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April 24, 2024

Tell us how your city or region accelerates sustainable energy projects!

Join us in shaping a greener future for our cities and regions by sharing your experiences and insights on sustainable…

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April 19, 2024

Insightful discussions in the last LIFE CET energy community projects’ gathering

The LIFE Clean Energy Transition (CET) Programme Contractors’ meeting on Energy Communities was successfully held on 13th and 14the of…

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July 3, 2023

FEDARENE members shine at EU-level with ground-breaking solar projects

In partnership with a coalition of EU-wide NGOs, FEDARENE contributed to a report on solar solutions in cities and regions…

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April 4, 2023

Accelerating the Energy Transformation: Scaling up Projects and Energy Financing

Serge Nocodie, FEDARENE Vice-President for Climate Actions, emphasizes the need for innovation, adaptation and financing to accelerate energy transformation and…

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April 3, 2023

Green Solutions Awards 2022-2023: Vote for your favourite projects

Over 220 projects from 18 countries are now open for public online voting as part of the Green Solutions Awards…

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November 3, 2022

Interreg Alpine Space approves three projects by AURA-EE and other FEDARENE members

Three successful project proposals for the Interreg Alpine Space programme will be managed by FEDARENE members, including AURA-EE, ENERGAP, IRE…

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May 31, 2021

Deep Retrofit Community of Practice: meet ambitious regions and projects!

Watch the recording of the webinar highlighting renovation strategies and One-Stop-Shops (Superhomes2030, OPENGELA, Renov'Occitanie, ...)

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May 3, 2021

Sister projects join forces for the Next Generation EPC

Representatives of the 7 sister projects focusing on Energy Performance Certificates agreed to join forces going further together.

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April 23, 2021

Green Solutions Awards 2020-21: vote for your favourite projects!

The time has come for all of you to discover Green Solution Awards candidates and to “like” the projects you…

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January 18, 2021

NEWLIGHT awarded as one of the best EU projects in Croatia!

REGEA’s NEWLIGHT project has been designated as the best “Contribution to the local and regional community” in Croatia!

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August 13, 2015

Guidelines on Successful Roll Out of district cooling projects

The IEE "RESCUE" project on district cooling, with IRE as a partner, has come to an end.

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February 14, 2014

BioEnergy European Projects

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November 6, 2025

Climate adaptation in action: inspiring stories from FEDARENE members

Energy and climate agencies are driving local action to tackle climate challenges. Explore three inspiring Adaptation Stories from Spain, France,…

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November 5, 2025

FEDARENE Turns 35: A Living Network Driving Europe’s Energy Transition

From six pioneering regions in 1990 to a network of more than 90 members today, FEDARENE celebrates 35 years of…

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November 3, 2025

Energy that connects: How INKOBA Sterngartl turns companies into a community

An Austrian pilot in the ENERGIZE project, the INKOBA Sterngartl industrial park, leads the way for energy cooperation.

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October 29, 2025

Financing Energy Renovations of Public Buildings: Insights from the FACILITA Community of Practice

The second meeting of the FACILITA Community of Practice (CoP) took place on 28 October 2025, bringing together regional and…

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October 23, 2025

Award-Winning Innovation: Plovdiv Energy Agency Wins the “City Lovers 2025” Competition

The Plovdiv Energy Agency's "Renovation Twin" project was recently awarded at the "City Lovers 2025" competition. Learn more about how…

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October 13, 2025

Learning, Connecting, and Planning for Change: The IN-PLAN Train-the-Trainer in Vienna

From plans to action: the IN-PLAN Train-the-Trainer in Vienna empowered participants to turn climate and energy strategies into concrete local…

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October 6, 2025

Warmer & cooler together: Final ConnectHeat workshop with DG ENER & CINEA

The last policy workshop of ConnectHeat brought together key stakeholders from the European Commission and across Europe to discuss the…

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September 26, 2025

Empowering regions, sharing solutions: REGILIENCE at the TransformAr final event

At the TransformAr final event, REGILIENCE, represented by FEDARENE, showcased tools, facilitated dialogue, and highlighted collaborative solutions to drive climate…

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September 23, 2025

Hot topics & Cool ideas in Genk: Everything you can learn from the last ConnectHeat meeting

On September 8th, ConnectHeat held its last Consortium meeting in Genk, Belgium, in the course of the 19th International Symposium…

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September 11, 2025

FEDARENE Reacts to SOTEU: Regional and Local Energy Agencies are Key to Europe’s Competitiveness, Security and Independence

Decarbonisation is the path to Europe’s competitiveness and security. Energy agencies welcome the 2025 SOTEU priorities and call for ambitious,…

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August 6, 2025

Online mentoring to guide your home renovation journey

The EU PEERS Online Mentoring Programme brings five leading experts straight to your screen, offering tailored support to help local…

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July 28, 2025

Join us at the 2025 EU Regions Week

Join events at the upcoming EU Regions Week in Brussels and online from 13-16 October to connect, exchange, and discover…

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July 23, 2025

One Year of Impact: The Estonian Islands Energy Agency Leads the Way

The Estonian Islands Energy Agency (EISEA) has transformed island energy planning in just one year. Supporting six remote Estonian islands,…

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July 22, 2025

Five takeaways from OwnYourSECAP project

Can municipalities truly take ownership of their Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plans (SECAPs), and how can we support them…

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July 18, 2025

Community of Practice: Riding the wave of public‑building renovation

Experts from Croatia, Ireland and Spain came together online to showcase cutting‑edge one‑stop‑shop (OSS) models and kick‑start a truly pan‑European…

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July 17, 2025

EU Budget proposals risk cutting out cities and regions: FEDARENE and the Local Alliance react to the 2028-2034 EU long-term budget

FEDARENE, alongside partner organisations from the Local Alliance, representing local and regional authorities from across the EU, published a press…

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July 16, 2025

Slovenia’s Fala Hydropower Plant celebrated in Brussels on its 110th Anniversary

The Committee of the Regions hosted an exhibition celebrating the 110th anniversary of the Fala Hydropower Plant — Slovenia’s oldest…

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July 11, 2025

FEDARENE’s Insights on Climate Adaptation: What Happened in June 2025

June 2025 was rich in opportunities to learn and reflect on climate adaptation efforts at both political and technical levels.…

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June 27, 2025

Unlocking SME Energy Potential: Europe’s Businesses Face the Green Challenge and New Solutions Emerge

Across Europe, thousands of SMEs are already benefiting from “One-Stop-Shop” models that simplify their green transition but many regions are…

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June 25, 2025

Energy Communities Blocked by Bureaucracy: the Croatian case

Energy communities in Croatia hold enormous promise for a fair, local energy transition—but legal barriers and bureaucratic red tape continue…

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June 25, 2025

How Energy Communities on Islands Are Transforming Our Energy System

Discover how the ISLET project is empowering citizens to take control of energy production and management.

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June 18, 2025

ISLET goes to EUSEW: How island energy communities are changing the rules of the game

The ISLET project presented at EUSEW Energy Days 2025 unveils local solutions for a just energy transition.

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June 6, 2025

Shaping Europe’s Climate Future: Takeaways from the Fourth EU Mission Forum

The Fourth EU Mission Forum on Adaptation to Climate Change brought together regional and local leaders, experts, and institutions to…

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June 5, 2025

ISLET goes to Procida: Advancing the Energy Transition on Europe’s Small Islands

Discover what happened during ISLET key milestone meeting!

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June 5, 2025

MEP Scuderi hosts Energy Prices and Affordability Roundtable

MEP Benedetta Scuderi hosted in the European Parliament in Brussels experts from IN-PLAN, REGIO1st and ENEFIRST projects.

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May 27, 2025

35 Years of Impact: FEDARENE’s Community Driving Europe’s Energy Transition

The FEDARENE community gathered in Brussels to celebrate 35 years of empowering regions and people at the heart of Europe’s…

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May 27, 2025

Join the EU Peers Learning Labs – Empower Your Skills in Deep Energy Renovation

Are you looking to sharpen your skills, gain unique insights, and connect with peers in the field of building renovation?…

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May 21, 2025

FACILITA: Europe’s One-Stop Shop for Public Building Renovation

Transform your public buildings faster, greener and more cost-effective with FACILITA’s Community of Practice.

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May 20, 2025

Celebrating Energy Transition Leaders: 2025 Roger Léron Award Winners

Join us in celebrating 2025 Roger Léron Award winners and finalists!

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April 16, 2025

Discover the Nominees of the 2025 Roger Léron Award

The wait is over – meet the nominees shaping this year’s Roger Léron Award. This year, 22 individuals and projects…

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April 9, 2025

Tools to empower local and regional authorities from planning to investment

From prioritising projects to securing finance, the PROSPECT+ toolbox offers tailored support for local and regional authorities leading the energy…

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March 28, 2025

Mobilizing Communities for Climate Adaptation: Key Takeaways from the European Climate Pact Session

As part of the European Climate Pact Flagship Event 2025 – Together for Action, held on March 19th, the session…

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March 28, 2025

Rethinking local financing for the energy transition

The energy transition requires action at all levels, with cities and regions leading the way, yet many still depend on…

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March 26, 2025

Citizen-Led Renovation Initiative: Open Call for New Enablers

The Citizen-Led Renovation Initiative seeks five new enablers to accelerate citizen-driven energy renovations. Applications close on 9 May 2025.

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March 25, 2025

MultiHome Opens the Debate on Alternative Financial Instruments for Home Renovation

MultiHome hosted a roundtable in Plovdiv, bringing financial institutions and stakeholders together to discuss alternative financing for home renovation.

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March 13, 2025

Navigating Multilevel Governance for a Sustainable Future

Join the online roundtable on March 20, 2025, to explore how multilevel governance can accelerate the energy transition, and be…

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March 11, 2025

Vote for the Green Solutions Awards 2024-2025!

Support 200 groundbreaking sustainable projects from 26 countries by voting in the Green Solutions Awards 2024-2025 before 10 April!

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March 5, 2025

Open Call for Replicators: Join the CLIMATEFIT Replication Programme

Strengthen your climate resilience! The CLIMATEFIT Replication Programme is accepting applications until May 30, 2025. This Horizon Europe-funded initiative aims…

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February 20, 2025

Extra Time to Apply for the Green Solutions Awards!

The Green Solutions Awards have extended their application deadline! Participants now have until the 28 February 2025, at 11:59 PM…

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February 11, 2025

Deadline Extended: There’s Still Time to Nominate for the 2025 Roger Léron Award!

The nomination deadline for the 2025 Roger Léron Award has been extended! You now have until 28 February to honour…

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February 3, 2025

More than funding: how innovative financing empowers local and regional authorities

With the right support, local and regional authorities can harness innovative financing to drive the clean energy transition. To scale…

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January 29, 2025

The Island of Cres Welcomes a New Energy Community

Cres new energy community was established as an association on 19 December 2024.

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January 23, 2025

Revolutionising District Heating: Energikontor Norr’s New EU Project

Discover how North Sweden is driving innovation in sustainable district heating through a groundbreaking EU-funded project.

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January 23, 2025

Empowering local leadership: A vision for a future-proof EU budget 

The Local Alliance—a coalition of Europe’s eight leading city and regional networks—has today published a pivotal new policy paper calling…

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January 20, 2025

PLAN4CET Transition Expert Programme – Join the webinar series!

Join the PLAN4CET Transition Expert program and improve your skills to drive the Clean Energy Transition 

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January 13, 2025

Gran Canaria’s Climate Action Campaign

Gran Canaria’s Cambia el Clima campaign creatively unites community action and innovation to combat climate change, inspiring residents to build…

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January 7, 2025

New record: Cities rush for Clean Energy Investment

A record 297 cities applied for the 7th EUCF call, showcasing local governments' dedication to climate neutrality.

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December 11, 2024

Unlock the Power of Space Observation for Energy Transition

Empowering energy agencies with satellite data to drive innovation and accelerate climate and energy transition

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December 10, 2024

The Roger Léron Award 2025 is here!

Do you know an inspiring leader or an innovative project that is driving energy transition and climate action at the…

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November 26, 2024

Building Capacity for Sustainable Thermal Communities: ConnectHeat Webinar Series

Empowering Europe’s energy transition: ConnectHeat’s EU-level capacity-building webinars spotlighted innovative solutions and community-driven approaches to sustainable Heating and Cooling.

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November 26, 2024

Extended deadline – Join the Follower Islands Programme (CE4EUI Secretariat)

The Clean energy for EU islands secretariat is excited to announce a new opportunity for islands: the Follower Islands programme.…

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November 25, 2024

Call for Experts: Share Your Knowledge in Energy One-Stop-Shops

Join the peer review for the Energy Centre of the Ustí Region this January and share your expertise in One-Stop-Shops…

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November 22, 2024

Plovdiv Hosts Innovative Renovation Expo for Sustainable Homes

From drones to Passivhaus materials, the Energy Agency of Plovdiv’s first Residential Renovation Expo empowered over 500 homeowners to reimagine…

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November 20, 2024

Power & Energy Masters 2024: The ISLET Project and Energy Communities are Key to a Sustainable Future for Islands

At the Power & Energy Masters 2024 conference, the Island Movement presented its efforts in the energy transition of island…

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October 28, 2024

Biogas for communities: Integral to a sustainable energy future

FEDARENE joined European Biomethane Week 2024, reinforcing biogas as essential for Europe’s energy transition, while sharing insights on inclusive, community-focused…

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October 24, 2024

Empowering Local Energy Action: Highlights from RENAEL Green Horizon 2024

At the annual meeting of Italian energy agencies, representatives from FEDARENE and the European Commission joined discussions on energy transition…

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October 23, 2024

Energy Communities Master Class: Shaping the Future of Local Energy Systems

The latest ManagEnergy Master Class on Energy Communities brought together local and regional experts from across Europe to dive into…

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October 21, 2024

Regio1st launches a new Mentoring Program to boost Energy Efficiency in Regional Planning

Regio1st is starting its mentoring program on the inclusion of Energy Efficiency first principles into regional and local plans. Register…

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October 11, 2024

Gran Canaria’s Local Government Announces the Creation of Five New Energy Communities

Gran Canaria is taking significant steps toward a sustainable future with the announcement of five new energy communities. These communities…

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October 11, 2024

Launching the New Regio1st Planning Framework Video Tutorials: A Fresh Take on Energy Strategies

Discover the Regio1st series of tutorial videos to help you navigate the online Planning Framework

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October 11, 2024

Estonian Islands launch new energy agency

In June 2024, the Estonian Islands Energy Agency (EISEA) officially became a member of the FEDARENE Network, marking a significant…

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October 11, 2024

Launch of the 10th edition of the Green Solutions Awards 2024-2025!

Join the global movement for sustainable construction and showcase your innovative projects in the 10th edition of the Green Solutions…

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October 10, 2024

“The Future of Energy Communities on Islands” Conference on Cres Gathers Over 70 Islanders from Across Europe

The conference gathered experts, representatives of local communities, government institutions, and international organizations to discuss the crucial role of island…

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October 9, 2024

Time for your city to shine: apply to the 2025 Covenant of Mayors’ Award

This year’s Covenant Award rewards cities' excellence in projects decarbonising heating and cooling, promoting cleaner air, a stronger economy, and…

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October 1, 2024

Islands Stakeholders Meeting in Cres

From today October 1st to 4th, the island of Cres will host islands stakeholders from across Europe.

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September 30, 2024

Last chance to apply for EUCF Grant!

71 local governments can receive €60,000 each to kick-off their sustainable energy projects!

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September 23, 2024

25 Years at the Energy Agency Southern Sweden: Lena Eckerberg’s Journey

Lena’s 25-year journey with the Energy Agency Southern Sweden has shaped local and regional efforts in energy efficiency and sustainability.

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September 10, 2024

European energy leaders travel to Gran Canaria to learn about the island’s progress in energy transition

FEDARENE visited Gran Canaria to explore the island's advancements in energy transition. From the state-of-the-art Salto de Chira hydroelectric plant…

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August 22, 2024

MultiHome Integrated Home Renovation Service in Plovdiv Region, Bulgaria

Discover how the MultiHome Project in Plovdiv is revolutionizing housing renovations by leveraging real homeowner experiences, uncovering critical challenges, and…

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August 21, 2024

Meet the winners of the #ClimateREMARKABLES Contest!

Designed to identify and promote innovative solutions that drive us closer to climate neutrality, the contest invited individuals, entrepreneurs, SMEs,…

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August 21, 2024

Applications Now Open for ManagEnergy Master Class 6 on Financial Instruments

Unlock funding for sustainable energy projects! Apply by 12 Sept for the next ManagEnergy Master Class on Financial Instruments—learn, connect,…

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August 13, 2024

Empowering communities: harnessing energy efficiency against energy poverty

Check out this Editorial by Florin Andronescu, FEDARENE Vice-President for Energy Efficiency and Energy Poverty & CEO of Alba Local…

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August 2, 2024

Building a community – Conclusions from ePLANET Stakeholders Forums

Be inspired by ePLANET's approach to community building!

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July 31, 2024

Green Deal is local!

Check out this Editorial by Vlasta Krmelj, FEDARENE Vice-President for Financing and Investments, CEO of ENERGAP and Mayor of Selnica…

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July 26, 2024

How to accelerate the deployment of Energy Transition? Insights from ePLANET final event

Wondering how to accelerate the Energy Transition in your region? Get inspired by the discussions during ePLANET final event!

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July 24, 2024

MIP4Adapt: website revamped!

The Mission Implementation Platform (MIP4Adapt) supports European regional and local authorities to prepare and plan their adaptation pathways to climate…

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July 9, 2024

Seeds of change: What roles do islands and local leaders play in the climate and energy transition?

Working within systems is essential to achieving a climate and energy transition. But what role should isolated entities and individual…

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June 27, 2024

ManagEnergy Expert Mission #9: Building Energy Communities in Mantova

From June 11-13, 2024, the Energy Agency of Mantova hosted the 9th ManagEnergy Expert Mission, led by Francisco Puente from…

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June 27, 2024

ManagEnergy Expert Mission #8: Island Energy Agencies Unite for Transition

From May 27-29, 2024, the Dalmatian Energy Agency (DEA) in Split, Croatia, hosted the 8th ManagEnergy Expert Mission. Led by…

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June 24, 2024

Powering the future: Insights from the ManagEnergy Talk

For this edition, ManagEnergy invited Clover Hogan, a 24-year-old climate activist and Founder of Force of Nature. She shared what…

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June 21, 2024

ConnectHeat call for replicators

Join ConnectHeat and receive free support to develop heating & cooling communities. Apply by 10 September 2024!

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June 18, 2024

Discover Europe’s pioneers in climate leadership on the Remarkable Climate Leaders podcast

The Remarkable Climate Leaders Podcast shines a light on visionary climate leaders across Europe, highlighting their initiatives at local and…

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June 17, 2024

Great potential, but money rules

Check out this Editorial by Christel Liljegren, FEDARENE Vice-President for Mobility and Transport & CEO of the Southern Sweden Energy…

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June 12, 2024

ManagEnergy Expert Mission #7: Empowering Innovation in the South Moravian Region

In May 2024, Miljenko Sedlar from REGEA led a ManagEnergy Expert Mission at the JINAG agency in the South Moravian…

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June 7, 2024

Running towards Climate Neutrality: Highlights from the 20K Brussels and Last Mile Workshop

Over two impactful days, FEDARENE staff and members gathered in Brussels to engage in physical and collaborative activities, underscoring our…

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May 31, 2024

Electricity interconnections in the EU: The challenge of the Iberian peninsula

Check out this Editorial by Alfonso Arroyo Gonzalez, FEDARENE Vice-President for Renewable Energy Sources and EREN’s Director, extracted from our…

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May 28, 2024

Join the International Training Seminar on Sustainable Bioenergy Heating for free with PROSPECT+

PROSPECT+ offers a unique opportunity to participate in the International Bioenergy Training free of charge.

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May 21, 2024

Unlock the Power of Energy Communities: Join the ManagEnergy Master Class 5

Are you ready to be a catalyst for change in the clean energy transition? Don't miss the inaugural ManagEnergy Master…

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May 8, 2024

Empowering Local Energy Initiatives: ManagEnergy Master Class Dives into Financial Instruments

Unlocking financial pathways for sustainable energy projects across Europe, ManagEnergy's latest master class provided invaluable insights and practical skills for…

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April 29, 2024

OPPORTUNITY! Call for A.I. use cases in the energy sector

Developments on A.I. and machine learning will play a crucial role in the energy sector in areas such as power…

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April 26, 2024

New LIFE call sparks development of local and regional energy agencies 

A Call for LIFE Standard Action Projects (SAPs) seeks to empower local and regional authorities in establishing new energy agencies…

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April 11, 2024

Energy Agency of Plovdiv and the Belgian company AGIFLY carried out a thermographic survey of buildings in Plovdiv with a drone

The Energy Agency of Plovdiv and the Belgian company AGIFLY carried out a survey with a drone of multifamily buildings…

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April 10, 2024

The new phase of the Covenant of Mayors

A new phase of the Covenant of Mayors has started. What can you expect? A stronger focus on small municipalities,…

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April 3, 2024

A look back to a cool webinar on energy transition tools 

Check out the recommendations and feedback of different EU regions on several online tools, that helped them speeding up the…

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March 27, 2024

Conference of Mayors: Translating the EU Green Deal into local actions

The high level event, titled Conference of Mayors: Translating the EU Green Deal into local actions, was organised by the…

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March 26, 2024

FEDARENE Launches ‘Sustainable Regions in Action’: A Visionary Blueprint for Europe’s Energy Future

FEDARENE sets the stage for Europe’s energy transformation with the launch of ‘Sustainable Regions in Action.’ As we confront global…

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March 18, 2024

A new record for the European City Facility!

The European City Facility continues to surprise, hitting new records and launching new activities to further support municipalities and cities…

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March 6, 2024

Amplifying Local Voices: Insights from the Liège Climate Adaptation Summit

A look back at the Climate Chance Europe 2024 Wallonia Summit organised in the scope of the Belgian presidency of…

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March 4, 2024

EPBD implementation and One-Stop-Shops: The Basque case

On February 15th, 2024, the Basque Delegation in Brussels hosted an event to present the Basque Country's pioneering strides in…

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March 4, 2024

How to adopt Energy Performance Contracting, Crowdfunding, or Intracting in your region!

PROSPECT+ first Replication Webinar brought together experienced mentors  shared their experiences, insights, and strategies for driving forward sustainable energy projects…

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March 1, 2024

ManagEnergy Master Class #3: Unleashing the Potential of One-Stop-Shops for Residential Retrofit

On 28 February 2024, 24 staff of local/regional energy agencies, cities and regions have completed the third ManagEnergy Master Class…

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February 7, 2024

Smart EPC developed standardised contract and tender documentation for public lighting

When incorporating additional energy and non-energy related services into the Smart EPC approach, the complexity of standard EPC projects is…

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January 31, 2024

ConnectHeat: Empowering Communities through Training and Knowledge Sharing

The ConnectHeat project adopts a self-sustaining cascading effect approach in its training program about heating and cooling (H&C) community energies.

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January 31, 2024

Your final chance: Access innovative financing through PROSPECT+

Amplify your local and regional energy and climate actions with financing options beyond traditional subsidies through the PROSPECT+ programme!

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January 25, 2024

ManagEnergy Master Class: new edition on Financial Instruments

The Master Class on the development and use of financial instruments will be back in April 2024 for 3 days…

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January 15, 2024

Funding Opportunities for Regions 

Pathways2Resilience and CLIMAAX, are offering financial support of up to €210,000 and €300,000, respectively, to regions and communities for climate…

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January 15, 2024

Press Release – CRETE VALLEY: A new project to pioneer the first renewable energy valley in Europe

The EU-funded project aims to transform Crete into a sustainable, decentralised energy system by 2028. Through a combination of renewable…

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January 15, 2024

Energy Communities in Europe Boosted by Support

Over the last two years, the European Commission’s Energy Community Repository has been supporting energy communities through a range of…

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January 15, 2024

The 6th Call of the European City Facility opens today!

Get your chance to win 60.000 Euro for your clean energy project. Apply now to EUCF!

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January 10, 2024

FINAL CALL for cities and regions to achieve their sustainable energy goals without traditional bank loans

On the 22nd of January 2024, PROSPECT+ launches the last call for applications for public authorities and energy agencies who…

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January 8, 2024

Strategies to enhance accessibility of innovative financing

Explore the pioneering strategies and key takeaways from the first PROSPECT+ Policy Dialogue webinar on innovative local financing and the…

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December 14, 2023

UPDATES on LIFE-CET funding

Stay updated on the latest developments regarding the LIFE-CET funding. Reactivate national contacts to stay informed about discussions on the…

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December 13, 2023

ManagEnergy Expert Mission #5: actors of the energy transition

The 5th ManagEnergy Expert Mission took place in Normandy on 21-23 November 2023. Etienne Viénot (AURA-EE) visited 7 Vents and…

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December 13, 2023

The Belgian EU Presidency Conference welcomes a session on climate neutrality

As the Belgian EU Presidency Conference draws near in Brussels, the crucial involvement of FEDARENE Board Members takes center stage…

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December 12, 2023

Insights from the first PROSPECT+ Policy Dialogue on innovative financing instruments

In a landmark virtual gathering that engaged an audience of over a hundred, the first PROSPECT+ Policy Dialogue took a…

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December 8, 2023

ManagEnergy Expert Mission #4: strategic positioning for faster decarbonisation

ManagEnergy Expert Vlasta Krmelj (Energap/Selnica op Dravi) visited the local energy agency of Gran Canaria on 13-15 November 2023. On…

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December 7, 2023

Winners of the Green Solutions Awards 2022-2023 announced at COP28 

Discover all the winning projects of the Green Solutions Awards 2022-2023 announced on the 5 December at COP28 in Dubai.…

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December 6, 2023

New opportunity: apply for the ManagEnergy Work Shadowing

Through the Work Shadowing you will be able to visit leading energy agencies for 2 days to gain insight into…

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December 5, 2023

Regional bioenergy markets are leading the sustainable transition!

On the European Bioenergy Future conference organised by Bioenergy Europe, the FEDARENE session put energy agencies' major role under the…

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November 14, 2023

Remarkable Climate Leaders launches a podcast!

After months of dedication, anticipation, and collaborative effort, the Remarkable Climate Leaders Podcast has officially launched.

