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	<title>Christian Galletta, staff member at Fedarene</title>
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		<title>Virtual Island Summit 2025</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christian Galletta]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 08:45:17 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>On 18th September, FEDARENE was present at the Virtual Island Summit in two different sessions.</p>
<p>FEDARENE is the premier European network of regional and local organisations which implement, co-ordinate and facilitate energy and environment policies.</p>
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		<title>Extended deadline &#8211; Join the Follower Islands Programme (CE4EUI Secretariat)</title>
		<link>https://fedarene.org/extended-deadline-join-the-follower-islands-programme-ce4eui-secretariat/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christian Galletta]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 08:36:05 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>The Clean energy for EU islands secretariat is excited to announce a new opportunity for islands: the Follower Islands programme. This call invites islands to apply and participate in the ambitious "30 for 2030" initiative to fast-track their decarbonisation plans and learn from the 30 pioneering islands. </p>
<p>FEDARENE is the premier European network of regional and local organisations which implement, co-ordinate and facilitate energy and environment policies.</p>
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		<title>Islands Stakeholders Meeting in Cres</title>
		<link>https://fedarene.org/islands-stakeholders-meeting-in-cres/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christian Galletta]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 08:51:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ISLET_Cres-Meeting-2-300x169.png" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" srcset="https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ISLET_Cres-Meeting-2-300x169.png 300w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ISLET_Cres-Meeting-2-1024x576.png 1024w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ISLET_Cres-Meeting-2-768x432.png 768w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ISLET_Cres-Meeting-2-1536x864.png 1536w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ISLET_Cres-Meeting-2-750x422.png 750w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ISLET_Cres-Meeting-2.png 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div>
<p>From today October 1st to 4th, the island of Cres will host islands stakeholders from across Europe.</p>
<p>FEDARENE is the premier European network of regional and local organisations which implement, co-ordinate and facilitate energy and environment policies.</p>
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		<title>A Renewable Energy Valley launches in Crete to lead the European energy transition</title>
		<link>https://fedarene.org/a-renewable-energy-valley-launches-in-crete-to-lead-the-european-energy-transition/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christian Galletta]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 15:15:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/REV-Lab-launch.png-300x169.webp" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/REV-Lab-launch.png-300x169.webp 300w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/REV-Lab-launch.png-768x431.webp 768w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/REV-Lab-launch.png-750x422.webp 750w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/REV-Lab-launch.png.webp 1004w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div>
<p>From June 17 to 19, representatives of the European project CRETE VALLEY travelled across Crete to present the Renewable Energy Valley ‘Living Lab’ (REV-Lab). The new decentralised power system will enable residents to meet their energy needs through renewable sources.</p>
<p>FEDARENE is the premier European network of regional and local organisations which implement, co-ordinate and facilitate energy and environment policies.</p>
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		<title>Seeds of change: What roles do islands and local leaders play in the climate and energy transition?</title>
		<link>https://fedarene.org/seeds-of-change-what-roles-do-islands-and-local-leaders-play-in-the-climate-and-energy-transition/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christian Galletta]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2024 16:57:42 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Working within systems is essential to achieving a climate and energy transition. But what role should isolated entities and individual leaders play within these systems to enhance the transition?</p>
<p>FEDARENE is the premier European network of regional and local organisations which implement, co-ordinate and facilitate energy and environment policies.</p>
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		<title>Running towards Climate Neutrality: Highlights from the 20K Brussels and Last Mile Workshop</title>
		<link>https://fedarene.org/running-from-brussels-towards-climate-neutrality-20km-last-mile-workshop-arrival-of-dg-ener-26-27-may-2024/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christian Galletta]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2024 12:07:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div><img width="300" height="225" src="https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Photo-27-05-24-15-33-21-300x225.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Photo-27-05-24-15-33-21-300x225.jpg 300w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Photo-27-05-24-15-33-21-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Photo-27-05-24-15-33-21-768x576.jpg 768w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Photo-27-05-24-15-33-21-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Photo-27-05-24-15-33-21-2048x1536.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div>
<p>Over two impactful days, FEDARENE staff and members gathered in Brussels to engage in physical and collaborative activities, underscoring our commitment to advancing efforts toward climate neutrality.</p>
<p>FEDARENE is the premier European network of regional and local organisations which implement, co-ordinate and facilitate energy and environment policies.</p>
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		<title>Empowering islands to empower citizens: ISLET Project Meeting in Samsø 9-10 April 2024</title>
		<link>https://fedarene.org/empowering-islands-to-empower-citizens-islet-project-meeting-in-samso-8-10-april-2024/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christian Galletta]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 13:32:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div><img width="300" height="215" src="https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Group-picture-300x215.jpeg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Group-picture-300x215.jpeg 300w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Group-picture-1024x735.jpeg 1024w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Group-picture-768x552.jpeg 768w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Group-picture.jpeg 1125w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div>
<p>On 9 -10 April 2024, the ISLET Project held a transformative meeting on the island of Samsø, known for its journey towards energy independence. </p>
<p>FEDARENE is the premier European network of regional and local organisations which implement, co-ordinate and facilitate energy and environment policies.</p>
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		<title>Smart EPC developed standardised contract and tender documentation for public lighting</title>
		<link>https://fedarene.org/standardised-smart-epc-contract-and-tender-documentation/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christian Galletta]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 10:49:15 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>When incorporating additional energy and non-energy related services into the Smart EPC approach, the complexity of standard EPC projects is further highlighted. These projects involve the realisation of various types of investments under a single contract, posing challenges in accounting, financing, and legal aspects.  </p>
<p>FEDARENE is the premier European network of regional and local organisations which implement, co-ordinate and facilitate energy and environment policies.</p>
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		<title>More efficient public lighting in Karlovac, Croatia, thanks to Smart Energy Performance Contracting</title>
		<link>https://fedarene.org/smart-epc-croatia-karlovac/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christian Galletta]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 10:36:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Karlovac-main-pic-1-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Karlovac-main-pic-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Karlovac-main-pic-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Karlovac-main-pic-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Karlovac-main-pic-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Karlovac-main-pic-1-750x422.jpg 750w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Karlovac-main-pic-1.jpg 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div>
<p>In September 2023, the city of Karlovac has signed its Energy Performance Contract (EPC) for the refurbishment of the public lighting. The scope of the contract is the refurbishment of overall public lighting, consisting of 9.083 luminaires and the displacement of 152 public lighting cabinets that are placed inside the DSO transformer station.</p>
<p>FEDARENE is the premier European network of regional and local organisations which implement, co-ordinate and facilitate energy and environment policies.</p>
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		<title>Press Release &#8211; CRETE VALLEY: A new project to pioneer the first renewable energy valley in Europe</title>
		<link>https://fedarene.org/press-release-crete-valley-a-new-project-to-pioneer-the-first-renewable-energy-valley-in-europe/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christian Galletta]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2024 10:38:44 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>The EU-funded project aims to transform Crete into a sustainable, decentralised energy system by 2028. Through a combination of renewable energy sources, CRETE VALLEY will demonstrate, in real-life conditions, the sustainable and cost-effective production and storage of renewable energy to cover the Island’s yearly energy needs.</p>
<p>FEDARENE is the premier European network of regional and local organisations which implement, co-ordinate and facilitate energy and environment policies.</p>
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