Renewable energy sources (RES)

Sunflower Project Renewable Energy Sources Training Guide

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

[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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European Commission Intelligent Energy eLibrary - Renewable Energy

[EN] This web site, supported by the European Commission, provides tools and guidebooks covering small scale renewables applications, heating and cooling applications and biofuels. It is divided into the following sub-sections: Biogas, Biomass, Geothermal, Mini Wind, Renewable integration into buildings, Small Hydro, Solar and Transport Biofuels (supply side).

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Energy for Mayors Toolbox of Methodologies

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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Calculating Emission Factors

[EN] In order to be consistent with the Covenant of Mayors (CoM), ENNEREG suggests that regions base their calculations of Emission Factors on this CoM Methodology.

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Fostering sustainable behaviour - Community based social marketing

[EN] This website, courtesy of Doug McKenzie-Mohr, consists of five resources for those working to foster sustainable behaviors, including conservation, energy efficiency, transportation, waste reduction, and water efficiency. The site includes searchable databases of articles, case studies, and turnkey strategies. It also includes, discussion forums for sharing information and asking questions of others.

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Environment Tools Directory

[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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Inspiration Guide for Regional Decision-makers - Report from ENNEREG Pioneer Region - Triangle Region, Denmark

[EN] This report has the objective of disseminating to a broad European audience what has come out of the ENNEREG intervention in the Triangle Region. It represents the contribution of the Triangle Region Denmark to the ENNEREG Inspiration Guide for Regional Decision-makers.

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Inspiration Guide for Regional Decision-makers - Report from ENNEREG Pioneer Region - Wales, UK

[EN] This report has the objective of disseminating to a broad European audience what has come out of the ENNEREG intervention in Wales. It represents the contribution of the Severn Wye Energy Agency to the ENNEREG Inspiration Guide for Regional Decision-makers.

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Inspiration Guide for Regional Decision-makers - Report from ENNEREG Pioneer Region - Upper Palatinate Region, Germany

[EN] This report has the objective of disseminating to a broad European audience what has come out of the ENNEREG intervention in the Upper Palatinate Region. It represents the contribution of the ZREU to the ENNEREG Inspiration Guide for Regional Decision-makers.

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Inspiration Guide for Regional Decision-makers - Report from ENNEREG Pioneer Region - Madeira, Portugal

[EN] This report has the objective of disseminating to a broad European audience what has come out of the ENNEREG intervention in the Madeira Autonomous Region. It represents the contribution of IDMEC and AREAM to the ENNEREG Inspiration Guide for Regional Decision-makers.

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Inspiration Guide for Regional Decision-makers - Report from ENNEREG Pioneer Region - Wielkopolska, Poland

[EN] This report has the objective of disseminating to a broad European audience what has come out of the ENNEREG intervention in the Wielkopolska Region. It represents the contribution of the Marshal Office of the Wielkopolska Region (UMWW) to the ENNEREG Inspiration Guide for Regional Decision-makers.

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Inspiration Guide for Regional Decision-makers - Report from ENNEREG Pioneer Region - Pomerania, Poland

[EN] This report has the objective of disseminating to a broad European audience what has come out of the ENNEREG intervention in Pomerania. It represents the contribution of the BAPE to the ENNEREG Inspiration Guide for Regional Decision-makers.

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Inspiration Guide for Regional Decision-makers - Report from ENNEREG Pioneer Region - Silistra, Bulgaria

[EN] This report has the objective of disseminating to a broad European audience what has come out of the ENNEREG intervention in Silistra, Bulgaria. It represents the contribution of the Sofia Energy Centre to the ENNEREG Inspiration Guide for Regional Decision-makers.

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Inspiration Guide for Regional Decision-makers - Report from ENNEREG Pioneer Region - Rhône-Alpes, France

[EN] This report has the objective of disseminating to a broad European audience what has come out of the ENNEREG intervention in Rhône-Alpes. It represents the contribution of the Rhône-Alpes Energy Agency (RAEE – Rhônalpénergie-Environnement) to the ENNEREG Inspiration Guide for Regional Decision-makers.

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Inspiration Guide for Regional Decision-makers - Report from ENNEREG Pioneer Region - Blekinge, Sweden

[EN] This report has the objective of disseminating to a broad European audience what has come out of the ENNEREG intervention in Blekinge. It represents the contribution of the Energy Agency for Southeast Sweden (ESS) to the ENNEREG Inspiration Guide for Regional Decision-makers.

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Inspiration Guide for Regional Decision-makers - Report from ENNEREG Pioneer Region - Cyclades, Greece

[EN] This report has the objective of disseminating to a broad European audience what has come out of the ENNEREG intervention in the Cyclades. It represents the contribution of the CRES - Center for Renewable Energy Sources and Saving to the ENNEREG Inspiration Guide for Regional Decision-makers.

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Brochure for Greek regional authorities

[EL] Brochure for Greek regional authorities with examples of good practices that can be replicated in Greek islands.

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Development of ENNEREG Regional Sustainable Energy Action Plans

[EN] This document summarises the experience of the 12 Pioneer ENNEREG Regions in developing and implementing their regional Sustainable Energy Action Plans (SEAPs) in order to inspire other regions throughout Europe to become Sustainable Energy regions and develop their own SEAPs.

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Silistra plans to install CHP on waste agricultural and wood biomass

[EN] Silistra Municipality, Bulgaria, in the framework of the ENNEREG project, has initiated and included in its Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP) a project for construction of an energy complex for CHP on biomass. The main aim of the project is to produce heat and electricity at 85% efficiency, while at the same time making use of available wood and agricultural waste potential in the region.

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Large PV installation on commercial building, Upper Palatinate Region, Germany - ENNEREG Good Practice in Renewable Energy

[EN] EuPD Research estimated the PV potential of commercial buildings in Germany at about 25 GW – so far only 4.8 percent have been realized.

A good example for tapping this potential is the company of Glapor from Mitterteich, Bavaria. Due to the installation of a photovoltaic system on its 13.000 square meter flat roof, Glapor is playing a pioneering role in terms of environmental protection. The annual generation of electricity about 750 MWh is resulting in a reduction of CO2 emissions of about 300 – 350 tonnes per year, thus significantly contributing to climate protection. In the future, industrial companies will not only be a current consumer – quite contrary, they will actively engage in energy transition.

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Biogas plant with dry digestion - ENNEREG Good Practice in Renewable Energy Sources and Transport

[EN] The biogas plant in Mörrum, Blekinge, is first of its kind in Scandinavia. At the turn of 2012/2013 the production of vehicle fuels at the biogas plant started. The facility is unique; it is the first plant in Scandinavia with dry digestion where food waste is used as substrate.

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Brunsmo Wind Power - ENNEREG Good Practice in Renewable Energy Sources

[EN] The installation of five 2.5 MW wind turbines in Brunsmo, 30 km north from Karlskrona has been completed in 2010.

