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Resources

MAKE-IT-BE Bioenergy Tools and Methodologies

Tool / Methodology [EN] The Results page of the MAKE-IT-BE website includes an Energy Balance Tool and Energy Unit Conversion Calculator, as well as detailed documents detailing the methodology used to create these tools.

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Evaluation of ENNEREG Communication and Dissemination Activities - Summary Report

Experience from the ENNEREG Regions [EN] This report on the Evaluation of ENNEREG Communication and Dissemination Activities provides an analysis of the dissemination activities of the ENNEREG project. In particular it evaluates the effectiveness of the online dissemination via the ENNEREG Regions 202020 website. The aim of this Summary Report, is to illustrate the effectiveness of the Regions 202020 website and Regions 202020 Network as a dissemination, promotion, networking and communications platform for Sustainable Energy Regions throughout Europe.

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European Citizens Climate Cup

Initiative [EN] The European Citizens Climate Cup is a household competition between different countries/regions to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. ECCC addresses European private householders, families and singles, and is based on the energy consumption of their houses. Participants have one year to implement in their own houses strategies and measures to reduce their overall energy consumption – the greater the reduction the bigger their chance of winning the competition!

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BUILDUP Cases of good practice in energy saving

Good Practice Collections and Publications [EN] The BUILDUP database includes concrete, realised good practices in energy saving for buildings. These include, for example, demonstration projects, reports, energy saving campaigns, activities such as awarding new certificates. Cases may refer to different topics, including energy saving technologies, financial schemes, energy management in buildings, design and labels for low-energy buildings, monitoring, training & education.

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BUILDUP Tools to support energy saving in buildings

Tool / Methodology [EN] The BUILDUP tools section enables you to find and share interesting tools from all over Europe supporting the implementation of energy saving measures in buildings. Examples of tools include software applications (for energy performance certificates, regulation calculations, economic or environment calculations or multidisciplinary applications), excel lists, checklists for practitioners and other.

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BUILDUP - The European portal for energy efficiency in buildings

Initiative [EN] The official European web portal for energy efficiency in buildings.

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ENNEREG Guidelines for promotional activities at the regional level

Experience from the ENNEREG Regions [EN] The main purpose of this document is to serve as a guide for promotional activities in the ENNEREG Regions. These promotional activities will ensure the successful implementation of the project. They are a useful exercise for the region and can act as an example of good practice for other replication regions.

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ENNEREG Guidelines for RES and RUE assessment at regional level

Publication [EN] The purpose of this document is to provide guideline criteria to the ENNEREG project partners and other regions for preparing the following regional documents:
• Regional energy survey and targets to 2020
• Regional SEAPs (Sustainable Energy Action Plans)

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Energy Ambassador Campaign Sofia and Silistra, Bulgaria - ENNEREG Good Practice in Energy Education

ENNEREG Good Practice Case Studies [EN] Energy Ambassador Campaign is an initiative under IEE Programme with the main aim to help alleviate fuel poverty throughout Europe. The Campaign has been implemented in a number of EU countries and consisted of training of local social workers and provision of energy advice on behavioral changes and structural improvements leading to energy savings at home. Sofia Energy Centre implemented the Campaign in Sofia Capital Region while Silistra Municipality was a replication region for the Campaign.

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Inspire and... be inspired - The Regions 202020 Inspiration Guide - taster leaflet

Publication [EN] This 2 page A5 leaflet provides a short introduction to the Regions 202020 Inspiration Guide.

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Sunflower Project Renewable Energy Sources Training Guide

Tool / Methodology [EN] An overview of the energy market with detailed information on biomass technologies, small hydropower, wind, solar (thermal and PV) and support schemes including the Feed in Tariff. The Guide also contains an economic analysis of renewable energy sources and a large section on the potential of hydrogen as a fuel.

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Regions 202020 Platform and Inspiration Guide

Presentation [EN] This presentation by Edward Rice, Regions 202020 website developer and Communications Officer for the ENNEREG Project, was made during the ENNEREG Advisory Board Meeting, 19 March 2013, Brussels, Belgium.

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Alter-Motive Policy Tools

Tool / Methodology [EN] The core objective of the Alter-Motive project has been to derive an action plan for implementing effective least-cost policy strategies (for the EU, specific countries & regions) to achieve a significant increase in innovative alternative fuels (AF) and corresponding alternative more efficient automotive technologies (AAMT) to head towards a sustainable individual & public transport system. AF comprise bioethanol, biodiesel, synthetic fuels, biogas, hydrogen,renewable electricity, LPG & natural gas, whilst AAMT include biofuel, fuel cell & electric vehicles and various types of hybrid systems as well as systems based on natural or biogas.

This Intelligent Energy - Europe project has developed a number of resources, including the Alter-Motive Policy Toolbox and a Internet based scenarios tool.

