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Resources

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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Report from the Sustainable Regions Workshop / Reportagem no Workshop Regiões Sustentáveis - TV Energia

Film / Animation [PT] In the scope of the ENNEREG project, the workshop “Sustainable Regions” took place on March 15th in the Municipality of Bombarral, in the West Region of Portugal. This event was organized by IDMEC and AREAM with the support of the Regional Energy Agency of the West of Portugal (OesteSustentável) and the Intermunicipal Community of the West (OesteCIM). The West Region of Portugal recently joined the ENNEREG project as the twinning region of Madeira. TV Energia, a Portuguese web-channel (http://www.tvenergia.tv) was present in the event and developed this report.

No âmbito do projecto ENNEREG, o workshop Regiões Sustentáveis teve lugar no passado dia 15 de Março no Auditório Municipal do Bombarral, na Região Oeste. Este evento foi organizado pelo Instituto de Engenharia Mecânica (IDMEC-IST) e a Agência Regional da Energia e Ambiente da Região Autónoma da Madeira (AREAM), com o apoio da Agência Regional de Energia e Ambiente do Oeste (Oeste Sustentável) e da Oeste CIM. A TV Energia (http://www.tvenergia.tv) esteve presente e produziu esta reportagem.

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Óbidos Solar Project Oeste, Portugal - ENNEREG Good Practice in Renewable Energy

ENNEREG Good Practice Case Studies [EN] The Óbidos Solar project was launched by the municipality of Óbidos to support its population, especially those of lower economic status, giving them access to new technologies to produce energy (electricity and water heating) from renewable sources. This allows a substantial reduction of the energy costs for water heating and electricity consumption.

To achieve these results, the municipality established a partnership with 9 companies working in the renewable energy area for the supply and installation of the required equipment.

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Multipurpose Socorridos System Madeira, Portugal - ENNEREG Good Practice in Renewable Energy

ENNEREG Good Practice Case Studies [EN] The Region of Madeira has a long tradition in the use of renewable energy, having at its disposal significant water and wind resources for electricity production. This region has a significant number of hydroelectric plants. Many of these plants are inter-connected in a way that maximizes the water resources of the region. The multi-purpose Socorridos System is a wind powered pumped hydro storage system. This system was designed to supply water to Funchal, Câmara de Lobos and Santa Quitéria, as well as to regulate irrigation flows and produce electricity.

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Solid Waste Treatment Plant in Meia Serra, Madeira, Portugal - ENNEREG Good Practice in Renewable Energy

ENNEREG Good Practice Case Studies [EN] The Meia Serra Solid Waste Treatment Plant is the Transfer, Screening, Treatment and Recovery System for Urban Solid Waste in the Autonomous Region of Madeira. The plant integrates solutions for recovery, treatment and disposal of waste produced in the region.

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EDEN Project - Porto Santo Island, Madeira, Portugal - ENNEREG Good Practice in Renewable Energy

ENNEREG Good Practice Case Studies [EN] The EDEN (Endogenizar o Desenvolvimento de Energias Novas - endogenize the development of new energies) project was a cooperation action with the main goal of creating a national technological platform for the hydrogen society, through demonstration projects, namely the integration of a hydrogen storage installation in the Island of Porto Santo.

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Efficient Lighting in the Residential Sector Madeira, Portugal - ENNEREG Good Practice in Energy Efficient Products

ENNEREG Good Practice Case Studies [EN] Until the end of 2008, the regional utility of Madeira - Company Electricity of Madeira (EEM) - initiated a campaign with the purpose of gradually replacing incandescent lamps in the residential sector with fluorescent ones with lower energy consumption. This campaign largely surpassed expectations, with a substantial increase in the amount of equipment installed compared with the amount foreseen when the proposal was made for funding.

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Madeira, Portugal - Becoming a Sustainable Region

e-Bulletin [EN] This leaflet provides an update on the journey of Madeira towards becoming a Sustainable Energy Region.