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Water power station Lyckeåborg - ENNEREG Good Practice in Renewable Energy Sources

[EN] The hydropower plant at the company MCT Brattberg is located by the river Lyckebyån. Different businesses have used the river as a power source since 1760 and onwards. The current state of the hydropower plant was put into operation 1958 and was totally renovated 2011.

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Geothermal Exchange System, Basque Country, Spain - ENNEREG Good Practice in Renewable Energy

[EN] The object of the project is to use low-enthalpy geothermal exchange system for heating and cooling one building in the University of Deusto, Bilbao.
The project is based on an agreement between the University of Deusto and the Basque Energy Agency (EVE).

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Green Island - Agios Efstratios

[EN] The “Green Island - Ai Stratis” is a research-demonstration project aiming to achieve 100% (and in any case not less than 85%) renewable energy sources (RES) electricity penetration on the island.
Moreover, energy efficient technologies will be applied to the building and transport sector.

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Desalination from wind in Milos - ENNEREG Good Practice in Renewable Energy

[EN] Milos island, Cyclades, is one of the many places in the Aegean Sea with water deficiency, mainly during the summer and the tourist season. The desalination plant constructed by ITA SA in 2008 using wind energy and modern reverse osmosis technology has been proven as an ideal solution both for the environment and the quality of life.

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PV in a traditional Cycladic neighbourhood - ENNEREG Good Practice in Renewable Energy

[EN] On Syros island, photovoltaic (PV) systems have been installed in 12 autonomous systems at various points of a picturesque village, Poseidonia. It was an initiative of the former Mayor of Poseidonia in Syros island, under the Covenant of Mayors Initiative.

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Geothermal heat pumps in a dwelling at Mykonos - ENNEREG Good Practice in Renewable Energy

[EN] A Horizontal Geothermal Loop with Ground Sources Heat Pump was constructed in a two floor dwelling at Mykonos Island, with 151 m2 of total air conditioned area. The system was designed in order to cover the heating, cooling and hot water needs of the house.

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Bioenergie Mitterteich GmbH & CO. KG, Upper Palatinate Region, Germany - ENNEREG Good Practice in Energy Services and Financing

[EN] In the Upper Palatinate excellent preconditions exist for the use of biomass due to large areas of agricultural and forest land. However, this form of energy use is clearly limited. Only an environmentally sustainable use of biomass does not endanger the protection of nature and environment.

A good example for a regional energy company offering sustainable heat and electricity for local stakeholders is the Bioenergie Mitterteich GmbH & CO. KG.
The company operates a heating installation based on biomass, which is exclusively supplied with wood chips from regional foresters. Large wood resources and short transportation distances ensure a sustainable energy supply.

Additionally to a local district heating system, Bioenergie Mitterteich GmbH & CO. KG installed 3 PV systems on public buildings in September 2012.

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Biogas model, Triangle Region, Denmark - ENNEREG Good Practice in Renewable Energy Sources

[EN] The Triangle Region has developed a model that calculates the potential for a biogas production in the 6 municipalities in the Triangle Region. The biogas potential in model is based on known quantities slurry from animal production and other biomasses available in the region. The model calculates 4 different scenarios with different input and different geographic solutions.

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ESCO in Sports Centres, Triangle Region, Denmark - ENNEREG Good practice in Energy services and Financing

[EN] The Triangle Region Denmark is working on an ESCO project on sports centers in the region with focus on energy renovation and integration of renewables. 33 sports centers from 4 municipalities are included in the project. The project is divided into 3 subprojects, 1 for the municipality of Vejle, 1 for the municipalities of Middelfart, Kolding and Fredericia and finally 1 regarding integration of renewables.

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Solar solution in building renovation, Panevėžys Region, Lithuania - ENNEREG Good Practice in Energy Efficient Buildings

[EN] This good practice is one of the first multi-apartment residential houses in Lithuania using RES solutions and other innovative technologies, e.g.: innovative heating system, individual regulation and metering, solar collectors. In this project, a complex two-stage renovation was implemented, using support from JESSICA revolving fund. The achieved results were significantly improved living standards, reduced heating costs, energy and CO2 emissions savings.

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Building renovation with geothermal solution, Alytus Region, Lithuania - ENNEREG Good Practice in Sustainable and Energy Efficient Buildings

[EN] This building is the first multi-apartment residential house in Lithuania using RES solution - geothermal heating (heat pumps). Complex two-stage renovation was implemented, using support from JESSICA revolving fund. The achieved result was significantly improved living standards, reduced heating costs, energy savings and consequently reduced CO2 emissions.

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Energy-efficient secondary school Lappersdorf, Upper Palatinate Region, Germany - ENNEREG Good Practice in Energy Efficient Buildings

[EN] The EU Directive on the energy performance of buildings (Directive 2010/31/EC) obliges Member States in Article 9 to ensure that after 31 December 2018 all new buildings occupied and owned by public authorities are nearly zero-energy buildings.

The District Government of Regensburg, Bavaria, aims to fulfill this role model function by the construction of a new low carbon school building for a secondary school in Lappersdorf. The construction of this innovative building, which was finalized in September 2012, strives for achieving nearly carbon-neutrality as regards the annual generation and use of energy. Although not achieving the passive house standard in total (maximum heating demand of 15 kWh/(m²*a), heating load of max. 10 W/m²), it is an excellent example that current state-of-art technology is established for realizing nearly-zero emission buildings.

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Today's Energies Award, Rhône-Alpes, France - ENNEREG Good Practice in Energy Efficiency in Buildings

[EN] Back in the 1980s, energy efficiency and renewable energy projects did not have the same attention as they have today. Thus the Regional Council and the regional delegation of ADEME decided to create an energy award contest to raise public awareness, encourage local initiatives as well as highlight regional political commitments in this field. This gave birth to the "Concours Energies d'Aujourd'hui" (Today's Energies Award) in the early 1980s as a key communication tool encouraging the development of forward-thinking sustainable energy approaches and projects in the region.

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Centrales villageoises photovoltaïques, Rhône-Alpes, France - ENNEREG Good Practice in Renewable Energy

[EN] Facing the challenges of climate change, Rhône-Alpes regional natural parks mobilize on energy, but in respect with their core missions. Aims to reduce overall consumption of land and eventually use of renewable energy are accompanied by a reflection on the respect for heritage, land development, wealth creation for the people and communities and membership of these operations. However, the current development of photovoltaics does not really bring these values. The regional natural parks and Rhônalpénergie-Environment have therefore decided to test a new approach of this sector to set up projects that respond to this in a more holistic way and set up a generalized approach to rural areas.

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District Heating with biomass in Orozko, Spain - ENNEREG Good Practice in Renewable Energy

[EN] This project supplies a range of 432 houses and 2 municipal buildings (the school and the sports centre) with warm sanitary water and heating through a centralized system which has biomass as its main source of primary energy.

