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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Discover how tailored guidance and accessible financing are driving a fair, inclusive Green Transition in Poland’s Mazovia region.
Read more >>Discover how the Dublin Region Energy Masterplan charts a data-driven path to net-zero emissions by 2050, targeting major cuts in heat, transport, and electricity emissions.
Read more >>Emilia-Romagna is empowering municipalities to lead the energy transition through Renewable Energy Communities. With AESS’s guidance, 15 RECs are now active, tackling energy poverty and cutting CO₂ emissions.
Read more >>Örebro County Energy Agency leads a regional initiative boosting grid capacity and clean energy planning. New tools and collaborations help municipalities deploy solar, wind, and smarter energy systems.
Read more >>APE FVG developed H2FAsT to assess the viability of local green hydrogen production in alpine regions. The tool empowers communities to create self-sustaining hydrogen ecosystems based on renewable energy.
Read more >>AGENEX empowers citizens across Extremadura and beyond to create energy communities through tailored advice and cross-border cooperation. Their flagship projects unlock collective self-consumption, cut energy bills, and foster democratic participation in the energy transition.
Read more >>Around 200 students across West Estonian islands got hands-on with wind, solar, and hydrogen energy in a series of interactive workshops led by TalTech Kuressaare College and the Estonian Islands Energy Agency, with the support of Europe Direct.
Read more >>Thanks to FEDARENE’s 2024 General Assembly and the Cyprus Energy Agency, the municipality of Lakatamia (Cyprus) now hosts a Tiny Forest, offsetting event emissions and boosting local biodiversity.
Read more >>Pedal into the holiday spirit in Kuressaare, where power bikes turn festive fun into renewable energy, lighting up Christmas trees with every ride!
Read more >>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.
Read more >>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.
Read more >>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.
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