Bulletin 23 – News from December 2022
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And, for European regions and energy agencies – the busiest. In our final Bulletin of 2022, we keep things reflective and prospective; join us as we look back on more best practices and projects, and as we prepare for a new year – one that can only build upon the progress of today.
Inside this bulletin, you will find:
FEDARENE Announcements
- The FEDARENE team wishes you a merry Christmas and happy holidays! We hope you have a safe and relaxing close to the year.
- Take part in EUSEW 2023, within the framework of the EU year of skills!
- Briefing: What’s happening with the recast Energy Efficiency Directive?
Member Announcements
- Tackling energy poverty in the homes of disabled people
- Upper Austrian solar champions: proud of PV!
- Local energy communities lead the energy transition
- Ekodoma & Escan launch the KNOWnNEBs project
- Interview: Climate leadership in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- Reduce your use with tips from South East Energy Agency
EU projects
- ConnectHeat: Unlocking energy communities
- Green Hysland in Gran Canaria: renewable electricity on islands
- Sign up for the SmartEPC project newsletter!
- Melting glaciers require mitigation and adaptation
- Final call for technical assistance from the Energy Communities Repository
- Listen to the Covenant of Mayors podcast – episode 1!
- Opengela inspires renovation revolution across Europe
- Feedback wanted on Energy, Climate, and Spacial planning!
Calls for Proposals
- EU Horizon launches largest-ever public consultation
- €3Bn EU investment boosts REPowerEU ambitions
Regional information
- Get funding for local social experiments supporting the European Green Deal
Energy
- IEA: Global progress on energy efficiency is finally accelerating
Climate adaptation
- Lower Austria’s model regions for climate adaptation
Climate & environment
- New rules aim to curb plastics pollution, boost reuse and recycling
- EU “compromises” to keep Paris Agreement alive
Illustration : FEDARENE