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November 13, 2023

Applications now open for Master Class 3 on One-Stop-Shops

The Class will take the form of 3 sessions in January and February 2024 and will focus on the design,…

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November 13, 2023

3rd Green Hysland Workshop: Investigating the Potential of Hydrogen Valleys 

On 5 October 2023, the Green Hysland project hosted its 3rd workshop, "Setting up Hydrogen Valleys in Europe," on Vlieland…

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November 6, 2023

ManagEnergy Expert Mission #2: Business model development for long-lasting community support

On 18-20 October, ManagEnergy Expert Francisco Puente (ESCAN Energy Consulting) visited the Valencia Climate and Energy Foundation. On the agenda:…

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October 30, 2023

ManagEnergy Master Class #2: deep dive on Financial Instruments

24 staff from local and regional energy agencies and public authorities joined the Class to gain knowledge on innovative financing…

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October 19, 2023

Get ready for the LIFE EUCF Call

Dates for the Sixth call for applications of the EU City Facility (EUCF) have been announced: 15 January to 15…

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October 19, 2023

Poland issues national guidelines for EPC contracts: a step towards enhanced energy efficiency

This move is a part of Poland’s strategic energy policy, aiming for a more sustainable and efficient energy use across…

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October 18, 2023

The PROSPECT+ participatory lab at the EU Regions Week 2023

On 12 October 2023, PROSPECT+ in collaboration with the Covenant of Mayors Office, Smart Cities Marketplace, and Managenergy organised a…

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September 26, 2023

POWER-E-COM: Empowering European Communities for Sustainable Energy Initiatives 

The POWER-E-COM Project aims to foster the cooperation between regional/local authorities and citizens so that community energy projects can come…

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September 26, 2023

ManagEnergy Expert Mission I: The Estonian Islands on their Way to Climate Neutrality

On 6-8 September, ManagEnergy Expert Seamus Hoyne visited the Estonia Island Archipelago to support its municipalities in developing a Regional…

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September 14, 2023

Join the experts in discussing the financing of local energy transition

PROSPECT+ and the Covenant of Mayors are hosting a unique interactive session at the European Week of Regions and Cities.

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August 31, 2023

Filip Dumitriu replaces Dominique Bourges as FEDARENE’s Director

After more than 30 years of dedication to our European network of regions and energy agencies, Dominique Bourges retires. Filip…

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August 30, 2023

Are you joining us for EURegionsWeek?

The biggest annual Brussels-based event dedicated to cohesion policy is here and FEDARENE has prepared an exciting line-up of events…

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August 30, 2023

Climate adaptation achievements of Regions and their Agencies

Curious about FEDARENE and its member’s main activities on climate adaptation? Check out the following article!

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August 25, 2023

Empowering Communities, Reducing Emissions: Överkalix’s Vision with FEEL

From Överkalix to the World: The FEEL Project's journey towards carbon neutrality integrates the concept with frugality, co-collaboration, and sufficiency…

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August 11, 2023

Policy consultation on financing for climate actions: your insights needed

Participate in PROSPECT+ upcoming events as a speaker or guest, share your valuable insights, and help shape policy recommendations for…

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July 31, 2023

International Clean Energy Challenge 2023: roaring for a greener future!

On 24-28 July 2023, the regional energy agency of Upper Austria, OÖ Energiesparverband, organised the 2023 International Clean Energy Challenge…

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July 17, 2023

“A true climate leader integrates innovations into everyday work“

Miljenko Sedlar, Assistant Managing Director at The North-West Croatia Regional Energy and Clilmate Agency, sheds light on climate leadership in…

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July 12, 2023

Green Solutions Awards 2022-2023: find out the winners of the international platform

Step into the realm of sustainable excellence as Construction21 unveil the champions of the Green Solutions Awards 2022-2023.

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July 11, 2023

Networking and best practices at the ENERGee Watch final event in Kilkenny

On July 14 the ENERGee Watch Best Practice Roundtable provided participants with networking and exchange opportunities on their main achievements…

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July 10, 2023

“We need climate leaders who dare to stand out and lead others“

Vlasta Krmelj, Director of the Energy and Climate Agency of Podravje, walks us through climate leadership in Slovenia in an…

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July 10, 2023

Large number of cities seek to boost energy investments

167 local authorities applied to the 5th Call of the European City Facility, closed on the 30th of June. 70…

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June 30, 2023

Spatial planning: the crucial element for sustainable and resilient local development

#LifeINPLAN published its 1st policy brief where it summarised the latest results of the projects: the 6 steps to integrate…

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June 28, 2023

Winning the Race to Net-Zero: Insights from the ManagEnergy Talk

For this edition, ManagEnergy has invited Jens Burchardt, Boston Consulting Group’s Managing Director and global expert on climate impact. Based…

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June 28, 2023

REGILIENCE at ECCA 2023: Advancing Climate Resilience through Tools and Approaches

ECCA 2023, the European Climate Change Adaptation conference, provided a platform for showcasing various tools and approaches aimed at bolstering…

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June 28, 2023

Join the 2nd ManagEnergy Master Class

The Call to join our 2nd Master Class on the Development and Use of Financial Instruments is now open. Are…

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June 19, 2023

REGEA celebrated its 15th Anniversary

REGEA, the North-West Croatia Regional Energy and Climate Agency, celebrated its 15th anniversary with notable achievements in energy and climate,…

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June 16, 2023

One of Europe’s largest sustainable energy workforce meets in Kilkenny

More than 100 participants gathered in Kilkenny over 12-14 June 2023 to celebrate our 2023 General Assembly as well as…

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June 12, 2023

The mayor leading an Energy & Climate Agency

Discover the insightful interview with Vlasta Krmelj, FEDARENE Vice-President for Financing and Investments, CEO of ENERGAP, and Mayor of Selnica…

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June 6, 2023

Public lighting models and management in France

The energy consumption of public lighting in France is the second energy expense item for municipalities (after buildings), representing 20%…

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June 1, 2023

ManagEnergy Master Class #1: recap of 3 days of intense training

23 staff from local and regional energy agencies and public authorities were selected to participate in the first Master Class…

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May 30, 2023

Challenges in modernising public lighting in historical areas 

With the Smart EPC project, Warsaw aims to replace a few thousand luminaires on the city’s historical streets. But modernising…

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May 30, 2023

Barriers towards smarter and more efficient energy systems

During the "Smart Energy Services" event, Smart EPC met top research organisations and industry partners to present the new cutting-edge…

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May 8, 2023

“Mayors change, but Climate Neutrality Roadmaps will last for years”

Francisco Puente, General Manager at Escan Energy Consulting, shared his insights on climate leadership in Spain with the REMARKABLE Climate…

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April 28, 2023

New call on clean energy investments opens – 70 local governments to receive €60,000 

The 5th Call for the European City Facility is open: 60.000 Eur for your sustainable energy projects. Find out more…

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April 18, 2023

Poland is paving the road with thousands of LED luminaries

In Poland, several entities are driving a Smart Energy Performance Contracting (Smart EPC) transformation.

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April 18, 2023

In Spain, the cities of Murcia and Rivas Vaciamadrid are looking into energy efficiency to improve quality of life

The Spanish industry is a world leader in the construction and transport infrastructure, and not far behind when it comes…

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April 17, 2023

13 organisations join forces to boost Smart Energy Performance Contracting

13 organisations have partnered in the EU-funded project “Smart EPC” with the aim to integrate energy efficiency services with other…

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April 17, 2023

Katarina Delsing retires after 8 years as Energikontor Norr’s CEO

Katarina Delsing, CEO of Energikontor Norr, is retiring after eight years of leading the agency. Starting May, Jörgen Nilsson will…

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April 3, 2023

The European resilience landscape – a REGILIENCE open training session

The REGILIENCE team has held the first Open Training Session (OTS) of our series of capacity-building events for regional actors…

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March 31, 2023

MENEA celebrated 15 years of its activity

Medjimurje Energy Agency Ltd. celebrated 15 years of promoting sustainable energy practices with local and European partners, highlighting their numerous…

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March 29, 2023

Green Hysland introduces its first green hydrogen buses

On the 10th of March 2023, the Municipal Transport Company EMT presented the first three green hydrogen buses that will…

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March 29, 2023

Catalonia promotes a platform for R&D&I in Marine Energies

PLEMCAT is a floating test laboratory in the Mediterranean Sea that will facilitate research and development of renewable energy technologies…

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March 20, 2023

ManagEnergy Master Class: Call for Energy Agencies!

In May, ManagEnergy will host its first Master Class on Market Facilitation and Project Aggregation. Energy agencies and public authorities…

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March 8, 2023

EUCF: Country Expert in Iceland and Luxembourg and National Hub in the Netherlands wanted!

Do you have experience in sustainable energy projects and in supporting municipalities to access financing? Apply to the EUCF Call…

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March 3, 2023

Introducing the Interreg Europe SME POWER Project

The Interreg Europe SME POWER project helps non-energy intensive SMEs adapt to the low carbon economy through policy improvement, reducing…

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March 1, 2023

Spain as an energy island: securing through connection

Read this conversation with Alfonso Arroyo Gonzalez, FEDARENE Vice-President for Renewable Energy Sources about the energy transition towards renewables in…

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February 27, 2023

FEDARENE members join the REGILIENCE project

Three out of the seven focus regions are FEDARENE members.

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February 27, 2023

FEDARENE at the launch of the Community of Practice of the EU Mission Adaptation

FEDARENE was present as Friend of the Mission Adaptation and member of the consortium in charge of the Mission Implementation…

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February 10, 2023

Open Call: Innovative financing for local & regional authorities

On 2nd March 2023, PROSPECT+ - a capacity-building project funded by the European Commission under the Horizon 2020 programme -…

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February 7, 2023

2 more weeks to participate in the Green Solutions Awards!

You had a building, an infrastructure, a district to submit and thought you didn't have the time? Rest assured: we…

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January 30, 2023

EUCF, the Life European City Facility – Call for Country Expert and National Hub

Deadline extended until February 6, 2023 for Iceland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Belgium and Ukraine. Apply now!

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January 26, 2023

ManagEnergy needs you!

Help us support you - fill in our energy agencies survey so we can better tailor our services to your…

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January 26, 2023

IN-PLAN to empower local and regional authorities via spatial planning

New LIFE project IN-PLAN facilitates the energy transition by empowering local and regional authorities and enacting their energy and climate…

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January 12, 2023

The ManagEnergy initiative is back!

The ManagEnergy service is officially up and running again! Composed of 10 partners, the consortium aims to further support the…

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January 12, 2023

Governance: what does it mean, and how is ePLANET helping?

The ePLANET project identified best practices of governance structures that optimise the planning and implementation of effective energy & environment…

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January 11, 2023

“Climate leaders drive the transition to a sustainable society”

Isabella Katsimenis, Project Manager from North Sweden Energy Agency, shares her perspective on why the climate leadership in Sweden is needed…

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December 21, 2022

LIFE EUCF – Call for Country Experts and National Hubs

Join the LIFE EUCF Family! Apply and become the new Country Expert and / or National Hub. The Call is…

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December 14, 2022

Opengela concludes with a new urban regeneration model applied in 24 neighbourhoods

In 3.5 years, Opengela has set up neighbourhood offices in Otxarkoaga (Bilbao) and Txonta (Eibar) and in Durango, Lasarte, Pasaia,…

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December 14, 2022

Melting glaciers require mitigation and adaptation – Opinion article

Melting glaciers are a critical probelm for many reasons. Their retreat threatens the stability of the water cycle, poses economic…

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December 13, 2022

Supporting positive energy territories in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes through climate leadership

We talked with Catherine Premat, Head of Territorial Projects & Green Public Procurement at the Regional Energy Agency Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, about…

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December 12, 2022

Improvement of energy efficiency through public lighting, a priority in France

The implementation of the Smart EPC project is taking place in a particularly favourable regional and national context in France.…

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December 7, 2022

Discover EPCs and Smart EPC – the next generation of energy performance contracting

Learn about energy performance contracting EPC, its benefits, and how the Smart EPC project brings energy efficiency at the core…

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December 2, 2022

Vote for Tipperary Energy Agency’s deep retrofit at the Irish Engineering Endeavour of 2022 Award!

Tipperary Energy Agency's work on the Lahinch Leisure Centre has been nominated for a prestigious engineering award. You can now…

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December 2, 2022

Green Hysland Workshop in Gran Canaria: Exchange on green hydrogen and island systems

On 28 November, FEDARENE and the Canary Islands Institute of Technology (ITC) invited several partners of the Green Hysland project…

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December 1, 2022

Calls open for EUSEW 2023 in the framework of the EU year of skills!

Take the opportunity to join the clean energy transition community in this annual forum of the key professionals and stakeholders…

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November 29, 2022

Lower Austria’s model regions for climate adaptation

In response to the rapidly changing climate, the KLAR! Programme services municipalities in Lower Austria with support that enables model…

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November 28, 2022

Opengela at the Committee of the Regions for its final conference

In 3,5 years, Opengela has set offices in Otxarkoaga (Bilbao) and Txonta (Eibar). They helped nearly 800 people in the…

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November 28, 2022

How energy performance certificates support the deep renovation

QualDeEPC has had its final conference on how Energy Performance Certification can support the deep renovation. Read more about the…

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November 28, 2022

Energy agencies as pioneers of the energy transition

Our members from Slovenia and Croatia met once again, this week in Zagreb. At a time of great uncertainty, the…

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November 15, 2022

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: understanding and adapting to climate change

The region overlooking the French Alps is no stranger to the effects of climate change. But how is the regional…

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October 27, 2022

FEDARENE series on Climate Adaptation

Find the links to all of our articles on climate adaptation on this page. Don't forget to check back regularly!

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October 27, 2022

Building a climate-resilient Zagreb

After being hit by a series of earthquakes in 2020, the Croatian capital began a holistic reconstruction effort that also…

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October 12, 2022

Climate adaptation in Cyprus

As well as mitigating the causes of climate change, energy agencies are also working to help communities adapt to its…

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October 12, 2022

New South East Energy Agency bids to create Ireland’s first “near-zero emissions” rural zone

The newly expanded South East Energy Agency (formerly 3 Counties Energy Agency) has outlined its ambition to turn the counties…

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October 7, 2022

Participate in the 2022-2023 Green Solutions Awards!

The Green Solutions Awards celebrate leading contributions to the field of sustainable construction. Apply to participate now!

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September 29, 2022

Climate adaptation and the role of energy agencies

Energy agencies across Europe are turning their heads towards climate adaptation. To that end, the Transform4Climate project helps energy agencies…

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September 28, 2022

Reinhard Six wins the Roger Léron Award 2022

After a thrilling close contest, Reinhard Six emerged as the winner of the 2022 Roger Léron Award last night. Lina…

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September 13, 2022

Apply as a mentee for innovative sustainable energy financing 

After the successful 1st learning cycle where the participants shared their experiences with other-than-subsidies financing, PROSPECT+ now opens the application…

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September 13, 2022

Apply for LIFE Project Development Assistance

The LIFE Clean Energy Transition Call for Proposals 2022 offers dedicated Project Development Assistance (PDA) to public and private project…

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September 1, 2022

European City Facility: 1 month left!

Hurry up! The 4th Call for applications of the European City Facility will close on the 30th of September 2022.

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September 1, 2022

Enhancing Energy Sufficiency

Marie-Laure Falque-Masset (Vice-President for Energy Sufficiency) writes about the rising interest in energy sufficiency in Europe.

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July 27, 2022

The Call for Papers and Speakers of the European Energy Efficiency Conference 2023 is open!

Take the opportunity and share your work, projects, research results, achievements, ideas and insights with the worldwide sustainable energy community.

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July 26, 2022

Accelerating Islands’ energy transition

Kostas Komninos, Former Vice-President for Smart and Sustainable Islands and active member of the FEDARENE Islands College. He discusses the…

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July 26, 2022

Takeaways of “In support of Energy Communities for climate neutral cities” webinar

Here are some takeaways from the webinar organized by the Covenant of Mayors – Europe Office, which took place on…

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July 12, 2022

Neighborhoods of Opengela will be the first in Spain to receive aids 

The Spanish Government is providing the Basque Country with 16.7 million euros to reinforce urban regeneration in Otxarkoaga, Txonta, as…

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July 5, 2022

Aviel Verbruggen

Aviel Verbruggen is a Belgian researcher. He has worked on building district heating, cogeneration, climate change and support mechanisms for…

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July 5, 2022

Reinhard Six

Reinhard has worked through his entire career in the field of energy efficiency. In 2009, Reinhard joined the European Investment…

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July 5, 2022

Primož Praper

In the last two decades, Primož Praper has worked extensively with public educational institutions, municipalities and the private sector in…

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July 5, 2022

Jörg Lorenz

Joerg Lorenz is the founder of the association “green with IT Berlin-Brandenburg”. His work focuses on energy efficiency and IT…

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July 5, 2022

Jane Kruse

Jane is the co-founder and current director of the Nordic Folkecenter, a showcase for passive house buildings, LED light projects,…

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July 5, 2022

Esther Hardi

Esther Hardi worked as innovation manager at the grid operator Alliander, created her own company SDG Energy, which devotes itself…

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July 5, 2022

Anne Girault

Anne Girault has led a consulting career for over 35 years working with local authorities and public sector in the…

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July 5, 2022

Lina Gellermark

Lina Gellermark is the director of Mälardalen Energy Agency Deputy Chairman of the Board of Energikontoren Sverige. Her determined efforts…

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July 4, 2022

Johan Eggers

Johan Eggers is one of the founders of Maakbaar Leuven, the movement that aims to tackle the increasing amount of…

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June 29, 2022

Takeaways from the REGILIENCE workshop

On the 28th of June, REGILIENCE brought the resilience community together to debate National Adaptation Plans (NAP) and Strategies (NAS)…

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June 28, 2022

What’s going on in Mallorca? Updates from Green Hysland’s pilot

On the 22nd and 23rd of June, Green Hysland partners were in Mallorca at the occasion of the CIES Congress.…

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June 22, 2022

Cross-assessment and convergence of energy performance certification and building’s digitalisation

Data on energy performance of buildings are precious for accelerating the EU renovation wave. Considered as a first tool to…

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June 17, 2022

Climate Adaptation – European Approach and Success Stories

REGILIENCE and CoM - Europe organized a workshop on “Climate Adaptation – European Approach and Success Stories” as an event…

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June 16, 2022

City in the Spotlight Awards 2022: Call for applications open!

The Covenant 2022 Awards are open to all Covenant of Mayors - Europe signatories having at least the 2030 mitigation…

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June 15, 2022

FEDARENE 2022 Assemblies: celebrating 25 years of EREN in León

On 14th and 15th June 2022, FEDARENE members gathered in León, Spain, for their annual General Assembly meeting and to…

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June 15, 2022

FEDARENE’s 2022-2025 Board of Directors has been elected in León, Spain

The 11 Vice-Presidents and the treasurer have been elected by FEDARENE members at the occasion of the 2022 General Assembly…

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June 13, 2022

Back to the Future of District Heating and Cooling, preparing for tomorrow!

The world has changed since 2017. The RELaTED project partners have worked hard to test, report, and evaluate the of…

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June 13, 2022

Launch Webinar – Call for technical assistance under the Energy Communities Repository –

The Energy Communities Repository, an initiative launched by the European Commission in April 2022, organises an online webinar on 21…

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June 13, 2022

The EUCF 4th call is finally open!

Did you miss the launch webinar of the 4th call for applications of the European City Facility?

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June 10, 2022

Energy Communities: Citizens’ Action for Cleaner Energy

Vlasta Krmelj, FEDARENE Vice-President for Financing and Investment, discusses the opportunity and challenges of energy communities, the best workforce of…

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June 7, 2022

3CEA gains Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited Employer status

The 3 Counties Energy Agency is celebrating after gaining Engineers Ireland accreditation for its commitment to the continuous professional development…

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May 24, 2022

Facilitating and Supporting Renewable Energy Sources

Ricardo Gonzalez Mantero, FEDARENE Vice-President for Renewable Energy Sources, discusses the essential role of energy agencies and regions in facilitating…

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May 23, 2022

Regions and Energy Agencies are ready to implement the REPowerEU

The Regions, Energy Agencies and Islands of FEDARENE show their commitment to implement the REPowerEU package with Climate Neutrality as…

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May 23, 2022

9th European Urban Resilience Forum!

The 2022 edition of the European Urban Resilience Forum will take place on 14 and 15 September in Athens, Greece.

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May 17, 2022

Full potential of green hydrogen technologies presented during Green Hysland workshop in Cres (HR)

On the 26th of April 2022, Green Hysland hosted its first workshop on the island of Cres to exchange with…

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May 12, 2022

A new European initiative in support to energy communities

The European Commission's Energy Communities Repository was launched on 20 April in Brussels with an enthusiastic networking event.

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May 10, 2022

The European Commission highlights the Opengela project

The European Commission highlights the project’s "energy savings and support for vulnerable people", with the scalability of the processes, financing…

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April 25, 2022

Energy Efficiency First

Florin Andronescu, FEDARENE Vice-President for Energy Efficiency and director of Alba Local Energy Agency, discusses the urgency of implementing energy…

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April 13, 2022

Seven European regions visit Bilbao and Eibar to replicate the Opengela model of urban regeneration

On Thursday 31 March and Friday 1 April, representatives from seven municipalities and regions visited Bilbao and Eibar to see…

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April 12, 2022

Launch of the Energy Communities Repository

We are pleased to present the birth of a new initiative, the Energy Communities Repository.

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April 11, 2022

Map of EUCF beneficiaries

Discover all the projects financed by the European City Facility.

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April 7, 2022

From Linear to Circular economy

Read the editorial published by Central Finland, FEDARENE Vice-Presidency for Circular Economy, centered on the critical reasons behind avoiding and…

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April 1, 2022

REGILIENCE took part in the Stakeholder consultation on Ecological transition

On the 22nd of March 2022, REGILIENCE contributed to the consultation on Ecological transition - Which balance between social acceptability…

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March 21, 2022

Observer Community Open Call Continues

The SuperHomes2030's quest to identify ambitious regions and projects across Europe that are driving innovation & implementation of deep retrofit…

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March 15, 2022

Inauguration of the first renewable hydrogen plant in Mallorca

The President of the Balearic Government, Francina Armengol, the Vice President Juan Pedro Yllanes, Spanish Minister Teresa Ribera and Bar…

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March 8, 2022

The Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy – Europe, from the eyes of Julije Domac

The President of FEDARENE, Julije Domac, presents the 2050 ambitions of the Covenant of Mayors - Europe, the opportunities it…

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February 22, 2022

From Retrospection to Prospection: a Conversation on Energy Efficiency Priorities

We invited our Secretary General Seamus Hoyne and Deputy Secretary General Patrick Biard for a thought-provoking exchange on FEDARENE’s policy…

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February 18, 2022

Speeding up the energy transition: Find out how at the WSED from 5-8 April 2022!

Energy transition – full speed ahead! This is the focus of the next World Sustainable Energy Days (WSED) from 5-8…

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January 27, 2022

PROSPECT+ Capacity-Building Programme: call for mentees extended!

Apply as a mentee for PROSPECT+ Capacity-Building Programme until until the 4th of February 2022 and get your project funded…

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January 20, 2022

Harnessing the power of the energy agency to address energy poverty in a ‘net zero’ world

Energy poverty remains one of the most challenging problems being faced on the path to net-zero. Simone LOWTHE-THOMAS argues that…

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January 7, 2022

What can Covenant Coordinators and Supporters do for the signatories?

"The Covenant of Mayors is a redwire in our daily work": 2021 Coordinators and Supporters Reports are out!

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January 6, 2022

Opengela rehabilitates more than just buildings in Bilbao

«Opengela has made it easier for us to rehabilitate not only buildings in Otxarkoaga, but also spaces that were in…

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December 16, 2021

WEBINAR: How to get your project financed with reduced dependence on subsidies?

On 11 January 2022, PROSPECT+ will organise a webinar on the topic of financing local and regional climate action with…

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December 14, 2021

PROSPECT+, the capacity building for cities and regions, launches its second edition

Building on the success of the Horizon 2020 project PROSPECT, the new PROSPECT+ will continue to enable regional & local…

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December 7, 2021

REGILIENCE joined the Horizon Europe Climate Adaptation Mission Workshop!

Through fruitful discussions, the participants of the Horizon Europe Climate Adaptation Mission Workshop agreed that close collaboration between all is…

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December 7, 2021

Abruzzo Region starts implementing new Clean Hydrogen Project

Entitled LIFE3H, the project will set up, demonstrate and exploit 3 Hydrogen Valleys in 3 different regions of Italy.

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December 2, 2021

REGILIENCE starts its mission for climate-resilient regions

REGILIENCE kicked off with a goal to help regions adopt climate resilience pathways!

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November 17, 2021

Green Solutions Awards 2020-21 International Winners

Meet the international winners of the Green Solutions Awards 2020-21 who successfully tackled the key issues of sustainable construction.

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November 16, 2021

First Green Hysland Webinar Completed!

On the 9th of November 2021, FEDARENE invited ENAGAS, Community Energy Scotland and the FCH JU for its first webinar.

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November 12, 2021

Towards large-scale roll out of “integrated home renovation services” in Europe

Read this insightful paper by Christophe Milin and Adrien Bullier, published as part of the ECEEE summer study of 2021.…

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October 29, 2021

7th GTI Awards – 7 winners

Kökar, Chalki, Cres, Maio and Santiago were among the winners of the 7 exceptional islands sustainability projects at this year's…

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October 29, 2021

Samsø Receives the UN Global Climate Action Award for Climate Leaders

Denmark’s municipality of the island of Samsø is selected as a Climate Leader in UN Global Climate Action Award due…

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October 28, 2021

Highlights from the EUSEW Award Ceremony

FEDARENE and its members were well represented at the 2021 EUSEW Awards Ceremony, both as the award winners and in…

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October 15, 2021

EUCF third call for applications open

The European City Facility Third Call is officially open. Submit your application by December 17, 2021.

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October 5, 2021

Jon Irola Interview, Mayor of EIBAR in the Basque Country

“The neighbourhood office is essential; it is responsible for building the necessary trust between institutions and neighbourhoods”

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September 22, 2021

EU Sustainable Energy Week – Vote for the EUSEW Awards 2021 Finalists

Vote for your favorite candidates who are dedicated to a better and more sustainable future!

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August 31, 2021

FEDARENE islands successful in NESOI facility

Discover the successful initiatives to help transform the islands hosting FEDARENE members! The NESOI facility revealed the projects that will…

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August 20, 2021

Call for ideas to the women of renewable energy!

Participate in a project for women-led business ideas in the field of Renewable Energies for heating and cooling.

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July 23, 2021

Upper Austria: 200,000 roof-top PV systems by 2030!

