Facts & Figures
Size: 2,572 sq km
Inhabitants: 112.615 (2001)
Location: South Aegean Sea, Greece
Category: ENNEREG Pioneer Region
Country: Greece
Twin Region: - Greece
Main Contact:
CRES - Centre for Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Saving
19th Khm Marathonos Av.
Pikermi, Greece
19009
Greece
Elena TAXERI:
The Centre for Renewable Energy Sources (CRES) is the Greek national centre for Renewable Energy Sources (RES), Rational Use of Energy (RUE) and Energy Saving (ES). Within the ENNEREG project, CRES is responsible for activities in the Cyclades.
Stakeholders:
• Mayors
• Representatives of the tourist sector
• a special group of 30 hotel owners
• Local technical chamber of engineers
• Chambers of commerce
• The public power corporation – representatives of the local stations
• Municipal development companies
• Representatives of the prefecture of the North Aegean
• University of the Aegean
• Associations of agricultural cooperatives
• Professional associations of mechanical engineers, architects, tourist sector, other
• Local trade unions
• Banks
• Investors
• Ecologists
Municipalities: Amorgou, Anafis, Androu, Antiparou, Thiras, Iiton, Keas, Kimolou, Kithnou, Milou, Mikonou, Naxou and Mikron Cycladon, Parou, Serifou, Sikinou, Sifnou, Siroy – Ermoupolis, Tinou, Folegandrou.
DAFNI - Network of Aegean Islands for Sustainability
DAFNI is a voluntary scheme of island communities aiming to promote a sustainable future, through concerted action. Every member of the network is committed to achieving a number of concrete targets, which are subject to external certification. Currently, 37 island municipalities of the Aegean Sea are members of the network.
Ios-Aegean Energy Agency
The Ios-Aegean Energy Agency is associated with the Network of Sustainable Islands of the Aegean Sea (DAFNI) which actually comprises 37 insular communities. Its strategic target is to increase the islands' energy production from RES, as well as to promote energy efficiency technologies and practices.
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Cyclades, Greece - Becoming as Sustainable Energy Region
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This leaflet provides an update on the progress of the Cyclades Region on its journey to become a European Sustainable Energy Region.
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SEAPs for Islands - Cyclades, Greece and Madeira, Portugal
Sustainable Energy Communities NEWS
Issue 3 Winter/Spring 2012 - EN
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Promoting Local and Regional Sustainable Energy Actions in the Regions 202020 Network
Sustainable Energy Communities NEWS
Issue 2 Summer 2011 - EN
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ENNEREG - Regions 202020 paving the way for a Sustainable Energy Europe
Sustainable Energy Communities NEWS
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Do you want to learn from the best? So do we!
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ENNEREG - Κοινότητες 202020 ανοίγοντας το δρόμο για μια Ενεργειακά Βιώσιμη Ευρώπη
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Τεύχος 1 Φθινόπωρο 2010 - EL
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Θέλετε να μάθετε από τους καλύτερους; Το ίδιο και εμείς!
Νέα των Ενεργειακά Βιώσιμων Κοινοτήτων
Τεύχος 1 Φθινόπωρο 2010 - EL
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ENNEREG Replication Event
23 May 2012, Wielkopolska Voivodship Office, Poznan, Poland
A Replication Workshop oriented towards other Polish regions, addressing monitoring aspects of the regional SEAP.
Na Warsztaty Replikacji, poruszające aspekty „Regionalnego Planu Działań na Rzecz Zrównoważonej Energii” w kontekście innych regionów Polski.
ENNEREG International Conference
Transfer of knowledge in the field of sustainable use of energy
22 May 2012, Wielkopolska Voivodship Office, Poznan, Poland
The morning session of the ENNEREG International Conference in Poznan, Poland presented the ENNEREG Project and Regions 202020 Network as well as the Regional SEAPs for Wielkopolska and Pomerania, as well as Regions 202020 Good Practice case studies and Sustainable Energy Projects (SEPs) at the regional and inter-regional levels from the ENNEREG Pioneer regions. After lunch, a number of experience exchange workshops were organised on relevant topics. The event was followed by a Replication Workshop on 23 May 2012 oriented towards other Polish regions, addressing monitoring aspects of the regional SEAP.
