Friuli Venezia Giulia Energy Agency

Friuli Venezia Giulia Energy Agency (APE FVG) is an independent, non-governmental, non-profit organisation, founded in 2006 with the initial support of the Programme Intelligent Energy for Europe.  

APE FVG works towards the sustainable energy transition, promoting energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy sources. While the agency focuses on the regional level, it also develops projects at the national and international levels. It is also a member of RENAEL, the Italian National Association of Local Energy Agencies, and maintains an active network of cooperation with many other organisations all over Europe. 

Activities  

APE FVG provides technical support and independent advice to citizens, businesses and public administrations on sustainable energy investment initiatives, climate change adaptation, and climate mitigation. Today, more than 80 members, including public entities and regional municipalities, benefit from the agency’s independent advice. 

Additional activities conducted by the agency include:  

• Providing guidance on EU energy and climate planning frameworks and promoting the uptake of EU strategies by local stakeholders. 

• Developing and managing an energy cadastre for local municipalities, which trains local professionals in highly specialised energy-related fields of activity.  

• Participating in developing and supporting European and international projects focusing on the transition to a low-carbon society. 

• Offering CasaClima/KlimaHaus certifications for private and public buildings and QM certification for district heating networks 

• Operating an energy helpdesk to support energy actors 

Projects  

Some projects that APE FVG is involved in or has supported in the past include:  

• MISSION CE CLIMATE – Climate Resilient Communities of Central Europe 

• ZEB4ZEN – Zero energy buildings for zero energy neighbourhoods 

• AMETHyST – A multipurpose and trans-sectoral hydrogen support for decarbonised alpine territories 

• CONNECTHEAT – Community engagement for clean heat 

• CITYCIRCLE - Circular economy hubs in peripheral urban centres in Central Europe 

• CAESAR 2 – Climate & energy solutions for small alpine enterprises