In its new PV strategy, the region of Upper Austria has set itself the clear goal of achieving 200,000 roof-top…

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July 12, 2021

OPENGELA: urban regeneration programme throughout the Basque Country

To replicate the OPENGELA model, it is necessary to lay the foundations for neighbourhood offices to operate. For this reason,…

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July 7, 2021

National Winners of the Green Solutions Awards 2020-2021

The national winners of the Green Solution Awards have been announced! Find out who will be competing during the international…

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June 30, 2021

C-Track 50: putting regions on track for carbon neutrality by 2050

Discover in video the project C-track 50, which has supported 107 municipalities develop energy and climate plans.

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June 28, 2021

OPENGELA to become a reference for urban regeneration

«I hope that Opengela will be a reference for other urban environments and inspire other initiatives.» said Miguel de los…

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June 23, 2021

New neighbourhoods join OPENGELA

More than 500 homes in 4 neighbourhoods in the Basque Country, Spain, join the OPENGELA project.

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June 21, 2021

Discussion with Grigoris Konstantellos, Mayor of Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni

Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni (VVV) was one of the Greek municipalities selected by the C-Track 50 project to receive technical support for the…

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June 16, 2021

107 municipalities and 11 EU regions on their way to carbon neutrality thanks to C-Track 50

With C-Track 50 being in its third year of existence, it is time to highlight the work done in the…

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June 9, 2021

Discover Green Hysland

The Green Hysland website is here! Discover this new EU project and how it aims to decarbonise islands through green…

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June 7, 2021

More than 200 applications for the Second EUCF Call!

The Second Call for applications of the European City Facility closed on the 31st of May, 2021, with a total…

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June 1, 2021

More than 200 local & regional stakeholders are getting ready for 2050

The GET READY FOR 2050 event series was concluded this 1st June morning after hosting its third and final session.…

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May 31, 2021

Tipperary Energy Agency powers with Electric Ireland

TEA and Electric Ireland are joining forces to make SuperHomes services accessible across Ireland.

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May 10, 2021

The gender perspective in urban regeneration in OPENGELA

The researcher Sonia De Gregorio has produced a report for the Basque Government with recommendations to be considered in this…

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April 30, 2021

Learning and sharing with Ireland, France, Italy, and Austria

Sharing experiences with other OSS at the European level is an integral part of the Opengela project since its creation.…

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April 23, 2021

EUSEW 2021: Host a session during the Policy Conference

Get a chance to inspire stakeholders interested in renewables and energy efficiency by hosting a policy session during EUSEW 2021!…

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April 21, 2021

GET READY FOR 2050: the upcoming event series you don’t want to miss

Organised between 20 May and 1st June, the online series aims to support municipalities and regions in developing, implementing and…

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April 20, 2021

PPP to promote renovation in Basque neighbourhoods

The Department of Territorial Planning and Fundación Repsol will promote the eco-sustainable rehabilitation of buildings and neighbourhood regeneration throughout the…

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April 14, 2021

Call for technical assistance for EU Islands

The Clean energy for EU islands Secretariat is launching a first Call for Support for EU islands to apply for…

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April 8, 2021

A brand new “Urban Future” is coming up!

Instead of the scheduled Conference in Rotterdam, Urban Future is moving online, inspiring CityChangers 24/7. The live Conference will be…

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April 8, 2021

Opengela as a reference for urban regeneration in the Basque Country

Opengela passes the halfway mark as a reference for urban regeneration in the Basque Country!

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April 2, 2021

SMART-SPACE: Smart lightning system for North-Western European cities

The SMART SPACE project promotes the uptake of smart lighting in small/mid size municipalities. Learn more about the outcome of…

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March 31, 2021

All you shall know about the 2nd EUCF Call!

The Second Call of the European Facility is open. Read the Call document and apply before the 31st May 2021.

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March 30, 2021

Successful stories from the European City Facility

Do you want to apply for EUCF and you are looking for good examples to follow? Or are you simply…

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March 29, 2021

The Second EUCF Call is out!

Find out how to apply to the Second Call of the European City Facility. Applications are open until the 31st…

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March 22, 2021

Commission launches competition to find Europe’s greenest cities

Will your city be the next European Green Capital or European Green Leaf winner? The European Commission launched this year’s…

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March 16, 2021

Promoting RES in Alpine Communities

ALPGRIDS has an open call for 12 alpine communities looking for support to implement microgrid solutions.

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March 12, 2021

The Green Solution Awards

FEDARENE is calling upon all professionals and experts from the building industry. The deadline for the registration period for the…

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March 12, 2021

Get to know BAPAURA – Supporting renovation in France

Introducing BAPAURA – a European project funded by Horizon2020 to support energy renovation in the French region of Auvergne Rhônes-Alpes.

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March 3, 2021

EUCF Announces its 2nd call for Proposals with Increased Resources!

The call for applications will be open from 29 March - 31 May!

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February 14, 2021

Save the Date for the World Sustainable Energy Days

Boosting economic recovery with energy efficiency – this is the focus of the next WSED and European Energy Efficiency from…

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January 29, 2021

Takeaways from the Next-generation Energy Performance Certificates and Deep Renovation workshop

What are the main takeaways of the QualDeEPC EU-level expert workshop: Next generation Energy Performance Certificates and Deep Renovation

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January 20, 2021

2nd Newsletter of QualDeEPC now available

Looking back at the Green Paper and forward to the online EU and national workshops

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December 17, 2020

The 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework adopted

This Framework will provide a long term budget of 1074.3 billion euros of which 5.4 billion will be dedicated to…

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December 9, 2020

FAEN about to complete 10 local sustainable energy and climate plans

Read how the regional energy agency of the Asturias region is supporting its municipalities with their climate and energy plans…

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November 27, 2020

Gérard Dellinger is the winner of the 2020 Roger Leron Award

On the 26th of November, Gérard Dellinger, former mayor of Saint-Julien-en-Quint and founder of the local association ACOPREV, was declared…

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November 26, 2020

2020 FEDARENE General Assembly: it’s a wrap

On the 25th and 26th of November, FEDARENE held its 2020 General Assembly – the first fully online edition.

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November 23, 2020

The International Clean Energy Challenge – Solved!

As Europe was being hit by a record-breaking heat wave, 64 young professionals and researchers from all over the world…

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October 23, 2020

The Smart Specialisation Platform on Bioenergy

The Smart Specialisation Platform on Bioenergy (S3P) is a tool to improve interregional cooperation through specialisation. From spring 2015 EC…

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October 22, 2020

European Green Capital and Green Leaf winners

Meet the city of Grenovable, the winner of the European Commission's European Green Capital Award 2022!

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October 14, 2020

Mutual learning on carbon neutrality and carbon finance

Read how AURA-EE is sharing experiences on carbon neutrality strategies and carbon finance thanks to the C-Track 50 H2020 project.

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October 9, 2020

City of Koprivnica and REA North win Procura Award for Innovation Procurement of the Year

The Procura+ Awards reward successful, already running, sustainable and innovative public procurements. These procurements lead to significant improvements of public…

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October 9, 2020

Turning your Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan into a Strategic Investment Plan [report]

You can now read the full report on the event of Turning your Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan into…

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October 8, 2020

Final Conference of the Interreg MED project ENERJ

The final conference of ENERJ brought together the partners of this Interreg MED project with a group of national and…

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October 2, 2020

“Connecting the Unconnected” a recap of the IMEAS and C-track 50 event

FEDARENE supported the organisation of a joint event by IMEAS and C-Track 50 projects, during the EU Sustainable Energy Week

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September 26, 2020

Cities driving the green recovery: boosting investments for local actions

Did you miss the EUCF session at the EUSEW 2020? Watch the recording and find out how 5 outstanding women…

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September 25, 2020

Be part of the EUCF adventure

The first call of the new European City Facility is open until October 2nd and energy agencies have a role…

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September 24, 2020

Join the EUCF Investors Network

Are you a financial institution operating at EU level or at national level in one of the EU member states…

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September 8, 2020

Authorisation for trialling floating wind power in the Basque Country

New trials on new floating wind technologies by the Biscay Marine Energy Platform (BiMEP) have been approved to gain a…

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September 7, 2020

Luxembourg raises €1.5 bln in Europe’s first ‘sustainability’ government bond

The bonds blend 'green' bonds and 'social' bonds

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August 13, 2020

Managenergy Expert Mission to Cyprus Energy Agency

In July 2019, Christiane Egger from the Upper Austria (OÖ ESV) Energy Agency visited the Cyprus Energy Agency (CEA) to…

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June 24, 2020

EUCF @ EUSEW 2020 | Cities Driving the Green Recovery

The European City Facility (EUCF) hosted a session at the first - ever online European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) at…

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June 8, 2020

José I. Hormaeche, voice of the Sustainable Industry

Mr Hormaeche, General Manager of the Basque Energy Cluster, provided Fedarene with this thought provoking interview on the role and…

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March 24, 2020

Successful stories from Slovakia

The European City Facility published the first set of case studies. The first EUCF call is open until the 2nd…

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March 16, 2020

PROSPECT Green financing survey: provide your input!

The PROSPECT H2020 project is currently conducting a survey on the key factors for green financing to become a reality

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March 14, 2020

Accelerating transition: How cities and regions make a difference

On the 7th of December 2019, the C-Track 50 project – putting regions on track for carbon neutrality by 2050…

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March 13, 2020

ManagEnergy Workshop: How can Energy Agencies make the most out of new opportunities?

Read about the ManagEnergy workshop, organized at the WSED 2020!

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March 10, 2020

EU City Facility: Call for Country Expert in Poland

The EUCF initiative is looking for a country expert in Poland in order to support cities in their “city journey"

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March 4, 2020

Quickscan: a new energy performance assessment tool

Discover this tool developed by the Wallonia region in the framework of the BE REEL LIFE project to measure the…

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March 4, 2020

World Sustainable Energy Days 2020: nearly 600 participants gathered in Wels to advance the Energy Transition

The World Sustainable Energy Days (WSED) are one of Europe’s largest annual conferences in this field. The 2020 conference will…

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March 2, 2020

Overview: What status for Energy Performance Certifications in Europe?

What is the current status of Energy Performance certification in Europe? BUILD UP Experts provide a comparative approach on EPCs…

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February 29, 2020

Applications for Green Solutions Awards are now open

Are you interested in participating in the Green Solutions Awards? Submit your application before the deadline on 15 March 2021

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February 28, 2020

One small step for the Energy Agency, a giant leap for the Region

Go behind the scenes of Tipperary Energy Agency and Energikontor Norr PROSPECT workshops on facilitating new services in the Norrbotten…

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February 25, 2020

MANAGENERGY Expert Mission to Energy Centre Češke Budejovice

Last June, Vlasta Krmelj from Energy Agency of Podravje visited the energy agency of Energy Centre České Budějovice (ECCB) to…

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February 24, 2020

ManagEnergy Expert Mission in Tartu – Estonia

The Expert Mission was conducted by Seamus Hoyne (LIT, IE) at the Tartu Regional Energy Agency on 9-11 February 2020

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February 23, 2020

The New EU CITY FACILITY initiative has been launched!

Exciting news: the new EU CITY FACILITY is here! Find out about the general outline of the project and stay…

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February 20, 2020

Vlasta Krmelj, Jury Member of Roger Léron Award

Vlasta is one of the Jury Members of this last edition of the Roger Léron Award. Through her interview, she…

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February 20, 2020

Save The Date for the ManagEnergy Networking Event

The ManagEnergy Initiative will be back next year with an interesting Networking Event tailored for local and regional energy agencies.…

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February 20, 2020

FEDARENE member KSSENA among REGIOSTARS winners

Our member KSSENA is part of REGIOSTARS winning project for Youth empowerment!

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February 13, 2020

Insights from the ManagEnergy Initiative

After almost 3 years of service, ManagEnergy's expertise has been put to good use - learn all about our master…

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February 3, 2020

Relive the ManagEnergy Master Class 8!

Watch the video summary of the last ManagEnergy Master Class! This 8th session focused on Risk Analysis and the development…

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February 2, 2020

Urban regeneration One-Stop-Shops in the Post COVID Recovery

On May 12th, the 1 year anniversary of the Opengela Project was celebrated during a Webinar focusing on One-Stop-Shop Projects…

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January 21, 2020

210 European Mayors Demand EU Emissions Peak by 2020, Halve by 2030 and Reach Net-Zero by 2050

Mayors call on European Council and Member States to commit to long-term climate strategy and binding, ambitious emission reduction targets

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January 20, 2020

Last chance to apply to the PROSPECT peer-to-peer learning programme

The 3rd and last call for applications is now open! You have until the 6th March to apply

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January 15, 2020

Serge Nocodie: “Climate planning needs to enable local authorities to anticipate the challenges of tomorrow”

Read our interview of Serge Nocodie, FEDARENE’s Vice-President for Climate Action

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October 19, 2019

Emerging Business Models for Energy Communities – Lessons from the PEGASUS project – WEBINAR

This PEGASUS webinar will present the details of the “energy communities” provisions Clean Energy Package, bring forward the perspective of…

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September 17, 2019

Roger Léron Award 2019: the jury has made its call

The jury made its call, and the 3 finalists of the Roger Léron Award 2019 are finally known: congratulations to…

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July 10, 2019

TSVETANOV PLAMEN

Roger Léron Award 2019 Nominee

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July 10, 2019

JOSEP PUIG I BOIX

Roger Léron Award 2019 Nominee & Finalist

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July 10, 2019

CHRISTIAN MERCIER

Roger Léron Award 2019 Nominee

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July 10, 2019

SØREN HERMANSEN

Roger Léron Award 2019 Finalist & Winner

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July 10, 2019

Maria del Rosario Heras Celemín

Roger Léron Award 2019 Nominee & Finalist

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July 10, 2019

JESSICA GROVE-SMITH

Roger Léron Award 2019 Nominee

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July 10, 2019

MARTINE ECHEVIN

Roger Léron Award 2019 Nominee

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July 10, 2019

CORNELIA DANIEL

Roger Léron Award 2019 Nominee

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July 10, 2019

EUGENE CONLON

Roger Léron Award 2019 Nominee

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July 10, 2019

LARS ANDRÉN

Roger Léron Award 2019 Nominee

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June 5, 2019

Meet Adrian Joyce, leader at combining architecture and energy efficiency

Adrian is Secretary General of EuroACE and Director of the Renovate Europe Campaign. He granted us an interview in which we talks about…

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April 26, 2019

The Energy Efficiency Dimension of the Roger Léron Award

Discover why Energy Efficiency is a big part of our Roger Léron Award.

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April 9, 2019

FEDARENE President Julije Domac interviewed by Parliament Magazine

With their close proximity to citizens and unique competencies, Europe’s regions are well placed to inform policymakers on the challenges…

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January 24, 2019

3CEA: 5th Expert Mission of the ManagEnergy Programme in Ireland

Christiane Egger from Upper Austria’s Energiesparverband OO spent 3 days at 3CEA in Kilkenny, Ireland exploring how to strengthen services to lead…

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December 12, 2018

3CEA project successfully nominated!

Congratulations to 3CEA for the successful nomination of their project to receive financial support from the Irish Climate Action Fund!

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December 4, 2018

C-Track 50 at COP 24 Side Event on Nature Based Solutions

The C-Track 50 project will be presented during a side event of the COP24 in Katowice, Poland, on 8 December…

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November 19, 2018

100 applicants for the second PROSPECT learning programme!

The engagement campaign for the second edition of the PROSPECT learning programme attracted around 100 cities, regions and energy agencies…

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November 15, 2018

Apply to the ManagEnergy Master Classes

Join us in Brussels on 29-31 January to learn about the foundations of project financing and market facilitation.

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November 8, 2018

Lunch Debate on the Multiannual Financial Framework from a regional perspective and the future LIFE programme

Yesterday, the 7th November 2018, FEDARENE organised its second 'LunchEU' on the next MFF and the LIFE programme.

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October 25, 2018

Public Authorities Implementing Energy Efficiency Policies – PUBLENEF Conference

PUBLENEF’s final conference was the ideal frame to take stock of the current energy efficiency policies and discuss the upcoming…

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October 9, 2018

Andy Bull is the Winner of the 2018 Roger Léron Award

The 4th edition of the Roger Léron Award was concluded yesterday, the 10th October 2018, with the Ceremony at the…

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September 9, 2018

The 3 finalists of the 2018 Roger Léron Award are here!

The 3 finalists of the Roger Léron Award 2018 are finally known: congratulations to Andy Bull (UK), José Rámon Peran…

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August 24, 2018

New Compete4SECAP project – Teaming up for Energy

The new Compete4SECAP project, or C4S, is building on resources developed in previous projects such as 50000&1 SEAPs working on…

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July 10, 2018

Bengt STRIDH

Roger Léron Award 2018 Nominee

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July 10, 2018

Gerhard PROIßL

Roger Léron Award 2018 Nominee

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July 10, 2018

Gerry WARDELL

Roger Léron Award 2018 Nominee

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July 10, 2018

Bertram FLECK

Roger Léron Award 2018 Candidate

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July 9, 2018

José Ramón PERAN GONZALEZ

Roger Léron Award 2018 Finalist

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July 9, 2018

Andy BULL

Roger Léron Award 2018 Finalist

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June 29, 2018

The General Journal of Europe launches a dossier on energy with FEDARENE

Entitled "Europe & Territories: Energy, Energy Transition and Environment", this dossier will promote the participation of territories and citizens in…

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June 27, 2018

FEDARENE’s Board of Directors reacts to the Clean Energy Trilogues and the next EU Budget

On the 26th and 27th of June 2018, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Energie Environnement was celebrating its 40th anniversary. It was the occasion…

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June 27, 2018

A guide on good practice to boost energy efficiency

The "Guide on good practice in energy efficiency for Central and South Eastern Europe (CESEC)" that gathers more than 60…

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May 8, 2018

ManagEnergy Master Class, 2nd session, 7-8-9 May 2018

The second ManagEnergy Master Class gathers 23 senior professionals from Local and Regional Energy Agencies to learn about how to…

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April 27, 2018

ALEA celebrates its 10 years anniversary

Alba Local Energy Agency – ALEA is celebrating a decade of activity in April 2018. Set up by Alba County…

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April 16, 2018

The Cyprus Nanogrid Pilot: The UCY nanogrid solution

UCY will test the functioning of a nanogrid model commercial and residential loads.

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April 12, 2018

Sustainable Energy Investments catalysed by EU Structural Funds

Sustainable Energy Investments catalysed by EU Structural Funds

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March 13, 2018

Watch SuperHomes presentation from the Covenant of Mayors Investment Forum

Tipperary Energy Agency presented the "Project Super Homes" during the forum.

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March 3, 2018

Structural funds used for energy efficient SMEs in Sweden

The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) in Sweden has been an important tool to support the shift to a low-carbon…

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February 26, 2018

ManagEnergy Master Class Testimonies, 19-20-21 February 2018

Listen to what the Senior staff from 24 Local and Regional Energy Agencies had to say about the first ManagEnergy…

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February 22, 2018

ManagEnergy Master Class, 1st session, 18-19-20 February 2018

The first ManagEnergy Master Class was held today at the Brussels Comic Book Museum, an interesting venue that the ManagEnergy…

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February 20, 2018

10 years of the Covenant of Mayors

The EU Covenant of Mayors is the world's largest movement for local climate action and energy transition, bringing together more…

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February 15, 2018

BiogasAction – New developments in Brittany, France

During the first period of BiogasAction, the Association d’Initiatives Locales pour l’Energie et l’Environnement (AILE) has been working on different tasks…

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February 12, 2018

PUBLENEF Workshop at Les Assises Européennes de la Transition Energétique-2018

Mieux accompagner les collectivités dans la mise en œuvre de leur stratégie d'efficacité énergétique !

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February 6, 2018

Farmers produce their own fuel in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Within the BiogasAction project, the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Energy Environment Agency (AURA-EE) is making a feasibility study with the collaboration of SCARA…

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January 16, 2018

BiogasAction – New developments in Sweden

During the first period of BiogasAction the Energy Agency for Southeast Sweden (ESS) has been working on different tasks in…

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January 10, 2018

Sign up for the 1st PROSPECT learning cycle!

The 1st learning cycle of PROSPECT will start in May 2018.

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December 13, 2017

FEDARENE Networking Event for Energy Agencies – 2017

FEDARENE hosted the 2017 edition of its annual networking event for energy agencies on the 6th December. Around 30 members…

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December 13, 2017

The circular economy network in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes – ECLAIRA platform

In Auvergne-Rhône Alpes, the ECLAIRA network was created as a networking tool to develop circular economy in the region.

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December 13, 2017

BiogasAction – New developments in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

The biogas production in the region made big changes. When the BiogasAction project began, in January 2016, there were 51…

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December 13, 2017

Towards Circular Economy in Finland – CIRCWASTE project

Central Finland, together with four other regions in Finland, has started exploring the potential of the Circular economy. The focus…

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December 9, 2017

25th birthday of Berliner Energieagentur: reliability, trust, responsibility

For 25 years, the Berliner Energieagentur (BEA) has been tackling environmental challenges and aiming at contributing to a more efficient…

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December 7, 2017

The 3rd edition of the Roger Léron Award is over: the winner is known!

The 3rd edition of the Roger Léron Award has come to an end. The name of the winner, Ljubomir Majdandzic,…

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November 23, 2017

BiogasAction – New developments in the Netherlands

During the first 1 year and a half of the BiogasAction project the consulting firm CCS has been working on different…

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November 22, 2017

The Finalists of the Roger Léron Award – 2017

Discover the finalists  of the Roger Léron Award 2017! Among them, 1 winner will be chosen by the Jury composed…

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November 13, 2017

BiogasAction – New developments in Denmark

The Danish biogas industry has in recent years seen a major progress. The improved framework conditions is one of the…

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October 27, 2017

Basque Energy Agency celebrates its 35th anniversary

EVE is celebrating its 35th anniversary. Throughout its history, it has contributed to the development of sustained energy in the…

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October 19, 2017

Nicosia is heading towards achieving sustainability in 2020 by changing 100% of street lighting with LED

The Nicosia municipality (capital of Cyprus) has launched an open Green public procurement to upgrade its street lighting, leading to…

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October 16, 2017

Follow-up on the Covenant of Mayors workshop in Bucharest – 7 November 2017

More than 70 participants joined the ´Energy Transition and Climate Mitigation : Local strategies and Support Policies´ workshop. Watch the…

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October 5, 2017

BiogasAction – New developments in Latvia

During the first 1 year and a half of BiogasAction, the engineering consulting company Ekodoma worked on different tasks in order…

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October 4, 2017

The Smart Specialisation Platform on Bioenergy

The Smart Specialisation Platform on Bioenergy (S3P) is a tool to improve interregional cooperation through specialisation. From spring 2015 EC…

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October 4, 2017

BiogasAction – New developments in Croatia

During the first 1 year and a half of BiogasAction, the Energy Institute Hrvoje Požar, EIHP, was optimistic in the new…

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October 1, 2017

BiogasAction – New developments in Czech Republic

Biogas industry is well developed in the Czech Republic since 2005 , based on the first Renewable Energy Act ever…

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September 29, 2017

Tipperary’s 37M Energy transition program gets the green light

Read all about Tipperary Energy Agency's successful ELENA application which will aim at enhancing energy efficiency in the Tipperary County…

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September 27, 2017

Energy agencies as leaders in the energy transition

The new ManagEnergy initiative of the European Commission will support regional and local energy agencies in developing new services and activities. The focus is…

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September 18, 2017

AE3R initiates energy audits for emblematic high schools in Moldova

The audits took place in 2 High Schools in Calarasi, namely "Mihail Sadoveanu" Theoretical High School and "Vasile Alecsandri" Theoretical…

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September 10, 2017

Felicia IENCULESCU-POPOVICI

Felicia Ienculescu-Popovici is the founder and director of Greenitiative and a finalist of the 2017 Roger Léron Award.

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September 10, 2017

Wilfried ROOS

The Mayor Wilfried Roos gave the impetus to a complete change of the City of Saerbeck to a climate friendly…

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September 10, 2017

Ljubomir MAJDANDZIC

Dr Ljubomir Majdandzic is pioneer of solar energy in Croatia and first Croatian expert who advocated renewable energy and promoted…

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August 7, 2017

The new BiogasAction Toolbox – The right tools for your biogas development strategy

This new search tool will enable you to find tools and guidelines on biogas.

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June 16, 2017

FEDARENE welcomes 4 new members!

During the General Assembly set in Berlin the first of June 2017, FEDARENE voted unanimously in favor of the entrance…

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March 31, 2017

Open Call: Become a Biogas ACTION replication partner

If you would like to participate in a joint exchange with one of our BiogasACTION expert partners, apply by the…

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March 29, 2017

Supporting energy efficient policies of multi-level governance, 14-03-2017

The event was co-organised in the framework of two HORIZON 2020 projects in which CRES participates as partner, Publenef and…

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February 11, 2017

A Board of Mayors to steer the largest community of cities committed to the EU climate and energy objectives

Today, the European Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy entered a new phase of its history with the launch…

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November 2, 2016

The Aegean Energy Agency participates in the approved HORIZON 2020 project WiseGRID

The Aegean Energy Agency participates along with 20 more partners in this project which aims to contribute to Europe's transition…

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October 21, 2016

How to aggregate small energy investments into a large regional project?

On 13th October 2016, FEDARENE joined forces with the Committee of the Regions, the European Commission, European Investment Bank and…

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October 13, 2016

Podravje: Investing In Public Buildings

The Municipality of Maribor is the second biggest city in Slovenia with around 115.000 inhabitants. The City is committed to…

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October 12, 2016

Regional Plans for Climate Adaptation and Implementation of Energy Policies

The conference organized in partnership with Abruzzo Region on 29th September 2016 proposed a "follow-up" regarding the Paris Agreement particularly…

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June 16, 2016

Regional Investment Advisory Platforms for the Implementation of Sustainable Energy Policies

Download the presentations of the FEDARENE 2016 Networking Event which focused on: your vision in your region, your objectives, and…

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June 16, 2016

Winner Announced for the Roger Léron Award 2016

The Roger Léron Award celebrates successful contributions to the development of sustainable energy at the regional and/or local levels in…

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May 9, 2016

Gérard DELLINGER

The first professional life of Gérard Dellinger was in the packaging industry. When he retired, his second professional life started…

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March 15, 2016

Hans GULLIKSSON

Finalist of the 2nd edition of the Roger Léron Award in 2016, please meet Hans Gulliksson (Sweden), a frontrunner on sustainable…

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March 15, 2016

Wolfgang JILEK

Winner of the 2nd edition of the Roger Léron Award in 2016, please meet Wolfgang JILEK (Austria) and his motto:…

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February 2, 2016

Data4Action – New Regional Energy & GHG Observatories

Discover the new regional energy & GHG observatories which are powerful tools for implementing efficient strategies at the local level.

