Mobility and Transport

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 it’s mainly powered by fossil fuels. The emissions are continuing to rise, compared to other sectors that have achieved emission reductions since 1990. In line with the Green Deal targets, the transport sector needs to cut emissions by 90% by 2050. The transition to a greener and smarter mobility system has already begun, but it needs to happen faster in order to guarantee clean, accessible and affordable transport and in all parts of Europe. For the EU, it is imperative to shift towards sustainable transport on the road to a net-zero future.

For all forms of transport – road, rail, aviation, and waterborne – technical innovations exist and a shift towards the most efficient modes of transport can easily contribute to the emission reduction efforts. Making the best use out of the electrification options and digital technologies available today can help increase efficiency and reduce the energy demand of the transport system. More importantly, shifting towards the low-emission alternative energy for transport – advanced biofuels, electricity, hydrogen and renewable synthetic fuels – especially in freight and aviation transport can make a great difference in such hard-to-abate sectors.

Sustainable transport is also closely integrated with the individual, societal and company behaviour and the changes in attitudes which has been even more apparent during the pandemic. Encouraging the use of low emitting transport options is one of the areas energy agencies can set the example on, to show that it is possible to change habits without too much effort.

Objectives

  • Develop measures that increase perceived membership benefits.
  • Support and inspire FEDARENE members to develop their internal sustainability work related to mobility and transport.
  • Influence calls for proposals and project development so that projects can be planned and implemented with the least possible climate impact.
  • Exchange experiences on how to develop/design projects (scope, actions and measures) within mobility and transport, define difference from other energy efficiency or renewable energy project.
  • Offer knowledge-enhancing measures that give more agencies the opportunity to contribute to the work of creating a sustainable transport system.

Our latest news on Mobility and Transport

ALEA starts coaching sessions on harmonising SEAPs & SUMPs

SIMPLA supports local authorities in harmonising their SEAPs and SUMPs. The project targets small and medium-sized municipalities with a population between 50.000 and 350.000 inhabitants proposing a four-step approach to foster harmonised planning. Dedicated training and coaching sessions, based on a sound methodology devised at transnational level, lead to the joint development of sustainable energy and mobility plans.

Electric vehicles in Natural Areas of Castilla y León Region

Castilla y León is committed to sustainable tourism thanks to its new MOVELETUR project which will introduce electric vehicles in the regional Natural Parks.

E-Mobility Works

The project aims at fully developing e-mobility potentials in European municipalities and businesses, by developing e-mobility action plans for the municipalities and consulting local businesses regarding the integration of e-mobility in their corporate strategies.

Best practices >

Making it easier to buy an electric car: the electric car guide

Making it easier to buy an electric car: the electric car guide

To promote electric cars ownership in Sweden, the Örebro County Energy Agency has set up an easy guide that answers the most common questions regarding EVs. The guide was developed for use as part of an EU project but has been successfully distributed to energy and climate advisors across Sweden.

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Canary Islands Leads the Way in Sustainable Transportation with Biogreenfinery 

Canary Islands Leads the Way in Sustainable Transportation with Biogreenfinery 

Canarias is making strides in leading the decarbonization of transportation with its first 100% renewable biorefinery, unparalleled nationally and in Europe — Biogreenfinery. The Technological Institute of Canarias (ITC) will soon operationalize this new facility on the island of Gran Canaria, with an investment nearing €6 million.

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Financing sustainable mobility for local communities through energy savings

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 France.

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Enhancing public transport electrification: Basque country’s innovative collaboration

Enhancing public transport electrification: Basque country’s innovative collaboration

After analysing the electrical recharge market, the regulatory framework and considering the difficulty that power distributors have to offer the required power for recharging, EVE, REPSOL and ASE Group have joined forces to fund the company MEDUSA ALTERNATIVES FOR ELECTRIC SUPPLY, S.L.. Check out more about it!

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Webinars >

22734Promoting Eco-Mobility

Internal Sustainability Work related to Mobility and Transport

Discover how FEDARENE member energy agencies and its partners and reinventing the way they work and travel to develop more sustainable alternatives.

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22743Promoting Eco-Mobility

Management of Transport of Goods, a Challenge for the Sustainability of Cities 

B&SU, the Berlin Agency for Electromobility, the Region of Kronoberg and the Energy Agency for Southeast Sweden share their experiences on the transportation of goods in this new FEDARENE webinar.

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22770Promoting Eco-Mobility

E-mobility: Planning and charging Infrastructure

The first of a series of 3 webinars on Mobility and Transport, this webinar aims to enable Regions and Energy Agencies to share best practices in terms of Mobility at local level.

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21227Promoting Eco-Mobility

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 do to decarbonise waterborne transport and port applications.

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