Securing the energy future through local action: how? 

Across Europe, cities and regions are leading the clean energy transition, but many—especially smaller municipalities—face a major challenge: limited resources and technical expertise to develop and implement ambitious energy and climate strategies. The good news? They don’t have to do it alone. 

Local and regional energy agencies act as dedicated partners, helping public authorities, companies, and citizens navigate the complexities of the energy transition. They provide technical assistance, access to funding, and strategic support to develop clean energy projects, improve energy efficiency, and secure a more stable and affordable local energy supply. This, in turn, reinforces energy security and strengthens the competitiveness of businesses and regions, reducing dependence on volatile energy markets. 

This Plan4CET x ManagEnergy webinar will highlight how energy agencies can bridge the gap between ambition and implementation. You’ll hear from European regions that have successfully set up and financed energy agencies to deliver impactful projects—from supporting energy efficiency initiatives to creating energy communities and fostering local energy resilience. 

What’s in it for you? 

✅ Find the right support for your city, business, or community – Learn how local and regional energy agencies provide technical expertise, policy guidance, and funding strategies tailored to your needs. 
✅ Explore different organisational models – Discover how energy agencies are structured across Europe and what it takes to set up one in your region. 
✅ Inspiring case studies – Hear firsthand from successful agencies across Europe on how they drive the clean energy transition. 
✅ Key policy insights – Understand how energy agencies are embedded in major EU Directives under the Green Deal and Fit for 55 package, and why cities and regions are encouraged to work with them. 
✅ Live Q&A and networking – Engage with experienced professionals shaping the future of clean energy governance. 

This session is a must-attend for local and regional authorities, companies, national policymakers, energy networks, and anyone looking for practical solutions to advance the clean energy transition. 

Agenda

Draft agenda – subject to changes:

14:00 Welcome and Introduction  

State of Play of Energy Agencies in 2025
Speaker: Filip Dumitriu, Director at FEDARENE 

Case Study 1: AREC Occitanie  
Speaker: Raphaëlle Vienot, Deputy Executive Director at AREC 

Case Study 2: USTI Energy Agency 
Speaker: David Matuška, Head of Energy Management Department at ECUK 

Case Study 3: RENAEL & AESS 
Speaker: (tbc), AESS 

Interactive Q&A 

Moderators: Filip Dumitriu and Mélissa Miklos, FEDARENE 

15:30 End