A presentation by Esa Nikunen (Director General, Helsinki Environment Centre, City of Helsinki) on the Climate Roadmap of the City of Helsinki. Nordic Council of Minister’s Pavilion: New Nordic Climate Solutions, November 30th 2015, Paris.
2. More cloudiness and
increasing rainfall
Impacts of Climate Change in Helsinki
Extreme weather
events
Preparing to sea level rise of 30-
60 cm until 2100
Risks and possibilities due
to changes in global
economy and politics
The climate at the end of
2000’s will be like in
modern day Germany
Eutrophication
More algae
Alien species
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3. Helsinki’s greenhouse gas emissions
Traffic
Communal waste
Consumed electricity
Electrical heating
Separate heating
District heating
Year 2013
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Transportation Heating Communal
waste
Consumed electricity
30.11.2015
4. Helsinki’s greenhouse gas emissions
10%
Industry Households Services and workplaces
(excluding the City)
The City’s service
buildings and public
transport
53%
29%
8%
Traffic
Communal waste
Consumed electricity
Electrical heating
Separate heating
District heating
Total: 2,8 million t of CO2-ekv. in 2014 (4,5 t per person) 430.11.2015 Esa Nikunen
7. Helsinki’s Climate Objectives
Carbon neutral Helsinki by 2050
‒ Emissions from the city area -30 % (1990-2020)
Carbon neutral energy production by 2050
– Emissions from energy production -20 % (1990-2020)
Adaptation will be integrated into all of the City’s operations
in order to minimise risks.
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On-going in energy saving
Energy renaissance in the suburbs
Energy efficiency requirements for new residential
buildings to be constructed on city-owned land
City’s own nearly zero energy guidelines
Advisory services and campaigns
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10. On-going in energy production
Helsinki is producing the heat and the power in the most
energy efficient way in the world
Combined heat, power and cooling saves 40 % fuels
20 % renewable by 2020 (now 7 %)
From coal to a renewable, decentralized production
Development of new products and services
Investment in smart energy systems
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11. Katri Vala heating and cooling plant
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12. Katri Vala heating and cooling plant
• The Katri Vala Plant is the world’s largest heating
and cooling plant producing district heat and
district cooling in the same process.
• The heat sources at the plant are purified waste
water, return water of district cooling and sea
water.
• The carbon dioxide emissions are 80% smaller
than for example in separate heat production with
heavy fuel oil.
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13. On-going in city planning
New City Master Plan for 2050
Guidelines for locating wind power in city area
Adaptation to increasing rainfall and flooding
Methodologies, requirements and guidance for more
energy-efficient buildings
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14. Global reference area for smart & clean solutions
Collaboration between cities, businesses and the
government
Project launched in March 2015
New businesses, more jobs and investments
Mobility, building water supply, energy efficiency,
consumer cleantech
Smart & Clean Helsinki Metropolitan area
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16. Smart Kalasatama
vision
Smart energy
consumption
Energy storages
• Electricity
• Heat and cooling
Renewable energy
• solar
Reliable
electricity grid
Efficient electricity, heat and cooling
cogeneration
Energy recycle
Electric vehicle charging
points
Honkasuo: Eco-
Efficient urban village
- With low-energy construction
- Using renewable energy
- Ecological aspects of structures,
materials and building technology, solid
wood
- Control of storm waters
- Piloting green factor
- Low temperature district heating
30.11.2015 Esa Nikunen 16Pictures: Forum Virium and City Planning Dept.
17. Opening up public data
Fostering new business opportunities, innovations and
economic growth
Makes city governance more effective, saves public
costs
Enables citizen engagement
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18. Open climate data
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Heat losses of rooftops Solar potentials of rooftops
1830.11.2015 Photos: Helsinki Regional Environmental Services Authority
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Climate Partners - network
Established in 2012,
52 members
180 Climate commitments
signed with the Mayor of
Helsinki
Climate Network for the City
experts
Common projects, e.g.
energy storage
Cooperation between businesses and the city
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20. On-going in mobility
City tolling and pricing of parking
Mobility as a service (MaaS)
Increased walking and biking
Expansion of the rail network
Support of electrical and other low-emission
transportation
Electric buses: 400 by 2025
Esa Nikunen 2030.11.2015