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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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.

Aggregating solar PV installation demand in small municipalities to boost clean energy transition

Motivated by years of experience, in 2021 Regional Energy Agency North (REA North) decided to extend its portfolio for joint public procurement by aggregating the demand for solar PV installations on the roofs of public buildings.

Bridging the gap between municipalities and electricity network companies

Aiming to address the current shortage of network capacity, Malardalen Energy Agency (MEA) is helping both municipalities and electricity network companies in jointly planning for future energy distribution.

Local authority assets: a solar resource to be exploited

Horizon Réunion is the regional agency for energy and climate of the Reunion Island. It plays a crucial role in implementing the energy strategy of the island’s local authorities, with a focus on the development of renewable energies.

A Testing Ground for Innovative Technologies: Kythnos Smart Island Project Completed

After four years of intensive work, the Kythnos Smart Island project has reached its completion!

Enhancing public transport electrification: Basque country’s innovative collaboration

After analysing the electrical recharge market, the regulatory framework and considering the difficulty that power distributors have to offer the required power for recharging, EVE, REPSOL and ASE Group have joined forces to fund the company MEDUSA ALTERNATIVES FOR ELECTRIC SUPPLY, S.L.. Check out more about it!

PV self-consumption in public buildings in Castilla y León

Castilla y León’s Regional Government has tasked EREN with managing €20.5 million in ERDF funds (2021-2027) for PV solar installations in regional buildings, with 60% co-financing. Discover more about this best practice!

Zlín’s comprehensive approach to the energy transition

The Energy Agency of the Zlín Region (EAZK) has been actively involved in implementing the energy policy at both regional and local levels for the past 17 years in Zlín. Discover more about how the region is putting efforts towards a greener future!

The most powerful public photovoltaic solar plant in Gran Canaria

Antonio Morales affirms that the facilities contribute to Gran Canaria achieving strategic autonomy in energy resources, on its path towards the eco-island. The new facilities have a production of 1.49 MW and, thanks to them, the emission of 1,190 tons of CO2 will be avoided each year.

More than €200 million for insulation of public buildings in Wallonia

In recent years, the Wallonia region has issued several calls for projects for the energy renovation of buildings – the UREBA grants. These exceptional grants have allowed to finance more than 1,100 energy renovation projects.