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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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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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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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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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Preparation of a regional SEAP

Presentation [EN] Preparation of a regional SEAP - a presentation by Álvaro Pérez de Laborda, Ente Vasco de la Energía – EVE (October 2011).

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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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Efficient Lighting in the Service Sector Madeira, Portugal - ENNEREG Good Practice in Energy Efficient Products

ENNEREG Good Practice Case Studies [EN] Until the end of 2008, the regional utility of Madeira - Company Electricity of Madeira (EEM) - conducted a campaign with the purpose of gradually replacing incandescent lamps by fluorescent ones, with lower energy consumption, in the tertiary sector. This campaign was not as successful as a similar campaign carried out for the residential sector. Only about 30% of available lamps were distributed. However, from an energy, environmental and economic perspective this initiative resulted in several benefits for participating consumers, for EEM and the Region of Madeira.

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ENNEREG – Regiões 202020 Regiões na construção do caminho para uma Europa da Energia Sustentável

Presentation [PT] Apresentação sobre o ENNEREG realizada no Workshop Regiões Sustentáveis

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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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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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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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ENNEREG – Regiões 202020 A Construir Caminho Para Uma Europa de Energia Sustentável

Presentation [PT]

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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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Faro - SEAP development in Portugal

Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP) [EN] In this article in the Autumn 2012 issue of Sustainable Energy Communities NEWS, ADENE presents a synthesis of the work elaborated under the Intelligent Energy - Europe (IEE) project come2CoM in partnership with the local energy agency, AREAL and the consultant company, IRRADIARE. The work of this working group enabled the development of the Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP) of the city of Faro. This action plan, foresees measures to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the different sectors of activity. Thus, it predicts with the implementation of the measures set up, that Faro could reach a carbon dioxide reduction of 20% by 2020.

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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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ENESCOM A tool for your community

Publication [EN] ENESCOM Project Brochure

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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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European project on consumer response to energy labels in buildings

Initiative [EN] The European Union has committed itself to increase energy efficiency with 20% up to the year 2020. A main instrument for reaching this target in the residential sector is the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), originally introduced in 2002 and recently recast by Directive 2010/31/EU. This European directive proposes, among others actions, the introduction of energy performance labels for dwellings in all European Member States.

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ESENUR – Informação, conhecimento e educação sobre utilização racional de energia e energias renováveis

Good Practice Collections and Publications [PT] Objecto: Utilização racional de energia, energias renováveis e educação.
Parceiros: Secretaria Regional de Educação e Cultura; Açores: Agência Regional da Energia e Ambiente da Região Autónoma dos Açores; Canárias: Instituto Tecnologico de Canarias, Ayuntamiento Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Ayuntamiento Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Consejería de Educación.
Financiamento: Programa de Iniciativa Comunitária Interreg IIIB AMC (contrato nº 05/MAC/4.3/C6); Vice-presidência do Governo Regional da Madeira.
Duração: 2006 a 2008 (concluído).

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EEQAI-Escolas - Acção Técnica e Didáctica para a Eficiência Energética e a Qualidade do Ar Interior nas Escolas da RAM

Good Practice Collections and Publications [PT] Objecto: Certificação do desempenho energético e da qualidade do ar interior em estabelecimentos de ensino, educação e sensibilização.
Parceiros: Secretaria Regional da Educação e Recursos Humanos
Financiamento: Fundo Europeu de Desenvolvimento Regional no âmbito do Programa Intervir+, Programa Operacional de Valorização do Potencial Económico e Coesão Territorial da RAM (contrato nº MADFDR-01-0143-FEDER-000002); e Secretaria Regional da Educação e Recursos Humanos da Região Autónoma da Madeira.
Duração: Julho de 2009 a Setembro de 2012 (em curso).