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Workshop report for Be SMART-think CITY! - Workshop during Open Days 2012 - 9 October 2012, Brussels, Belgium

Event Conclusions [EN] Sustainable and integrated development of European cities is an essential part of the EUROPE 2020 strategy. The multidisciplinary debate Be SMART – think CITY! brought together representatives of the European institutions, thirteen European regions in consortium led by Pomorskie Region and the City of Łódź and networks such as ERRIN to discuss Smart Cities and the possible ways of applying the concept in urban areas.

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How to Develop a Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP) – Covenant of Mayors Guidebook

Publication [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.

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New Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) - Concrete measures to fill an urgent need

Presentation [EN] This presentation by Mr. Patrick Biard, Rhônalpénergie-Environnement was made during the ENNEREG Regions 202020 Workshop: Energy Efficiency in European Regions on 8 November 2012.

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The EU's Energy and Climate Packages to 2020 - Interaction with previous legislation and position of the European Union (EU) to 2050

Presentation [EN] This presentation by Mr. Gonzalo Molina Igartua, CADEM Counselor - EVE Group was made during the ENNEREG Regions 202020 Workshop: Energy Efficiency in European Regions on 8 November 2012. Mr Molina Igartua is a Professor at the UPV/EHU and Former Head of Unit in several units for sustainable energies and development in the Directorate-General for Energy of the European Commission.

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come2CoM Video presenting the Covenant of Mayors

Film / Animation [EN] This video was produced in the framework of the IEE-funded come2COM project. It is available in German, Swedish, Danish, Italian, Slovenian, Portuguese, Polish and Czech. Feel free to contact the come2COM team to request a DVD copy.

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ISO 50001 Energy Management System (EMS)

Tool / Methodology [EN] Using energy efficiently helps organizations save money as well as helping to conserve resources and tackle climate change. ISO 50001 supports organizations in all sectors to use energy more efficiently, through the development of an energy management system (EnMS).

Integrating the ISO 50001 Energy Management System (EMS) as a certification linked with the SEAP approach, is one of the tasks explored in the Energy for Mayors project. The Municipality of Moneglia in Italy is the first of 8 pilot European municipalities supported by the Energy for Mayors project that are proceeding with the same certification together with the SEAP.

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Joint action in the Province of Genova

e-Bulletin [EN] Within the Province of Genova, 5 small municipalities located in the same area decided to join climate protection efforts and develop a common strategy. A multi-municipal integrated SEAP was approved by the local councils in June 2012, with implementation to start soon. This includes actions that they would not have been able to deal with on their own. Other notable examples of joint actions led by the Province through the Energy for Mayors project are also described.

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Piano d’Azione per l'Energia Sostenible Sovracomunale Valli S.O.L.

Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP) [IT] I Comuni di Campo Ligure, Masone, Mele, Rossiglione e Tiglieto hanno aderito all'iniziativa comunitaria denominata "Patto dei Sindaci", il progetto dell'Unione Europea che coinvolge le Amministrazioni Locali ed i cittadini nella lotta al riscaldamento globale. La sottoscrizione al "Patto dei Sindaci", impegno volontario delle Amministrazioni Locali, prevede di andare oltre gli obiettivi indicati dall'Unione Europea (tramite l'emanazione del Protocollo di Kyoto) ovvero di ridurre le emissioni di anidride carbonica - CO2 di almeno il 20 % sul proprio territorio entro l'anno 2020 attraverso la pianificazione e l'attuazione concreta di misure ed azioni di efficienza e di risparmio energetico e di energia da fonti rinnovabili.

Within the Province of Genova, 5 small municipalities located in the same area decided to join climate protection efforts and develop a common strategy. A multi-municipal integrated SEAP was approved by the local councils in June 2012, with implementation to start soon. This includes actions that they would not have been able to deal with on their own.

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Energy for Mayors Energy Days during EUSEW 2012

Event Conclusions [EN] Many activities have been initiated in spring 2012 in communities across Europe – with Energy Days enthusiastically organised by municipalities. Several of the Energy for Mayors partners, as Covenant Coordinators, prepared appealing programmes to involve a variety of local stakeholders. This year there was a special focus on children, in part for fun, but also as an “amplifier group” of key messages to and in their community.

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Un Patto per il futuro

Film / Animation [IT] Un gruppo di sindaci emiliano-romagnali visita la città svedese di Växjö: la più "verde" d'Europa. Un viaggio studio che li porterà a scoprire dove ci sta conducendo il Riscaldamento Globale e come si possono davvero trovare risposte efficaci a uno dei problemi più immensi che l'umanità si sia mai trovata ad affrontare.

