The DEEP project aims to develop procurement criteria and guidelines to promote energy efficiency in public buildings and purchases of green electricity. It seeks to balance environmental goals with practical criteria that are applicable across Europe and verifiable. Guidelines were developed through expert discussions and provide multiple procurement options depending on a authority's regulatory framework and expertise. The guidelines and criteria developed through DEEP are published online and in a procurement toolkit to help public authorities improve their energy efficiency through purchasing.

1. Energy efficiency measures in the public building sector: the DEEP project Freiburg, 14 June 2007 Philipp Tepper Sustainable Procurement ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability

14. Specifications for green electricity tender a) At least 50% of the supplied electricity must come from renewable energy sources (RES-E). Eligible sources : as defined by EU Directive 2001/77/EC Verification: C redible independent third party ( Guarantees of Origin according to RES-E Directive if possible). Alternatively, “tradable certificates” b) 30% of supplied RES-E must be from “new” renewable plants. Definition: Plants which came into operation less than 7 years ago. Or a commitment to bring a new plant online within the next 2 years

16. Green Public Procurement (GPP) criteria publication www.procuraplus.org www.iclei-europe.org/deep

18. Further information Website: www.iclei-europe.org/deep E-mail: [email_address] Thank you very much for your attention!