Shamakha

Turn off lights after leaving; Use natural lighting; Install motion sensors for controlling lights in public places; Replace existing bulbs with efficient alternatives; Use office equipment efficiently; Use high-efficiency equipment through green procurement; Improve roof & wall insulation; Adjust air heating units according to the thermal calendar; Maintain equipment and appliances.

This action intends to raise awareness among citizens for a conscious consumption of energy and water and modify purchasing behavior towards more energy-efficient products: Replacing electric water heaters with solar water heaters; Use natural lighting whenever possible, turn off lights after leaving; Replace existing inefficient lights with efficient types; Replace electrical appliances with new energy efficient; Use electronics and equipment efficiently; Improve roof and wall insulation, promote the use of responsible cooking methods, use pressure cookers; Adjust heating units to thermal calendar, maintain equipment and appliances; Replace old heating systems with efficient one.

This action intends to raise awareness among tertiary owners for a conscious consumption of energy and water and modify purchasing behavior towards more energy-efficient products: Use natural lighting whenever possible, turn off lights after leaving; Install motion sensors for controlling lights in public places; Replace existing inefficient lights with efficient types; Use of efficient office appliances; replace electric water heater with solar one; Improve roof and wall insulation, promote the use of responsible cooking methods, use pressure cookers; Adjust heating units to thermal calendar, maintain equipment and appliances; Replace old heating systems with efficient one.

Modern public lighting systems positively impact social aspects of the city including traffic safety, crime rates, productivity (due to security at night) as well as cost-oriented aspects such as reduced costs due to energy efficiency and renewable energy, plus environment-related parameters such as reduced toxic gases and emissions: - Replacement of street lamps - PV installation

• Combat social exclusion by providing the opportunity to travel for all in rural areas; • Improve access between urban centers; • Optimize resources by efficient routing, ride-matching, and dispatching; • Integrate rural transport services with existing transport options.

The main objective of solid waste management is to define a waste routing system assisted by a solid waste plan sorting-at-the-source, a sorting plant, and a composting plant. These could aid in minimizing solid waste methane emissions or avoiding contamination of ground water, decreasing the number of trucks and routes thus decreasing fuel consumption, reducing annual municipal costs, increasing municipal income, and benefiting from compost as an organic fertilizer that enhances soil and crop quality.

To raise the level of awareness on economic benefits of renewable energy amongst city population: - Use online grids for municipal buildings with a connected PV system based on their average daily consumption. It is assumed that 80% of those buildings implement this action. • Promote the development of small PV units among residential (5kWp) and tertiary buildings in the city. Same characteristics apply as above. It is considered that approximately 50% of the buildings will respond to this action.

It consists of a master plan for planting trees along streets, around houses, and on unused lands. The project steps include: Mapping the points and areas to be planted with trees; Selecting trees suitable to the community’s character and adaptable to the local climate; Conducting a tree census; Financing program elaboration; Acquiring plant stock; Planting program in collaboration with specialized institutions and experts; Deploying proper irrigation systems using new technologies like water dripping systems; Conserving trees through proper irrigation and protection.

Develop a water and wastewater management plan; Model expected electricity supply changes from locally available resources; Monitor infrastructure frequently to spot and quickly repair any damage; Issue alerts when infrastructure has been severely damaged and should be avoided; Develop guides and awareness campaigns to save water and energy, particularly in times of crisis; Integrate sustainable drainage systems; Establish underground water reservoirs; Grow green roofs over impervious surfaces to address rainwater storage and heat; 4. Increase the use of renewable energy to reduce pressure on the public grid and help improve power plant failures; Collect rainwater; Develop flood management.

Provide access to air-conditioned public buildings during heat waves or other extreme events; Promote and encourage energy efficiency and improve the ability of buildings to protect against extreme heat events; Develop an early warning system to alert citizens of extreme weather events or natural disasters; Conduct education and awareness campaigns on the health effects of heat waves, vector-borne diseases, etc. while informing residents on ways to protect their health and prevent infections or their impact; provide instructions to the public on how to stay hydrated and avoid strenuous outdoor exercise during heat alerts; Provide easy access to public fountains, swimming pools ...