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January 8, 2016

Financing energy renovation in condominiums

Download speakers' slides from this event co-organised with ARENE on 3rd December 2015.

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December 16, 2015

Regions and citizens acting together against climate change, 2 December, Paris

FEDARENE and ARENE Île-de-France organized several events in Paris from 2 to 4 December.

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November 18, 2015

Workshop: Islands as test beds for innovative sustainable energy technologies

More than 100 participants from the European Commission, national and local authorities, the business sector, financial institutions and academia took…

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November 10, 2015

And the EESA 2015 Winners are…

Discover the winners of this year’s European Energy Service Award!

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July 29, 2015

Investor Confidence Project Europe

The Investor Confidence Project (ICP) Europe, co-financed by Horizon 2020, aims at unlocking access to financing for the building renovation…

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July 16, 2015

BioRES is to establish biomass supply chains in South-East Europe

BioRes aims to establish and strengthen domestic supply chains for quality controlled woody bioenergy products in Bulgaria, Croatia and Serbia.

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June 17, 2015

Winner Announced for the Roger Léron Award 2015

FEDARENE, the European Federation of Agencies and Regions for Energy and the Environment, handed over the trophy of the first…

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June 9, 2015

Nominated Finalists Announced for the Roger Léron Award 2015

Discover the finalists of the 2015 Roger Léron Award, the annual award named in memory of our former president and…

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April 9, 2015

The inaugural meeting of the EMA Network

The EMA Network brings together representatives of national energy authorities with representatives of Cohesion Policy Managing Authorities dealing with energy.

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March 30, 2015

MEDCOP21 – Search of Intramediteranean cooperation experiences on adaptation and mitigation

The PACA region council will organize the MEDCOP21, inviting local authorities, civil society, enterprises, institutions to propose a specific Mediterranean…

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March 29, 2015

Contribution to energy efficiency: Europe’s Best Energy Services wanted!

To honour European frontrunners in the field of energy efficiency, the European Energy Service Initiative will bestow the "European Energy…

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March 15, 2015

Herbert STAVA

Winner of the 1st edition of the Roger Léron Award in 2015, please meet Herbert Stava (Austria).

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March 15, 2015

Fred NORDSTROM

Finalist of the 1st edition of the Roger Léron Award 2015, please meet Fred Nordstrom (Sweden).

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February 20, 2015

Green Partnerships – for Cities and Regions in the MED region

Green Partnerships is an EU project co-funded under the Interreg B: Transnational programme, MED (Mediterranean) region.

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February 15, 2015

Open call for a subcontract for the Pact of Islands

Open call for the support to Pact of Islands signatories - FEDARENE is proposing a subcontract to support the Pact…

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February 3, 2015

Launch of the Anaerobic Digestion initiative in the Rhône-Alpes Region

In the Rhône-Alpes region, the regional energy agency is developing anaerobic digestion as part of the objectives of the energy…

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February 2, 2015

EU Sustainable Energy Week – Save the Date!

The 2015 edition of the EU Sustainable Energy Week will take place on 15-19 June 2015 in Brussels and across…

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December 16, 2014

Julije Domac in Lima on behalf of FEDARENE

FEDARENE's President Julije Domac was in Lima for for the UN Climate Change Conference to represent the regions and energy…

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May 14, 2014

European Energy Service Award: applications open until 16 June

The prestigious European Energy Service Award honours outstanding efforts and achievements in the field of energy services in Europe.

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May 13, 2014

LICEA, Life Cycle Energy Audit Tool for SMEs

LiCEA aims to address this by creating a 'SMART' tool for energy auditing in Cluster SMEs with the added-value of…

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February 20, 2014

2014 ManagEnergy & Sustainable Energy Europe Awards: Call for submissions!

A new edition of the most prestigious award competition in sustainable energy at the EU level is now open.

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February 20, 2014

Sustainable Energy Europe & ManagEnergy Awards: Call for Submissions!

Share your contribution to the EU 2020 energy targets by submitting a project to the EU’s most important sustainable energy…

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February 7, 2014

Severn Wye Chief Executive, Catrin Maby recently addresses the next stage of the Green Deal

Catrin Maby's presentation included the call for Ministers to start retrofitting their homes to drive demand for Green Deal, while pointing…

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December 19, 2013

Cloughjordan “Ecovillage” winner at the LivCom Awards thanks to the SERVE project

This year, the "Ecovillage" in Cloughjordan, County Tipperary won a Gold Medal Award at the 2013 International Awards for Liveable…

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December 13, 2013

World Sustainable Energy Days (WSED) 2014

The World Sustainable Energy Days (WSED, www.wsed.at), one of the largest annual conferences in this field in Europe, offers a…

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December 9, 2013

Biomethane Regions supports the market development of biomethane for grid injection and vehicle usage

The Biomethane Regions session showed how the promotion of anaerobic digestion and of biogas upgrading technology supports the market development…

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MAR
27
2025

From Policy to Projects: Strategies and Tools for Europe’s Green Transition

Learn more about sustainable heating and cooling plans!

OCT
24
2024

Engaging citizens in community heating projects

Join this webinar to learn how municipalities can drive fossil-free heating and cooling with citizen involvement!

FEB
07
2024

ePLANET Greek webinar – Innovative financing for Buildings’ Energy Efficiency projects

You speak Greek and you want to learn more about innovative financing for Building's Energy Efficiency? Don't miss next ePLANET webinar in collaboration with Prospect+!

FEB
08
2024

Climate Chance Europe 2024 Wallonia Summit: Calling for European Climate Action Projects 

Apply for the Climate Chance Europe 2024 Wallonia Summit call for European climate action projects by 8 January 2024. Selected initiatives will be presented at…

MAY
17
2023

EU Projects Clustering event: Smart Energy Services

Join the two online EU Project Clustering events on “Smart Energy Services”, organised by SmartSPIN on 25th April and 17th May 2023

JUN
02
2022

Deep Retrofit Community of Practice: Highly ambitious regions and projects across Europe

Following up last year's webinar, this online seminar brings together Ambitious Regions and already running Renovation and One Stop Shop EU Funded Projects, to offer…

DEC
06
2021

CEF Energy 2021 – Virtual Info Day on the call for Cross-border Renewable Energy Projects

The Connecting Europe Facility Energy programme for 2021-2027 has been extended with a cross-border renewable energy window and this info day will help you understand…

NOV
25
2021

LIFE projects networking event: Circular economy of waste, water & soil

Join this online conference that will be hosted by LIFE HIDAQUA’s partner Eurecat will hold and enjoy the networking opportunities!

SEP
29
2021

DHC Networks in European Innovation Projects

Share experiences and lessons learnt among different district heating and cooling (DHC) demo sites.

SEP
09
2021

Islands energy transition experience in H2020 projects – Chapter 1: demand-side-management, flexibility and energy management

Tune in for the first part of webinar series on clean energy transition of Islands!

JUL
28
2021

Matchmaking Heat Pumps and Stakeholders: Research, Innovation and Projects

Learn more about opportunities relating to the development of heat pump projects.

JUN
09
2021

Deep Retrofit Community of Practice: Highly ambitious regions and projects across Europe

During the EU Green Week, regions and energy agencies are brought together to discuss renovation strategies.

APR
22
2021

Impacts, Achievements and Success Stories of EU-funded projects

Join the webinar on the 22nd of April to discover success stories from EU-funded projects supporting companies towards the Clean Energy Transition.

OCT
27
2020

Webinar: The Nordic way – innovative financing in green/ climate projects

Join this PROSPECT webinar on 27th October and find out the Nordic Countries’ recipe for success when applying innovative financing. Date: 27 October 2020 12:00…

DEC
04
2025

Citizen Energy Advisory Hub – First Technical Assistance Information webinar

Join us on December 4 for an introduction to the CEAH initiative and to get involved in the citizen energy community!

DEC
03
2025

Empowering Regions on Heating & Cooling: Planning, Technology, Finance

Decarbonising heating and cooling is one of Europe’s biggest energy challenges — and regions are at the heart of the solution. Join the next ManagEnergy…

DEC
10
2025

Join the First Conference for the Citizen Energy Advisory Hub (CEAH)

Be part of Europe’s citizen energy movement – register now!

JUN
09
2026

The Festival of the New European Bauhaus

Mark your calendars for 9 to 13 June 2026, because the Festival of the New European Bauhaus is coming back to Brussels, Belgium! Read more…

OCT
15
2025

Please look up! Efficient, resilient, fair and smart – what does our energy and climate future look like?

From 15 to 16 October 2025, a conference from IEECP will gather experts to discuss the future of a fair energy transition. Register for the…

SEP
26
2025

Webinar: Citizen-led renovation – Barriers, Opportunities and Recommendations

Join us for an interactive webinar that explores the key barriers and opportunities for citizen-led renovation (CLR) and discusses recommendations to scale up this community-driven…

OCT
29
2025

Greening the Islands Conference & Awards 2025 – A Decade of Island Innovation

The 10th GTI Conference & Awards returns in 2025 with a hybrid edition in Gozo. Join global island leaders for key dialogues, best practice showcases,…

OCT
16
2025

EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony 2025

Don't miss the 2025 EU Covenant Ceremony on 16 October in Brussels! This will be a pivotal moment for cities, regions, and energy agencies securing…

NOV
04
2025

Smart City Expo World Congress 2025: Shaping the Cities of Tomorrow

From 4 to 6 November 2025, Barcelona becomes the global hub for urban innovation. Join 25,000+ experts to co-create smarter, greener, and more liveable cities.

JUL
03
2025

Member Consultation Webinar on the Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act (IDAA)

Join us on 3 July for a dedicated webinar to coordinate a joint response to the Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act (IDAA).

JUL
10
2025

FACILITA Launches Community of Practice for Public Building Renovation

FACILITA invites you to become part of its brand-new Community of Practice (CoP)—a European platform for collaboration, learning and innovation in the field of public…

JUN
25
2025

Chatting on Citizen Energy – Exploring Citizen-Led Solutions

On 25 June, join CEAH’s first Chatting on Citizen Energy webinar and explore how citizens can actively shape the energy transition across Europe.

JUN
24
2025

The warmth of cooperation: Heating and cooling communities for Central and Eastern Europe

Join us on 24 June and learn how communities in Central & Eastern Europe are driving the energy transition with sustainable heating & cooling solutions!

JUN
12
2025

Fast-tracking Biomethane: Tackling Permitting Time at the Local Level

South East Energy Agency will speak at EUSEW 2025’s session on fast-tracking biomethane, sharing local best practices to overcome permitting challenges and accelerate project deployment.

MAY
28
2025

ISLET National event on Sustainable Islands 2025

On May 28th, the vibrant city of Naples will host Sustainable Islands 2025, the mid-term event of the LIFE ISLET project, dedicated to advancing energy…

JUN
03
2025

Energy Prices for All: Climate and Energy Planning as a Key Driver of Transition’s Affordability

Join us in this live event hosted by MEP Benedetta Scuderi in the European Parliament to discover how local and regional actors are leading the…

MAY
27
2025

Empowering Regions: Advancing Just Transition Through Energy Efficiency, Education & Citizen Support 

Join the online roundtable to discuss the crucial role of energy efficiency, education, and citizen support in Just Transition regions!

MAY
15
2025

Webinar – The warmth of cooperation: Heating and cooling communities for the Balkans

Join us for this inspiring webinar to discover how heating and cooling (H&C) communities can be a key driver for the energy transition in the…

JUN
04
2025

Securing the energy future through local action: how? 

What if your city could access expert support, funding strategies, and ready-to-go solutions to lead the clean energy transition—even with limited internal resources? Join us…

JUN
25
2025

SOS OSS: European cooperation at the heart of Integrated Home Renovation Services

For this 2025 edition of the Assises Européennes de la Transition Énergétique in Strasbourg, EU Peers will organize a workshop on the solutions offered by…

APR
29
2025

Webinar: Development and replication of “in-land” and “on-island” renewable energy communities in Europe

Join us on 29 April 2025 for an insightful webinar on the development of renewable energy communities in Europe!

APR
07
2025

REGILIENCE Open Training Session 7 on Just Resilience: Rethinking climate adaptation to leave no one behind

Join REGILIENCE’s seventh Open Training Session on Just Resilience: Rethinking climate adaptation to leave no one behind, part of a series of 10 sessions aimed…

MAY
07
2025

Energy Agencies: The Key to Successful One-Stop Shops for Home Renovation

Join the FEDARENE's online consultation workshop on the pivotal role of energy agencies in managing one-stop shops (OSSs) for home renovation.

MAY
20
2025

C4E Forum 2025: Driving Energy-Efficient Building Renovation in the CEE Region

Join the C4E Forum 2025 in Cavtat, Croatia, to accelerate energy efficiency in Central and Eastern Europe. Connect with policymakers, experts, and industry leaders to…

MAR
19
2025

Mobilising communities for climate adaptation: From engagement to impact

FEDARENE teamed up with REGILIENCE to bring a session on stakeholders' engagement in climate adaptation at the annual European Climate Pact event on 19 March…

FEB
11
2025

Climate-proofing Buildings and Innovative Solutions – Building Back Better

Join the Mission on Adaptation Community of Practice online event on Building Back Better, where you’ll explore real-world examples of climate resilience in buildings and…

FEB
27
2025

Climate-proofing Buildings and Innovative Solutions – Adaptation Solutions in Buildings

Join the Mission on Adaptation Community of Practice online event on Adaptation Solutions in Buildings, where you'll gain insights into climate adaptation strategies and practical…

FEB
20
2025

REGILIENCE Open Training Session 6 on Heat and Health: Building Resilience for a Hotter Future

Join REGILIENCE’s sixth Open Training Session on Heat and Health: Building Resilience for a Hotter Future, part of a series of 10 sessions aimed at…

FEB
19
2025

Unlock the Power of Space Observation for Energy Transition

Bringing energy agencies and the European Space Agency together to unlock the potential of satellite data.

FEB
03
2025

Members’ consultation on EU Funding: Have your Say!

Join FEDARENE’s online consultations on 27 January and 3 February 2025 to share your insights on the current EU budget and influence the next MFF.…

DEC
10
2024

Time to Adapt: Embedding Resilience in Local and Regional Plans

You want to learn about connexions between local planning for the clean energy transition and for climate adaptation? Don't miss the upcoming PLAN4CET and REGILIENCE…

DEC
18
2024

Activate your SECAP: Hands-on training on Energy Performance Contracting

Join us for Part II of the Covenant of Mayors ‘Activate your SECAP' webinar series! In this webinar we'll explore Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) and…

DEC
02
2024

Let’s boost the Clean Energy Transition with Energy Efficiency

Don’t miss the Regio1st/Plan4CET online roundtable on good planning practices to boost the Clean Energy Transition with the Energy Efficiency First Principle.

NOV
13
2024

Make your digital sprint in heating and cooling

Join the Act!onHeat Conference: Make your digital sprint in heating and cooling this November. Secure your spot now!

NOV
07
2024

Achieving Europe’s Energy & Climate Goals Through Local Action

Don't miss our policy session at the Smart City World Expo Congress, showcasing inspiring stories fighting against climate change

MAY
14
2025

FEDARENE General Assembly 2025

Join us for the 2025 FEDARENE General Assembly in Brussels on 14–15 May 2025, where we’ll celebrate FEDARENE’s 35th anniversary—a milestone not to be missed!

OCT
15
2024

Smart EPC webinar for facilitators: How to plan and execute your public lighting project using the Smart EPC tools and standardized documents

Are you an energy project facilitator? Are you willing to support cities in the successful implementation of EPC projects? Then, this event is for you!

SEP
10
2024

25th European Energy Transition Conference

Are you passionate about advancing energy transition in your community? Join us at the Assises Européennes de la Transition Énergétique for three days of networking,…

SEP
25
2024

Let’s plan for the planet! A roundtable on the role of Energy Efficiency in Just Transition in Eastern Europe

Don't miss the Regio1st/CEESEU DIGIT online roundtable on good planning practices to boost the Energy transition in Eastern Europe

NOV
05
2024

ManagEnergy Master Class 6: Financial Instruments

Unlock the potential of financial instruments to drive sustainable energy projects! Join the ManagEnergy Master Class 6 in November 2024. Apply by 12 September.

NOV
18
2024

European Hydrogen Week

Clean Hydrogen Partnership brings Research and Innovation to the front stage in the new Innovation Hub at this year’s European Hydrogen Week!

SEP
25
2024

Heat Pump Forum 2024 – Heat pumps: competitive clean tech for all Europeans

On 25 and 26 September 2024 at the Heat Pump Forum & Award 2024 in Brussels, industry leaders and policy-makers will come together to empower…

NOV
05
2024

Smart City Expo World Congress

Join the the world’s leading event for cities!

SEP
23
2024

Sustainable Places (SP2024)

The 12th annual edition of Sustainable Places (SP2024) is a hybrid event, from 23th to 25th September 2024, with the in-person sessions hosted in Luxembourg.

JUN
20
2024

Boost Renewables, Slash Emissions: Initiatives and tools for heating & cooling

Unveil the Power of Collaboration: REDI4Heat, IN-PLAN, and ConnectHeat unite for a Greener Europe! 

JUN
10
2024

ePLANET final event – How to accelerate the deployment of Energy Transition to fulfil the 2030 and 2050 Energy Goals

Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of the collective effort towards a sustainable, energy-efficient future!

MAY
13
2024

Financing the energy transition – ePLANET 11th Stakeholder Forum

Don't miss the chance to learn more about how to finance the energy transition!

MAY
21
2024

Leadership in Action: The Role of Local Leaders in Europe’s Climate Journey

Get inspired on May 21st! Discover how initiatives like ManagEnergy and REMARKABLE Climate Leaders are empowering individuals to lead the charge towards climate neutrality.

SEP
23
2024

International Training Seminar: Sustainable Bioenergy Heating – Market development and technologies

The International Training Seminar focuses on small- to mid-scale projects fuelled by wood pellets and wood chips. The seminar offers interactive learning in an international…

MAR
20
2024

Europe, Let’s Cooperate Forum

The online edition of Europe, let's cooperate interregional cooperation forum will take place on 20 March 2024 live from Antwerp. Registration is open!

APR
11
2024

EU Peers – SERAFIN Network’s Day of Discussions – 11 April 2024 in Paris

EU Peers and the SERAFIN network invites you to take part in debates on French and European public policies, local initiatives fostering ambitious and affordable…

FEB
29
2024

Integrating Energy Efficiency First in the final update of National Energy and Climate Plans

Don't miss the upcoming webinar on the inclusion of the energy efficiency first principle in National, regional and local energy and climate plans!

FEB
11
2024

European Sustainable Energy Week 2024: Exploring Net-Zero Energy Solutions

Join the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) from 11-13 June 2024, either in Brussels or online. Explore innovative net-zero energy solutions and policies, engage with…

MAR
11
2024

REGILIENCE Open Training Session 4: Exploring Multi-level Governance for Climate Resilience

Join REGILIENCE's fourth Open Training Session on multi-level governance for climate resilience, part of a series of 10 sessions aimed at informing European regions and…

FEB
06
2024

EU Peers: trans-national Community Winter meeting

Integrated Home Renovation Services: How to set up an attractive service package?

APR
04
2024

ManagEnergy Master Class #4 – Development and Use of Financial Instruments

The Master Class on the development and use of financial instruments will be back in April 2024 for 3 days of intense training delivered in…

JAN
29
2024

Unlocking Energy Efficiency: EIB’s ELENA Webinar Series

Dive into the future of sustainable energy development with the European Investment Bank's ELENA webinar on 29 January 2024—unleashing insights on business leadership, renewable investments,…

MAR
05
2024

World Sustainable Energy Days 2024: Accelerating the Energy Transition

The World Sustainable Energy Days (WSED) 2024 is close! Set to unfold in Wels, Austria from 5-8 March, this year's edition focuses on the pursuit…

MAR
06
2024

Cities and regions – drivers for climate neutrality

Join us at the World Sustainable Energy Days for a workshop tailored for regional and local energy agencies, along with city and regional representatives. Together…

FEB
06
2024

Low Noise Road Surfaces – Webinar

Are noisy roads a concern in your community? Discover practical solutions and success stories at the upcoming webinar hosted by the European Commission, on the…

FEB
08
2024

EU online roundtable – The tool is cool: solutions for effective energy and climate planning

Join an EU roundtable on the instruments and solutions for effective energy and climate planning, showcasing three online tools from Regio1st, IN-PLAN and Prospect+ projects

DEC
07
2023

Spotting the Risk of Maladaptation Together

Join the upcoming webinar 'Spotting the Risks of Maladaptation Together' by Mission Implementation Platform for Adaptation to Climat (MIP4Adapt) to understand the concept of maladaptation and…

JAN
31
2024

ManagEnergy Master Class 3 on One-Stop-Shops

Applications are now open to join Master Class 3 in January and February 2024! Training will focus on the design, development and operation of One…

NOV
21
2023

C4T Forum for climate neutrality

Does your region or local or regional energy agency work with cohesion EU funds? Do you envision to do so? Then the C4T forum is…

NOV
30
2023

Smart Energy Performance Contracting and Deep Building Renovation Innovations: A StepUP Webinar

Join the StepUP Project's webinar on 30 November 2023! This event will showcase the integration of smartEPC model with StepUP technologies, case studies, energy-saving methodologies, and…

NOV
15
2023

When subsidies run out: From public funding to innovative financing instruments for local energy transition

Join PROSPECT+ on 15 November for a Policy Dialogue webinar to discuss how cities can shift from relying on public funding to successfully using innovative…

DEC
05
2023

Webinar: Mobilising investments for energy communities

Join the "Webinar: Mobilising investments for energy communities" on 5 December 2023, 10:00 - 11:30 CET. Learn from experts covering grants, crowdfunding, ELENA facility, and…

JUN
11
2024

Net-zero Competitiveness: European Sustainable Energy Week’s Policy Revolution 

European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2024, scheduled for 11 to 13 June in Brussels, and online, revolves around the theme 'Net-zero competitiveness driving EU energy…

DEC
05
2023

Green Solutions Awards 2022-2023: Pioneering Sustainable Innovations on the Global Stage 

Save the Date! On 5 December, Dubai will host the Green Solutions Awards 2022-2023 edition. The ceremony, organised in partnership with Business France, will take…

OCT
26
2023

Smart Buildings, Smarter Future: Building Sustainability Through Data and Flexibility

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming webinar with smartEn, which will take place on Thursday 26 October, from 15.30 to 17.00. System…

NOV
09
2023

European Investment Bank Webinar #2: Navigating ELENA

The European Investment Bank is hosting its second ELENA grant facility webinar on 9 November 2023 from 10:30 - 12:00 CET, via Zoom. Explore ELENA…

JAN
15
2024

Belgian Renovation Week: Innovation in Building Renovations

Save the Date! The Belgian Renovation Week is scheduled from the 15-18 January 2024, in Maison de la Poste (Tour & Taxis), Brussels. Dive into…

MAY
25
2024

Brussels 20km race

Become part of the FEDARENE Community and run with FEDARENE in Brussels on 26 May 2024!

OCT
04
2023

Meeting of the working group on energy efficiency and sufficiency

Energy efficiency is a central topic of the energy transition, join FEDARENE working group!

OCT
25
2023

Meet REMARKABLE Climate Leaders at the Covenant of Mayors Investment Forum 2023

On 25 October 2023, REMARKABLE Climate Leaders represented by Seamus Hoyne and Miljenko Sedlar will talk about stimulating investment towards climate neutrality.

OCT
03
2023

SETTING UP COMMUNITY ENERGY ONE-STOP-SHOP

Join us on October 3rd, 2023, from 10:00 to 11:30 for an enlightening webinar. Discover how to establish energy community one-stop-shops with insights from seasoned…

OCT
06
2023

EIB Webinar on ELENA – European Local ENergy Assistance

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is holding a webinar on its ELENA grant facility on 6 October 2023, from 10:30 to 12:00.

NOV
28
2023

Join the Energy Transition Conversation at Enlit Europe 

Join us in Paris for Enlit Europe 2023! From November 28th to 30th, be part of the most inclusive energy forum yet. Connect with 15,000…

SEP
13
2023

Workshop “Exploring energy and digital transitions”

CluBE is organising a workshop entitled "Exploring Energy and digital transition: a journey through projects", don't miss the chance to attend !

OCT
12
2023

Bridging Ambitions: Financing the local energy transition

Join the European City Facility at the European Week of Regions and Cities 2023 on this workshop on the 12 October, 09:30 - 10:30 CET…

SEP
27
2023

ManagEnergy Master Class II – Development and Use of Financial Instruments

The Call to join our 2nd Master Class on the Development and Use of Financial Instruments is now open. Are you working for an energy…

NOV
02
2023

Urban Transition Challenge 2023: Catalysing Smart and sustainable urban evolution

Urban Transition Challenge 2023 facilitates cities, consortia, and investors in accelerating smart and sustainable projects by providing expert assistance, peer exchanges, and access to funding,…

OCT
05
2023

Green Hysland workshop: Setting up Hydrogen Valleys in Europe: from theory to practice

Are you interested in finding out more about Hydrogen Valleys? Would you like to learn and share practical insights for your hydrogen project, by connecting…

OCT
04
2023

Webinar – Heat planning to decarbonise regions and cities

Join IN-PLAN, Connectheat and Decarb City Pipes 2050 on 4 October, at 10:00 am, in this webinar where we'll discuss the role of heat plans…

OCT
18
2023

European Urban Resilience Forum 2023

All those seeking to shape a climate-resilient future for our cities and regions are cordially invited to attend the 2023 European Urban Resilience Forum (EURESFO)…

OCT
25
2023

Covenant of Mayors Investment Forum 2023

The conference will include plenary sessions with high-level representatives from the European Commission, cities, and investment community.

OCT
02
2023

International Training Seminar: Sustainable Bioenergy Heating

In the event, they show how sustainable and user-friendly bioenergy solutions can play an important role in the local energy transition.

JUL
05
2023

Energy Communities for a Just Transition?