Πρότυπες Περιφέρειες για μια Βιώσιμη Ευρώπη
10 Μαρτίου 2012, Άργος, Ελλάδα
Το Κέντρο Ανανεώσιμων Πηγών και Εξοικονόμησης Ενέργειας-ΚΑΠΕ στο πλαίσιο του ευρωπαϊκού έργου ENNEREG με τίτλο «Πρότυπες Περιφέρειες για μια Βιώσιμη Ευρώπη», διοργανώνει εκδήλωση, το Σάββατο 10 Μαρτίου 2012, στις 17.30 το απόγευμα, στην αίθουσα του Eπιμελητηρίου Άργους.
Η ημερίδα στοχεύει στην ενημέρωση των δημοτικών και περιφερειακών Aρχών, καθώς και του συνόλου των θεσμικών φορέων της Περιφέρειας Πελοποννήσου, σχετικά τις νέες τεχνολογίες ΑΠΕ και ΕΞΕ, την πρωτοβουλία του Συμφώνου των Δημάρχων και τα οφέλη που προκύπτουν για τους τοπικούς και περιφερειακούς φορείς από τη συμμετοχή τους σ' αυτήν, τη μεθοδολογία και τα αποτελέσματα του έργου ENNEREG. Απευθύνεται σε εκπροσώπους της τοπικής και περιφερειακής αυτοδιοίκησης, επιμελητήρια, συλλόγους επιστημόνων κ.ά.
Ημερίδα για την "Πράσινη Πιλοτική Αστική Γειτονιά"
Innovative technologies for buildings - The role of Municipalities
Παρασκευή, 2 Μαρτίου 2012, Αμφιθέατρο Ρ/Σ «Αθήνα 9,84», Τεχνόπολις, Γκάζι
CRES is organizing a conference “Innovative technologies for buildings. The role of Municipalities”, on 2nd of March 2011, in Athens. The event is addressed to the Municipalities, (mayors, engineers, etc) all over Greece and is supported by the Central Union of Municipalities in Greece. The programme will include presentations of relative European projects in which CRES is involved (10Action, ENNEREG, etc), the initiative of the Covenant of Mayors, best practices, state of art RES&EE technologies and financing issues.
Τους τρόπους με τους οποίους οι δήμοι θα δημιουργήσουν «πράσινες γειτονιές» θα αναπτύξουν μεταξύ άλλων τα στελέχη του ΚΑΠΕ κατά τη διάρκεια της ημερίδας* που διοργανώνει το Κέντρο Ανανεώσιμων Πηγών και Εξοικονόμησης Ενέργειας στις 2 Μαρτίου 2012, στο αμφιθέατρο του Ρ/Σ «Αθήνα 9,84» στην «Τεχνόπολι», στο Γκάζι, με θέμα «Καινοτόμες Τεχνολογίες για τα Κτήρια της Ευρώπης. Ο ρόλος των Δήμων».
Common meeting: EU projects ENNEREG and Climactregions
21 October 2011, Lyon, France
Rhonalpénergie-environnement (RAEE) and the Region Rhône-Alpes are involved in the ENNEREG and Climactregions projects. Together they organized a meeting on 21 October 2011 between the representatives of the partner regions of these two projects.
Action on sustainable projects Insular Areas
ENNEREG Replication and Regional Event
10 June 2011, Syros, Cyclades Island, Greece
Participants in this event were informed about the prospects for sustainable developement of the Cyclades islands and wanted to learn more about ENNEREG. Also it was a great oportunity for them to meet their colleagues from other regions and share common problems and visions.
The Pact of Islands
and the role of island authorities in sustainable energy planning
12-13 March 2011, Syros Island, Cyclades, Greece
Σκοπός του συνεδρίου ήταν η ανάδειξη των νέων ευκαιριών και προκλήσεων που παρουσιάζονται για τις νησιωτικές περιοχές από το νέο ευρωπαϊκό θεσμικό πλαίσιο για την κλιματική αλλαγή καθώς και των δυνατοτήτων από τη χρήση μοχλευόμενων πόρων για την υποστήριξη ενεργειακών επενδύσεων τα επόμενα χρόνια.
The conference presented the emergence of new opportunities and challenges presented to the islands from the new European institutional framework for climate change and the possibilities of using leveraged funds to support energy investments in the coming years.
