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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Turning Waste Into Green Energy: A Pioneering Initiative in the Basque Country Transforms Organic Waste Into Clean Biogas

Planned to open in 2026, the Artigas Biomethanisation Plant in the Basque Country is set to be a model for innovative renewable energy in Europe. By converting organic waste to biogas, the plant will create and distribute clean energy to homes, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and prevent methane emissions from landfill decomposition.

Energy Student: Empowering the Next Generation for a Sustainable Future

To prepare students for a future of renewable energy careers, the Erasmus+ Energy Student project engaged students in Slovenia and the Netherlands in sustainable educational activities that reduced energy consumption in schools and encouraged children to explore careers in renewable energy.

The Regional Pathway of a Just Transition Area Towards Neutrality

Western Macedonia, the largest coal extraction area in Greece, is moving away from coal and investing in the energy transition. As part of this effort, CluBE has been facilitating collaborations to support hydrogen technology and energy efficiency to improve sustainability in the region.

Refurbishing a Historic Military Complex: MENEA’s Path to Energy Self-Sufficiency

The Medjimurje Energy Agency in Croatia transformed a 120-year-old building into a knowledge centre for the local community. Through extensive sustainability measures, the agency is also making strides towards energy self-sufficiency.

Community Energy Hub Helping Communities in the South East of Ireland to Save and Sustain

By partnering with Library Services across South East Ireland, the South East Energy Agency set up Community Energy Hubs that provide free and trustworthy resources about energy efficiency, empowering citizens across the region to reduce energy consumption and save on costs.