This project promoted by the Orozko municipality aims to meet the thermal demand (heating and warm sanitary water) through a centralized system which has biomass as its main source of primary energy. The project is implemented in two phases: the first phase provides heating for the sports centre and the elementary education centre. The second phase is a district heating network for a new housing development.

The installation of district heating centralized system offers several advantages: avoids chimneys and installations of heat in buildings, improves the quality of air, average savings higher than 15% compared with traditional systems, savings on the initial investment of more than 22% and savings of required surface for installations.

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Supply Chain Development Programme Wales, United Kingdom - ENNEREG Good Practice in Intelligent Energy Education

[EN] The Supply Chain Development Programme, delivered by the Energy Saving Trust, supports small to medium Welsh businesses to enter the renewable energy installation market, and supports them in achieving quality accreditation under the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) which is an industry recognised standard. The project also aims to develop the supply chain to ensure a regulated industry of high quality energy generation installers.

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Guides to Renewable Energy for Farmers Wales, United Kingdom - ENNEREG Good Practice in Renewable Energy

[EN] Guides to Renewable Energy for Farmers aims to provide user-friendly information that outlines the most common renewable energy technologies that landowners and farmers might be interested in.

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

[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

[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

[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

[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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Birštonas - Ecotown, Kaunas, Lithuania - ENNEREG Good Practice in Energy Efficient Buildings and Renewables

[EN] Birštonas – the smallest Municipality of Kaunas region - participated in the ECO-Life project (Sustainable zero carbon ECO-town developments improving quality of life across EU) under CONCERTO initiative in FP7. The large number of demonstration activities is based on both the demand side (demonstration of ECO-buildings and rational use of energy) and the production side (demonstration of various renewable energy technologies). All demonstration projects are defined in a "Whole Community Approach".

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ENNEREG Good Practice - NEW Neue Energien West eG - The energy cooperative "Bürger-Energiegenossenschaft West eG", Upper Palatinate Region Germany, ENNEREG Good Practice in Cooperation - Energy Services and Financing

[DE] The NEW Neue Energien West eG / Bürger-Energiegenossenschaft West eG is one successful regional example for a renewable energy coop originally being funded as inter-communal cooperation between 8 municipalities, all located in the administrative district of Neustadt/Waldnaab / Upper Palatinate (27.02.2009).

Until today, the NEW eG invested into three large-scale groundmounted PV installations (solar farm Döllnitz, 1.3 MW; solar farms Barbaraberg 1 / 2, 3.1 MW) and several smaller roof-mounted PV systems.
The NEW and Bürger eG are also offering other services supporting the sustainable use of energy in the region, e.g. energy consulting services, thermalgraphy of buildings, issue of energy performance certificates for buildings, cleaning of PV modules, joint procurement, etc.

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Microgrid in Kythnos Island - ENNEREG Good Practice in Renewable Energy

[EN] The system in Gaidouromantra, Kythnos is a 3-phase Microgrid composed of the overhead power lines and a communication cable running in parallel. It is electrifying 12 houses with a 1-phase electricalservice in a small valley in Kythnos, an island in the cluster of Cyclades situated in the middle of the Aegean Sea. The grid and safety specifications for the house connections respect the technical solutions of the Public Power Corporation, which is the local electricity utility.

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Solar system for Domestic Hot Water (DHW) production in home for elderly people, Silistra, Bulgaria - ENNEREG Good Practice in Renewable Energy

[EN] A project for installation of a solar system for Domestic Hot Water (DHW) production in home for elderly people – Silistra, was realized in 2001. The activity was part of a bigger project combining as well measures for street lighting improvements and energy efficiency in 3 other municipal buildings

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Sundet biogas

[EN] The Sundet sewage water treatment plant in Växjö is producing 3450 m3 of biogas per day by running two reactors for anaerobic digestion. In the continuous flow reactors a wet process occurs with full mixing, ten days hydraulic retention time (HRT) and a temperature of 37°C.

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ManagEnergy good practice case studies

[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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North York Moors National Park Authority Community Renewable Energy Project - Final Report

[EN] This report summarises activity under the North York Moors Community Renewable Energy (CRE) Project and sets out the principle findings of the project. These findings are illustrated with a series of local case studies which highlight some of the thinking and activity behind the findings.

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ManagEnergy Good Practice Brochures

[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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SETatWork Good Practice and Case Studies Database

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

[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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MORE4NRG Good Practice Catalogue - November 2009

[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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Climate Initiatives in the Triangle Region

[DA] The Triangle Region Denmark has described a number of good practice examples, covering biogas, ESCO/EPC, energy efficient houses, electric cars, LED street light, eco-friendly agriculture and construction, etc.

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ManagEnergy Summary of EU programmes and funding

Initiative [EN] This page on the ManagEnergy website lists the main EU funding programmes in the field of renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainable transport.

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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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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 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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Energy audits in the domestic sector, Province of Huelva, Spain

Initiative [EN] The Province of Huelva, Spain, has launched a pilot project for energy audits in households of various municipalities. This forms part of a larger networking project – PATRES - in the province, supporting the municipalities that have signed the Covenant of Mayors.

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EnergyCities - where action and vision meet

Initiative [EN] Energy Cities is the European Association of local authorities inventing their energy future. The association, with a Board of Directors from 11 European cities, was created in 1990 and now represents now more than 1,000 towns and cities in 30 countries. It has offices in Brussels (BE) and Besançon (FR). It is an Official Associate of the Sustainable Energy Europe Campaign.

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Key information related to Renewable Energy

Initiative ManagEnergy presents this webpage in order to help users of this site get thematic and sectorial access to all relevant information concerning the renewable energy sector at the local level.

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ENNEREG Sustainable Energy Twinning Programme Summary

[EN] This presentation by Thomas Jensen, South Denmark European Office (SDEO), was made during the ENNEREG Advisory Board Meeting on 19 March 2013 in Brussels, Belgium.

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ENNEREG and its key achievements

[EN] This presentation by ENNEREG Coordinator, Nils Daugaard, was made on 18 March 2013 during the Intelligent Energy - Europe / ManagEnergy Conference: Towards Sustainable Energy Communities – delivering on the Covenant of Mayors.

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SEP initiation in the ENNEREG regions – organization and finance (Preliminary Results)

[EN] This presentation by André Suck, ZREU – Zentrum für rationelle Energieanwendung und Umwelt GmbH, Germany, was made during the ENNEREG Advisory Board Meeting on 19 March 2013 in Brussels, Belgium.

