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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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 workshops, over 2,000 employees and 80 citizens were mobilised to become climate actors.
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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 LIFE Programme, EISEA supports municipalities, businesses, and communities with tailored solutions for energy efficiency and renewables.
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Digitalisation of PV Self-Consumption in Energy Communities with Blockchain
Escan’s blockchain-based model for collective PV self-consumption is empowering Spanish energy communities, with digital tools, real-time data, and user rewards. The 2023 pilot cut 206 tons of CO₂ and will scale up in 2025 with 486 kWp installed.
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Empowering Mazovia: workshops drive energy efficiency and green investments
Discover how tailored guidance and accessible financing are driving a fair, inclusive Green Transition in Poland’s Mazovia region.
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The Dublin Region Energy Masterplan
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.
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The Rise of Municipality-Driven Renewable Energy Communities in Emilia-Romagna
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.
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Pioneering Smart Energy Solutions in Mid Sweden
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.
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Is Hydrogen Economically Feasible for an Alpine Community? The AMETHyST Project and the H2FAsT Tool
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.
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Empowering Energy Communities at Every Level
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.
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Bringing Renewable Energy to Estonia’s Islands: Workshops Inspire the Next Generation
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.
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A Tiny Forest with a Big Impact on the Community
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.
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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!
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