Questo documentario è una produzione ANCI Emilia Romagna - ENESCOM ed è stato realizzato nel contesto del programma EnercitEE in collaborazione con la Regione Emilia Romagna che oggi sostiene con forza il Patto dei Sindaci come strumento di risposta glocale alle sfide dei cambiamenti climatici.

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Abruzzo - green energy revolution

Film / Animation [EN] How do you earn your small town 180,000 euros a year? By welcoming renewable energy generation. Abruzzo is embracing renewable energy and investing millions in their clean energy future. Find out more in this video from the Covenant of Mayors secretariat - eumayors

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Action Plan for Energy Efficiency: Realising the Potential - COM(2006)545 final

Policy & Legislation This Action Plan outlines a framework of policies and measures aiming to intensify the process of realising the over 20% estimated savings potential in EU annual primary energy consumption by 2020. The Plan lists a range of cost-effective measures, proposing priority actions to be initiated immediately, and others to be initiated gradually over the Plan's six-year period. Further action will subsequently be required to reach the full potential by 2020.

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Climact Regions Map of Best Practices

Good Practice Collections and Publications [EN] Climactregions partners identified more than 120 best practices in 60 regions representing 23 countries in the field of greenhouses gas observation, climate protection policies, and governace.

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Comune di Genova (Genoa) - Summary Sustainable Energy Action Plan

Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP) [EN] The Municipality of Genoa was the first city in Europe to submit its Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP) in accordance with the Covenant of Mayors (CoM), the initiative of the European Commission whereby each city makes a voluntary and unilateral commitment to reduce its emissions beyond the target of 20% by 2020.

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The role of the regions in the achievement of the 202020 European objectives

Presentation [EN] Álvaro Pérez de Laborda of Ente Vasco de la Energía (the Basque Energy Board – EVE) gave a speech in Warsaw on the 26th of October 2011 representing the ENNEREG project in the framework of the Concerted Action for the Energy Service Directive (CA-ESD). The CA-ESD provides a structured framework for the exchange of information between the 27 Member States and Croatia during their implementation of the Energy Service Directive.

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Covenant of Mayors Benchmarks of Excellence

Good Practice Collections and Publications [EN] Benchmarks of Excellence are relevant examples of initiatives which Covenant signatories, Coordinators and Supporters feel particularly proud of, and moreover endorse as useful actions for other local authorities, provinces, regions or networks to replicate. are relevant examples of local initiatives which Covenant actors have realised in their territories, feel particularly proud of and endorse as useful actions for other local authorities to replicate.

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ManagEnergy good practice case studies

Good Practice Collections and Publications [EN] ManagEnergy good practice case studies are projects that demonstrate a positive contribution to energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy in Europe and are suitable for replication by energy actors at the local and regional level.

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Grøn vækst via Borgmesteraftale og EU finansiering

Presentation [DA] Fremdriften i Borgmesteraftalen v. Nils Daugaard, EC Network

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Notes: How to Contribute to the Regions 202020 website

Presentation This annotated slide presentation gives step-by-step guidance on how to contribute to the Regions 202020 Network. A slide set is also available.

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Slides: How to Contribute to the Regions 202020 website

Presentation [EN] This slide presentation gives step-by-step guidance on how to contribute to the Regions 202020 Network. A version with additional notes is also available.

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A roadmap to a low carbon economy in 2050

Film / Animation [EN] On 8 March 2011, the European Commission set out its vision of how the EU can meet its objective of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 80-95% by the middle of this century in the communication, "A roadmap for moving to a low-carbon economy in 2050". The Roadmap shows how key economic sectors can cut most of their emissions over the coming decades by increasing investments in clean technologies and energy efficiency measures. On the same day, The European Commission presented the Energy Efficiency Plan, which elaborated further on energy efficiency measures.

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Energy for Mayors Toolbox of Methodologies

Tool / Methodology This innovative Toolbox is a growing collection of different types of resources and methodologies in many languages, addressing many different topics. It will help to centralise resources and guidance material online for those organizations giving guidance in any facet of SEAP development and implementation – also for the Covenant of Mayors (CoM). Resources include guide books, films, carbon dioxide calculators, Local Agenda 21 process guidance, and much more.

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Sunflower Project "Guide to Create A Start-Up Company in Renewable Energy Sources"

Tool / Methodology [EN] This Guide addresses one of the main barriers to the successful development of the
renewable energy industry across Europe; the availability of trained and skilled people. The Guide details how to start a renewable energy business at a European level from initial idea to the developed project. There are sections dealing with trading, financial and legal aspects and several case studies of best practice. Job profiles and market trends are also analysed.

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Introduction to European Regions Research and Innovation Network (ERRIN)

Presentation [EN] This presentation was made by Marco Canton during the ENNEREG Advisory Board Meeting, 19 March 2013, Brussels, Belgium

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Complete List of ISEAPs and Pact of Islands Signatories

Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP) The Pact of Islands is a binding instrument with which island authorities will enter into a political engagement in order to meet the objectives of the project. A complete list of ISEAPs (Island Sustainable Energy Action Plans) and Pact of Islands Signatories is available on this webpage.

