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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Retaining skills in small islands of Europe

For the members of ESIN, the issue of population retention is essential. The good news is that involving small islands in the Clean Energy Transition offers a pathway to retain young islanders through green jobs and upskilling. To do this however, education needs to be tailored to the islanders’ needs.

Financing sustainable mobility for local communities through energy savings

In January 2023, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Energie Environnement, in association with three other nationwide organisations, was awarded a grant to support sustainable and inclusive mobility projects throughout France.

Adaptation to climate change: Cartoviz and other tools to advise the Paris region’s local authorities

While the Paris Region Institute (IPR) has been involved in adaptation to climate change projects for many years, in 2023 the issue gained real momentum. Discover more about this best practice!

Podravje region: leading the way in climate resilience and sustainable practices in Slovenia

As the impacts of climate change intensify, there is an increasing need for urgent action to bolster efforts, plan, and implement measures for both mitigation and adaptation. It is in response to these pressing challenges that the ADAPTNOW project was developed.

Integrated action for climate resilience in Alba Iulia

Alba Iulia, the county seat of Alba County, began its climate planning in 2018 alongside the elaboration of the Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan (SECAP), conducting a Risks and Vulnerabilities Assessment, and formulating an initial action plan for climate change adaptation.

Over 170 renewable energy communities in Upper Austria

OÖ Energiesparverband has added a One-Stop Shop for Energy Communities to its service portfolio. Since 2021, it has successfully supported the development and establishment of Renewable Energy Communities (RECs) – there are now already over 170 RECs with more than 3,000 members in operation.

Citizen and cooperative renewable energies in Occitanie

In 2014, the Occitanie Region adopted an ambitious strategy for the development of Citizen and Cooperative Renewable Energy (EnRCC), aiming to reach 500 projects and 100,000 citizen shareholders by 2030.

International platform for the support of energy communities

Renewable energy communities play a crucial role in enabling citizens to actively contribute to and advocate for the ongoing energy transition. Discover more about this best practice in Germany!

Testing energy sharing models in Extremadura

During 2023, Extremadura’s Energy Agency (AGENEX) successfully completed the implementation of INNOINVEST, a project including a pilot initiative of shared renewable self-consumption between public buildings in the city of Badajoz.

Local energy community transformation office

Rivas Vaciamadrid, a municipality situated near Madrid with approximately 100,000 residents, has embraced a strategy for energy management aligned with the principles of the European Green Deal.

Boosting renewable energy usage: contact point empowering investors in Slovenia

The seven Local Energy Agencies of Slovenia have partnered with BORZEN d.d. – a Slovenian company that operates in the field of energy – to establish Borzen’s contact point, dedicated to promoting the use of renewable energy sources (RES).

Networking, a successful method

This best practice showcases the successful implementation of an energy efficiency network, emphasising its pivotal role in catalysing positive changes in the energy landscape of businesses in southern Sweden.