ons, as well as to the businesses which, for example, provide solutions for data-driven decision support systems. It is anticipated that increased integration of different utilities systems will be vital for conversion of the energy system to renewables which come from intermittent energy sources, for example solar and wind energy. Easy access to good utilities data Topography and terrain data as well as data on water and the climate are vital when local and regional governments are to plan and make decisions about, for example, expanding water and wastewater management utilities to prevent sewers from overflowing and to ensure clean drinking water in connection with extreme weather events. At the same time, effective common public sector combining and distribution of terrain, climate and water data are important and will provide positive benefits for other sectors, such as building and construction, insurance and agriculture. Better and more accessible data can also help promote innovation in private businesses, just as it can open up for new data-driven products and services for both private and public sector clients. Furthermore, the display and accessibility of existing data on energy supplies, for example production and consumption of electricity, gas and heating, could greatly benefit the Danish transition to less energy consumption and more renewables. This transition has meant there is a strong demand for 42 DIGITISATION MUST PROVIDE GOOD CONDITIONS FOR GROWTH coherent energy supply data, smart energy management tools and data-driven decision support systems, so that the transition can be as cost-effective as possible. Better data in the area can help produce an even more efficient energy supply and push for the development of new products in the energy supply sector. It should also be easier for businesses, authorities and other stakeholders to get information about underground infrastructure, for example electric cables, districtheating pipes, sewage pipes, natural-gas pipes or antenna cables. Consistent information about the grid system will make it easier and cheaper to maintain and establish new underground infrastructure. Better sharing of data about underground infrastructure can also reduce damage during digging and excavation. The waste area is facing serious challenges with regard to generating data of adequate quality and such that it is accessible and useful for planning, inspection and development by local governments. It is necessary to modernise existing national IT systems used to collect data so that local governments, for example, can use data about waste to optimise waste management in Denmark. INITIATIVES AN EFFICIENT UTILITIES SECTOR 6.1 6.3 COMMON DATA ON TOPOGRAPHY, CLIMATE AND WATER EXCHANGE OF DATA ON UNDERGROUND INFRASTRUCTURE Data on topography, climate and water is part of the administrative foundation for many sectors and authorities. Consistent provision of up-todate data on topography, climate and water across sectors will contribute to more effective administration, it will support the frequent emergency situations in connection with extreme weather events and it will promote development of new products and technologies. Currently, maintaining and constructing infrastructure is costly for authorities and businesses. A digital platform will therefore be established to exchange data on underground infrastructure to streamline workflows, reduce damage from digging and excavation, and to enable coordination of digging activities as well as exploit synergies between different supply infrastructures. The consequences of this initiative, including scope and any phasing-in, will be discussed with the utilities sector and the telecommunications sector. 6.2 OPEN DATA ON ENERGY SUPPLY Conversion to more renewable energy has created a substantial demand for data-driven decision support and tools for smart energy management. This requires the relevant data to be accessible and of good quality. An analysis will be conducted of the potential for making available data on energy consumption in buildings. The analysis will also identify general possibilities arising from integrating this data into the utilities sector. Data will be tested through a pilot project for energy-efficient buildings. 6.4 OVERALL IT ARCHITECTURE FOR DATA ON WASTE Better data on waste will enable local governments to plan, enforce and evaluate local government waste schemes more optimally to benefit the public and businesses. Currently, waste data is collected through a number of IT systems which have been established separately and which can only to a limited extent share data. An analysis will be initiated to result in an action plan for flexible registration, exchange and use of data between the IT systems in the waste area. DIGITISATION MUST PROVIDE GOOD CONDITIONS FOR GROWTH 43