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SEAP organization in the ENNEREG regions – current and future planning challenges

[EN] This Presentation by Mr Álvaro Pérez de Laborda, EVE - Basque Country Energy Agency was made during the ENNEREG Advisory Board Meeting, 19 March 2013
Brussels, Belgium

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Euskadi - Basque Country Smart Cities in a Smart Community: Covenant of Mayors and Regions

[EN] This presentation by Natalia Díaz de Arcaya, EVE, Basque Region, Spain was made during the ENNEREG Regions 202020 Workshop: Energy Efficiency in European Regions on 8 November 2012.

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Energy-efficient buildings & retrofitting – the experiences in Upper Austria

[EN] This presentation by Christiane Egger & Gerhard Dell, O.Ö. Energiesparverband (Upper Austria Energy Agency) was made during the ENNEREG Regions 202020 Workshop: Energy Efficiency in European Regions on 8 November 2012.

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Pay as You Save example Stroud District, Gloucestershire, England, UK

[EN] This presentation by Mr. Andy Bull, Severn Wye Energy Agency (SWEA), Gloucestershire, UK was made during the ENNEREG Regions 202020 Workshop: Energy Efficiency in European Regions on 8 November 2012.

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

[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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Regional plans for the development of renewable energy sources and long term objectives in the county of Blekinge and some notes about biomass

[EN] This presentation by Mr. Hans Gullikson, Energy Agency for Southeast Sweden 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

[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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be Smart – think City presentation of Triangle Region Denmark and the City of Vejle

[EN] Presentation by Peter Lind, Executive Adviser at Triangle Region, representing the ENNEREG project and the City of Vejle at the Open Days 2012 debate “be Smart – think City” in Brussels

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Finansieringsinstrumenter – et overblik

[DA] Finansieringsinstrumenter – et overblik v. Birgitte K. Frederiksen, Midtjyllands EU-kontor: EIB-ELENA; KfW-ELENA; CEB-ELENA; MLEI - Mobilising Local Energy Investment; Genopretingsmidler (EEE-F) til energiprojekter

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Klimaplanlægning i Kolding Kommune - fra strategi til projekterv

[DA] Eksempel på en klimahandlingsplan v. Merete Valbak, Kolding Kommune

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EU programmer – et overblik

[DA] EU programmer – et overblik v. Ture Hammar, Energistyrelsen

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Atsinaujinančių energijos šaltinių novatoriškų technologijų panaudojimo galimybės Lietuvoje

[LT] Šis dr. V. Kveselio ir E.F. Dzenajavičienės iš Lietuvos energetikos instituto pristatymas vyko seminaro Alytaus kolegijoje metu, 2011 m. lapkričio 15 d.. Seminaras buvo surengtas pagal Norvegijos finansuojamą projektą "Žinių perkėlimo veiksnys AEŠ novatoriškų technologijų plėtroje Euroregione Nemunas".

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Energy plan for City of Växjö, draft 2011

[EN] Presentation of the SEAP for Växjö by Hans Gulliksson, Energy Agency for Southeast Sweden - October 13th 2011, Tartu, Estonia

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SEP (Sustainable Energy Project) evaluation

[EN] Presentation of the status of SEP evaluation within the ENNEREG project (October 2011) by André Suck, ZREU

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Notes: How to Contribute to the Regions 202020 website

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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Atsinaujinančių energijos išteklių plėtra Kauno regione

[LT] Atsinaujinančių energijos išteklių plėtra Kauno regione
F.Dzenajavičienė, S. Masaitis - Lietuvos energetikos institutas

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Biokuro gamyba iš žemės ūkio ir energetinių augalų atsinaujinančios energetikos plėtrai

[LT] Vadova: Aurimas Lisauskas, Kaunas Lietuvos energetikos institutas - ENNEREG - regionai, tiesiantys kelią link darnios energetikos Europoje.

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Žemės ūkio augalų biomasė bioenergetikai

[LT] Vadova: Žydrė Kadžiulienė, Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centro Žemdirbystės institutas

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Slides: How to Contribute to the Regions 202020 website

[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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Graphical Presentation of the Development of the Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP) for Tartu

[EN] This presentation was made by Mr Marek Muiste, Tartu Regional Energy Agency, Estonia, during the ENNEREG Advisory Board Meeting, 19 March 2013, Brussels, Belgium. Tartu was twinned with Blekinge, Sweden as part of the ENNEREG project replication activities.

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Introduction to European Regions Research and Innovation Network (ERRIN)

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

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Smart City Århus

[DA] Smart City Århus - Line Gerstrand Knive fra Sekretariatet for Smart Århus

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Biokuro gamybos žemės ūkyje plėtra ir tvarumo aspektai – agronominis požiūris

[LT] Vadova: Sigitas Lazauskas ir Virmantas Povilaitis, Žemdirbystės institutas, Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centras

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Presentation from ENNEREG Joint workshop on RES and energy services

[EN] This workshop took place during the ENNEREG International Conference “Transfer of knowledge in the field of sustainable use of energy”. The presentation was made by Lisa Wälitalo, Energy Agency for Southeast Sweden (ESS).

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Die Umsetzung der Energiewende mit Energiegenossenschaften – Erfolgsbilanz am Beispiel verschiedener Organisationsmodelle, Hr. Hornauer, Bayerischer Genossenschaftsverband e.V.

[DE] Das Organisationsmodell der Genossenschaft vermag zur Umsetzung der Ziele einer Energiewende in Deutschland besonders auf der kommunalen Ebene einen großen Beitrag zu leisten. Hr. Hornauer zeigt in seinem Überblicksvortrag, welche Rolle den Energiegenossenschaften für die genannten Zielsetzungen zukommt und in welchem Umfang diese Organisationsform die Verwirklichung der Energiewendeziele in Deutschland bereits unterstützt. Die Grundlagen zur Gründung einer Genossenschaft werden ebenso erläutert wie der Aufbau und die Funktionsweise dieses Organisationsmodells. Verschiedene Modelle zur Gründung von Bürgerenergie-Genossenschaften werden für die Technologiebereiche Photovoltaik, Windkraft und Nahwärme vorgestellt.

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Darstellung des Gründungsprozesses von Energiegenossenschaften am Beispiel der KERL eG und BERR eG in der Region Regensburg, Fr. Politzka, Landratsamt Regensburg

[DE] Der Landkreis Regensburg hat im Dezember 2011 bzw. Januar 2012 zwei Energiegenossenschaften gegründet, um im Landkreis die Errichtung von Anlagen zur Erzeugung von Energie aus erneuerbaren Energien zu fördern und damit die regionalen Wirtschaftskreisläufe zu stärken. Für diese Ziele wurde zum einen die Kommunale Energie Regensburger Land eG (kurz: KERL eG) gegründet, an der sämtliche Gemeinden des Landkreises wie auch der Landkreis als eigene Gebietskörperschaft beteiligt sind. Diese Energiegenossenschaft übernimmt im Wesentlichen regionale Steuerungs- und Koordinationsaufgaben zur Projektierung möglicher Energieanlagen. Ergänzt wird diese kommunale Energiegenossenschaft durch die Bürger Energie Region Regensburger Land eG (kurz: BERR eG), an der sich Bürger- u. sonstige juristische Personen an der Finanzierung, dem Bau und Betrieb von Anlagen zur Energiegewinnung aus erneuerbaren Energien beteiligen können. Fr. Politzka stellt in ihrem Vortrag die politischen Hintergründe wie auch die Motivation und Ziele vor, die zur Gründung dieses Genossenschaftsmodells geführt haben.

