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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All Best Practices (364 items)

2025

Strategic Local Energy Planning for Resilient Municipalities

The Energy Agency of Southern Sweden uses a collaborative approach focusing on multilevel governance to assist municipalities and regions to…

2025

Innovative Digital Tool Predicts Local Energy Trends for the Next Decade

Through a new tool, the Mälardalen Energy Agency in Sweden uses forecasts of future electricity demand to effectively distribute sustainable…

2025

Advancing Renewable Energy Communities in Liguria

The Liguria Region, through its regional energy agency, has assisted municipalities to develop Renewable Energy Communities.

2025

Leading the Industrial Energy Transition in Upper Austria

The ESV in Upper Austria is leading industrial decarbonisation through innovation, training, tools, and partnerships, helping companies cut emissions and…

2025

Local authorities in Romania tackle energy poverty through renovation of residential blocks

In Alba Iulia, ALEA and the municipality are piloting innovative financing for large-scale renovations to combat energy poverty and improve…

2025

Gran Canaria: Pioneering Renewable Energy with Innovation and Sustainability

Gran Canaria leads with Salto de Chira and Gran Canaria Arena, combining energy storage, solar power, and EV charging to…

2025

Self-Consumption Roundtable in Castilla y León

The Ente Regional de la Energía de Castilla y León launched a regional Roundtable to boost self-consumption through dialogue, training,…

2025

North Sweden Energy Agency strengthens climate leadership at local and regional levels

North Sweden Energy Agency empowers local leaders to drive the climate transition through tailored training and action plans. As part…

2025

Network of Public Energy Experts: Transforming Energy Management in the Ústí Region

A regional network of public energy experts in the Ústí Region is transforming municipal energy support in Czechia. Backed by…

2025

Energy Communities: Empowering Citizens Through Knowledge and Engagement

SHAREs supported the creation of 386 energy communities across Europe by equipping citizens, municipalities, and local actors with tools, mentoring,…

2025

Transforming Employees and Citizens into Climate Leaders

AREC Occitanie partnered with Banque Populaire Occitane to empower employees and engage citizens on climate action. Through training, games, and…

2025

A new energy future for estonia’s islands: EISEA leads the way

The Estonian Islands Energy Agency (EISEA) is accelerating the green transition of Estonia’s islands. Backed by local actors and the…

Best practices

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