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Energy Neighbourhoods

Initiative [EN] An Energy Neighbourhood is a group of 5 to 15 households who accepted the challenge to reduce their energy consumption by up to 9% over 4 months. The group would ideally live in the same neighbourhood or know each other from a club, society or residents group etc. Each neighbourhood has its own energy master - a householder who will lead the neighbourhood to glory! The energy master helps people on how to save energy. The energy master is given a full training and provided with the appropriate tools to aid success.

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Good Practice Guide - Energy Efficiency Excellence from EnercitEE regions

Good Practice Collections and Publications [EN] EnercitEE is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through the INTERREG IVC Programme. Neither the Managing Authority nor the Saxon State Ministry for the Environment and Agriculture are liable for any information published in this brochure which presents the good practices identified by the EnercitEE partner regions.

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Gute Praxisbeispiele - Energieeffizienz Erfahrungen aus fünf europäischen Regionen

Good Practice Collections and Publications [DE] EnercitEE wird im Rahmen des Europäischen Fonds für regionale Entwicklung durch das Programm INTERREG IVC ko-fi nanziert. Weder die Managing Authority noch das Sächsische Staatsministerium für Umwelt und Landwirtschaft sind haftbar für Informationen, die in dieser Broschüre veröffentlicht werden. Die dargestellten guten Praxisbeispiele wurden von den Partnerorganisationen in den beteiligten EnercitEE-Regionen identifi ziert und Meinungsaussagen geben die Einschätzung des Verfassers / der Verfasser wieder.

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What can you apply for? (see next year's - 2012 - IEE programme)

Initiative [EN] A summary of the 2012 Intelligent Energy - Europe call prepared by the Central Denmark EU Office, including: EIB-Elena; KfW-ELENA (and EBRD-ELENA); CEB-ELENA; MLEI (Mobilising Local Energy Investment); EEE-F

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Montaione (FI) A Short Introduction

Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP) [EN] On 15 March 2012, the municipality of Montaione (supported by the come2CoM project for the development of BEI and SEAP) is to become the first municipality to receive the European Energy Award, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001. The municipality achieved the first award in January 2008 (eea) and the last on the 29th December 2011 (ISO 50001), they are part of the CoM with a submitted SEAP (November 2011) with a target of the 27% of carbon dioxide reduction.

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RES Champions League

Initiative [EN] The RES Champions League is a network of national RES leagues, which aims at creating a positive renewable energy competition between European cities, towns and villages.

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ManagEnergy Good Practice Brochures

Good Practice Collections and Publications [EN] Every year, ManagEnergy rewards some of the most outstanding energy actions at the local and regional level with the Local Energy Action Award.

Good practice case studies are selected, through an annual call, for their strong contribution to the promotion of sustainable energy and for their high potential for replication.

So far, five brochures of ManagEnergy good practice case studies have been published. View the brochures and get inspired!

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ManagEnergy Education Corner and Vocational Training Corner

Initiative [EN] Supporting a network of thousands of local energy actors across Europe, ManagEnergy is ideally placed to disseminate information on intelligent use of energy. ManagEnergy Education Corner includes a wealth of information and links on: Renewable Energy Sources; Energy Saving; Sustainable Transport; Climate Change; Energy Careers and Vocational Training.

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European Renewable Energy Legislation

Policy & Legislation [EN] This webpage includes information and links to EU Renewable Energy Legislation including the use of renewable energy in transport.

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National Renewable Energy Action Plans (NREAPs)

Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP) [EN] Article 4 of the renewable energy Directive (2009/28/EC) requires Member States to submit national renewable energy action plans by 30 June 2010. These plans, to be prepared in accordance with the template published by the Commission, provide detailed roadmaps of how each Member State expects to reach its legally binding 2020 target for the share of renewable energy in their final energy consumption.

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Directive 2010/31/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 May 2010 on the energy performance of buildings

Policy & Legislation [EN] The buildings sector represents 40% of the European Union’s (EU) total energy consumption. Reducing energy consumption in this area is therefore a priority under the “20-20-20” objectives on energy efficiency. This Directive contributes to achieving this aim by proposing guiding principles for Member States regarding the energy performance of buildings.

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Directive on energy end-use efficiency and energy services

Policy & Legislation [EN] The European Union (EU) has adopted a framework for energy end-use efficiency and energy services. Among other things, this includes an indicative energy savings target for the Member States, obligations on national public authorities as regards energy savings and energy efficient procurement and measures to promote energy efficiency and energy services.