Join the Covenant of Mayors - Europe with the CINTRAN project for this webinar where they will consider how energy communities can be best promoted…

JUN
14
2023

Workshop on solar cities: above and beyond rooftops

Join the workshop "Solar cities: beyond and above rooftops" to learn more about how urban areas can be the next opportunity for solar PV projects…

JUN
05
2023

EUSEW Sustainable Energy Days: Citizen Engagement – Accelerate the Clean Energy Transition

Accelerate the clean energy transition by joining this engaging webinar during the EUSEW Sustainable Energy Days, where experts from EU-funded projects and initiatives will showcase…

JUN
21
2023

EUSEW Session: Empowering energy communities: building capacity for social innovation

Join this session on 21 June 2023, from 14:30 to 16:00 CEST at EUSEW for a panel discussion exploring social innovation in energy communities, discussing…

MAY
24
2023

Next Generation Energy Performance Assessment, Rating and Certification: Towards a Smart and Decarbonised Future for European Buildings

The D^2EPC, E-DYCE & ePANACEA Final Conference, which marks the end of the Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme, will take place on 24 May…

JUN
20
2023

EUSEW Session: “Better capacities for the energy and climate transition. What is needed at the local level?”

Join the Covenant Europe for the EUSEW session on labour and skills shortages in European municipalities and what is needed to deliver a just transition…

JUN
01
2023

EU LIFE Info Session Clean Energy Transition

CINEA organises a dedicated virtual information session on the specificities of the calls for Clean energy transition on 1 June 2023.

MAY
11
2023

Accelerating Deep Energy Retrofit in Housing through Modular and Circular Solutions

Technological University Dublin and the Irish Drive 0 project partners, in association with Housing Europe, invite you to this conference.

MAY
10
2023

Celebrate Islands 2023

CELEBRATE ISLANDS is an annual event that promotes conservation and management of small islands globally, featuring a video contest to fund projects focused on ecological…

APR
13
2023

Webinar – Knowledge transfer for energy efficiency and renewable energy sources in buildings

The webinar "Knowledge transfer for energy efficiency and renewable energy sources in buildings", organised by BUILD UP in collaboration with the PROSPECT+ and IN- PLAN projects, will take place…

MAY
31
2023

Rethinking local policies

The Policy Learning Platform of Interreg Europe is organizing an event in Ghent, Belgium, on 31 May and 1 June to "Rethink Local Policies"

MAY
04
2023

ManagEnergy Master Class I – Market Facilitation and Project Aggregation

In May, ManagEnergy will host its first Master Class on Market Facilitation and Project Aggregation. Energy agencies and public authorities have until 14 April to…

APR
20
2023

Interregional Cooperation for SMEs Energy Transition

Join the Interreg Europe SME POWER project in Florence on April 20th to learn how to adapt public policy for the low carbon economy to…

MAR
21
2023

Smart Cities Marketplace Matchmaking: Accelerate your project idea

Do you want to accelerate your project idea? Are you exploring options to make your city or town climate-neutral and truly smart?

MAR
22
2023

REGILIENCE first Open Training Session (OTS1) on the EU resilience landscape

The REGILIENCE team is pleased to announce the first Open Training Session (OTS) of our series of capacity-building events for regional actors working on climate…

JUN
12
2023

FEDARENE 2023 General Assembly

On the 12th, 13th and 14th of June 2023, FEDARENE will celebrate its annual Assemblies in Kilkenny, Ireland. We hope to see all our members…

MAR
15
2023

Europe, let’s cooperate! 2023

Join the interregional cooperation forum held in Stockholm on March 15th from 10:00 to 19:00 CET.

FEB
13
2023

CITIES – BUILDINGS – SKILLS: Energy Renovations in Historic Areas at Different Scales

Don't miss this webinar on the role and implementation of energy efficiency across Europe's historic buildings!

DEC
01
2022

Building Renovation as the path to energy efficiency and climate change mitigation

Don't miss this web-conference on the benefits of renovating public buildings to combat climate and environmental change. The event will focus on public building renovation…

NOV
28
2022

Sustainable integration of Green hydrogen on island electrical systems

Green Hysland is visiting ITC in Gran Granaria to host its second workshop. Join us to learn and exchange on green hydrogen technologies, integration of…

OCT
12
2022

Changing narratives of energy efficiency in times of energy crisis

Join the Energy Efficiency Watch 4 and Decarb City Pipes 2050 projects for this webinar on the growing prominence of energy efficiency as a solution…

OCT
04
2022

Energy efficient buildings – HORIZON EUROPE

Join the Covenant of Mayors - Europe and CINEA in this webinar on 5 different funding and financing opportunities under the Built4People partnership of the…

OCT
11
2022

Transformative pathways for a more resilient, regional development in Europe and beyond

Join the REGILIENCE project and others at #EURegionsWeek for a discussion on the common goals, challenges, and focus areas for European regions and communities impacted…

SEP
08
2022

Climate subsidies run dry? Act fast with PROSPECT+ support

Register for the PROSPECT+ webinar happening on the 8th of September and learn more about innovative financing for your sustainable energy & mobility projects!

SEP
28
2022

Energy Efficient Buildings: Next Generation Energy Performance Certificates

At this event, CrossCERT, with its sister projects including QualDeEPC, highlight the challenges and solutions from the recast EPBD for local authorities, especially shedding a light on…

OCT
05
2022

Green Hysland x H2Ports Webinar: Decarbonising the Maritime Sector

Join us on the 5th of October for a joint webinar and find out about programmes and best practices to decarbonise ports, ferries and other…

OCT
11
2022

European Islands pioneering the Green Transition and the sustainable use of natural resources

Join our EURegionsWeek online session co-organised with the CPMR Islands Commission, the Balearic Islands Government and DAFNI Network!

OCT
18
2022

Joint Programming Conference Smart Energy Systems 2022

Take a part in the online conference on strategic actions to implement Energy Systems Integration at local, regional, European level – and even beyond!

OCT
11
2022

Energy Storage Global Conference

ESGC 2022 will cover the breadth of topics impacting the evolution of energy storage, with a focus on three main pillars: Policy, Market and Technology.…

NOV
15
2022

Deep Renovation of buildings: what Energy Performance Certificates can do

How increasing the quality of Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) schemes can accelerate deep renovation of buildings? Join the final conference of QualDeEPC to discover the…

JUL
07
2022

Energy crisis: urgency and planning in heating sector

The Cities Energy Saving Sprint is a joint initiative of the European Commission, the Covenant of Mayors – Europe and the European Committee of the…

JUN
30
2022

TheEUCF 4th Call is out!

This webinar is reserved to FEDARENE members only.

JUN
22
2022

Green Hysland at the CIES Congress

On 22 June, Green Hysland is hosting a workshop on the island of Mallorca in the framework of the Iberian Congress and Ibero-American Solar Energy…

JUL
06
2022

U-CERT & X-tendo final conference: enhanced and future-proof EPCs

Two Horizon sister projects of QualDeEPC are joining forces to celebrate their achievements of the past three years - join the discussion!

JUN
28
2022

Towards more energy-efficient companies

ICCEE aimed at bridging inefficiencies in the cold supply chain stages, increasing the energy efficiency and the energy culture of food and beverage manufacturing industries,…

JUN
09
2022

The 4th EUCF Call is coming!

We are almost there! The 4th (and last) call of the European City Facility, H2020, will open soon!

SEP
14
2022

European Urban Resilience Forum

Join REGILIENCE, ARSINOE, Climate Impetus and TransformAR for the 9th European Urban Resilience Forum!

MAY
31
2022

Energy Efficiency First Summit

Join this 2-day conference to discuss the Energy Efficiency First principle with policy makers, stakeholders and experts!

JUN
01
2022

Citizen Participation: the key to building public support for the energy transition

This event aims to display how APPROVE partners through interregional and cross-sectoral cooperation have enhanced policy instruments to tackle barriers to the development of Renewable…

JUN
24
2022

International Passive House Open Days

Are you enthusiastic about the Passive House concept and its advantages? Then take part in the Open Days and motivate others to join the movement…

APR
26
2022

Green Hydrogen Technologies Supporting the Energy Transition: Matching Uses with Context

The first workshop of the Green Hysland project will take place in a Hybrid format in Cres, Croatia and online on 26 April. The event…

APR
08
2022

Microgrid solutions: A Win for Energy Communities in the Alps!

ALPGRIDS project partners invites you to participate in the Final Conference " Microgrid solutions: A Win for Energy Communities in the Alps!". Findings and results…

MAR
03
2022

Islands secretariat Technical Assistance Webinar

Relevant examples from Round 1 and announcement of Round 2, on an online Webinar on the 3rd of March

MAY
17
2022

Clean energy for EU Islands Forum 2022

Join this year’s #CE4EUIslands Forum – the 2-day event takes place on Rhodes, Greece. “From clean energy vision to clean energy action” is the motto…

MAR
17
2022

REWARDHeat / Celsius Policy Workshop

Participate to the event organized by projects ENTRAIN, TEMPO, REWARDHeat and the Celsius Initiative on Thursday 17th March 2022 in Brussels, TownHall Europe, Square de…

FEB
24
2022

Leveraging the potential of local innovation – Covenant of Mayors – Europe cities showing the way

Join the Covenant of Mayors - Europe webinar to discover the potential of cities towards the creation of innovative climate and energy transition ecosystems !

APR
25
2022

Island Finance Forum 2022

A free online event open to all, to learn from world-leading experts about latest projects being deployed in island communities.

FEB
01
2022

South East Sustainable Energy Communities Webinar Series

The aim of these events is to provide basic information and introduce community groups from the South East to the SEC programme.

DEC
16
2021

EU and public-backed investment platforms for energy efficiency

This interactive event will introduce the EU-backed Investment Platforms addressing energy efficiency with an overview of active platforms in Europe.

FEB
07
2022

Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation delivering smart, green, safe and competitive waterborne transport

Join this workshop online or in-person to discover the results of seven years of investments in research and innovation towards smart, green and integrated waterborne…

NOV
23
2021

Joint Programming Conference Smart Energy Systems 2021

Join this high-level event on strategic actions to implement Energy Systems Integration at European level and beyond!

NOV
30
2021

Enlit Europe 2021

Join QualDeEPC and its EPCerts sister projects at their stand in Milan, Italy for the 2021 edition of the Enlit Europe.

NOV
24
2021

Europe, let’s cooperate!

Mark your agendas for the 2021 edition of 'Europe, let's cooperate! interregional cooperation forum' on 24-25 November.

DEC
14
2021

E-mobility III: Integrating e-mobility into city planning

The final webinar in the e-mobility trilogy on the topic of integrating e-mobility into city planning is taking place on 14 December!

DEC
07
2021

E-mobility II: Roll-out of charging infrastructure

Join Interreg Europe for the second edition of the e-mobility trilogy on the roll-out of charging infrastructure on 7 December!

NOV
10
2021

International Gala of the Green Solutions Awards 2020-21

Discover live the international winners of the 2020-21 Green Solutions Awards, as if you were in Glasgow!

NOV
04
2021

Mobilising finance for clean tech Deployment

On 4 November, the first successful projects under the Innovation Fund will sign their grant agreement. On this occasion, the Directorate General for Climate Action is…

NOV
09
2021

EUCF Webinar in Poland

The EUCF third Call is open. Join the Polish national network and country experts on November 9 to find out all the news of this…

OCT
26
2021

Local Authorities: How to Get Fit for the 55% Target – Supporting Initiatives and Best Practices

This session will focus on the challenges for local authorities in reducing emissions, in order to support them with their tasks and share experiences.

NOV
16
2021

EUCF Webinar in Ireland

The third call of the European City Facility is officially open! Join the EUCF webinar for Irish stakeholders to find out how to apply.

NOV
03
2021

EUCF Webinar in Hungary

The third call of the EUCF webinar is finally open. Join the EUCF Webinar for Hungary on the 3rd November, 2021.

NOV
11
2021

EUCF Webinar in Denmark

The third call of the European City Facility is finally open. Join the EUCF national webinar for Denmark and learn how to apply.

NOV
10
2021

EMPOWER Final Conference

The event is dedicated to policymakers, project teams, stakeholders, building users, key decision-makers, SMEs working in energy and investors and to anyone who wants to…

NOV
09
2021

EU-Backed Investments Platforms: Tools to Boost Investments in Energy Efficiency

This webinar will showcase good examples of EU-backed Investment Platforms that are addressing the energy efficiency sector in various member states with potential for replication…

NOV
03
2021

EUCF Webinar in Netherlands

The third call of the EUCF webinar is finally open. Join the EUCF Webinar for Netherlands on the 3rd November, 2021.

OCT
27
2021

EUCF Webinar in Luxembourg

The third call of the European City Facility is finally open. Join the EUCF national webinar for Luxembourg and learn how to apply.

OCT
21
2021

EUCF Webinar in France

The third call of the European City Facility is finally open. Join the national webinar for French stakeholders on October 21, 2021.

NOV
02
2021

EUCF Webinar in Estonia

The third call of the European City Facility is finally open. Join the EUCF webinar for Estonian stakeholders on November 2, 2021.

NOV
05
2021

EUCF Webinar in Bulgaria

The third call of the European City Facility is finally open. Join the EUCF webinar in Bulgaria to find out how to apply.

OCT
18
2021

EUCF Webinar in Malta

The EUCF third call is officially open. Join the EUCF webinar for Maltese stakeholderes and find out how to apply.

NOV
30
2021

PROSPECTives to 2030

Unlocking financing for energy efficiency and energy communities take-off!

OCT
29
2021

EUCF Webinar in Spain

The third call of the European City Facility is officially open! Join the EUCF webinar for Spanish stakeholders to find out how to apply.

OCT
20
2021

From Green Hydrogen Valleys to the European Hydrogen Backbone

A concrete strategic approach. Join Green Hysland at Europe’s biggest sustainable energy event – EUSEW!

OCT
19
2021

EUCF Webinar in Romania

The European City Facility will soon launch its 3rd Call! Join the national webinar for Romania on October 19 and find out how to apply.

OCT
19
2021

Urban Regeneration in Southern Europe: a recovery tool with a high social impact

The event aims to bring the multifaceted aspects of urban regeneration to the European landscape.

OCT
27
2021

Renewable Energy Communities to Boost the Energy Transition

This event will bring together experienced leaders of renewable energy communities, energy experts, and others who are interested in adopting such practices.

OCT
25
2021

A Citizen-led Renovation Wave

Citizens across Europe are already participating in renovation projects. Join this discussion to find out how they can be supported!

OCT
14
2021

Making buildings fit for the energy transition – the next gen. EPC

The next generation Energy Performance Certificates: making buildings fit for the energy transition

OCT
28
2021

Innovative District Heating in practice

How do we go from theory to practice? Representatives of the RELaTED and ReUseHeat projects will share their experience on the pilot sites of Belgrade…

OCT
14
2021

Get ready for the 3rd EUCF Call!

The third call for applications of the European City Facility will open on October 15, 2021. Join us in the launch webinar and find out…

OCT
26
2021

The missing “WHY” for energy efficiency – stronger narratives to drive progress in EU Member States

Join this event, held as part of the EUSEW 2021, to discuss the energy efficiency element within the EU political agenda and how policymakers can…

OCT
05
2021

EUCF Webinar in Slovenia

The 3rd Call for applications of the European City Facility is approaching (October 15, 2021). Get ready and learn how to submit a successful proposal.

SEP
29
2021

Celsius talk: 5th generation heat networks in Europe!

What is the Fifth Generation District Heating and Cooling, and what does it contain? Join this Celsius talk to know more about experiences from projects…

SEP
29
2021

Building Energy Performance Certificates: The Enabler Smart Readiness Indicator

QualDeEPC is featured in the workshop "Building Energy Performance Certificates: The Enabler Smart Readiness Indicator" organised during Sustainable Places 2021

OCT
19
2021

Green hydrogen: an opportunity for islands’ decarbonisation

Join Green Hysland at the GTI e-Convention on 19th October for an exciting workshop on green hydrogen and opportunities for islands.

SEP
08
2021

LIFE Call for proposals 2021 – Q&A sessions

CINEA organizes a Question & Answer session to provide potential applications necessary information on the recent LIFE 2021 Call for Proposal.

OCT
19
2021

Greening the Islands e_Convention

The GTI e_Convention is a global event dedicated to innovative solutions for the self-sufficiency and sustainability of islands.

SEP
08
2021

Utilising European technical assistance for municipal retrofits

This webinar will dive into European technical assistance and how it supports actors across Europe by giving them the tools to lead the charge towards net…

SEP
15
2021

Towards efficient district heating and cooling in Europe

The Upgrade DH project partners invite you to the final dissemination workshop "Towards efficient district heating and cooling in Europe" taking place online.

SEP
21
2021

Expo Biomasa 2021

The gathering of the bioenergy sector will take place in Valladolid. Register now for free.

NOV
18
2021

EU Clean Air Forum

The third edition of the Clean Air Forum will take place in Madrid and gather decision-makers, stakeholders and experts to reflect on EU policies.

OCT
07
2021

2021 European Covenant of Mayors Ceremony

"Towards a fairer, climate-neutral Europe for all" The 2021 European Covenant of Mayors Ceremony will take place on 7 October 2021 online... and everywhere in…

JUL
02
2021

After the transposition deadline: characteristics and needs of energy communities in Eastern Europe

Discover how Eastern European have been implementing Renewable Energy Communities within their territories.

JUL
01
2021

Building Energy Performance Certificates: Convergent evolution?!

Join QualDeEPC at the U-CERT and EPB Center web-conference together with the Next Generation EPCertficates H2020 sister projects to learn, exchange, and identify the most…

JUL
08
2021

Smart Islands Energy System: Online Workshop & Matchmaking Event

Join this workshop to learn more about the SMILE project and meet possible new partners during a matchmaking event.

JUN
30
2021

eTeacher final conference

Changing energy behaviour through an app? Join the eTEACHER final conference to learn more about the project.

JUN
14
2021

Clean energy for EU islands Energy Academy – Cyprus Edition

Cyprus stakeholders: take part in the webinar and learn how the Secretariat can support you in implementing clean energy projects.

JUN
15
2021

Financing and business models that deliver

Which energy efficiency business models have been the most successful to date, in Canada and the EU? And how can available financing enable massive upscaling…

JUN
09
2021

Smart Cities Marketplace Forum

Smart Cities Market will take place on June 9 -10. The session will focus on showing the different approaches of EU countries towards climate neutrality…

SEP
29
2021

Sustainable Places 2021

The 9th annual edition of Sustainable Places will be held both online and in person in Rome Italy.

MAY
19
2021

Innovation actions reinforcing and complementing the current building energy performance schemes

QualDeEPC sister projects share insights into theirs activities supporting the evolution of current building performance schemes and the overarching roll-out of the Renovation Wave Strategy…

MAY
18
2021

EU-Canada Exchange: Supporting local action on Energy Efficiency

Join the European Commission, Natural Resources Canada, representatives from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the EIB and the Covenant of Mayors and many representatives of…

MAY
20
2021

RegEnergy Midterm Conference

Learn how to overcome challenges facing European regions in developing renewable energy partnerships.

APR
29
2021

EUCF Webinar in Finland

Get ready for the Second EUCF Call. Join the EUCF national webinar for Finnish municipalities on the 29th April 2021.

MAY
07
2021

Building Renovation Passports and One-Stop-Shops

How can public buildings benefit from renovation passports and one-stop-shops? Find out out more!

MAY
20
2021

Clean Energy for EU Islands Forum 2021

The most important Forum on the energy transition for EU islands is back from the 20 to 21 of May. Participate and gain technical advice,…

JUN
01
2021

GET READY FOR 2050: How to Finance Climate and Energy Plans

The third and final session of GET READY FOR 2050, a unique online event series designed for local and regional authorities and their stakeholders to…

MAY
27
2021

GET READY FOR 2050: How to Successfully Plan for the Future

Join the second session of GET READY FOR 2050, a unique online event series designed for local and regional authorities and their stakeholders to develop,…

MAY
20
2021

GET READY FOR 2050: How to Build Effective Collaboration Processes

Join the first session of GET READY FOR 2050, a unique online event series designed for local and regional authorities and their stakeholders to support…

APR
27
2021

Delivering the Renovation Wave: Supporting Narratives & Financing

How can we make the Renovation Wave happen at the local level? Join the discussion with signatories of the Covenant of Mayors.

APR
20
2021

Webinar How to apply for the call for technical assistance – Clean energy for EU islands

How to apply for the call for technical assistance for Islands

APR
29
2021

Achieving the 2030 climate goals – One-stop-shops for the residential sector

How does the European one-stop-shop model contribute to the renovation uptake in residental areas? Join the webinar to learn more.

APR
15
2021

Celsius Talk on Stakeholder Engagement

When done properly, stakeholder engagement can be the key to the success of a district energy network. Join the Celsius Initiative and the REWARDHeat and…

APR
26
2021

BundleUp – Energy transition in the Portuguese public sector

Participate at the webinar and learn more about the BundleUP project, supporting Portugal's public sector find investment for their energy efficiency project by bundling several…

MAR
05
2020

PROSPECT Workshop, 5 March 2020: “Green financing: unlocking the local energy transition”

PROSPECT Workshop, 5 March 2020: "Green financing: unlocking the local energy transition"

APR
23
2021

EUCF Webinar in Ireland

Get ready for the Second EUCF Call! Join the EUCF Webinar for Irish stakeholders on the 23rd April 2021.

JUN
02
2021

All things Energy Forum

All Things Energy Forum is high-level international digital event gathering stakeholders in the contemporary energy field with policymakers and industries for a two and half…

APR
22
2021

EUCF Webinar in Denmark

Get ready for the Second EUCF Call! Join the EUCF Webinar for Denmark on the 22nd April 2021.

APR
15
2021

Financing Energy Efficiency

Learn about innovative instruments to finance Energy Efficiency projects. Join the PROSPECT2030 workshop.

APR
05
2021

EUCF Webinar for Greek stakeholders

Get ready for the Second EUCF Call! Joint the EUCF webinar for Greece on the 5th April 2021.

APR
01
2021

Series of webinars on Smart Public Lighting

The NWE region faces a big challenge to shift towards a low carbon economy by 2050. The use of smart public lighting has a large…

APR
08
2021

Second Interregional Thematic Seminar of POWERTY project

How should the EU adapt its regulatory frameworks to fight energy exclusion? Learn from POWERTY project partners in tackling energy poverty and promoting renewable energies…

MAR
30
2021

Building Energy Performance Certificates for the people

Interested in the answers and attaining the latest insights about how diverse groups of people relate to Energy Performance Certificates and how they would envision…

MAR
25
2021

EUCF Webinar for Bulgarian municipalities

Get Ready for the Second EUCF Call! Join the EUCF Webinar for Bulgarian municipalities. The Second EUCF Call will be open from the 29th March…

MAR
23
2021

EUCF Webinar in UK

Get ready for the Second EUCF Call! Join the EUCF Webinar for UK municipalities on the 23rd March.

MAR
31
2021

EUCF Webinar in Cyprus

Get ready for the Second EUCF Call! Joint the EUCF webinar for Cyprus on the 31st March 2021. The webinar will be held in Greek.

MAR
26
2021

EUCF Webinar for Portuguese municipalities

Get ready for the Second EUCF Call! Join the Webinar for Portuguese Stakeholders on the 26th March 2021

MAR
25
2021

EUCF Webinar for Italian municipalities

Get ready for the Second EUCF Call! Join the Webinar for Italian Stakeholders on the 25th March 2021.

OCT
25
2021

EU Sustainable Energy Week 2021

A do-not-miss event! The EU’s largest networking event for renewable energies is taking place between the 25-29 October 2021 online.

APR
29
2021

Webinar: Åland Islands’ Energy Story

Join us to hear about the inspiring story of Åland, an Island building a society scale energy system based on 100% renewable energy sources.

JUN
23
2021

European Energy Efficiency Conference 2021

Boosting economic recovery with energy efficiency - this is the focus of the next European Energy Efficiency Conference from 22 – 24 June 2021 in…

JUN
21
2021

World Sustainable Energy Days 2021

The World Sustainable Energy Days, the largest gathering for stakeholders working on energy transition will take place online and in-person in Wels Austria.

JUN
15
2021

The Covenant of Mayors Investment Forum 2021

Save the date for this year’s Covenant of Mayors Investment Forum bringing together local authorities, industry and financial institutions on June 15 and June 16.…

MAR
29
2021

EUCF European webinar & peer to peer workshop

Get ready for the Second EUCF Call! Join the European Webinar and peer to peer workshop on the 29th March 2021.

MAR
17
2021

EUCF Webinar for Polish municipalities

Get ready for the Second EUCF Call! Join the Webinar for Polish Stakeholders on the 17th of March 2021.

APR
07
2021

EUCF Webinar for Maltese municipalities

Get ready for the Second EUCF Call! Join the Webinar for Maltese Stakeholders on the 7th April 2021.

APR
01
2021

EUCF Webinar for French municipalities

Get ready for the Second EUCF Call! Join the Webinar for French Stakeholders on the 1st April 2021.

MAR
17
2021

EUCF Webinar for Croatian municipalities

Get ready for the 2nd EUCF Call! The EUCF National Network and Country Expert for Croatia are organizing the EUCF webinar for Croatian stakeholders on…

MAR
17
2021

EUCF Webinar for Slovenian municipalities

Get ready for the Second EUCF Call! Join the Webinar for Slovenian Stakeholders on the 17th March 2021.

MAR
15
2022

How to implement Integrated Home Renovation Services – Examples from Europe

On 15th March 2022, Opengela and the Covenant of Mayors - Europe invite other IHRS from around Europe to show how they set up their…

FEB
23
2021

Retrofitting DHC – How to develop a successful action plan

Join Celsius Initiative, Upgrade DH & KeepWarm on 23 February 2021 to discuss the implementation of successful action plans for the decarbonisation of the heating…

JAN
27
2021

Financing the Renovation Wave

Join the European Committee of the Region on the 27th of January 2021 for an online meeting addressing the financing of Renovation Wave.

JAN
25
2021

Next-generation Energy Performance Certificates and Deep Renovation

Join the H2020 QualDeEPC project on 25 January 2021 from 12:00 to 14:00 CET to discuss with the expert panellist the question of how an…

JAN
08
2021

Cycle E-Sufficiency webinar #3: digital sufficiency

Find out all about the concept of energy sufficiency and discover how FEDARENE members put it in practice across Europe.

DEC
09
2020

The Role of Energy Management in the Renovation Wave

Do you want to learn more about the role of Energy Performance Contract in the EU Green Deal? Register now and join the European Federation…

DEC
09
2020

Cycle E-Sufficiency webinar #2: mobility and public space

Find out all about the concept of energy sufficiency and discover how FEDARENE members put it in practice across Europe.

