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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Promoting energy efficiency & developing innovative approaches in schools

The Cyprus Energy Agency is coordinating the PEDIA project (Promoting Energy Efficiency & Developing Innovative Approaches in Schools). It aims to improve energy efficiency and comfort conditions of at least 25 public school buildings in the island.

Top Condomini: Accelerating residential retrofit in Emilia-Romagna

Energy consumption in the residential sector is one of the greatest challenges faced by regions in Italy if they intend to reach national and international CO2 reduction targets. Inspired by their long experience in EU projects, the Italian Agency for Energy and Sustainable Development (AESS) has developed a solution called Top Condomini.

Rénov’Occitanie: One-Stop-Shops for Energy Renovations and Savings in Occitanie

Discover Rénov’Occitanie innovative one-stop-shop for complete energy renovation support, unlocking energy-efficient living and reducing bills in Occitanie.

Supporting deep renovations in public buildings across small and medium-sized municipalities

The BAPAURA project scales up the energy refurbishment of public buildings in small and mid-size local municipalities through the implementation of multi-level, advanced services that provide technical support and innovative financing.

Fostering Energy Efficiency and Independence of public buildings in Medjimurje county

Discover the numerous ways in which the Medjimurje Energy Agency (MENEA) is implementing projects aimed at improving energy efficiency of public buildings, above all, of its headquarters – a hundred-year-old ex-military now turned administrative complex.

Engaging citizens and local entities – the “Porto Energy Hub” one-stop-shop

AdEPorto’s bold renovation programme has seen the creation of one-stop-shops. These offices adopt innovative financing schemes with the goal of renovating 3000 homes and encouraging citizens to engage in energy efficiency and the production of renewable energy.

Rénov’Occitanie, the Occitanie Region’s public service for energy renovation

Rénov’Occitanie is a one-stop-shop led by the Occitanie Region and the Occitanie Regional Energy and Climate Agency (AREC) that provides information on home energy renovation.

Urban regeneration in the Basque Country and beyond

Urban regeneration is one of the key sectors for an energy-efficient Europe. Basque Opengela collected best practices on the topic in Europe.

Energy renovation support service for public tertiary buildings in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

The European project financed by the Horizon 2020 programme, BAPAURA, trials an energy renovation support services and develops a replicable business model in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

Supporting Liguria Municipalities in renovating their building stock

Discover the wok of IRE Liguria in the framework of the “Pays Ecogetiques” project, who accompanied municipalities situated in the Province of Imperia in Liguria through an entire process of energy renovation.

Tackling Energy Poverty in the Bois d’Olives Sustainable District project

Spl Horizon Réunion supports the municipality of Saint Pierre in tackling energy poverty in the Bois d’Olives district through energy and thermal renovation.

The Energy Agency of Plovdiv spearheads Smart Energy Transition through Positive Energy Blocks in Five EU cities

The Lightouse project “Positive City Exchange” aims to deliver positive energy blocks through integrating smart positive energy solutions and digitale energy services.