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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2024

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…

2024

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…

2024

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…

2024

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…

2025

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…

2024

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…

2024

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…

Transforming Industry towards Climate Neutrality 2024

Networking, a successful method

This best practice showcases the successful implementation of an energy efficiency network, emphasising its pivotal role in catalysing positive changes…

2024

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…

Electrification and beyond with Renewable Energy 2024

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…

2024

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…

2024

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!

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