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WELT: Windenergie Landkreis Tirschenreuth GmbH & Co. KG - Interkommunales Modell mit Bürgerbeteiligung, Fr. Hehenberger-Risse, KEWOG Energie und Dienste GmbH

[DE] Die Bayerische Staatsregierung verfolgt bis zum Jahr 2021 das Ziel, den Anteil des durch Windenergie erzeugten Stroms am Gesamtstromverbrauch von derzeit ca. 0,6 % auf 6 bis 10% zu vervielfachen. Zur Verwirklichung dieses Ziels ist die Errichtung von mindestens 1.500 Windenergieanlagen in Bayern erforderlich. Ein wichtiges Instrument zur Sicherstellung der erforderlichen Akzeptanz dieses Windenergieausbaus ist die Planung, Errichtung und der Betrieb der neuen Anlagen über kommunale Organisationsformen, die sowohl eine Kooperation zwischen beteiligten Kommunen als auch eine angemessene Bürgerbeteiligung ermöglichen. Fr. Hehenberger-Risse stellt am Beispiel der WELT: Windenergie Landkreis Tirschenreuth GmbH & Co. KG die derzeitige Realisierung eines solchen Modells für die Region der nördlichen Oberpfalz vor.

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Rechtsfragen zu kommunalen Bürgerbeteiligungsmodellen, Hr. Dr. Thomas Wolf, Rödl & Partner GbR

[DE] Die Gründung von Energiegenossenschaften stellt nur eine mögliche Form zur wirtschaftlichen Betätigung von Kommunen dar. In seinem Vortrag gibt Hr. Dr. Wolf einen Überblick über die verschiedenen organisationsrechtlichen Möglichkeiten für eine wirtschaftliche Betätigung von kommunalen Gebietskörperschaften im Energiesektor. Hierbei werden unterschiedliche Rechtsfragen zu kommunalen Bürgerbeteiligungsmodellen bei den verschiedenen Organisationsformen vertiefend behandelt. Als Beteiligungsmodelle werden die GmbH, die GmbH & Co. KG sowie die Genossenschaft erläutert.

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ENNEREG - Ein regionaler Rahmenplan Energie für die Oberpfalz, Hr. Dr. André Suck, ZREU GmbH

[DE] In dem Vortrag werden die wichtigsten Zwischenergebnisse des ZREU für den Regionalen Rahmenplan Energie für die Oberpfalz als Grundlage für einen nachhaltigen Aktionsplans Energie dargestellt.

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European Energy Award® - Ein Qualitätsmanagementsystem zur Umsetzung des kommunalen Klimaschutzes, Hr. Martin Sambale, eza! energie- und umweltzentrum allgäu gGmbH

[DE] Wie kann eine Gemeinde oder Stadt sicherstellen, dass die Ziele ihres erstellten Energie- oder Klimaschutzkonzeptes dauerhaft umgesetzt werden? Welche Instrumente und Strategien bestehen, damit die kommunale Querschnittaufgabe Klimaschutz nachhaltig in die Verwaltungs- und Verfahrensabläufe der öffentlichen Verwaltung eingebunden werden? In seinem Vortrag stellt Hr. Sambale den European Energy Award (eea®) als dauerhaft zu implementierendes Prozessmanagementsystem für die Umsetzung des kommunalen Klimaschutzes vor.

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Best-Practice-Beispiel: Die Gemeinde Wasserburg (Bodensee) als Beispiel einer erfolgreichen eea®-Gemeinde, Hr. Bgm Thomas Kleinschmidt, Gemeinde Wasserburg a. Bodensee

[DE] Hr. Bgm Kleinschmidt stellt in seinem Vortrag die Gemeinde Wasserburg als Energie- und Klimabündnisgemeinde vor. Ein Schwerpunkt des Vortrags liegt auf der Darstellung der Arbeiten des mit dem Energieteam im Rahmen des eea® umgesetzten Maßnahmen sowie des Prozesses der eea® -Zertifizierung. Dieser Prozess führte in der Gemeinde Wasserburg im Jahr 2010 zur Verleihung des eea®.

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Energienutzungsplan oder Klimaschutzkonzept - Konkurrierende Förderinstrumente für nachhaltig kommunale Energieplanung?, Hr. Josef Konradl, ZREU GmbH

[DE] Für die strategische Energieplanung auf kommunaler Ebene bestehen verschiedene methodische Ansätze mit jeweils eigener Förderung: Klimaschutzkonzepte nach der Förderung der Nationalen Klimaschutzinitiative / BMU und Energienutzungspläne nach dem Bayerischen Programm Rationellere Energiegewinnung und -verwendung. In dem Vortrag werden die wesentlichen inhaltlich-methodischen sowie finanziellen Unterschiede einer Förderung kommunaler Energiekonzepte über die beiden Förderprogramme erläutert.

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Planungs- und genehmigungsrechtliche Voraussetzungen für eine erfolgreiche Umsetzung von nachhaltigen Energieprojekten, Herr RD Stefan Kraus, Oberste Baubehörde im Bayerischen Staatsministerium des Innern

[DE] Der Vortrag gibt einen aktuellen Überblick über die planungs- und genehmigungsrechtlichen Rahmenbedingungen für die Errichtung von Anlagen zur Nutzung erneuerbarer Energien in Deutschland und im Bundesland Bayern (Stand Mai 2012). Der Schwerpunkt liegt auf den Technologien Fotovoltaik, Windenergie, Geothermie, Wasserkraft und Biomasse.

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Die Photovoltaik als Bestandteil der kommunalen Energiewende in Bayern, Hr. Stefan Dobler, Iliotec Solar GmbH

[DE] Im Rahmen der Veranstaltung "Energiewende in Bayern - Spielräume und Gestaltungsmöglichkeiten für eine nachhaltige kommunale Planung" stellt dieser Vortrag vor dem Hintergrund der laufenden Novellierung des EEG im Bereich der Photovoltaik die aktuellen und voraussichtlichen rechtlichen Rahmbedingungen zur Errichtung von PV-Anlagen dar (Stand Mai 2012).

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Kommunale und regionale Rahmenbedingungen eines Ausbaus der Windenergie in Bayern, Hr. Dr. Peter Niebauer, Bundesverband Windenergie e.V.