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European Energy Efficiency Legislation

Policy & Legislation [EN] Reducing energy consumption and eliminating energy wastage are among the main goals of the European Union (EU). EU support for improving energy efficiency will prove decisive for competitiveness, security of supply and for meeting the commitments on climate change made under the Kyoto Protocol. There is significant potential for reducing consumption, especially in energy-intensive sectors such as buildings, manufacturing, energy conversion and transport. At the end of 2006, the EU pledged to cut its annual consumption of primary energy by 20% by 2020. To achieve this goal, it is working to mobilise public opinion, decision-makers and market operators and to set minimum energy efficiency standards and rules on labelling for products, services and infrastructure.

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Join the National Covenant of Mayors Clubs! (NET-COM)

Film / Animation [EN] This video promotes NET-COM, a European initiative boosting the Covenant of Mayors at national level by creating Covenant Clubs and promoting creative networking strategies.

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Alter-Motive Show Case Directory

Good Practice Collections and Publications [EN] The core objective of the Alter-Motive project has been to derive an action plan for implementing effective least-cost policy strategies (for the EU, specific countries & regions) to achieve a significant increase in innovative alternative fuels (AF) and corresponding alternative more efficient automotive technologies (AAMT) to head towards a sustainable individual & public transport system. AF comprise bioethanol, biodiesel, synthetic fuels, biogas, hydrogen,renewable electricity, LPG & natural gas, whilst AAMT include biofuel, fuel cell & electric vehicles and various types of hybrid systems as well as systems based on natural or biogas.

This Intelligent Energy - Europe project has developed a number of resources, including a Show Case Directory.

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ENESCOM A tool for your community

Publication [EN] ENESCOM Project Brochure

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SETatWork Good Practice and Case Studies Database

Good Practice Collections and Publications [EN] This Case Studies search facility enables you to find Good Practice, Case Studies and other documents detailing projects, publications, events, websites and other information within the scope of the SETatWork Project with an emphasis on helping to improve energy efficiency in companies covered by the European Union Emission Trading Scheme (EU ETS).

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EU ENERGY IN FIGURES 2010 - CO2 Emissions by Sector

Background Information [EN] This website produced by the European Commission Directorate-General for Energy and Transport (DG TREN) presents data covering reported CO2 emmissions from EU Member States, 2 Candidate Countries and other European Countries.

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The European Greenlight Programme - An initiative promoted by the European Commission

Initiative [EN] The GreenLight Programme is a voluntary pollution prevention initiative encouraging non-residential electricity consumers (public and private), referred to as Partners, to commit towards the European Commission to install energy-efficient lighting technologies in their facilities when (1) it is profitable, and (2) lighting quality is maintained or improved. GreenLight was launched on 7 February 2000 by the European Commission Directorate General Energy & Transport.

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The Sunflower Project: Renewable Energy Good Practice Case Studies

Good Practice Collections and Publications [EN] The Sunflower Project promoted, disseminated and implemented these good practice examples of Renewable Energy Sources and their contribution to Local Sustainable Development.

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Mobility Management for Business and Industrial Zones (MoMa.BIZ)

Initiative [EN] Industrial areas are often difficult to reach, frequently located on vacant land on the periphery of medium-sized cities and so the car becomes the only means by which workers can reach them. The Mobility Management for Business and Industrial Zones (MoMa.BIZ) project aims to alleviate this problem and reduce substantially car use through the implementation and promotion of sustainable mobility.

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BIO-EN-AREA: Database of Good Practices on Regional Energy Policies for Bio-Energy

Good Practice Collections and Publications [EN] The BIO-EN-AREA project aims at exchanging and transferring experiences among partners in order to increase their capacities to favour and optimize the use of bioenergy. The project website includes a database of Good Practice Case Studies.

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Overview on the status of ecodriving integration in the driver education and testing

Publication [EN] ECODRIVE, the predecessor to the ECOWILL project, was a European-wide campaign - aimed to improve driving behaviour, energy-efficiency and traffic safety among drivers of passenger cars, delivery vans, lorries and buses – was organised within the Ecodriven project. Conducted between 2006 and 2008, the project was supported by the European Commission's "Intelligent Energy Europe" Programme. The main deliverable from the ECODRIVE project was the publication "Overview on the status of ecodriving integration in the driver education and testing".

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ECOWILL - ECOdriving – Widespread Implementation for Learner Drivers and Licensed Drivers

Initiative [EN] The ECOWILL project, launched in May 2010, aims at reducing carbon emission by up to 8 Mt until 2015 by boosting the application of eco-driving across Europe. To reach such an ambitious target the project will roll out short duration eco-driving training programs for licensed drivers in 13 European countries. At the same time, ECOWILL promotes the education of eco-driving for learner drivers.