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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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Lessons from the IEE projects ClearSupport and ENNEREG as how to develop SEP investments

Presentation [EN] Nils Daugaard, Energy Consulting Network, Denmark - coordinator or the ENNEREG project - presents two IEE projects, ClearSupport and ENNEREG, that both entail a systematic approach on how to develop sustainable energy investments and seeking financing of those, as well a informing about Good Practice and Lessons learned of the project activities.

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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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Programme of the Workshop Sustainable Regions

Event Resource [EN]

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Programa do Workshop Regiões Sustentáveis

Event Resource [PT]

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Awareness Raising Campaign: Madeira+Eficiente

An awareness raising campaign, entitled Madeira+Eficiente, on energy efficiency and use renewable energy was presented to different publics of all ages, literacy and cultural levels. The campaign involved different approaches according to the different public groups, including presentations, didactic games, debates, virtual theatre and practical classes on how to make solar ovens and solar collectors.

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Terceira Edição do Boletim Electrónico Local

e-Bulletin [PT] Terceira Edição do Boletim Electrónico Local - Junho de 2012

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Segunda Edição do Boletim Electrónico Local

e-Bulletin [PT] Segunda Edição do Boletim Electrónico Local - Fevereiro 2012

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Primeira Edição do Boletim Electrónico Local

e-Bulletin [PT] Primeira Edição do Boletim Electrónico Local - Março 2011

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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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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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Introduction to the ENNEREG Project

Presentation [EN] The presentation gives a brief introduction to the ENNEREG Project.

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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).

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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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Regions 202020 Poster in Portuguese (Português)

Publication [PT] Regions 202020 Poster in Portuguese (Português) - Quer aprender com os melhores...? ...Nós também!

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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 Portugal

Past Events

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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Workshop Regiões Sustentáveis
Sustainable Regions Workshop
15 de Março 2012, Bombarral, Portugal

The purpose of this Workshop is to present the project ENNEREG, and the other Sustainable Energy Communities projects with Portuguese partners, discuss the role of the various municipal and regional authorities in this theme, presenting SEAP and SEP’s that are already underway in municipalities of Portugal, and finally, discuss the different ways that exist for financing such projects.

Este Workshop é organizado no âmbito do Projecto ENNEREG - Regiões na construção do caminho para uma Europa da Energia Sustentável. Este é um projecto Europeu financiado pelo Programa Energia Inteligente Europa e tem como objectivo inspirar as Regiões da União Europeia a aceitarem os desafios de atingir ou superar as metas de clima e energia 20-20-20. O projecto ENNEREG visa estabelecer uma rede de regiões em toda a Europa – Regiões 202020 – para a produção de Planos de Acção para a Energia Sustentável Regionais (PAES) e implementação de Projectos de Energia Sustentável (PES).
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1.ª Conferência “Energia e Ambiente”
23 de Novembro de 2011, Vendas Novas, Portugal

The main objective of this conference, which took place on 23 November 2011, was to discuss strategies for improving energy and environmental performance, with special focus on issues of energy efficiency, "Smart Cities", Renewables and the Environment with respect to water use and waste recovery and what contribution these areas to attract new businesses to the Alentejo.

A 1.ª Conferência “Energia e Ambiente”, que se realizará dia 23 de Novembro de 2011, irá colocar à discussão os principais paradigmas e estratégias que se colocam à região e ao país na actual conjuntura em que se assume especial interesse a discussão de estratégias para a melhoria do desempenho energético e ambiental, com especial enfoque nas temáticas da Eficiência Energética, das “Smart Cities”, das Renováveis e do Ambiente no que concerne à utilização da água e da valorização de resíduos e qual o contributo destas áreas para a atracção de novos negócios para o Alentejo.
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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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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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Commitment to a Sustainable City
come2CoM Seminar
14 April 2011, Beja, Portugal

“Commitment to a Sustainable City” is organised in Beja, Portugal, as part of the European Union Sustainable Energy Week.
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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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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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