[DE] In diesem Vortrag werden die aktuellen kommunalen und regionalen Rahmenbedingungen für einen Ausbau der Windenergie in Bayern unter besonderer Berücksichtigung der Zielsetzungen im Bayerischen Energiekonzept aus Sicht des Bundesverbandes WindEnergie e.V. dargestellt (Stand Mai 2012).

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SEAP development experience from Kaunas, Lithuania

[EN] A presentation on the SEAP development experience from Kaunas, Lithuania presented by Mr. Feliksas Zinevičius, Director, Kaunas Regional Energy Agency during the joint ManagEnergy and Regions 202020 event in Tartu, Estonia on 12 October 2011.

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Developing & Submitting Successful SEAPs – experience from Denmark and the IEE come2CoM project

[EN] Nils Daugaard, Energy Consulting Network, Denmark presents an introduction to the Covenant of Mayors/CoM and the IEE come2CoM project that support CoM development, as well as the Danish Experience of these initiatives.

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Anaerobic Digestion and Food Waste in Wales

[EN] A presentation was given to Town Councillors on 30th January 2012 by Simone Lowthe-Thomas of Severn Wye Energy Agency. The presentation focused on food waste collection in Wales, the processing of food waste, and anaerobic digestion

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Presentation Steering group Meeting Climate Interaction Blekinge April 26th 2012

[SV] Second meeting for the steering group started with a seminar on climate change in the morning. In the afternoon the development of the SEAP was presented among other things and resulted in giving discussions. The county Governor is very happy with the network activities and the progress of the SEAP

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ENNEREG Site Visit to District heating in Moheda, Sweden

[EN] Moheda district heating plant is a good example on one of the regional small district heating plants of around 120 of in southeast Sweden.

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Agenda: Urban Waste for Energy from Biomass - Seminar and Study Visit - 6-8 March 2012, Växjö, Sweden

[EN] The study visits and seminars in the Växjö area regarding Urban waste for energy from biomass addressed municipality leaders, decision makers, energy experts and experts in local governments from the Tartu region in Estonia.

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Redes de calor municipales con biomasa. Una oportunidad para ayuntamientos y ESEs

[ES] A district heating network is a centralized hot water system which provides heating and hot water to buildings in towns. The advantages of this type of systems using biomass as a source of energy for small municipalities are shown in the presentation.

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Lecture by Jane Davidson, former Welsh Minister for the Environment

[EN] Jane Davidson, Wales’ former environment minister, gave the fourth ENDS annual lecture on 20 October at the Carbon Show in London. In this edited excerpt she describes her vision of sustainable development based on the experience of Wales.

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Warmińsko–Mazurska Agencja Energetyczna Fotocasty

[PL] Warmińsko–Mazurska Agencja Energetyczna przygotowała serię krótkich filmów (7-9 min) na następujące tematy: Wiatrak w Zagrodzie; Ciepło Dobre z Natury;

The Energy Agency of Warminsko-Mazurskie Voivodeship has produced a series of short films (7-9 min) on the following topics: windmill in the yard; good heat from nature; green gold; passive houses; energy fields; water power; wind energy facts and myths; sunny profit; green energy; energy from the interior of the earth.

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ManagEnergy Capacity Building Workshop: Horsens, Denmark, September 2012

[EN] In Denmark, progress on the Covenant of Mayors initiative has taken place mostly in the region of Zealand in the eastern part of the country. This ManagEnergy workshop targeted municipalities in the west of Denmark - Jutland and Funen.

The goal was to help enable these municipalities to take the appropriate steps toward Sustainable Energy Action Plans, while exploring how this process can best be supported at the regional level through cross-municipal experience exchange and the organisation of joint sustainable energy projects.

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ENNEREG Regionale Exkursion zum Windpark Brenntenberg, Beratzhausen, Landkreis Regensburg

ENNEREG Regional study tour to “Windfarm Brenntenberg, Beratzhausen, District of Regensburg“

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Windfarm Brenntenberg, Beratzhausen, District of Regensburg

The wind farm “Brenntenberg” is the most recent in the District of Regensburg. This wind farm was realized in cooperation between the wind project developer Ostwind GmbH and the regional utility Technische Werke Schussental (TWS), which is located in Baden-Wurttemberg.

Mit dem Windpark Brenntenberg wurde durch die Unternehmen OSTWIND und die Technischen Werke Schussental (TWS), ein regionales Energieversorgungsunternehmen aus Baden-Württemberg, der neueste Windpark im Landkreis Regensburg verwirklicht.

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Abruzzo - green energy revolution

[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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Unité de Biogaz Mercier en Savoie - Crédit photo : LT / RAEE

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A roadmap to a low carbon economy in 2050

[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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Wyjazd studyjny do Szwecji 5-8 marca 2012

[PL] Study visit Sweden 5-8 March 2012.

W dniach 5-8 marca 2012 odbyła się wizyta studyjna do Szwecji, której celem było bezpośrednie zapoznanie się z dobrymi praktykami produkcji i obróbki biomasy pochodzącej z gospodarstw rolnych do produkcji energii cieplnej i elektrycznej. Organizatorem spotkania była Warmińsko-Mazurska Agencja Energetyczna Sp. z o.o. Finansowo przedsięwzięcie to zostało wsparte dotacją z Wojewódzkiego Funduszu Ochrony Środowiska i Gospodarki Wodnej w Olsztynie. Uczestnikami projektu byli rolnicy zainteresowani inwestycjami w OZE.

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Biogazownia w Boleszynie

[PL] The first agricultural biogas plant in the Warmia-Masuria Region (Boleszyn) started production in 2012. The biogas plant with a capacity of 1.2 MW will supply public buildings and the inhabitants of Boleszyn with thermal energy and electrical energy, which will be resold to energy networks. Substrates for biogas production will be corn silage, slurry from pig farms, as well as seasonally waste from the distillery and whey.

Pierwsza biogazownia rolnicza w Województwie Warmińsko – Mazurskim oficjalnie otwarta! 18 maja 2012 r. w Boleszynie, gmina Grodziczno, powiat nowomiejski, miało miejsce oficjalne otwarcie pierwszej biogazowni rolniczej w Województwie Warmińsko – Mazurskim. Na uroczystości nie zabrakło przedstawicieli Władz Województwa, w tym Wicemarszałka – Jarosława Marka Słomy oraz licznych delegatów zaproszonych na oficjalne otwarcie.

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Bezpieczny i piękny dom, przyjazne osiedle w Ornecie

[PL] On the renovated buildings of Housing Community in Orneta were installed solar panels which are used for heating domestic hot water. In this way safe and beautiful housing was created for local inhabitants.

