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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Waver virtual power plant engages local communes in the energy transition

The Mazovia Energy Agency has spearheaded the creation of the Wawer Virtual Power Plant (VPP) in Warsaw’s Wawer District, revolutionizing energy monitoring and consumption. This pioneering project integrates public and private renewable energy sources into a comprehensive system, optimizing energy use and promoting sustainability.

HyMantoValley: green hydrogen ecosystem in the PO valley

AGIRE, the Energy Agency of the Province of Mantova (Italy) is the Coordinator of HYMANTOVALLEY, an EU co-financed project with 16 Partners, currently under development which aims to decarbonise the Italian Po Valley by building a replicable green Hydrogen Ecosystem.

Virtual software for energy management

The Regional Energy Management tool is offered to cities and municipalities in the Ústí region (352 municipalities in total). ECUK is actively working on the implementation of the Regional Energy Management System (EnMS) according to the EN ISO 50001 standards.

Better governance of energy transition in Saleška, Savinjska and Koroška region

The Energy Agency KSSENA became one of the partners in the National Programme of Contact Points for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Sources (RES). Discover how Slovenia is paving the way towards a greener future!

EIB-Elena interventions monitoring and verification is helping local authorities in the green transition

An initiative launched by IRE is successfully helping eight Municipalities and one Province in Liguria Region in the post-ELENA phase to make sure all resulting awarded contracts and works remain on track.

Tackling energy poverty in residential care homes in Ireland

With the ever rising energy costs, addressing energy poverty is of critical importance. Discover more about this best practice in Ireland!

Sustainable travelling made positive and modern

Travelling sustainably by bicycle offers benefits for both the environment and individual health. How can we incentivise people to switch from traveling by car to cycle instead? Discover here!

Embracing frugality: Overkalix’s journey towards sustainable energy in northern Sweden

The North Sweden Energy Agency, Energikontorr Norr, is taking part in the FEEL project under the umbrella of Interreg Europe.

Yenesis – youth employment network for energy sustainability in islands

The YENESIS project, co-funded by the EEA and Norway Grants Fund for Youth Employment, runs from 2018 to 2024 and involves 10 partners from 8 countries (Norway, Spain, Cyprus, Greece, Estonia, Italy, Croatia, and Portugal). Find out more about this Portuguese project!

Poweryouth: engaging the youth in the energy transition

POWERYOUTH is a project coordinated by SingularLogic and implemented by the Porto Energy Agency (AdEPorto) in Asprela (Parish of Paranhos, Porto, Portugal), that aims to empower young people between 15 and 30 years old to play an active role in the energy transition, namely energy communities.

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.