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BEn-Energy Register

Map [EN] One of the core objectives of BEn (Biomass energy register for sustainable site development for European Regions) has been to set up a regional energy register indicating regional energy sinks as well as biomass potentials for energy production in the four model regions. The envisaged regional energy register is now available in English and can be accessed on this website; a multilingual structure of the register is planned for late 2011.

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Existing Methodologies and Tools for the Development and Implementation of Sustainable Energy Action Plans (SEAP)

Tool / Methodology [EN] This Covenant of Mayors publication aims to provide guidance and/or recommendations to help local authorities aiming to develop Sustainable Energy Action Plans to select the tools and methodologies that best suit them, according to their own needs and characteristics.

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Covenant of Mayors Library Online

Publication [EN] The Covenant of Mayors Library Online includes numerous documents aimed at assisting signatory cities and municipalities to create and submit their Sustainable Energy Action Plans (SEAPs).

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Linee Guida - "Come Sviluppare un Piano di Azione per l’Energia Sostenibile - PAES"

Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP) [IT] Le linee guida forniscono raccomandazioni dettagliate relative all’intero processo di elaborazione di una strategia energetica e climatica locale, a partire dall’impegno politico iniziale sino all’attuazione.

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The regional energy balance in Euskadi

Presentation [EN] Presentation given by EVE during the first meeting of the ENERGee-Watch network, on 5th October 2012

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Regional energy balances in Eurostat format

Presentation [EN] Presentation given by EVE during the European Conference on Regional Observatories in Lyon, December 2012.

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Model for Energy Supply Strategy Alternatives and their General Environmental Impact (MESSAGE)

Tool / Methodology [EN] MESSAGE is a systems engineering optimization model used for medium- to long-term energy system planning, energy policy analysis, and scenario development (Messner and Strubegger, 1995). The model provides a framework for representing an energy system with all its interdependencies from resource extraction, imports and exports, conversion, transport, and distribution, to the provision of energy end-use services such as light, space conditioning, industrial production processes, and transportation.

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Environment Tools Directory

Tool / Methodology [EN] Listing over 500 green environmental accounting software tools, and techniques for measuring and monitoring, the Environment Tools Directory is the largest independent database of environmental software tools anywhere on the web. New tools can be listed and their details kept up-to-date for free. Users can rate and comment on any tools listed. Vendors can upgrade listings or advertise.

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SETatWork Emissions & Energy Assessment Tool

Tool / Methodology [EN] This Assessment Tool has been designed by the SETatWork team to help you find the most economical option for you to answer your CO2 emission problems, leading to reduction of emissions through investing in either internal or external projects.

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MORE4NRG Good Practice Catalogue - November 2009

Good Practice Collections and Publications [EN] This catalogue includes 24 good practices in the field of renewable energy sources (RES) and energy efficiency (EE) put forward by the MORE4NRG project partners. It shows that there are many good initiatives in all the participating regions. MORE4NRG provides the participating regions with the opportunity to share these good practices and become even more inspired by the knowledge and experiences they have come across.

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RURENER Road Map for energetic neutrality in small rural communities

Tool / Methodology [EN] The RURENER method for energetic neutrality in small rural communities is presented as a road map composed of several packages, published on-line and tested by pilot communities.

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Covenant of Mayors Map

Map [EN] The Map on the Covenant of Mayors website shows the position of Covenant Stakeholders and Actions.

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Financing possibilities for local authorities - Intelligent Energy - Europe Programme

Presentation [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

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EU Regional Policy Post 2013 and EU 2020 Strategy - What is at stake?

Presentation [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

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The ISLE-PACT project & the Pact of Islands

Presentation [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

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Local and Regional Energy Planning – and how it is supported via EU projects and initiatives

Presentation [EN] Presentation on Local and Regional Energy Planning from Mr. Nils Daugaard (ENNEREG Project Coordinator) and on how such work is being supported via EU initiatives.

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MORE4NRG Peer Review - Abruzzo (June 2010)

Assessment / Review [EN] This is one of a number of Energy Peer Reviews carried out as part of the MORE4NRG Project.

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ManagEnergy Map of National, Regional and Local Energy Agencies in Europe

Map [EN] This map on the ManagEnergy websiste shows the location of energy agencies throughout Europe. Local and regional energy agencies (LAREAs) support the introduction of good energy management practices, advocate the concept of sustainability, provide information and guidance, and offer a number of other local services based on specific local energy needs.