OCT
22
2020

Behind the Scenes: PROSPECT Virtual Workshop on Sustainable Financing

5 Mentors share their experience in innovative financing.

NOV
03
2020

Cycle E-Sufficiency webinar #1: consumers and buildings

Find out all about the concept of energy sufficiency and discover how FEDARENE members put it in practice across Europe.

OCT
01
2020

Webinar: Heat pumps in new and renovated buildings

Join this Webinar and find out more about SuperHomes2030 and 3 other innovative projects on heat pumps!

OCT
14
2020

Let’s make carbon neutral regions happen

C-Track 50° joins forces with the Interreg PROSPECT 2030 and H2020 E-Fix project for an #EURegionsWeek. online session on the role of regions in carbon…

OCT
27
2020

Integrated Home Renovation Services

Don’t miss this workshop organized at the occasion of the Sustainable Place 2020 in Aix les Bains, in October!

OCT
06
2020

FEDARENE Webinar: Introduction to Circular Economy

Always wondered how circular economy could help take your city/region to the next level? This webinar is for you!

JUN
16
2020

Empowering Islands To Achieve Their Energy And Climate Targets (PT)

AREAM, supporter of the Covenant of Mayors and partner in the EU project C-Track 50, is organizing this webinar for Portuguese island municipalities.

JUN
09
2020

Citizen Finance: people investing in their cities’ sustainable future

How can citizens directly contribute to the local energy transition of their cities? Watch this C-Track 50 webinar to find out.

MAY
19
2020

Deep renovation joint webinar

Would you like to learn more about the most innovative building renovation and energy saving solutions? Join us on

MAY
12
2020

Webinar-Post Covid-19 Urban Regeneration: One-Stop-Shops for a fair, green and social recovery’

The current health crisis and the subsequent socio-economic crisis the EU is facing are going to put the One-Stop-Shop urban regeneration projects in a new…

APR
16
2020

Webinar: Low Temperature District Heating

Learn more about Low temperature district heating during the COOL DH & Celsius Talk Webinar, on April 16th.

JUL
02
2020

PROSPECT Webinar on Business models, funding and financing transport

Join this webinar and learn from the experience of PROSPECT participants and fellow public authorities on the funding of sustainable transport

JUN
20
2019

ManagEnergy Networking Event: Ensuring a sustainable future for your agency

This networking event presents an opportunity for Agencies to work together on designing their future, share their visions and learn from each other

FEB
19
2019

Covenant of Mayors Investment Forum 2019 – Energy Efficiency Finance Market Place

The Covenant of Mayors Investment Forum is back in Brussels in 2019!

NOV
29
2018

PEGASUS Session at POLLUTEC International Trade Show

Noémie POIZE (AURA-EE, FR) will present the topic "Designing business models for microgrids based on simulations of microgrids and stakeholder behaviour in 7 sites", based…

OCT
10
2018

2018 Roger Léron Award Ceremony

We are pleased to invite you to the Ceremony of the 4th Roger Léron Award in order to celebrate outstanding contributions to sustainable energy.

APR
27
2017

A European energy system in 3D?

This event, organised by Energy Cities as an official side-event to its annual conference “2050 starts today” in Stuttgart aims to assess how a 3D…

JUN
27
2018

AURA-EE celebrates its 40 years anniversary

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Energy Environment Agency is celebrating its 40 year anniversary; on this occasion we would like to invite you to exchange about the future of…

JUN
07
2018

ManagEnergy: Inspiration & Innovation

This first edition of the ManagEnergy Networking Event aims to give senior staff from local and regional energy agencies all the tips to position their…

MAY
07
2018

ManagEnergy Master Class – Session 2

The ManagEnergy Master Classes consist of tailor-made 3-day programmes in Brussels, delivered by leading energy experts and targeting senior and management level energy agency staff.

JAN
10
2018

PUBLENEF Webinar – Supporting the implementation of Energy Efficiency Policies

During this webinar, the European Commission’s and the European Investment Bank’s offer of technical assistance were presented in detail. Regional Energy Agencies presented the key…

NOV
17
2017

Cyprus Energy Agency organises a training workshop on innovative financing schemes

Cyprus Energy Agency and Strovolos Municipality organise a training workshop on innovative financing schemes for energy sustainability of local authorities.

NOV
14
2017

BiogasAction Webinar – The Use of Biomethane in the Transition to a Clean Transport

On the 14th of November a webinar was organised in the frame of BiogasAction during which the European Commission had the opportunity to highlight the…

OCT
12
2017

PUBLENEF – Financing local energy roadmaps

The PUBLENEF 'Financing local energy roadmaps: special focus on the renovation challenge' event will take place in Brussels (Belgium) on Thursday, 12 October 2017. 

OCT
03
2017

CROENERGY 2017 – Sustainable Energy Finance and Investment Summit

CROENERGY2017 deals with issues such as how to start and secure financing of energy projects, how to stimulate energy renovation, and how to use innovations…

MAY
04
2017

Webinar: Energy Efficiency Recommendations – Focus on Financing

In this upcoming webinar, speakers will present EEW policy recommendations based on screening of national energy policies, with a special focus on financing building renovation.

MAR
28
2017

Webinar: What prospects for European Energy Efficiency Policies – Findings from the Energy Efficiency Watch Project

Join us on 28th of March 2017 to discuss the progress in energy efficiency policies in the EU28 as well as the new prospects opened…

FEB
03
2017

Streetlight-EPC Webinar Supporting EPC market development through EPC Facilitation Services

The Streetlight-EPC project has created demand and supply for Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) in 9 regions by setting up regional EPC facilitation services and supporting…

JAN
26
2017

DATA4ACTION Conference on the Energy Transition

The European Energy Transition Conference is the main annual meeting of local energy transition stakeholders: elected representatives in charge of energy, climate plans or planning,…

OCT
13
2016

How to aggregate small energy investments into a large regional project?

The event intends to explore options in supporting the creation of regional platforms aiming at aggregating small energy efficiency projects to maximise the use of…

Sister Projects Cooperation

Sister Projects Cooperation

IN-PLAN is a proud member of the Sister Matrix Group — a vibrant community of projects under the LIFE-LOCAL program,…

Ongoing
Prospect Cube

Prospect Cube

PROSPECT CUBE provides a tested and robust capacity-building programme designed to equip local and regional authorities with the right skills…

Ongoing

Energy Agencies

Energy Agencies are organisations with a public mandate providing technical expertise, project facilitation, and hands-on support to authorities, businesses, and…

Ongoing
4ENERAGENCIES

4ENERAGENCIES

The LIFE project 4ENERAGENCIES supports the creation and operation of four new energy agencies in Spain.

Ongoing

Events

Access here a list of the events organised by the Regio1st project: Regio1st Final event: Please look up!  Efficient, resilient…

Ongoing

Citizen Energy Advisory Hub (CEAH)

The Citizen Energy Advisory Hub is a European Commission initiative designed to promote a bottom-up approach to the energy transition…

Ongoing

The Community of Practice

A Community of Practice for the renovation of public buildings About FACILITA’s Community of Practice (CoP) is an innovative, EU-wide…

Ongoing

Citizen-Led Renovation Initiative (CLR)

The CLR Initiative supports citizen-led energy renovations through local enablers empowering communities with tailored services and knowledge sharing

Ongoing

Consortium Partners

The OCTOPUS project is supported by 10 partners active across Europe: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Energy Environment Agency (AURA-EE): Established in 1978, the regional…

Ongoing

EONs

The OCTOPUS project is built on the concept of Enabling Organisational Networks (EONs), collaborative frameworks designed to accelerate the implementation…

Ongoing
FACILITA

FACILITA

Regional One-Stop-Shop for public buildings renovation in Extremadura, Madrid and Valencia

Ongoing

Mentoring program

Regio1st is opening its training program, offering peers-to-peers learning on the Energy Efficiency First principle; register now!

Ongoing
Energy Communities Facility

Energy Communities Facility

The EU Energy Communities Facility (ENERCOM Facility) has been designed to provide direct support to energy communities

Ongoing

Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy

16 years since the first Covenant of Mayors ceremony, the initiative prepares for a new era in which implementation of…

Ongoing
ISLET

ISLET

Innovative Supporting schemes for community-Led Energy Transition in the small islands of the Mediterranean

Ongoing

Legacy

Background The EU-funded project HIROSS4all, implemented an integrated one-stop-shop home renovation service in the Basque Country (Spain). Coordinated by the Basque…

Ongoing
MIP4Adapt

MIP4Adapt

Delivering the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change. The Mission Implementation Platform (MIP4Adapt) supports European regional and local authorities…

Ongoing

Calls

The European City Facility has planned 7 Calls for applications to finance the development of investment concepts on sustainable energy…

Ongoing

Context & Challenges

Addressing very challenging context Heating & cooling account for roughly 50% of EU energy consumption from which more than 75%…

Ongoing

Our Country Experts

FEDARENE is project partner of the LIFE European City Facility. But we are not alone! 17 members of the Federation…

Ongoing

Focus regions

Implementing climate resilience in vulnerable regions After conducting a need survey covering the 50 most vulnerable regions in the EU,…

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Tools

REGILIENCE available tools Among other activities, the project developed different tools to support stakeholders in their adaptation pathways and compiles…

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Capacity Building

The objective is to enable regions to co-design and finalize climate resilience pathways and to offer comprehensive support to regional…

Ongoing
ManagEnergy – Leaders in Energy Transition

ManagEnergy – Leaders in Energy Transition

The European Commission initiative dedicated to regional and local energy agencies

Ongoing
LIFE European City Facility

LIFE European City Facility

(LIFE) European City Facility (EUCF), financed under the LIFE Programme, is the new and enhanced chapter of the already successful…

Ongoing

Partners

The project is implemented by 10 partners: 6 regional energy, climate, and development agencies and 4 research centers and regional…

Ongoing

Partners

The project is supported by 9 partners: 4 international associations and research centres, and 5 regional energy, climate, and development…

Ongoing

Spatial planning

Spatial planning refers to the methods used mostly by the public sector to influence the future distribution of people and…

Ongoing

Energy communities repository

The Energy communities repository will become the European advisory and information hub monitoring energy communities across Member States in the…

Ongoing
REGILIENCE

REGILIENCE

REGILIENCE project aims to foster the adoption and wide dissemination of regional climate resilience pathways, following a demand-driven approach and…

Ongoing
PROSPECT+

PROSPECT+

PROSPECT+ enables capacity building in regional and local authorities in order to finance and implement effective and efficient sustainable energy…

Finished
European City Facility

European City Facility

The European City Facility is set up under the Horizon 2020 Programme : tailor-made, rapid and simplified financial support (in…

Finished
Illuminate

Illuminate

ILLUMINATE studies “smart” lighting in high quality urban areas, both in terms of energy efficiency and quality of light. Seven…

Finished
Streetlight-EPC

Streetlight-EPC

The project “Streetlight-EPC”, funded by the Intelligent Energy Europe Programme, created demand and supply for EPC in 9 European regions…

Finished
PUBLENEF

PUBLENEF

PUBLENEF aims to assist European Union Member States in implementing effective and efficient sustainable energy policies (with the focus on…

Finished
BiogasAction

BiogasAction

BiogasAction aims at promoting the production of sustainable biogas throughout the EU, especially by exchanging best practice, creating new business…

Finished
Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (2017-2020)

Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (2017-2020)

Launched in 2008, the Covenant of Mayors is the world’s largest movement for local climate and energy actions.

Finished
RELaTED

RELaTED

REnewable Low TEmperature District (RELaTED) provides a demonstrated concept of ultra-low temperature network solution for new district heating systems and…

Finished
PROSPECT

PROSPECT

The overall aim of PROSPECT is to enable peer to peer learning in regional and local authorities in order to…

Finished
C-Track 50

C-Track 50

Putting regions on track for carbon neutrality by 2050 – C-track 50 will empower local and regional authorities to develop,…

Finished
ENERGee WATCH

ENERGee WATCH

ENERGee WATCH is a European project of peer-to-peer learning program enabling regional and local authorities to properly define, monitor and…

Finished
South of Porto Metropolitan Area Energy Management Agency

South of Porto Metropolitan Area Energy Management Agency

Portugal

South of Porto Metropolitan Area Energy Management Agency (Energaia) is a knowledge centre for the…

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Goriška Local Energy Agency

Goriška Local Energy Agency

Slovenia

Goriška Local Energy Agency (GOLEA) is a non-profit organisation located in Vrtojba, Slovenia. The mission…

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The Agency of Brașov for the Management of Energy and Environment

The Agency of Brașov for the Management of Energy and Environment

Romania

The Agency of Brașov for the Management of Energy and Environment (ABMEE) is a local…

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Sofia Energy Agency

Sofia Energy Agency

Bulgaria

We work for a sustainable future of our regions and support local authorities in achieving…

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Balearic Energy Institute

Balearic Energy Institute

Spain

Public agency for the energy transition in the Balearic Islands

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Budapest Climate Agency

Budapest Climate Agency

Hungary

The Budapest Climate Agency is accelerating the city’s journey toward net zero by focusing on…

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Cádiz Provincial Energy Agency

Cádiz Provincial Energy Agency

Spain

The Provincial Energy Agency of Cadiz (APEC) is a nonprofit foundation with funding by the…

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Estonian Islands Energy Agency

Estonian Islands Energy Agency

Estonia

The Estonian Islands Energy Agency was established in 2023 to deliver the energy transition in…

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DAFNI Network of Sustainable Greek Islands

DAFNI Network of Sustainable Greek Islands

Greece

DAFNI – Network of Sustainable Greek Islands is a non-profit organization of island local and…

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Dublin’s Energy Agency

Dublin’s Energy Agency

Ireland {Republic}

Codema is Dublin’s Energy Agency and is committed to leading Dublin's low-carbon transition towards 2030…

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Friuli Venezia Giulia Energy Agency

Friuli Venezia Giulia Energy Agency

Italy

Friuli Venezia Giulia Energy Agency is an independent, non-governmental, non-profit organization, founded in 2006 to work…

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Provincial Agency for Water and Energy Resources

Provincial Agency for Water and Energy Resources

Italy

APRIE – Agency for Water Resources and Energy - is a Technical Department of the…

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Western Macedonia Cluster of Bioeconomy and Environment

Western Macedonia Cluster of Bioeconomy and Environment

Greece

The Cluster of Bioeconomy and Environment of Western Macedonia (CluBE) is a non-profit legal entity…

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Paris Climate Agency

Paris Climate Agency

France

The Agence Parisienne du Climat/Paris Climate Agency (APC Paris) is a public agency created by…

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Extremadura Energy Agency

Extremadura Energy Agency

Spain

The Extremadura Energy Agency is a consortium made up of the Junta de Extremadura through…

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Occitanie Regional Energy and Climate Agency

Occitanie Regional Energy and Climate Agency

France

The Regional Energy and Climate Agency (AREC) of Occitanie was created in 2018, at the…

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Modena Energy and Sustainable Development Agency

Modena Energy and Sustainable Development Agency

Italy

AESS, Agenzia per l'Energia e lo Sviluppo Sostenibile, was founded in 1999. Since 2021, it…

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EKOTERMIJA

EKOTERMIJA

Lithuania

Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania, Ekotermija is one of the leading energy…

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EKODOMA Ltd.

EKODOMA Ltd.

Latvia

EKODOMA Ltd. is a private engineering consulting company established in 1991, whose main activities are…

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LENERG Energy Agency

LENERG Energy Agency

Belgium

LENERG Energiaügynökség Mérnöki és Tanácsadó Nonprofit Kft. (LENERG Energy Agency Nonrpofit Llc.) is a regional…

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Energy and Climate Agency of Podravje

Energy and Climate Agency of Podravje

Slovenia

ENERGAP – Energy and Climate Agency of Podravje working in the North Eastern region in…

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Tartu Regional Energy Agency

Tartu Regional Energy Agency

Estonia

Tartu Regional Energy Agency (Region of Tartu) has been established in 2009 by the Tartu…

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South East Ireland Energy Agency

South East Ireland Energy Agency

Ireland {Republic}

SEEA - South East Energy Agency was established by Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford and Wexford Local…

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Regional Energy Agency North

Regional Energy Agency North

Croatia

The mission of the Regional Energy Agency North is to provide technical assistance to public…

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North-West Croatia Regional Energy and Climate Agency

North-West Croatia Regional Energy and Climate Agency

Croatia

The North-West Croatia Regional Energy and Climate Agency – REGEA has been established by Zagreb…

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Kvarner Regional Energy Agency

Kvarner Regional Energy Agency

Croatia

Regional Energy Agency Kvarner Ltd./ Regionalna energetska agencija Kvarner (REA Kvarner) was established in 2009…

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Upper Austria Regional Energy Agency

Upper Austria Regional Energy Agency

Austria

The OÖ Energiesparverband, established by the regional government in 1991, drives the energy transition by…

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Oeste Regional Energy Agency

Oeste Regional Energy Agency

Portugal

OesteSustentável is a non-profit private association, whose mission is the promotion of integrated actions that…

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Malta Intelligent Energy Management Agency

Malta Intelligent Energy Management Agency

Malta

MIEMA is a non-profit, public-equivalent body initially set up to promote energy efficiency and the…

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Medjimurje Energy Agency

Medjimurje Energy Agency

Croatia

Medjimurje Energy Agency ltd. (MENEA) was established in 2008 within the EU project “Creation of…

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Spodnje Podravje Local Energy Agency

Spodnje Podravje Local Energy Agency

Slovenia

Local Energy Agency Spodnje Podravje, institute for promotion of sustainable energy development, has been established…

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Energy Agency of Savinjska, Šaleška and Koroška region

Energy Agency of Savinjska, Šaleška and Koroška region

Slovenia

Energy Agency KSSENA was established in 2006 within the framework of Intelligent Energy Europe (IEE).…

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Canary Islands Institute of Technology

Canary Islands Institute of Technology

Spain

The Canary Islands Institute of Technology is linked to the Regional Ministry of Economy, Knowledge…

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Liguria Regional Energy Agency

Liguria Regional Energy Agency

Italy

IRE is a joint-stock company by Italy’s Liguria Region as a result of the merger…

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Catalan Institute for Energy

Catalan Institute for Energy

Spain

The Institut Català d’Energia (ICAEN) is a public corporation with its own legal status, set…

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Paris Region Institute

Paris Region Institute

France

Established by the Île-de-France Region, the Paris Region Institute aims, through its energy and Climate…

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Asturias Energy Agency

Asturias Energy Agency

Spain

The Asturian Energy Foundation is the new Regional Energy Agency of the Principado of Asturias…

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Basque Country Energy Agency

Basque Country Energy Agency

Spain

The Basque Energy Board, EVE, was created by Decree No. 81/1982 on 5 April as…

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Escan s.l.

Escan s.l.

Spain

Escan is a Spanish consultancy company founded in 1986 that offers technical, economic and financial…

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Castilla y León Regional Energy Agency

Castilla y León Regional Energy Agency

Spain

EREN, Ente Regional de la Energía de Castilla y León, was founded in 1996 (Law…

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Lower Austria Energy and Environment Agency

Lower Austria Energy and Environment Agency

Austria

The Energy and Environment Agency Lower Austria (eNu) was founded in January 2012 as a…

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Energy Consulting Network

Energy Consulting Network

Denmark

EC Network (Ltd.) is a Danish company of energy consultants and planners established in April…

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West Sweden Energy Agency

West Sweden Energy Agency

Sweden

Energikontor Väst is the regional energy agency of West Sweden and a part of Innovatum…

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Mälardalen Energy Agency

Mälardalen Energy Agency

Sweden

Mälardalen Energy Agency initiates, co-ordinates and implements projects aimed at improving the energy efficiency and…

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Energy Agency Southern Sweden

Energy Agency Southern Sweden

Sweden

The largest regional energy agency in Sweden, Energikontor Syd aims to support and facilitate improvements…

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Northern Småland Energy Agency

Northern Småland Energy Agency

Sweden

Energikontor Norra Småland (Energy Agency of Northern Småland) is part of Region Jönköping County.

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North Sweden Energy Agency

North Sweden Energy Agency

Sweden

Energikontor Norr is located in the most northern part of Sweden and its objectives are…

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Energy Agency of the Zlín Region

Energy Agency of the Zlín Region

Czech Republic

The EAZK is a not-for-profit organisation established in 2006 and is fully owned by the…

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Plovdiv Energy Agency

Plovdiv Energy Agency

Bulgaria

The Energy Agency of Plovdiv (EAP) is the first energy management agency established in Bulgaria…

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REGIONAL ENERGY AGENCY OF CRETE

REGIONAL ENERGY AGENCY OF CRETE

Greece

In December 1993, within the framework of implementing regional energy policy and in pursuit of…

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Cyprus Energy Agency

Cyprus Energy Agency

Cyprus

CEA works for a just, inclusive, and climate-resilient Cyprus, that is governed by the principles…

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B. & S.U.

B. & S.U.

Germany

B.&S.U. Beratungs- und Service-Gesellschaft Umwelt mbH is an independent company that acts as a pioneer…

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Auvergne-Rhône Alpes Energy and Environment Agency

Auvergne-Rhône Alpes Energy and Environment Agency

France

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Énergie Environnement (AURA-EE) is the regional energy and environment agency of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.…

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Architecture et Climat

Architecture et Climat

Belgium

Propose and validate solutions of resilience and innovation, at the scale of the built environment,…

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Avila Provincial Energy Agency

Avila Provincial Energy Agency

Spain

The Agencia Provincial de la Energía de Ávila (APEA) has been established by the Province…

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Alba Local Energy Agency

Alba Local Energy Agency

Romania

ALEA - Alba Local Energy Agency is a non-governmental organization founded in order to contribute…

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Mantua Local Energy Agency

Mantua Local Energy Agency

Italy

AGIRE - Agenzia per la Gestione Intelligente delle Risorse Energetiche, Energy Agency of the Province…

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Maramures County Council and the Energy Management Agency

Maramures County Council and the Energy Management Agency

Romania

The Maramures County Council and the Agency carries out its activities on the basis of…

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Burgos Provincial Energy Agency

Burgos Provincial Energy Agency

Spain

The Society for the Development of the Province of Burgos (SODEBUR) has been established as…

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Valladolid Municipal Energy Agency

Valladolid Municipal Energy Agency

Spain

The Agencia Energética Municipal de Valladolid (AEMVA) is an operation unit belonging to the Council…

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Kythnos: A Pioneer Island in Decarbonisation Projects

An ambitious sustainable development project coordinated by DAFNI has succeeded in reducing energy costs and CO2 emissions, offering a replicable model to pursue a circular…

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Large-scale energy renovation projects in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County

When it comes to public buildings, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County demonstrated a strong commitment to putting energy efficiency principles into action in the past years. Primorje-Gorski…

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Regional authority active in implementing RES projects in Medjimurje County

In the last six years, a total of 22 public buildings owned by the regional authority of Medjimurje County were refurbished, where investments amounted to…

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Oeste Sustentável: a Leader in Sustainable Energy Projects and Investments

Find out about the different activities developed by the OesteSustentável to lead the Portuguese Oeste Region through an impactful energy and climate strategy, in line…

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Energy-efficient projects in the Ústí Region

In 2017, the Ústí nad Labem Regional government decided to use Energy Performance Contracting an several energy efficiecny projects have been conducted since.

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Small-scale Waste-to-Energy Projects in the Canary Islands

The Canary Islands Institute of Technology have recently launched two innovative waste-to-energy pilot projects.

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Schiermonnikoog’s Path to Water Autonomy: A Blueprint for Island Sustainability

Through a project involving cooperative governance, Provincie Fryslân is supporting the smallest inhabited island in the Netherlands to improve resilience and keep a self-sufficient water…

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Driving Croatia’s District Heating Transformation – The LIFE D2Heat Success Story

By offering technical and financial expertise for district heating through the LIFE D2Heat project, REGEA is overcoming hurdles to decarbonise Croatia's district heating sector.

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Fostering Resilience in Cyprus Through Climate Adaptation Initiatives

Cyprus Energy Agency is working towards a resilient future through initiatives such as a grant scheme for community councils and a project to improve adaptation…

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Lignano Sabbiadoro Nurtures a Climate-Resilient Community

Faced with rising environmental challenges, the area of Lignano Sabbiadoro in Italy is taking a collaborative approach to improve climate resilience with proactive planning.

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The Regional Pathway of a Just Transition Area Towards Neutrality

Western Macedonia, the largest coal extraction area in Greece, is moving away from coal and investing in the energy transition. As part of this effort,…

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Energy Student: Empowering the Next Generation for a Sustainable Future

To prepare students for a future of renewable energy careers, the Erasmus+ Energy Student project engaged students in Slovenia and the Netherlands in sustainable educational…

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Empowering Communities with Solar Energy: The SONCE 8P Project in Slovenia

A solar energy initiative spearheaded by KSSENA is facilitating the installation of solar energy systems on 66 buildings across 7 municipalities in Slovenia.

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Strategic Local Energy Planning for Resilient Municipalities

The Energy Agency of Southern Sweden uses a collaborative approach focusing on multilevel governance to assist municipalities and regions to improve energy planning.

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Advancing Renewable Energy Communities in Liguria

The Liguria Region, through its regional energy agency, has assisted municipalities to develop Renewable Energy Communities.

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Leading the Industrial Energy Transition in Upper Austria

The ESV in Upper Austria is leading industrial decarbonisation through innovation, training, tools, and partnerships, helping companies cut emissions and boost sustainability.

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Gran Canaria: Pioneering Renewable Energy with Innovation and Sustainability

Gran Canaria leads with Salto de Chira and Gran Canaria Arena, combining energy storage, solar power, and EV charging to boost renewables, cut emissions, and…

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A new energy future for Estonia’s islands: EISEA leads the way

The Estonian Islands Energy Agency (EISEA) is accelerating the green transition of Estonia’s islands. Backed by local actors and the LIFE Programme, EISEA supports municipalities,…

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Digitalisation of PV Self-Consumption in Energy Communities with Blockchain

Escan’s blockchain-based model for collective PV self-consumption is empowering Spanish energy communities, with digital tools, real-time data, and user rewards. The 2023 pilot cut 206…

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The Rise of Municipality-Driven Renewable Energy Communities in Emilia-Romagna

Emilia-Romagna is empowering municipalities to lead the energy transition through Renewable Energy Communities. With AESS’s guidance, 15 RECs are now active, tackling energy poverty and…

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Pioneering Smart Energy Solutions in Mid Sweden

Örebro County Energy Agency leads a regional initiative boosting grid capacity and clean energy planning. New tools and collaborations help municipalities deploy solar, wind, and…

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Empowering Energy Communities at Every Level

AGENEX empowers citizens across Extremadura and beyond to create energy communities through tailored advice and cross-border cooperation. Their flagship projects unlock collective self-consumption, cut energy…

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Introducing the GloCha APP: Enriching citizens to shape a sustainable future

Discover the new GloCha app from the JETforCE project, empowering citizens to shape a sustainable future through innovative digital solutions. Learn how this tool is…

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Empowering municipalities: the transformative impact of ISO 50001 and SECAP measures

In the ever-evolving landscape of sustainable practices, the implementation of an Energy Management System (EnMS) according to ISO 50001 has traditionally been associated with the…

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Better governance of energy transition in Saleška, Savinjska and Koroška region

The Energy Agency KSSENA became one of the partners in the National Programme of Contact Points for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Sources (RES). Discover…

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EIB-Elena interventions monitoring and verification is helping local authorities in the green transition

An initiative launched by IRE is successfully helping eight Municipalities and one Province in Liguria Region in the post-ELENA phase to make sure all resulting…

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Embracing frugality: Overkalix’s journey towards sustainable energy in northern Sweden

The North Sweden Energy Agency, Energikontorr Norr, is taking part in the FEEL project under the umbrella of Interreg Europe.

