climate and broader environmental goals requires new approaches through which energy is recognized as an integral part of the planning. Effective local plans based on the integration of space, energy use and energy production contribute to addressing key issues related to the climate change and on the long term they bring significant environmental, social and economic benefits to the local communities. In the article theoretical principles and the importance of integration of spatial and energy planning as well as preparation of Energy card are presented following with the presentation of current activities of the Municipality of Maribor in this area.
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