Bulletin 17 – News from September 2023

Welcome to the Bulletin number 17! From FEDARENE’s climate resilience call to EU policy insights and energy efficiency forums, this edition keeps you updated with the latest in sustainable energy and climate action. Meet leaders like Jelmer Algra, engage in surveys, webinars, and conferences, and shape a greener future!

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FEDARENE Announcements

  • FEDARENE’s Call to Action: Building Climate-Resilient Societies
  • Join the FEDARENE EU policy talks!

Member Announcements

  • Fryslân Province Welcomes Jelmer Algra as Secretary/General Director
  • Sustainable Learning: Inspiring Change with “Ventos de Poupança”
  • Zlín Region Leads Czech Republic in Low-Carbon District Development
  • BAPAURA: Paving the Way for Sustainable Energy Refurbishments

EU Policy

  • The Revised Renewable Energy Directive is Approved by the European Parliament
  • Wopke Hoekstra nominated as European Commissioner for Climate Action
  • UK Scientists Back in the Horizon Europe Spotlight

Financing

  • Unlocking the Future: Energy Efficiency Finance Forum Returns to Brussels!
  • European City Facility: 66 Beneficiaries for Sustainable Urban Development
  • EIB Webinar on ELENA

Energy Communities

  • Setting Up Community Energy One-Stop-Shops

Climate Neutrality

  • Empowering European Municipalities: ePLANET’s Energy Transition Breakthroughs

Green Hydrogen

  • EU’s Ambitious Plan: Bridging the Gap for Renewable Hydrogen with €800 Million Auction

Energy Efficiency

  • Heating Act Amendments: Germany’s Climate-Neutral Building Goal

Buildings

  • Renovate Europe Day 2023: Building for a Sustainable Future
  • IEA’s Policy Package: A Blueprint for Greener Buildings

Capacity Building

  • Toolkit: Applying behavioural insights to energy policy
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