Best practices

Exemplary projects and initiatives are implemented and replicated at local and regional level. The following best practices are categorised by topic and geographic area.

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Kuressaare Christmas Power Bikes!

Pedal into the holiday spirit in Kuressaare, where power bikes turn festive fun into renewable energy, lighting up Christmas trees with every ride!

Introducing the GloCha APP: Enriching citizens to shape a sustainable future

Discover the new GloCha app from the JETforCE project, empowering citizens to shape a sustainable future through innovative digital solutions. Learn how this tool is addressing energy transition challenges in Central Europe.

Creating awareness, inspiring action: The international exhibition climate & Me

The exhibition Climate & Me was conceptualised and produced in 2022 as a roll-up exhibition for the international stage. It explains the causes and consequences of climate change, highlighting everyone’s possible contribution to climate protection and adaptation.

Empowering municipalities: the transformative impact of ISO 50001 and SECAP measures

In the ever-evolving landscape of sustainable practices, the implementation of an Energy Management System (EnMS) according to ISO 50001 has traditionally been associated with the industrial sector. However, the success of the Compete4SECAP project, financed by Horizon 2020, has demonstrated that this powerful tool can be effectively used in municipalities as well.

Waver virtual power plant engages local communes in the energy transition

The Mazovia Energy Agency has spearheaded the creation of the Wawer Virtual Power Plant (VPP) in Warsaw’s Wawer District, revolutionizing energy monitoring and consumption. This pioneering project integrates public and private renewable energy sources into a comprehensive system, optimizing energy use and promoting sustainability.

HyMantoValley: green hydrogen ecosystem in the PO valley

AGIRE, the Energy Agency of the Province of Mantova (Italy) is the Coordinator of HYMANTOVALLEY, an EU co-financed project with 16 Partners, currently under development which aims to decarbonise the Italian Po Valley by building a replicable green Hydrogen Ecosystem.

Virtual software for energy management

The Regional Energy Management tool is offered to cities and municipalities in the Ústí region (352 municipalities in total). ECUK is actively working on the implementation of the Regional Energy Management System (EnMS) according to the EN ISO 50001 standards.