Also see: Events for Regions in Greece »
Sustainable Energy in
The Cyclades Islands
Bioclimatic architecture at Naxos island. © Ministry of Culture and Tourism
- 10 municipalities from the Cyclades Islands region have joined the Covenant of Mayors initiative and have submitted Sustainable Energy Action Plans (SEAPs)
- 15 islands from the region have joined the Pact of Islands initiative
The region comprises of a group of approximately 220 islands. 24 of the 220 islands are inhabited. The region consists of 19 municipalities.
At 2005, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was 18.831 € showing a 31% growing from 2000.
During the last forty years the Cyclades have become one of the most famous tourist destinations in Greece. Apart from tourism, Cyclades economic activities include traditional agriculture and fishery, mining and ship construction.
One of the major characteristics of the region is the geographical isolation and also the land split which causes severe communication and access obstacles.
The region still lacks specific technical infrastructure (marine installations, water supply, soil process installations, etc). One of the most important problems is the water shortage that the islands are facing, not only because of climate change but also due to non-rational use of the water resources.
Electricity consumption in year 2008: 750.365 MWh
2 islands, out of the 24, are connected to the mainland. However the planned interconnection project which is under realisation aims at connecting 3 more islands in the 1st phase and 3 more islands during the 2nd phase.
- RES installed capacity
– Interconnected islands → 1,6 MW
– Non-interconnected islands → 10 MW - Thermal installed capacity
– Non-interconnected islands → ~250 MW
The region of South Aegean has a strong representation in the Network of Sustainable Aegean Islands (DAFNI). At regional level, its aim is to support the islands to implement their sustainable energy action plans, realize innovative sustainable energy projects within their territories and assist them to meet their CO2 emissions reduction targets. In this framework, the region organises regional public information and awareness events for the support of the Covenant of Mayors and the Pact of Islands initiatives. At European level, its aim is to take part in the networks that are being formulated, support the coordinated promotional activities that are in line with the targets of the region and contribute to the development of a tighter co-operation among European regions.
Note: The Municipality of Poseidonia, which provided a letter of support for the project belongs to the South Aegean Region.
The Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP) for the Cyclades Islands is being developed as part of the ENNEREG project.
- 10 municipalities from the Cyclades Islands region have joined the Covenant of Mayors initiative and have submitted Sustainable Energy Action Plans (SEAPs)
- 15 islands from the region have joined the Pact of Islands initiative
How to Develop a Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP) – Covenant of Mayors Guidebook
[EN] The current guidebook provides detailed step-by-step recommendations for the entire process of elaborating a local energy and climate strategy, from initial political commitment to implementation.
View the SEAP
[EN - English]
Further information »
Potable Water Unit, Syros Cyclades, Greece - ENNEREG Good Practice in Energy Efficient Products
[EN] Most of the islands in Cyclades region have drinking water shortage. In Syros, local people were used to purchase plastic bottles of drinking water to cover their needs until local authority inspired the idea of the desalination of sea water and its distribution through slot machines. The project was very successful!
Interaction with other initiatives at the Regional, National or European level:
Regions 202020 - Θέλετε να μάθετε από τους καλύτερους; - ...Και εμείς!
Publication [EL] Είναι ένα Ευρωπαϊκό Έργο που υποστηρίζεται από το πρόγραμμα Ευφυής Ενέργεια για την Ευρώπη. Το ENNEREG έχει σκοπό να ιδρύσει και να εμπνεύσει ένα δίκτυο περιφερειών σε όλη την Ευρώπη - Περιφέρειες 202020 - που θα συντάξουν και θα παρουσιάσουν αειφόρα ενεργειακά σχέδια δράσης (ΣΔΕΑ) και θα υλοποιήσουν βιώσιμα έργα (ΒΕ) στον τομέα της ενέργειας.
1st ENNEREG Knowledge Transfer Workshop 8-10 June 2011 – Syros, Cyclades Island, Greece
Conclusions [EN] The first Knowledge transfer workshop of ENNEREG project, organised by CRES and ECNet, took place on Syros island on 8-10 May 2011. Participants in this event were informed about the prospects for sustainable developement of the Cyclades islands and wanted to learn more about the ELENA facility. Also it was a great oportunity for them to meet their colleagues from other regions and share common problems and visions. They included representatives of regional authorities, municipalities and development agencies from the Cyclades, Dodekanisa, North Aegean and Ionian islands, Greece.
ENNEREG Regional network establishment and approach for SEAP development - Summary document
Publication [EN] This document has been drafted based on the information provided by the regional partners of the ENNEREG project, at an early stage of the development of the ENNEREG foreseen activities and describes the activities that are planned in each region for the SEAP development. The regions shall work in this task with different approaches adapted to the characteristics of the region and its governance structures and will provide at a later phase of the project a description of the performed activities and update it in a second phase.