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Financing sustainable mobility for local communities through energy savings

In January 2023, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Energie Environnement, in association with three other nationwide organisations, was awarded a grant to support sustainable and inclusive mobility projects throughout…

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Adaptation to climate change: Cartoviz and other tools to advise the Paris region’s local authorities

While the Paris Region Institute (IPR) has been involved in adaptation to climate change projects for many years, in 2023 the issue gained real momentum.…

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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 to reach 500 projects and…

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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 the principles of the European…

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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 public procurement by aggregating the…

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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 implementing the energy strategy of…

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PV self-consumption in public buildings in Castilla y León

Castilla y León's Regional Government has tasked EREN with managing €20.5 million in ERDF funds (2021-2027) for PV solar installations in regional buildings, with 60%…

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The most powerful public photovoltaic solar plant in Gran Canaria

Antonio Morales affirms that the facilities contribute to Gran Canaria achieving strategic autonomy in energy resources, on its path towards the eco-island. The new facilities…

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More than €200 million for insulation of public buildings in Wallonia

In recent years, the Wallonia region has issued several calls for projects for the energy renovation of buildings - the UREBA grants. These exceptional grants…

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CoachCopro: A unique website for retrofit of condominiums

First developed in the Paris Metropolitan area, CoachCopro is the only national resource centre for energy retrofit of condominiums and can be consulted by every…

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City of Zagreb programme of public buildings retrofit and PV systems

The City of Zagreb with the support of North-West Croatia Regional Energy and Climate Agency (REGEA) has, in 2023, started a highly ambitious programme of…

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Top Condomini: Accelerating residential retrofit in Emilia-Romagna

Energy consumption in the residential sector is one of the greatest challenges faced by regions in Italy if they intend to reach national and international…

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Towards major impact on energy efficiency with KNOWnNEBs 

Discover more about KNOWnNEBs, the project aiming for integration of non-energy benefits into energy audit practices to accelerate the uptake of recommended measures

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The latest smart city solutions: get inspired by DOLL Living Lab in Copenhagen

Dive into the forefront of smart city solutions with Smart EPC's latest feature on DOLL Living Lab in Copenhagen. Explore how the Smart EPC consortium…

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Sustainable Lighting Improvements a Game Changer for O’Loughlin Gaels 

O’Loughlin Gaels sports club, in collaboration with the South East Energy Agency, has undergone a green transformation, investing €230,000 in floodlighting, insulation, and heating control.…

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Energizing Communities: Tiszamente’s Innovative Path to Local Sustainable Energy 

In Hungary's Northern Great Plain, the Tiszamente Energy Community is redefining local energy. Powered by community-driven initiatives, this groundbreaking project returns energy benefits to the…

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Local and Transnational Stakeholder Councils to step up regional adaptation

Multilevel governance is key in ensuring ownership of climate actions and guaranteeing the success of your project. Energikontor Norr, North Sweden Energy Agency is experimenting…

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Pioneering Carbon Neutral Islands by 2040 in Scotland

The Carbon Neutral Islands (CNI) project aims at supporting six islands in Scotland to become carbon neutral by 2040, and to replicate the results in…

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The transition to electric transport in the heart of the Cyclades islands

The electrification of sea transportation between the two cycladic islands of Antiparos and Paros as well as an innovative business model that enhances cooperation between…

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School of Bioclimatic Design for Adaptation and Mitigation (SBAM)

The Emilia-Romagna Regional Association of National Italian Municipalities and the Agency for Energy and Sustainable Development have created the SBAM, an outreach and training opportunity…

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The County Energy Transition Offices Network

The energy transition is an ambitious challenge: achieving a decarbonized energy model requires a huge effort on energy efficiency and renewable generation everywhere. In this…

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A collaborative guide to help companies reduce their use of energy in five steps

Sweden faces a winter with a very real risk of energy shortages. The electricity prices are soaring to levels that may cause smaller companies to…

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Hydrogen gains momentum in the Basque Country

The Basque Hydrogen Strategy was presented in Spring 2021. Its purpose is to promote the creation of a hydrogen production, distribution and consumption ecosystem in…

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Supporting deep renovations in public buildings across small and medium-sized municipalities

The BAPAURA project scales up the energy refurbishment of public buildings in small and mid-size local municipalities through the implementation of multi-level, advanced services that…

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The fight against energy poverty in Réunion Island

The Island of Réunion, thanks to its local energy agency Horizon Réunion, is implementing advanced techniques to reduce the energy demand of households.

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Alba County’s path to decarbonisation and climate resilience

In a post-pandemic period with exploding energy prices and a military conflict in our proximity, several communities in Transylvania are doubling down on decarbonisation and…

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Pilot Roof PV Installations and Energy Storage Systems in 3 Social Buildings for Energy Poverty Mitigation in the City of Plovdiv

The Energy Agency of Plovdiv, thanks to the POWERTY project, has implemented 3 hybrid installations of photovoltaic modules and battery energy storage systems across three…

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Let’s also fight for the environment inside buildings!

The Mazovia Energy Agency is developing new solutions to improve not only the energy performance of buildings, but also their indoor climate through energy management…

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Fostering Energy Efficiency and Independence of public buildings in Medjimurje county

Discover the numerous ways in which the Medjimurje Energy Agency (MENEA) is implementing projects aimed at improving energy efficiency of public buildings, above all, of…

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Energy independence from RES through innovation procurement

Towards energy independence, resilience and climate change mitigation, new approaches to energy renovation of buildings are being developed through an international pre-commercial procurement project (PCP).

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One of Slovenia’s first smart grid systems in a public building

Local Energy Agency Spodnje Podravje (LEASP) has successfully completed the DEMO project, which concerned a new smart grid for the kindergarten of Destrnik, Slovenia. The…

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Leading role of the Zlín Region in developing low-carbon districts within the Czech Republic

The Energy Agency of the Zlín Region (EAZK) recently took part in the LC DISTRICTS Interreg project, which significantly accelerated the development of low-carbon areas…

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Cartoon Saloon: sustainable animation studio

Cartoon Saloon is a five-time Academy Award®, Golden Globe®, BAFTA, and Emmy-nominated animation studio. Now, they are chasing the greatest honour of all: carbon neutrality.…

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Empowering energy communities in the southeast of Ireland

Ireland's South East Energy Agency is delighted to support 60 sustainable energy communities in the four counties of Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, and Waterford. See how…

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Helping consumers in Castilla y León face the effects of the energy crisis

The regional energy agency of Castilla y León, EREN, has planned and enacted a host of measures in response to the ongoing energy crises. From…

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Young Innovators Cyprus

Assisted by the Climate-KIC, the consortium of the Cyprus Energy Agency (Lead Partner) and the Cyprus University of Technology (partner) have dedicated themselves to the…

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Digitalization solutions for renewables and education

Two digital solutions implemented by REA North are promoting sustainability solutions in Northern Croatia. As well as educating citizens about sustainability, the projects help them…

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Rénov’Occitanie, the Occitanie Region’s public service for energy renovation

Rénov'Occitanie is a one-stop-shop led by the Occitanie Region and the Occitanie Regional Energy and Climate Agency (AREC) that provides information on home energy renovation.

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Urban regeneration in the Basque Country and beyond

Urban regeneration is one of the key sectors for an energy-efficient Europe. Basque Opengela collected best practices on the topic in Europe.

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Energy renovation support service for public tertiary buildings in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

The European project financed by the Horizon 2020 programme, BAPAURA, trials an energy renovation support services and develops a replicable business model in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes…

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Local citizen-owned energy communities in France

"Centrales Villageoises" are local companies whose shareholders are mainly citizens, local municipalities and local companies.

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Irelands First Community-Owned EV Charging Point

Read about the first solar-powered charging station in Callan, Ireland, implemented by the Callan Community Energy and supported by 3CEA.

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Energy sufficiency in the Ile-de-France Region

Discover the measures implemented by AREC, the Regional Energy and Climate Agency of the Île-de-France region in order to support the behavioural change necessary for…

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TerriSTORY®: Enabling a Better Understanding of Local Energy and Climate Issues

Discover the creation of TerriSTORY® led by AURA-EE, a tool made to track the environmental transitions in the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region in France.

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A new Smart Tech Programme aims to reduce Transport Emissions for 1,000 Irish Heavy Goods Vehicles

Discover how 3 Counties Energy Agency and Corcra Ltd will equip heavy good vehicules (HGVs) in Ireland with smart technology to reduce carbon emissions by…

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100 % Sustainable La Gomera: Decarbonisation through Distributed Generation and Renewable Energy Microgrids

Find out how little by little, La Gomera, island of the Canary Archipelago (Spain), is becoming fueled by 100% renewable energy, helped by the Canary…

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ESIN’s CARING Project is aimed at Helping Small Islands across Europe Advance their Energy Potential

Learn how the project CARING (Clean energy initiatives targeted to small islands), carried by ESIN, enables six small islands in the EU to advance their…

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Crete’s Clean Energy Transition Roadmap

Read about the establishment of the Action Plan for the Clean Energy Transition of the island of Crete, in Greece, led by the Crete Regional…

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Supporting Walloon local authorities in their work for Energy Transition

From 2012 to 2017, Wallonia has supported the commitment of municipalities to the Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy – Europe through the Climate…

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The 1st crowd-investing for solar roofs in Croatia

The first crowd-investing initiative in Croatia implemented the crowd investment, a micro-loan model, to involve its citizens in the sustainable development of their city -…

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Successful Steps in SECAP Implementation of Alba Iulia Municipality

Read about the measures established by Alba Lulia, leading to the municipality winning the "Sustainable Community - European Energy Award" for Romania in 2021, in…

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Abruzzo Region Network of Education Centre for Environment: a reference for education

In the Abruzzo Region of Italy, a network of more than 40 Education Centres for Environment has been developed focusing on a regional plan of…

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Sustainable Communities Wales

Read about the role of Severn Wye in providing free resource efficiency advice and specialist support to community organisations across Wales, from 2018 to 2021.

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EKIOLA: Prosumer PV Cooperatives in the Basque Country

Read about important role of citizens in driving the energy transition and how they are becoming Prosumers that will participate in the generation and management…

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The local Production and Consumption of Electricity: Renewable Energy Communities Make it Possible

Discover how the municipality of Kapelln in Austria was awarded the “European Energy Award” in 2019 by setting up a renewable energy community to supply…

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Local Energy Communities: «Centrales Villageoises» – a Local Citizen-owned Energy Communities’ Success Story

Discover the story of the creation of the Association of Centrales Villageoises, supported by AURA-EE, whose objective is to put renewable energy production projects at…

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Solar Roofs – City of Zagreb Program for Integrated Photovoltaic Installations

Discover REGEA's technical and expert support to the implementation of the Solar Roofs Program to increase the share of renewable energy production with solar roofs…

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Upper Austria: Solar Champions – proud of PV!

Read how the regional government of Upper Austria and OÖ Energiesparverband move closer to making full use of rooftop PV potential and becoming a leader…

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Production and Distribution of Thermal Energy in the Municipality of Maribor

Explore the measures undertaken by the Podravje Energy Agency and the Energetika Maribor company to ensure energy self-sufficiency and independence from global energy markets through…

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Biomass heating network for two High Schools and an Arts School in Avila

Learn about the biomass district heating system created in Ávila, Spain, to supply high schools, by the Regional Energy Agency of Castilla y León (EREN).

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Governance in the Strategy for Energy Building Renovation in Asturias

Explore the implementation of a Regional Strategy for the Energy Renovation of Buildings led by Asturias Energy Agency in Spain.

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Conceptual approach to Energy Efficiency in large hospital area in the Zlín Region

Discover the Zlín Energy Agency’s approach to the reconstruction of individual pavilions for better energy management in the hospital area of Zlín.

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Citizen-owned firewood district heating in Varces

Discover how the municipality of Varces from the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region commissioned its wood heating network to supply its public buildings.

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Samsø: A Leader recognised by the UN Global Climate Action Award

Read how the island of Samsø became the world's first renewable energy island in 10 years through the support of the Samsø Energy Academy.

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Asturias Project Development Assistance (PDA) project by FCH JU

The Asturias project initiated within the Project Development Assistance by FCH JU aims to develop a full ecosystem of hydrogen production, transport, distribution and use…

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Sustainable Energy and Climate Plans in Spain: FAEN’s progress inside C-Track 50

Thanks to its involvement in the C-Track 50 project, FAEN is supporting 10 municipalities of the Asturias region in developing, implementing and financing climate and…

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How to identify priorities for action in my territory? Defining a low-carbon strategy for 2050

Report of the work with the 10 pilot local authorities from France involved in C-Track 50 project

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Testimony: the benefits of upgrading your home

3cea share testimonies from happy homeowners who have undertaken home energy upgrades.

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Energy Transition Leaders in Upper Austria

Developed and coordinated by the regional energy agency of Upper Austria, the "Energy Transition Leaders Initiative", is a cooperation among 15 pioneering companies implementing the…

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Tipperary County Council generates renewable energy from Solar photovoltaic panels at a landfill site

See how Tipperary County Council generates renewable energy by using local assets such as landfill sites.

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Supporting Walloon local authorities in their work for the energy transition

The Walloon Region launched a call for municipalities in 2020 to hire a coordinator for their Energy and Climate Action Plans and to make investments…

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Kvarner islands as lighthouses of Primorje Gorski Kotar region’s decarbonisation

In the past couple of years, the Regional Energy Agency Kvarner (REAK) initiated a number of projects that promoted energy self-reliance and the carbon neutrality…

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Gozo, an eco-island in Malta

Together with the Gozo Regional Council, MIEMA recently set up the Gozo Regional Development Foundation to offer tailored services for the eco-island. 

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LoCASE – Low Carbon Across the South East

The Low Carbon Kent Team at Kent County Council has been leading a partnership of local authorities and higher education bodies in transitioning SMEs to…

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West-Liguria Port Authority Environmental Energy Plan (PEAP)

IRE has supported the West-Liguria Port Authority in the drafting and development of its Environmental Energy Plan (PEAP), in compliance with the national Legislation.

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Raising awareness about Energy Sufficiency

AREC Île-de-France launched a series of six workshops on energy sufficiency in order to integrate this issue into the regional energy and climate strategy. 

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The TIPPING Approach – Guiding innovation governance on islands towards a more sustainable future

The TIPPING approach teaches local government about the need for policy adaptations and promote innovation on remoted islands.

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FAST for Hydrogen

FAST has the objective to spread scientific culture and offers technical services at national level with a focus on hydrogen.

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ClimaSTORY: a pedagogical reflection and action tool on territorial climate change adaptation

How can a board game raise awareness about climate change? Read about ClimaSTORY

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The European Energy Award (eea) -Systematically contributing to municipal climate protection

The eea is a management and certification scheme for municipalities and regions in the energy efficiency field.

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Energy retrofitting of municipal buildings in Greek islands

AEGEA, in support o DAFNI, promotes the uptake of energy efficiency measures for the municipal buildings in the Greek Archipelago.

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COMPOSE: Rural Communities Engaged with Positive Energy

Discover the COMPOSE Interreg MED project and how it contributed to greater energy efficiency and local development in the Koprivnica-krizevci County (HR) and in the…

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Cyprus energy agency: Education as a pillar for sustainability

Find out how Cyprus Energy Agency is encouraging sustainability education through their involvement in the European projects of Bricks of Skills and YENESIS!

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Promotion of e-mobility in the Liguria Region

Read how IRE Liguria is promoting e-mobility in the Italian region of Liguria by installing  22 new e-charging stations. 

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RESAP Launch – The Renewable Energy Sources Advisory Platform

Read how MIEMA has been supporting local stakeholders in the introduction of renewable energy sources in their buildings/facilities through the RESAP platform (Renewable Energy Sources…

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Development of Local energy concept for Municipality of Celje

Read how KSSENA’s IMEAS silo approach¹ develops integrated and multi-level energy models for the Alpine Space (AS) to overcome the barriers emerging from the disconnected…

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A natural platform for the future of solar energy systems Mälardalen Energy Agency

Read about the Swedish Solar Expo, which sees a steadily increasing number of visitors and exhibitors each year. In October of 2019, the exhibition was…

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Integral Renovation of Provincial Street lighting Project

Interested in street lighting renovation? Find out how SODEBUR changed the street lighting into a LED system in 179 municipalities to reduce energy consumption and…

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Comprehensive Energy Refurbishment of Public Buildings in Medjimurje County

Find out how MENEA is coordinating projects of comprehensive energy refurbishment of public buildings in Medjimurje County with a budget co-financed by European Reginal Development…

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The TIPPING Wheel – boosting innovation strategies for islands

Find out how the Fryslan Province has been working with the TIPPING approach and wheel, which have been designed to be used as a tool…

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Maribor improves Energy Efficiency through Public Buildings Refurbishment

Find out how ENERGAP is working with the City of Maribor to reduce energy consumption. 

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SPEEDIER – SME Program for Energy Efficiency through Delivery and implementation of EneRgy Audits

Find out about SPEEDIER, a European project which aims to address the barriers faced by Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) that prevent them from undertaking…

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Crete Regional Development Fund: Insular multi-level governance for clean energy transition

Find out how the Island of Crete is planning their clean energy transition involving regional multi-level governance in the biggest island among the 26 pilot…

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Thermal renovation and installation of air recuperation in Secondary medical school Kroměříž

Read how the Zlín Regional Energy Agency in the Czech Republic has improved heat insulation and installed air recuperation in the secondary medical School Kroměříž…

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Increasing the capacity of local authorities to fight energy poverty and promote clean air policies in local communities

The Energy Agency of Plovdiv is fighting energy poverty and air pollution through a network of energy advisors. 

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Energikontor Sydost: Municipal co-distribution of goods spreads throughout Sweden

Read how Energy Agency for Southeast Sweden has been working to spread the concept of municipal co-distribution of goods since 2013, reducing CO2 emissions and…

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Wallonia: project on renovation strategies for residential buildings

Find out how, through the LIFE BE REEL project, Wallonia involves local actors and citizens in the implementation of its regional renovation strategy.

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REGEA: Investment Factory – Digital Investment Platform

Discover how REGEA is connecting investors and owners of buildings with suitable rooftops through their innovative digital investment platform to promote solar energy and sustainable…

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Biogas Action – Working with the Welsh Government

This initiative was targeted at the process of persuasion that there was a useful role for AD bringing together representatives of the various UK governmental…

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Biogas Action – Marketing for biogas development in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

RAEE (now AURA-EE) led a project to promote regional operators' activity in the field of biogas, introducing the "Biogaz Gener’action" logo.

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Integrated Mobility Master Plan in Nicosia, Cyprus

The Integrated Mobility Master Plan (IMMP) is a Turning Point for Transport Policy. The Government of Cyprus and the Local Authorities have the ambition to…

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Financing scheme for efficiency on street lighting, Madeira and Santo Porto, Portugal

Street lighting represents 10% of electricity demand in Madeira and 7% in Porto Santo and has a high potential for action to improve energy efficiency.…

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The Tram of wider Lefkosia Region, Cyprus

Targeting the enhance of the public transportation in Lefkosia Region and the efficient management of the traffic congestion, 10 urban Municipalities and the Ministry of…

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Citizen Engagement Worskhop in Kythnos

The Citizen Engagement Workshop was organized by AEGEA on Kythnos Island and was supported by the Municipality of Kythnos and DAFNI Network, in the framework…

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Structural Funds for the Energy Retrofit of Social Housing in Liguria Region

In the frame of the EnerSHIFT H2020 project, investments of €5 million have been stimulated from European Structural Funds for the energy retrofitting of social…

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Local energy planning in Ile-de-France region

The Energy and Climate department of IAU has launched a project dealing with the support to local authorities for the definition and the implementation of…

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Generating energy savings in General County Hospital Dr Tomislav Bardek

Hospitals are among best candidates for energy saving projects. Indeed, REA Sjever in Koprivnica, Croatia, started in 2014 this successful long-term energy retrofitting of the…

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Castilla y León Energy Efficiency Strategy will reduce 30% of energy consumption by 2020

79 measures will be implemented in the Castilla y León region (Spain) to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emission of the region by 2020. The…

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EPC Streetlight Refurbishment in the Kilkenny County

The Kilkenny Streetlight LED Retrofit Pilot Project: an ambitious project to retrofit 1,300 street lights to LED across the city and county of Kilkenny, Ireland.

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Sustainable Tipp Programme in County Tipperary

Sustainable Tipp is the energy transformation of Tipperary’s housing, commercial, public and community buildings which offers an opportunity for communities, farmers, homeowners and business owners…

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Urban Baltic Industrial Symbiosis (UBIS) in Skåne County

Within the UBIS project, pilot cases on industrial symbiosis will be developed, the concept will be explored and the knowledge will be spread in order…

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Developing innovative financing schemes for energy efficiency in Liguria

IRE’s expertise in the field of EPC are of strategic importance for Liguria, as they contribute to reaching the energy efficiency objectives set by the…

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Regional facilitation service for Energy Performance Contracting in Podravje

ENERGAP provides efficient support for municipalities, companies, ESCOs and SMEs as potential ESCOs by offering advice and useful tools (quick-checks, guides), running an enquiry service,…

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Biogas plant “PORGAPORCS, S.L”

This new process has been situated in Vila-sana (Lérida, SPAIN), where the main local activity are the agriculture and farming.

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July 2022

Learning handbooks on financially sound investment projects

The PROSPECT+ team developed Learning Handbooks about the implementation of innovative financing schemes in 6 thematic modules: Public Buildings, Private Buildings,…

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April 2020

Joint Letter – Appropriate co-financing rate for LIFE CSA projects on sustainable energy

Representatives of cities, regions, energy agencies, cooperatives, NGOs, research institutes and Europe’s sustainable energy industry come together to call for…

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October 2018

PUBLENEF Policy Brief n°2 – Focus on the Scale-Up of Energy Efficiency Projects

In this policy brief, energy efficiency experts share their insight on the conditions and main drivers to consider when attempting…

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May 2018

Smart Islands Projects & Strategies

This publication represents a compilation of smart and sustainable projects from over 30 islands across 13 European countries, currently under…

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February 2018

New tool to help designers of high energy performance projects: the Walloon Region’s project booklet

Platform Maison Passive asbl, with the support of the Walloon Region DGO4, has developed the project booklet: a practical tool…

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October 2013

Implementation of Sustainable Energy Projects in the ENNEREG Pioneer Regions

This report aims to evaluate the impacts of the implementation of Sustainable Energy Projects (SEPs) in all ENNEREG Pioneer Regions…

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November 2025

Financing the Renovation of Public Buildings: Mechanisms and Solutions for Local One-Stop Shops

The Catalogue of Financial Mechanisms and Solutions produced under the FACILITA project was developed to guide local and regional authorities…

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October 2025

The New IN-PLAN Checklist: A Practical Tool for Integrated Planning

We’re pleased to announce the new Online IN-PLAN Checklist, designed to support municipalities in applying integrated planning across Spatial Planning,…

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September 2025

What’s the story? – New narratives for the energy transition

Gain insights in communicating the benefits of the energy transition to a broad audience with Energy Efficiency Watch 5's new…

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September 2025

Bulletin 17 – News from September 2025

Welcome to Bulletin 17. To start the fall season on the right foot, we have all the news to keep…

September 2025

Bulletin 13 – News from July 2025

Welcome to Bulletin 13. With Brussels heating up, this summer edition brings you the latest on EU policy shifts, climate…

September 2025

Island Booklet

The Island Booklet is an initiative of the FEDARENE Islands College, and collects 6 best practices implemented by its members.

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July 2025

River Floods: A Practical Guide for Local and Regional Authorities

Learn how to prepare for and respond to river floods. This new REGILIENCE guide offers practical tools and examples for…

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June 2025

Powering communities: How to deliver a Citizens’ Energy Package that’s fair & accessible to all

FEDARENE joins the Community Power Coalition in calling for a Citizens’ Energy Package that puts people and local communities at…

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April 2025

Advancing energy cooperation in industrial parks

The ENERGIZE initiative explores how regional urban-industrial park collaborations can serve as a model for advancing energy cooperation, integrating renewable…

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April 2025

Energy transition without subsidies: Why local authorities struggle with innovative financing and how to overcome it

A recent consultation under PROSPECT+ has shed light on the challenges and opportunities surrounding the adoption of innovative financing instruments…

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March 2025

Unlocking the potential of energy communities: Best practices from across Europe

The ENERGIZE project analysed over 60 successful Energy Community initiatives to bring you the best practices incorporating a holistic approach…

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January 2025

A grounded EU budget: Investing in Europe, our local communities and citizens for a competitive, resilient and fair future

The Local Alliance has released a pivotal policy paper urging EU leaders to shape the next EU budget (2028–2034) into…

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November 2024

Policy Recommendations for Advancing Climate Leadership

REMARKABLE Climate Leaders offer practical policy recommendations to empower local leaders in reaching climate neutrality.