15 września 2012r. odbyło się oficjalne spotkanie, którego celem była inauguracja zakończonych robót budowlanych oraz przekazanie budynków mieszkańcom Wspólnot Mieszkaniowych Nieruchomości przy ul. Kwiatowej 1-3, ul. Kwiatowej 5-7 oraz ul. Kwiatowej 9-11 w Ornecie.

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Windmill Image 1, Basque Region, Spain

Windmill Image 1, Basque Region, Spain. Copyright: EVE, Spain

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Biomasa en Castilla y León

[ES] 1 de octubre de 2009

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Photovoltaic and wind installation, Castilla y León, Spain

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Windmill Image 2, Basque Region, Spain

Windmill Image 2, Basque Region, Spain. Copyright: EVE, Spain

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Europejskie Słoneczne Dni z Wmae Sp. z o.o.

[PL] The organisation of annual "Solar Day" events on a local level aims to raise public awareness of intelligent energy solutions and behaviours, particularly for Solar Thermal and Photovoltaics.

Europejskie Słoneczne Dni z Warmińsko – Mazurską Agencją Energetyczną Sp. z o.o. rozpoczęły się 10 maja i trwały 2 dni. Pierwszego dnia zorganizowaliśmy krótkie warsztaty wprowadzające do tematyki energii słonecznej przeznaczone dla uczniów Szkół Podstawowych.

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Biogas tank at Linkogas, Triangle Region, Denmark

Source: Triangle Region.

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District Heating with biomass in Orozko, Spain

[EN] This project promoted by the Orozko municipality aims to meet the thermal demand (heating and warm sanitary water) through a centralized system which has biomass as its main source of primary energy.

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Bioenergy in Güssing, Austria

[EN] A series of videos on this page of the MAKE-IT-BE website describe Sustainable Energy activities in Güssing, Austria.

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Desalination from Wind Energy at Milos island

Desalination from Wind Energy at Milos island. © DAFNI - http://www.dafni.net.gr

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

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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European Renewable Energy 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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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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Energy Strategy for the Basque Country 2020

SEAP Document [EN] Sustainable energy action plan for the Basque Country, approved by the Basque Government in December 2011.

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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.

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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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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.

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Supporting low carbon footprint for tourists, Bulgarian Black Sea

Conclusions [EN] In June 2012, in the framework of the European project Energy for Mayors, the Union of the Bulgarian Black Sea Local Authorities (UBBSLA) and the Municipality of Nessebar - in cooperation with the Union of Sunny Beach Hotel Owners – organised a “tourism business meeting“. Here the framework of the municipal energy strategy and opportunities for improving energy-efficient systems were presented.

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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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Plan Regional de Ámbito Sectorial de la Bioenergía en Castilla y León

SEAP Document [ES] Con fecha 20 de enero de 2011, la Junta de Castilla y León ha aprobado el Plan Regional de Ámbito Sectorial de la Bioenergía de Castilla y León (BOCyL nº 17 de 26 de enero de 2011).

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

SEAP Document [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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Rhône-Alpes region is committed to take up the challenge of Renewable Energy Resources (RER)

e-Bulletin [EN] On Thursday 29th September 2011, 250 territorial, social, industrial actors of the Rhône-Alpes region were at the region office, in order to prepare a proactive collective action to develop, in the long term, the energy saving of sustainable energy in the region.

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Vitoria-Gasteiz: ciudad neutra en carbono Escenario 2020-2050

SEAP Document [ES] Se realiza un ejercicio de prospectiva con objeto de analizar por una parte, las potencialidades que tiene el territorio municipal y el provincial en generación de energías renovables: eólica, hidráulica, térmica, etc., y por otra, las potencialidades de reducción y eficiencia energética de cada uno de sectores consumidores de energía. Para cada sector se especifica el contexto y cuál es la energía básica para su funcionamiento. Una energía que se calcula en base a una determinada reducción y eficiencia, acorde con el contexto, la tecnología y los conocimientos actuales.

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Montaione (FI) A Short Introduction

SEAP Document [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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ENNEREG Seminaras, 29 September 2011, Kaunas - Metodine medziaga - Zemes ukis energetika

Event Resource [LT] Metodine medziaga - Zemes ukis energetika - ENNEREG Seminaras - Biokuro gamyba iš žemės ūkio ir energetinių augalų atsinaujinančios energetikos plėtrai - 29 September 2011, Aleksandras Stulginskis University, Kaunas.

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National Renewable Energy Action Plans (NREAPs)

SEAP Document [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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Vitoria-Gasteiz Plan against Climate Change 2010-2020. Executive Summary.

SEAP Document [EN] This document presents a strategy to achieve by 2020 a reduction in the emissions of precursors of greenhouse gases (GhG) and a mitigation of the effects caused by climate change through actions on energy efficiency and production. The starting point is the Covenant of Mayors.

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Green Tech Center - International Smart Grid Living Lab

Event Resource [DA] Smart Grid - Jørgen Andersen fra Green Tech Center

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Launch of Micro Hydro Manual

Publication [EN] Launch of micro-hydro workbook, developed in partnership by Gwynedd County Council, Snowdonia National Park, the Innovation Partnership, the Welsh Government and the Rural Development Plan.

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Faro - SEAP development in Portugal

SEAP Document [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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Biofuels. Topping up the fuel mix.

Publication [EN] This publication (2008) from the European Commission covers 16 projects on carbon efficiency labelling, local supply chain networks and conversion strategies supported under the renewable energy actions of the IEE programme. the EU is supporting alternative fuels, in particular biofuels, with the triple objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, diversifying fuel supply and developing longterm replacements for fossil fuels. Boosting biofuel production is also expected to create job opportunities in rural areas.

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Cynnal Cymru June 2011 - Anaerobic Digestion

Publication [EN] Severn Wye Energy Agency offers free training on the benefits of Anaerobic Digestion !

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Lettre information régionale Rhône-Alpes N°1

e-Bulletin [FR] Lettre d'information régionale du projet ENNEREG - rédigée par RAEE - Octobre 2011.

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Projet de Schéma Régional Climat Air Energie - Objectifs

SEAP Document [FR]

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Linking regional and local actions for SEAPs

SEAP Document [FR] This document formulates some recommendations of articulation between regional and local actions on energy and climate.

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Projet de Schéma Régional Climat Air Energie - Orientations

SEAP Document [FR]

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Projet de Schéma Régional Climat Air Energie - Etat des lieux - partie 3

SEAP Document [FR]

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Projet de Schéma Régional Climat Air Energie - Editorial

SEAP Document [FR]

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Projet de Schéma Régional Climat Air Energie - Etat des lieux - partie 1

SEAP Document [FR] Projet de Schéma Régional Climat Air Energie pour la région Rhône-Alpes - Etat des lieux

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Projet de Schéma Régional Climat Air Energie - Etat des lieux - partie 2

SEAP Document [FR]

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Rejoignez nous pour ouvrir la voie d'une Europe de l'Energie Durable

e-Bulletin [FR] Plaquette de présentation du projet ENNEREG

Lettre information régionale Rhône-Alpes N°3

e-Bulletin [FR] Lettre d'information régionale du projet ENNEREG - Rédigée par RAEE

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Lettre information régionale Rhône-Alpes N°2

e-Bulletin [FR] Lettre d'information régionale du projet ENNEREG - rédigée par RAEE

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Koncepcja Wykorzystania Ciepla Odpadowego ze Schladzania Mleka Jako Alternatywnego Źródla Energii do Ogrzewania Budynku

Publication [PL] The concept of using waste heat from milk cooling as an alternative source of energy to heat the building.