First phase of implementing sustainable energy projects (SEPs) in the ENNEREG regions
Publication [EN] This report aims to evaluate the first phase of implementing sustainable energy projects (SEPs) in the ENNEREG regions. The report covers the period from May 2010 to April 2011 (first twelve months of ENNEREG`s project time). The report comprises a description of SEP measures in each region, especially with respect to Performance Indicators, which were defined with the start of the ENNEREG project.
ENNEREG Regional energy survey and establishment of initial goals “Conclusions document”
Publication [EN] This document summarizes the regional energy surveys provided by the partners of the 12 different regions in the ENNEREG project. There are important differences among these regions with respect to their size and population (from 70.000 to 6 million), or with respect to the energy sources they use.
ENNEREG - Regions 202020 - paving the way for a Sustainable Energy Europe
Publication [EN] ENNEREG Regions paving the way for a Sustainable Energy Europe is a European project supported by the Intelligent Energy - Europe programme. ENNEREG aims to establish and inspire a network of regions throughout Europe – Regions 202020 - to produce regional Sustainable Energy Action Plans (SEAPs) and Implement Sustainable Energy Projects (SEPs).
Regions 202020 Poster in Greek (ελληνικά)
Publication [EL] Regions 202020 Poster in Greek (ελληνικά) - Θέλετε να μάθετε από τους καλύτερους;… το ίδιο και εμείς !
Financing possibilities for local authorities - Intelligent Energy - Europe Programme
[EN] Financing possibilities for local authorities - Intelligent Energy - Europe Programme. Presentation by Vicky Argyraki, Project Officer, Renewable Energy Unit, EACI during Syros Conference & Signing Ceremony, 12-13 March 2011
View the Presentation [EN - English]
EU Regional Policy Post 2013 and EU 2020 Strategy - What is at stake?
[EN] EU Regional Policy Post 2013 and EU 2020 Strategy - What is at stake?. Presentation by CRPM / CPMR during Syros Conference & Signing Ceremony, 12-13 March 2011
View the Presentation [EN - English]
Συμμετοχή της τοπικής αυτοδιοίκησης και πολιτών σε επενδυτικά σχήματα για ενεργειακά έργα
[EL] Συμμετοχή της τοπικής αυτοδιοίκησης και πολιτών σε επενδυτικά σχήματα για ενεργειακά έργα - Ιωάννης Γλυνός, Δήμαρχος Άνδρου
View the Presentation [EL - ελληνικά]
Τοπικά Επενδυτικά Κεφάλαια: Το παράδειγμα της Περιφέρειας Βορείου Αιγαίου
[EL] Τοπικά Επενδυτικά Κεφάλαια: Το παράδειγμα της Περιφέρειας Βορείου Αιγαίου - Παναγιώτης Κυριάκου, Διαχειριστική Αρχή Περιφέρειας Βορείου Αιγαίου
View the Presentation [EL - ελληνικά]
The ISLE-PACT project & the Pact of Islands
[EN] The ISLE-PACT project & the Pact of Islands. Presentation by Panos Coroyannakis, ISLE-PACT Project Manager, ISLENET during Syros Conference & Signing Ceremony, 12-13 March 2011
View the Presentation [EN - English]
Μοχλευόμενοι πόροι: Η περιφερειακή διάσταση του JESSICA
[EL] Μοχλευόμενοι πόροι: Η περιφερειακή διάσταση του JESSICA - Ιωάννης Λυπιρίδης, Υπουργείο Περιφερειακής Ανάπτυξης και Ανταγωνιστικότητας
View the Presentation [EL - ελληνικά]
Introduction to the ENNEREG Project
[EN] The presentation gives a brief introduction to the ENNEREG Project.
Potable Water Unit, Syros, Cyclades, Greece
[EN]
On the island Syros in the Cyclades, Greece, water comes from desalination units. The machine includes the system for cleaning water and the system that receives coins. Insert 20 cents to obtain 10 litres of potable water.
Desalination from Wind Energy at Milos island
Desalination from Wind Energy at Milos island. © DAFNI - http://www.dafni.net.gr
Bioclimatic architecture at Naxos island
Bioclimatic architecture at Naxos island. © Ministry of Culture and Tourism
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