September 2024

4 years of European City Facility – impact report

Between May 2020 and September 2022, the European City Facility conducted four calls for application funded by Horizon 2020, resulting…

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July 2024

Unlocking the potential of community-driven models

Through an analysis of 6 successful one-stop-shops, including Opengela, this report by ComActivate underscores the growing significance of OSSs in…

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March 2024

Sustainable Regions in Action: A Comprehensive Guide to Europe’s Energy Transition

Dive into the transformative journey towards a sustainable energy future with our latest publication. Explore insightful contributions, innovative projects, and…

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November 2023

Sustainable Futures: A Comprehensive Guide to One-Stop-Shops

“Setting up community energy one-stop-shops”, authored by the Energy Communities Repository, unveils the collaborative efforts taken by 27 European countries…

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September 2023

Regions and Energy and Climate Agencies call for integrated approaches to build climate-resilient societies

FEDARENE represents European regions and regional and local energy agencies which are now stepping up on climate adaptation. Our first…

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June 2023

Report – Solar Cities: 21 solar solutions for the local energy transition

In partnership with a coalition of EU-wide NGOs, FEDARENE contributed to a report on solar solutions in cities and regions…

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June 2023

Green Hysland – Brief n°5

Green Hysland’s fifth newsletter is here! Discover the latest updates of the last 6 months of operation, including the presentation…

June 2023

Smart EPC – Newsletter n°2

A bit over one year into Smart EPC and we are already launching a toolbox to bring to local authorities,…

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May 2023

Digital solutions for energy communities: A short guidebook by the Energy Communities Repository

The Energy Communities Repository has compiled a guide with practical examples of digital solutions for energy communities in different scopes…

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March 2023

Gaps and barriers in current spatial planning practices

Read more about the capacity gap assessment conducted by IN-PLAN to know all about what is missing and what prevent…

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February 2023

Stocktake on available good planning practices

The "Stocktake on available good planning practices" report introduces an integrated vision for energy, climate, mobility, and spatial planning and…

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January 2023

Sustainable Regions in Action 2023

FEDARENE’s annual publication “Sustainable Regions in Action” consists of a unique collection of projects implemented by European regions and their…

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December 2022

Green Hysland – Brief n°4

Green Hysland’s fourth newsletter is here! Discover the latest updates of the last 6 months of operation, including the inauguration…

November 2022

Open letter: Think efficiency first to address the energy and climate crisis

More than 20 organisations join FEDARENE in an open letter addressed to EU negotiators rivising the Energy Efficiency Directive.

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October 2022

Energy Poverty Handbook: A report produced with the Right to Energy Coalition

The Greens/EFA parliamentary group published a new handbook on energy poverty, in collaboration with the Opengela project.

August 2022

The 4th QualDeEPC newsletter is out!

QualDeEPC is on its home stretch! Check out the 4th newsletter to get up to speed with the latest publications.

June 2022

How Narratives can improve Energy Efficiency and Security in Europe

After analysing the insights of over 1,200 experts on the progress in energy efficiency policies as well as trending narratives…

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June 2022

FEDARENE Info 53 – Focus on energy data, essential for buildings’ renovation

For this summer edition, we dive into the energy data of buildings and Repowering the EU.

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May 2022

Manifesto: Local staff to future-proof municipalities

FEDARENE joins EU networks of municipalities in a campaign proposing measures to the EU Member States and the European Commission…

January 2022

RELaTED newsletter No 8 is out

"The interventions in Iurreta, the United Nations School in Belgrade and the Energy Flex Houses are landmark projects which shall…

January 2022

Sustainable Regions in Action 2022

FEDARENE’s annual publication “Sustainable Regions in Action” consists of a unique collection of projects implemented by European regions and their…

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December 2021

«Opengela has made it easier for us to rehabilitate not only buildings in Otxarkoaga, but also spaces that were in disuse»

The 4th edition of the OPENGELA Newsletter is out, just on time to prepare the New year! Check out what…

December 2021

FEDARENE’s recommendations on the EED revision proposals

FEDARENE represents European regions and regional and local energy agencies which for decades have been the European Union’s partners in…

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November 2021

FEDARENE Info 52 – Focus on European Integrated Renovation Services

For this autumn edition, we dive into a key topic of the renovation wave: one-stop-shops and renovation services.

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October 2021

ENERGee WATCH Curriculum and Learning Materials

The 4 handbooks, one per learning course, present the context of the project, a description of the mentors and an…

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September 2021

Reaching maximum impact of the EPBD – Recommendations from Regions and their Energy Agencies

While a strengthened EPBD will provide a clear direction and ambition to Member States, we believe its implementation towards the…

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July 2021

Alpine Microgrid Model

Find out more about microgrids, solutions, energy communities, ALPRGRIDS' pilots and their plans.

June 2021

FEDARENE responds to the consultation on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive

As the EU Renovation Wave aims to double the annual energy renovation rate of buildings by 2030 and to foster…

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June 2021

Guide to set up your own City Facility

The European City Facility, a pilot to replicate in your own territory to support local projects!

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June 2021

FEDARENE Info 51 – Focus on Planning for Carbon Neutrality

Summer is just around the corner and we decided to welcome this new season early with a brand new FEDARENE…

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May 2021

SDG localisation and multi-level governance: lessons from the Basque Country

The Basque Country was among the first sub-national organisations in the world to adopt a consistent Sustainable Development Goals localisation…

May 2021

The TIPPING guide: innovation for islands

Looking to boost innovation on your island? Learn from the TIPPING method and download the guide for free now!

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April 2021

We are “Open”!

Check out the 1st Newsletter of the OPENGELA project!

March 2021

FEDARENE Info 50 — Focus on District Heating and Cooling

Our 2021 Spring Edition of the FEDARENE Info is out! This season, we focus on District Heating and Cooling –…

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February 2021

FEDARENE responds to the Renewable Energy Directive Review Consultation

The Renewable Energy Directive can drive a step change towards 2030 if it recognizes the need for intensified local/regional market…

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January 2021

Sustainable Regions in Action 2021

FEDARENE’s yearly publication “Sustainable Regions in Action” gathers a unique collection of projects implemented by European regions and their energy…

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January 2021

RELaTED Newsletter n°6 is there!

The RELaTED exploitation seminar shows that with ultra-low temperature district heating, everyone wins

September 2020

FEDARENE Info 49 – Focus on Urban Planning

Our 2020 Autumn Edition of the FEDARENE Info is out! This season, we focus on Urban Planning, and how sound…

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September 2020

PROSPECT: report on needs assessment

Needs assessment of local and regional authorities in implementing projects related to sustainable and climate action plans with innovative financing…

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August 2020

The first QualDeEPC newsletter is out

QualDeEPC 1st newsletter features tons of interesting information on EPC schemes, the related challenges and opportunities.

June 2020

The 5th RELaTED Newsletter is here

Sip your summer drink while catching up on the RELaTED latest activities.

May 2020

Statement – FEDARENE’s Cooperation with UK’s Local And Regional Authorities beyond Brexit

FEDARENE’s UK members will remain an important and integral part of our network, and we are determined to continue our…

May 2020

Report on Energy Performance Certificates best practices

A common vision for an improved Energy Performance Certificates scheme.

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May 2020

Education, Communication & Youth Awareness

Discover the latest and most remarkable projects FEDARENE members have been working on to raise awareness about sustainable energy.

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April 2020

Reducing the Carbon Footprint / Environment

FEDARENE member regions and energy agencies are dedicated to reducing the carbon footprint. Read this new publication and find out…

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March 2020

Climate adaptation & Long-Term Planning

FEDARENE member regions and energy agencies are dedicated to helping municipalities in fighting climate change and preventing its unintended consequences.…

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March 2020

Report on local Energy Performance Certificates situation and cross-country comparison matrix

A detailed analysis of the potential enhanced Energy Performance Certificates elements as well as a cross-country comparison matrix.

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February 2020

Promoting Eco-Mobility

There are many ways to cut down emissions in the transport sector. Discover how FEDARENE members are doing it through…

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February 2020

Implementing Energy Efficiency Measures

From building refurbishment to street lighting, discover the latest and most inspiring projects FEDARENE members have been working on to…

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January 2020

Sustainable Finance & Innovation Services

Discover the most recent and innovative projects FEDARENE members have been working on to accelerate and finance Europe’s Energy Transition…

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January 2020

Sustainable Regions in Action 2020

FEDARENE’s yearly publication “Sustainable Regions in Action” gathers a unique collection of projects implemented by European regions and their energy…

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January 2020

The wait is over, the 4th RELaTED project newsletter is here!

What have the RELaTED project partners been up to recently? Take a tour through the last organised webinars, the General…

March 2019

FEDARENE Info 46 – Focus on funding sustainable energy

This new FEDARENE Info focuses on the solutions emerging to finance large scale energy efficiency investments.

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December 2018

PEGASUS Newsletter #4 is out!

In the PEGASUS project, 10 partners from MED countries are working together to study microgrids in greater detail, focusing on…

June 2018

PEGASUS Newsletter #3 is out!

The 3rd issue of the PEGASUS Newsletter has been published! The newsletter is designed to inform you about the steps…

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April 2018

FEDARENE’s Recommendations for a Forward-Looking Multiannual Financial Framework post-2020

FEDARENE is the premier European network of regional and local organisations which implement, co-ordinate and facilitate sustainable energy and environment…

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March 2018

FEDARENE Info 45 – Focus on climate adaptation

This Spring 2018 edition features articles on climate adaptation. Because of natural disasters causing great damage on geographical, social and…

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February 2018

Straw: Competition and complementarity of uses of agricultural deposits in Île-de-France

Based on a literature review and a series of interviews, this study aims to map the uses of straw from…

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February 2018

BiogasAction Toolbox for your biogas development strategy

With a few standardized keywords e.g. on language, substrate availability, biogas utilization, etc. you will be led to the corresponding…

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January 2018

PEGASUS Newsletter #2 is out!

The PEGASUS project has come to an advanced stage. The purpose of this Newsletter is to inform you about the…

June 2017

Policy recommendations from the Streetlight-EPC project

This publication presents the key findings of the Streetlight-EPC project, focusing on speeding-up market development of EPC and other energy…

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May 2017

FEDARENE Info 44 – Focus on Electro Mobility

This issue of FEDARENE Info focuses on e-mobility and how to make the transport sector more sustainable and efficient.

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February 2017

Streetlight-EPC – Triggering the market uptake of EPC through street lighting refurbishment

This publication presents 24 projects (17 street lighting and 7 indoor lightings) within the framework of Streetlight-EPC as well as…

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February 2017

How to Make Europe Number 1 in Energy Efficiency – Key results from the Energy-Efficiency-Watch Project

The brochure analyses at the current state and the potential of energy efficiency policies to become elements of a new…

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December 2016

Biogas Action Brochure on Best Regional-Integrated Biogas Plants

This brochure describes biogas plants that are not only outstanding but also offer a model of success that can feasibly…

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November 2016

Guide to Implementing an Agricultural bioGNC Gas Station

Read the Guide to implementing an Agricultural bioGNC Gas Station with an on-farm methanisation unit published by RAEE, the Regional Agency…

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October 2016

FEDARENE Info 43 – Focus on the effects of sustainable energy investments on employment and growth

For this autumn edition, we discuss the topic of sustainable energy investments and how they affect employment and growth.

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March 2016

EEW3 – Expert Survey Report

Through an EU-wide survey with efficiency experts from all Member States, intense document screenings and a business stakeholder consultation, 28…

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October 2015

Policy Recommendations on Innovative Financing Schemes in Local and Regional Energy Efficiency Policies

Members of FEDARENE - European regions, supported with their regional and local energy agencies give policy recommendations to European Commission.

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March 2015

Energy Efficiency Watch – 28 country reports

Through an EU-wide survey with efficiency experts from all Member States, intense document screenings and a business stakeholder consultation, 28…

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February 2015

FAQs: Energy Performance Contracting for Streetlight Refurbishment

Find the answers to the frequently-asked-questions about the Energy Performance Contracting for street lighting refurbishments.

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February 2015

Guide: Energy Performance Contracting for Streetlight Refurbishment

C" is creating demand and supply of street lighting EPC projects in 9 European regions (Upper Austria, Carlow & Kilkenny…

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February 2015

Checklist: Energy Performance Contracting for Streetlight Refurbishment

The project "Streetlight-EPC" is creating demand and supply of street lighting EPC projects in 9 European regions (Upper Austria, Carlow…

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January 2015

FEDARENE Info 41 – Focus on European Energy Security

The winter edition of FEDARENE Info is here. With a focus on energy security of Europe, you will read about…

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October 2014

CESBA Policy Paper: Towards a Common Sustainable Building Assessment in Europe

CESBA, Common European Sustainable Building Assessment, is a common initiative towards promoting the harmonisation of sustainable building assessments for public…

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October 2013

ENNEREG – Guidelines for Promotional Activities at the Regional Level

The main purpose of this document is to serve as a guide for promotional activities in the ENNEREG Regions. These…

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October 2013

ENNEREG – Sustainable Energy Twinning Programme Summary

As part of the project, 12 Pioneer ENNEREG Regions have been producing regional Sustainable Energy Action Plans (SEAPs) and initiating…

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October 2013

ENNEREG – Sustainable Energy Action Plan Implementation Report

The purpose of this document is to describe how ENNEREG regional partners worked towards the successful implementation of promotional activities…

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October 2013

ENNEREG – Overall Results and Strategy Plans for Continued Promotional Activities

This report aims to record the overall results of the work of each regional partners of the ENNEREG project as…

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October 2013

Evaluation of ENNEREG Communication and Dissemination Activities – Summary Report

This report on the Evaluation of ENNEREG Communication and Dissemination Activities provides an analysis of the dissemination activities of the…

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October 2013

ENNEREG – Summary of Project Achievements

This document includes an evaluation of the achievements of the activities carried out during the ENNEREG project related to the…

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October 2013

ENNEREG – Strategy for Future Action in the ENNEREG Regions

During the project, the ENNEREG partners have worked in the development of sustainable energy action plans (SEAP) in their represented…

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September 2013

FEDARENE Info 40 – Focus on Fuel Poverty

The autumn edition of FEDARENE Info is here. With a focus on fuel poverty, you will read about the social…

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February 2012

Climact Regions: Strategies & Actions to Mitigate Climate Change

The purpose of this guide is to make general recommendations on defining strategies for mitigating climate change and undertake actions…

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Vice-Presidents for Digitalisation and AI for Energy and Climate
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Vice-President for Renewable Energy Communities
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Vice-President for Sustainable Mobility for Climate Neutral Regions
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Vice-President for Financing and Investments
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Vice-President for Energy Sufficiency
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Vice-Presidents for Climate Neutrality
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Energy sufficiency

Overconsumption has become a pervasive issue in our society. Even if our products are increasingly using less energy, we consume more of them, perpetuating a…

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Energy communities

Energy communities are initiatives led by citizens, allowing them to take control of their energy production and consumption. They help decentralize the energy systems where…

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Renewable Energy Sources

Increasing the use of renewable energy sources has multiple benefits for society. Not only does it reduce greenhouse gas and other air pollutant emissions, but…

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Mobility and Transport

The transport sector represents more than one-third of final energy consumption in the EU and almost a quarter of the EU’s greenhouse gas emissions since…

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Islands & Rural Communities

Despite the huge potential of renewable sources for islands, such as wind and wave energy, many of them still depend on expensive fossil fuel imports.…

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Energy Efficiency

Energy efficiency is accepted as the guiding principle of the EU energy strategy. According to the Energy Efficiency Directive that was amended as part of…

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Climate Adaptation

An effective climate policy should address not only mitigation but also adaptation strategies. Climate adaptation seeks to lower the risks posed by the consequences of…

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Data Monitoring

Among the difficulties for achieving the EU’s climate and energy targets is the lack of standardizing energy and climate information at the European level. One…

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Deep retrofit Community of practice: Ambitious regions and projects across Europe

Following up last year’s webinar, this online seminar brought together Ambitious Regions and already running Renovation and One Stop Shop…

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Deep Retrofit Community of Practice: Highly ambitious regions and projects across Europe

During the EU Green Week, regions and energy agencies were brought together to discuss renovation strategies. Watch the recording.

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FEDARENE members’ contribution to the IDAA Call for Evidence

On 3 July 2025, FEDARENE held a consultation webinar with members to prepare a joint contribution to the European Commission’s…

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REGILIENCE OTS9 & OS3 – Nature at work: Driving NbS for a cooler, water-smart and more resilient Europe

Watch the recording of the ninth Open Training Session (OTS) from REGILIENCE, jointly held with the third Citizen Seminar. The…

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Securing the energy future through local action: how? 

What if your city could access expert support, funding strategies, and ready-to-go solutions to lead the clean energy transition—even with…

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Empowering Regions: Advancing Just Transition Through Energy Efficiency, Education & Citizen Support

EU Policy Roundtable organised by Regio1st project as EUSEW parallel event on the link between the Energy Efficiency First principle…

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Supporting 10 Islands in the Green Hydrogen Transition

10 selected islands will receive tailored technical assistance from Green Hysland experts to assess and implement hydrogen-based solutions in their…

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REGILIENCE OTS6 – Heat and Health: Building Resilience for a Hotter Future

Watch the recording of the sixth Open Training Session (OTS) from REGILIENCE to learn best practices for combating health challenges…

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Unlock the Power of Space Observation for Energy Transition

To explore these opportunities, FEDARENE has organised an online workshop bringing together Energy Agencies and the European Space Agency. Watch the recording…

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Let’s boost the Clean Energy Transition with Energy Efficiency

Find here all the resources and recordings from the REGIO1STxPLAN4CET webinar on the role of the EE1st principle in clean…

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Let’s plan for the planet!

Find here all the resources from the EU online roundtable "Plan for the planet!", on the role of Energy Efficiency…

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Leadership in Action: The Role of Local Leaders in Europe’s Climate Journey

Discover how initiatives like ManagEnergy and REMARKABLE Climate Leaders are empowering individuals to lead the charge towards climate neutrality.

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EU online roundtable – The tool is cool: solutions for effective energy and climate planning

Access the recording of "The tool is cool: instruments and solutions for effective energy and climate planning – EU online…

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REGILIENCE OTS3 – Financial Support for Regional Adaptation

Access the recording and slides for the third Open Training Session (OTS) of REGILIENCE’s series of capacity-building events for regional…

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Heat planning to decarbonise regions and cities

IN-PLAN, Connectheat and Decarb City Pipes 2050 discussed the role of heat plans in the local and regional energy transition…

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Setting up a Community Energy One-Stop-Shop: Energy Communities Repository webinar

A sneak peek into the upcoming guidance document titled “Setting up Community Energy One-Stop-Shops” which will be released by the…

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REGILIENCE first Open Training Session (OTS1) on the EU resilience landscape

Watch the recording of the first Open Training Session (OTS) of REGILICENCE's series of capacity-building events for regional actors working…

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Knowledge transfer for energy efficiency and renewable energy sources in buildings

Watch the recording of the webinar “Knowledge transfer for energy efficiency and renewable energy sources in buildings”, organised by BUILD…

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Sustainable integration of Green hydrogen on island electrical systems

Green Hysland visited ITC in Gran Granaria to host its second workshop. Watch to learn on green hydrogen technologies, integration…

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Deep Renovation of buildings: what Energy Performance Certificates can do

How increasing the quality of Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) schemes can accelerate deep renovation of buildings. They help people in…

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Green Hysland x H2Ports Webinar: Decarbonising the Maritime Sector

Watch this webinar co-organised by the Green Hysland and H2Ports project to find out what cities, regions and islands can…

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EUCF webinar for FEDARENE members

On the 30th of June, the office hosted a webinar for FEDARENE members to present the novelties introduced on the…

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Green Hydrogen Technologies Supporting the Energy Transition: Matching Uses with Context

The first workshop of the Green Hysland project took place in a Hybrid format in Cres, Croatia and online on…

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How to implement Integrated Home Renovation Services? Examples from Europe

Building trust. These are the keywords that dominated this webinar on Integrated Home Renovation Services organised by the Covenant of…

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Green hydrogen: what’s in it for islands?

Watch the recording and download slides from the first Green Hysland webinar which took place on the 9th of November…

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Innovative DHC in Practice – RELaTED webconference

How do we go from theory to practice? Representatives of the RELaTED and ReUseHeat projects shared their experience on the…

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The next-gen. EPCs: making buildings fit for the energy transition

Watch the recordings of the session The next generation Energy Performance Certificates: making buildings fit for the energy transition, taking…

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2021 European Covenant of Mayors Ceremony – Networking session: Long-term ambitions for 2050, why and how

"Towards a fairer, climate-neutral Europe for all" Check out the recording of the Networking session dedicated to Long-Term ambitions for…

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GET READY FOR 2050: How to Finance Climate and Energy Plans

Watch the third and final session of GET READY FOR 2050 for a discussion on the financing mechanisms for local…

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GET READY FOR 2050: How to Successfully Plan for the Future

Watch the second session of the event series GET READY FOR 2050 for the discussion on climate and energy planning…

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GET READY FOR 2050: How to Build Effective Collaboration Processes

Watch the first session of the event series GET READY FOR 2050 centred around the discussion on supporting regional and…

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Cycle E-Sufficiency webinar #2: mobility and public space

Let's discuss the concept of energy sufficiency in the mobility sector. Discover best practices from FEDARENE members in Sweden.

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EUCF Webinars for FEDARENE members

The second call of the European City Facility is out! Watch the recording of our FEDARENE webinar to learn how…

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Webinar: Catalysing the EU Renovation Wave in the transition to the next generation EPC

On June 30, 2020, QualDeEPC and its two sister projects, U-CERT and X-tendo, collaboratively presented the challenges and solutions of…

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Webinar: Low Temperature District Heating

Learn more about Low temperature district heating during the COOL DH & Celsius Talk Webinar, on April 16th.

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The Use of Biomethane in the Transition to a Clean Transport

On the 14th of November 2017 a webinar was organised in the frame of BiogasAction during which the European Commission…

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Energy Efficiency Watch: What prospects for European Energy Efficiency Policies

On the  28th of March 2017, a webinar was held in the framework of the EEW3 project where speakers discuss…

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Supporting EPC market development through EPC Facilitation Services

This webinar held on the 3rd of February 2017, presented the project approach, key lessons learnt and conclusions as well…

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FEDARENE supports and participates in many projects and initiatives!

FEDARENE participates in European projects and initiatives alongside its members and other European organisations. The following projects focus on capacity-building, market facilitation, policy implementation and…

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TRIFYL – Decarbonize and reach a maximum of waste recovery

Nominated by: Camille DEMAZURE (Head of strategy and development) Website: trifyl.fr EU Funding: Supported by a €40 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB)…

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Sensitivity mapping for the development of solar and wind power plants in the Republic of Croatia

Nominated by: Mate Zec (Southeast Europe Renewable Energy Siting Specialist, the Nature Conservancy) EU Funding: funded through Croatia’s Recovery and Resilience Plan, supported by the…

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Hostelería #PorElClima

Nominated by: Ana Mastral (Project Manager in ECODES of Hostelería #PorElClima) Website: hosteleriaporelclima.es Summary of the project Hostelería #PorElClima is the platform that has promoted…

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ComAct – Community Tailored Actions for Energy Poverty Mitigation

Nominated by: Zita Kakalejcikova ( Senior Project Manager, Habitat for Humanity International, Europe and the Middle East Area Office) Website: comact-project.eu EU Funding: Funded by…

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CEL RURAL

Nominated by: Eva Méndez Araújo (R&D Engineer at ITG) Website: celrural.eu EU funding: Co-funded by the European Interreg POCTEP programme (Spain-Portugal)) Summary of the project…

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Zeljko Kolar

Country: Croatia Nominated by: Velimir Šegon (Deputy Managing Director, REGEA) Summary of Nominee’s Contributions Željko Kolar, County Prefect of Krapina-Zagorje County, has been a driving…

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Raul Garcia-Brink

Country: SpainNominated by: Francisco Puente (Managing Director at Escan Energy Consulting) Summary of Nominee’s Contributions Since 2015, Raúl García Brink has led Gran Canaria’s energy…

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Eliska Pechlatova

Country: Czech RepublicNominated by: Martin Kozelka (TO SYSTEM, s.r.o., Business Technical Manager) Summary of Nominee’s Contributions Eliška is a passionate advocate for environmental protection, dedicated…

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Stavros Spyridakos

Country: GreeceNominated by: Sofia Natalia Boemi (Environmental Engineer, Energy Poverty and Energy Policies Expert ) Summary of Nominee’s Contributions Stavros Spyridakos is an emerging young…

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Sandrine Deternay

Country: FranceNominated by: Etienne Viénot (AURA-EE Head of EU affairs) Summary of Nominee’s Contributions Since 2009, Sandrine Deternay has overseen finance for the City of…

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Matthias Zawichowski

Country: Austria Nominated by: Herbert Greisberger (CEO, Energy and Environment Agency of the State of Lower Austria) Summary of Nominee’s Contributions Matthias Zawichowski has received…

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Francesco MUSCO

Country: Italy Nominated by: Francesca Poli (AESS, Agenzia per l’Energia e lo Sviluppo Sostenibile – Head of the Ecological Transition Department ) Summary of Nominee’s…

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Francisco Javier Rey Martinez

Country: Spain Nominated by: Alfonso Arroyo Gonzalez (Director of EREN, Ente público Regional de la Energía de Castilla y León; General Director of Energy and…

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John Fogarty

Country: IrelandNominated by: Seamus Hoyne (Dean TUS, Chairperson TEA, Secretary General FEDARENE) Summary of Nominee’s Contributions John Fogarty has been a driving force behind community-led…

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Lena Eckerberg

Country: SwedenNominated by: Therese Hjelseth (Director of the Orebro Energy Agency and Vice-President of the Swedish network of regional energy agencies) Summary of Nominee’s Contributions…

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Award Criteria

FEDARENE strives for excellence in sustainable energy and climate action at local and regional levels. The Roger Léron Award criteria reflect this high standard, rewarding…

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FEDARENE and its members are committed to Repower the EU

In response to the first oil crisis in 1973, the first regional energy agencies were created to support regions and municipalities in managing their energy…

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Jury

Julije Domac President of FEDARENE Managing Director of REGEA – North West Croatia Regional Energy Agency (HR) Julije Domac is the Special Advisor on Energy and…

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Submit a Nomination

Ready to submit a nomination? Here’s what you’ll need: For Individual Nominations (Longstanding Achievement, Youth Leadership & Outstanding Achievement Awards) For Project Nominations (Innovative Action…

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Roger Léron Award

The Roger Léron Award celebrates inspirational individuals and projects leading the climate and energy transition at the local and regional levels across Europe. Established in…

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Joining FEDARENE

Your Practical Guide to Becoming a Member Join FEDARENE, the leading network of regional and local energy agencies and authorities in Europe. As a member,…

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Publications

An array of studies, policy papers and reports are developed in the frame of FEDARENE’s activities and projects. The following documents are categorised by topic,…

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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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Mission and Vision

The collective voice on energy transition and climate action for Europe’s regions and energy agencies FEDARENE is the European network of Regional and Local Energy…

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Privacy Policy

In compliance with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (REGULATION (EU) 2016/679 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal…

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