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Cynnal Cymru March 2012 E-zine

e-Bulletin [EN] Cynnal Cymru-Sustain Wales is a membership organisation that promotes sustainable development and raises awareness of good practice within Wales. It is an independent, not-for-profit company, limited by guarantee. Download the March 2012 e-zine and see page 15 for Severn Wye Energy Agency article on guides for on-farm renewable energy, developed under the ENNEREG project.

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EU Islands - Towards a Sustainable Energy Future

[EN] The Union of the Electricity Industry–EURELECTRIC is the sector association representing the common interests of the electricity industry at pan-European level, plus its affiliates and associates on several other continents. In line with its mission, EURELECTRIC seeks to contribute to the competitiveness of the electricity industry, to provide effective representation for the industry in public affairs, and to promote the role of electricity both in the advancement of society and in helping provide solutions to the challenges of sustainable development.

EURELECTRIC’s formal opinions, policy positions and reports are formulated in Working Groups, composed of experts from the electricity industry, supervised by five Committees. This “structure of expertise” ensures that EURELECTRIC’s published documents are based on high-quality input with up-to-date information.

For further information on EURELECTRIC activities, visit the website, which provides general information on the association and on policy issues relevant to the electricity industry; latest news, positions and statements; a publications catalogue listing EURELECTRIC reports; and information on events and conferences.

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Regional Newsletter Blekinge 120629

e-Bulletin [SV] A regional newsletter about the second meeting with the steering group for Climate Interaction Blekinge (Klimatsamverkan Blekinge). The newsletter highlights the content of the agenda along with updates after the meeting.

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Regional Newsletter Blekinge 111212

e-Bulletin [SV] A regional newsletter about the newly initiated network Climate Interaction Blekinge (Klimatsamverkan Blekinge). Description of the first meeting with the steering group were also a prioritizing workshop took place with purpose to have a common picture of the most important

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Fit for the Future - National Trust goes Green

Event Resource [EN] At the Fit for the Future conference (3rd-5th April 2012) at the Centre for Alternative Energy, Machynlleth, Wales the National Trust hosted a large conference focusing on sharing and learning about experiences with energy efficiency and renewable energy systems in historic and older buildings.

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Regionales e-bulletin Oberpfalz 01/2012

e-Bulletin [DE] Regionales e-bulletin zur Darstellung des Arbeitsstands am Regionalen Rahmenplan Energie für die Oberpfalz 01/2012, ZREU 2012

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Sustainable energy Communites - Common actions for common goals

Publication [EN] This publication (April 2009) covers 34 projects dealing with sustainable communities funded under the integrated initiatives action of the IEE programme of the European Communities. Sustainable Energy Communities (SEC) are communities that implement a set of sustainable energy policy measures in the field of renewable energy, rational use of energy and sustainable mobility with the strong involvement of the local population in the planning and implementation process. More than 30 projects have been funded involving more than 290 cities and regions across Europe representing most European countries.

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Field Trial of Solar Heating Systems

Assessment / Review [EN] This study provides results from the largest independent trial of solar water heating systems so far carried out in the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

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Energistyrelsen Nyhedsbrev 17-11-2011 - Søg støtte til energiteknologisk udvikling i 2012

e-Bulletin [DA] Er du ved at udvikle en ny energiteknologi, der kan gøre Danmark fri for fossil energi? Eller vil du etablere nye storskala testfaciliteter for nye energiteknologier? Så er Energiteknologisk Udviklings- og Demonstrationsprogram, EUDP, eller Green Labs DK programmet måske noget for dig. Der er indgået politisk aftale om at afsætte 371 millioner kr. til at støtte nye energiteknologiske udviklingsprojekter og 82 mio. kr. til nye Green Labs næste år. Programmerne holder informationsmøder den 18. januar 2012 i Århus og den 19. januar i København.

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Covenant of Mayors - Plan de Lucha contra el Cambio Climático de Vitoria-Gasteiz (2010-2020)

SEAP Document [EN] Sustainable Energy Action Plan for Vitoria-Gasteiz on the Covenant of Mayors website.

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Program för ett fossilbränslesnålt Olofström (Uppdaterat okt 2006)

SEAP Document [SV] Olofströms kommun tillsatte år 2000 en Energigrupp, bestående av kommunala tjänstemän, representanter för kommunens bolag, energirådgivare samt representanter för näringslivet i Olofström. Energigruppen fick till uppdrag att ta fram ett program med målet att så stor del som möjligt av energin som används i kommunen ska komma från förnybara energikällor. Arbetet resulterade i Program för ett fossilbränslesnålt Olofström, som fastställdes av kommunfullmäktige den 11 juni 2001. Programmet innehåller, förutom målsättning, en handlingsplan och en beskrivning av uppnådda resultat. Programmet ligger till grund för alla insatser inom energiområdet som vidtas i kommunen.

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Jämtland - An expert region in Biomass and Hydro

Background Information [EN] RENREN Project Factsheet on Jämtland.

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Wales - An Expert in Ocean Energy

Background Information [EN] RENREN Project Factsheet on Wales

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MORE4NRG Peer Review - Gabrovo, Bulgaria - November 2009

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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MORE4NRG Peer Review - Prahova, Romania - December 2009

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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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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MORE4NRG Energy Peer Review in Maramures, Romania - creating the basis for the development of a regional energy strategy

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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Strategic vision Province of Flevoland - Making sustainable energy work

Vision [EN] In this strategic vision, the Province of Flevoland specifies the measures it wants to take to give definite shape to its ambitions in the area of sustainable energy, economy and employment.

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Schleswig-Holstein - An expert region in Biomass and Wind

Background Information [EN] Land Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, is leading the RENREN - The Renewable ENergy Regions Network project.

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Report on Findings for Community Renewable Energy in Wales from the Community Renewable Energy Event and Exhibition WORKSHOP 8th December 2010

Conclusions [EN] This report summarises the feedback from participants at a workshop during the Community Renewable Energy Event and Exhibition. The event aimed to provide advice and ideas to community groups who would like to generate renewable energy for community income or take action against climate change within their communities - but don’t know where to start. The workshop provided plenty of information and also opportunities for networking, interactive sessions and feedback.

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