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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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.

Better governance of energy transition in Saleška, Savinjska and Koroška region

The Energy Agency KSSENA became one of the partners in the National Programme of Contact Points for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Sources (RES). Discover how Slovenia is paving the way towards a greener future!

EIB-Elena interventions monitoring and verification is helping local authorities in the green transition

An initiative launched by IRE is successfully helping eight Municipalities and one Province in Liguria Region in the post-ELENA phase to make sure all resulting awarded contracts and works remain on track.

Tackling energy poverty in residential care homes in Ireland

With the ever rising energy costs, addressing energy poverty is of critical importance. Discover more about this best practice in Ireland!

Sustainable travelling made positive and modern

Travelling sustainably by bicycle offers benefits for both the environment and individual health. How can we incentivise people to switch from traveling by car to cycle instead? Discover here!

Embracing frugality: Overkalix’s journey towards sustainable energy in northern Sweden

The North Sweden Energy Agency, Energikontorr Norr, is taking part in the FEEL project under the umbrella of Interreg Europe.

Yenesis – youth employment network for energy sustainability in islands

The YENESIS project, co-funded by the EEA and Norway Grants Fund for Youth Employment, runs from 2018 to 2024 and involves 10 partners from 8 countries (Norway, Spain, Cyprus, Greece, Estonia, Italy, Croatia, and Portugal). Find out more about this Portuguese project!

Poweryouth: engaging the youth in the energy transition

POWERYOUTH is a project coordinated by SingularLogic and implemented by the Porto Energy Agency (AdEPorto) in Asprela (Parish of Paranhos, Porto, Portugal), that aims to empower young people between 15 and 30 years old to play an active role in the energy transition, namely energy communities.