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Events for Regions in Italy

Past Events

Towards Sustainable Energy Communities – delivering on the Covenant of Mayors
Intelligent Energy - Europe (IEE) Conference
18 March 2013, Brussels, Belgium

Representatives from cities leading on sustainable energy actions gathered together in Brussels on Monday 18 March, at a European Commission forum organised by ManagEnergy. The event marked the commitment of 189 communities in going beyond the EU’s 2020 climate and energy targets. The cumulative results of the sustainable energy action plans are projected to be 2475080 MWh per annum of RES production and 5327473 MWh per annum of primary energy savings.
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Energy Efficiency in European Regions
Regions 202020 Workshop and Technical Visits
8 and 9 November 2012, Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain

The Regions 202020 Workshop and Technical Visits, organised by EVE and Fedarene on 8-9 November 2012, was open to ENNEREG partners, Fedarene partners and selected invited participants. The Workshop on Thursday 8 November 2012 was a good opportunity to discuss interesting issues related to the management of energy efficiency at a regional level, and to share ENNEREG partner’s experience and good practices. The Workshop was followed on the morning of Friday 9 November by two technical visits, both in Zamudio, 10 km from Bilbao. Presentations are now available on the events page of the Regions 202020 website.
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Innovative [and practical] approaches on how to make the Covenant of Mayors a success
21 June 2012, 14:00-18:00, Charlemagne Building, Brussels, Belgium

This event, jointly organized by Climate Alliance, Energy Cities, Fedarene and ICLEI Europe will present how cities and towns link to actors that support them, available offers of training, great examples that can be replicated, and how to stimulate the green urban economy- linking to the RIO+20 outcomes. The event will explore effective multi-level governance and the role of Covenant Coordinators & Supporters.
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Sustainable energy investments in cities and regions
ManagEnergy Annual Conference
20 June 2012, 09:00 - 13:00, Charlemagne Building, Brussels, Belgium

The ManagEnergy Annual Conference, traditionally among the most popular events of the EUSEW, is aimed at a broad spectrum of energy actors, from local and regional authorities, to energy agencies, policy makers, regional representatives, energy consultants and anyone interested in energy efficiency and renewable energy actions in local communities! Now in its twelfth year, the conference will host an impressive range of speakers from EU institutions, as well as from public authorities and energy agencies across Europe. This year’s conference will focus on sustainable energy investments.
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EUSEW 2012
EU Sustainable Energy Week
18-22 June 2012 , Brussels & throughout Europe

Save the date! EUSEW 2012 will take place all over Europe and in Brussels from 18 to 22 June 2012. Between 18 and 22 June 2012 hundreds of events organised in all parts of Europe will show, promote, discuss and celebrate renewable energy and energy efficiency - and you can be a part of it.

Below you will find further details of events of specific interest to Regions and Local Communities in Europe:
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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.
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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.
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Municipality of Montaione ISO 50001 Ceremony
15 March 2012, Florence, Italy

SPES Consulting Srl, a partner of the come2CoM project, is proud to announce that on 15 March 2012, the municipality of Montaione (come2CoM supported for the BEI and SEAP development) officially becomes the first municipality to hold European Energy Award (eea), ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 certification.
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Settimana della BioArchitettura e della Domotica
18 novembre 2011, Modena, Italy

La Settimana della BioArchitettura e della Domotica, che si terrà a Modena dal 14 al 18 novembre 2011, iniziativa ad ingresso libero e senza scopo di lucro, si strutturerà in diverse sessioni di lavoro che toccheranno tutti gli aspetti più rilevanti della domotica e della progettazione sostenibile, discipline che hanno come principali obiettivi il miglioramento della qualità dell’abitare e la riduzione degli sprechi energetici nel rispetto dell’ambiente, temi trasversali che interessano un pubblico sempre più vasto. La manifestazione prevede varie comunicazioni rivolte a soggetti che a diverso titolo partecipano alla trasformazione e alla riqualificazione del territorio (urbanisti, agronomi e forestali, geometri, architetti, ingegneri edili, impiantisti, tecnici e dirigenti delle Pubbliche Amministrazioni, studenti e docenti, ecc.).
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Biomass for the agricultural biogas plants in the Wielkopolska Region
4 November 2011, Poznan, Poland

This conference in Poznan, Poland, organised by Marshal Office of the Wielkopolska Region (UMWW), will present the ENNEREG project, offering participants an invitation for cooperation & expert support. Discussion will focus on the inter-regional SEP concerning energy self-sufficient communes.
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European Conference of Regions on Climate Action
20-21 October 2011, Lyon, France

On October 20-21, 2011, The Region of Rhône-Alpes, nrg4SD and The Climate Group invite European regions, local authorities, businesses, NGOs and representatives of civil society to attend a conference in Lyon. The event will take place in the run up to UNFCCC COP2 17 Durban, to provide a European follow up to the sub-national commitments in the agreed Cancun Statement and initiate more regular European exchange.
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Open Days 2011: Regions Delivering on Sustainable Energy Strategies
Good Practice Examples from Regional Players
Tuesday, 11 October 2011, 9:00 -10:45, Cente Borschette, Brussels, Belgium

This workshop, which takes place on 11 October 2011 in Brussels as part of the Open Days: 9th European Week of Regions and Cities - 10-13 October 2011, will provide good practice examples from regional players on how they help and promote sustainable energy planning in their region.
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ManagEnergy Workshop
Pilot Models of Sustainable Energy Action Implementation Schemes
7-8 July 2011, Rome, Italy

The focus of the workshop is to increase the capacity of municipalities to implement SEAP actions and their awareness and knowledge about different financing resources. The workshop will include a mix of technical and financial issues.
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International Workshop for Supporting Structures of the Covenant of Mayors
Focus on tools
19 May 2011, Genova, Italy

All Covenant of Mayors Supporting Structures (Covenant Coordinators and Covenant Supporters) and those organisations interested in joining as Covenant of Mayors Coordinators or Supporters are invited to participate in this event. The workshop offers an occasion to meet with other Supporting Structures and with some of the key players for a successful implementation of the Covenant of Mayors as JRC. It supplies a showcase of good practices and the possibility of sharing existing experiences, solutions and tools.
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Powering Regions for the 21st Century
EU Sustainable Energy Week Side Event
14 April 2011, 14.00-17.00, House of the Dutch Provinces, Brussels, Belgium

This conference presents two European projects exploring regional authorities’ influence on an energy landscape, which increasingly features renewables and energy efficiency. What policies should regional authorities deploy to help these sectors overcome barriers in planning, financing, skills, research and other key areas?
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Covenant of Mayors
Regions, Provinces and Networks - Key to Success
14 April 2011, 9:30-13:00, Committee of the Regions, Brussels, Belgium

Regions, provinces and networks of local authorities have a crucial role to play in the Covenant. Their work is many-sided and very important for the Covenant Signatories to reach their objectives. This discussion group is an opportunity to exchange with counterparts and get inspired by their best practices.
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ManagEnergy Capacity Building Workshop on the ELENA facility
14 April 2011, 14:30-17:30, Committee of the Regions, rue Van Maerlant 2, Brussels, Belgium

Following the successful ManagEnergy ELENA (European Local ENergy Assistance) workshop that was held during the 2010 EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW), a second ManagEnergy ELENA capacity building workshop took place on 14 April 2011.
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Covenant of Mayors
Local and Regional Actions for Sustainable Energy
13 April 2011, 14:30 to 18:30, Charlemagne Building, Brussels, Belgium

What local actions are being undertaken in the Covenant of Mayors? How is European funding being used? What difference has the Covenant made? Find the answers during this Covenant of Mayors afternoon!

The event will present practical results of the Covenant of Mayors among signatory cities and regions, the role of ICT for energy efficiencyat the local and regional level and line-up to the Smart Cities initiative.

Specific session on financing will address the current and new opportunities for financing of sustainable energy measures at local and regional level, including structural funds, ELENA facility and a new EU energy efficiency investment facility. Practical examples and lessons learned will be presented and discussed.

Take this opportunity to obtain new information and to learn from others!
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ManagEnergy Annual Conference
Local and regional action for sustainable energy
13 April 2011, 9:00 to 13:00, Charlemagne Building, Brussels, Belgium

Aimed at energy agencies, public authorities and energy actors with a local and regional focus, the ManagEnergy Annual Conference 2011 hosted high-level speakers from the European Commission, the Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation, cities and energy agencies from across Europe.

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City_SEC Zero Emission Days
11-15 April 2011, Various City_SEC Regions

The Sustainable Energy Communities (SEC) set up within the framework of City_SEC project, and composed of municipalities involved in Italy, Hungary, Greece, Sweden, Poland and Croatia, organized a joint initiative, “City_SEC project Zero Emission Day” on the occasion of EUSEW - EU Sustainable Energy Week 2011.

The initiative included a wide range of training, promotion and dissemination activities organized by the project partners with the involvement of municipalities that joined the City_SEC project, with the aim to sensitize and increase awareness of citizens on energy savings behaviours and promote the shift to a more sustainable lifestyle.
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Training Seminar for Supporting Structures
18-19 November 2010, Huelva (Provincial Council), Spain

A 2-day open training seminar for Supporting Structures took place on 18^th and 19^thof November 2010 in Huelva (Spain). Seminar gathered approx. 80 representatives of existing and potential SSt of the Covenant of Mayors. The aim of the event was to develop SSt capacity based on the needs identified in the recently conducted survey and to optimize assistance provided by SSt to cities and towns.

During the seminar a number of presentations were given and an interactive workshop was organised. From the presentations you can learn about the Covenant of Mayors initiative, its implementation, experiences and good practices of model Supporting Structures and financial opportunities for stakeholders engaged in the Covenant. During the interactive workshop participants exchanged ideas on how to create and operate a Supporting Structure and shared their experiences in this area.
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