Best practices

Exemplary projects and initiatives are implemented and replicated at local and regional level. The following best practices are categorised by topic and geographic area.

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A collaborative guide to help companies reduce their use of energy in five steps

Sweden faces a winter with a very real risk of energy shortages. The electricity prices are soaring to levels that may cause smaller companies to fold, and many are looking for ways to reduce their use of energy. Their question, is this: How do we become more energy efficient without compromising on safety and health?

Hydrogen gains momentum in the Basque Country

The Basque Hydrogen Strategy was presented in Spring 2021. Its purpose is to promote the creation of a hydrogen production, distribution and consumption ecosystem in the Basque Country based on the country’s industrial, logistical and technological capabilities.

Supporting deep renovations in public buildings across small and medium-sized municipalities

The BAPAURA project scales up the energy refurbishment of public buildings in small and mid-size local municipalities through the implementation of multi-level, advanced services that provide technical support and innovative financing.

Energy Consulting in Lower Austria

The massive increase in energy prices has led to a surge of questions about energy use and demand. To make sure househols and businesses are fully aware of all the intricacies of the current energy market, the Energy and Environment Agency of Lower Austria has set up a consulting service for citizens and municipalities.

The fight against energy poverty in Réunion Island

The Island of Réunion, thanks to its local energy agency Horizon Réunion, is implementing advanced techniques to reduce the energy demand of households.

Alba County’s path to decarbonisation and climate resilience

In a post-pandemic period with exploding energy prices and a military conflict in our proximity, several communities in Transylvania are doubling down on decarbonisation and climate resilience.

Pilot Roof PV Installations and Energy Storage Systems in 3 Social Buildings for Energy Poverty Mitigation in the City of Plovdiv

The Energy Agency of Plovdiv, thanks to the POWERTY project, has implemented 3 hybrid installations of photovoltaic modules and battery energy storage systems across three social housing centres, bringing the Municipality of Plovdiv on the frontline of the energy revolution.

Let’s also fight for the environment inside buildings!

The Mazovia Energy Agency is developing new solutions to improve not only the energy performance of buildings, but also their indoor climate through energy management systems.

Fostering Energy Efficiency and Independence of public buildings in Medjimurje county

Discover the numerous ways in which the Medjimurje Energy Agency (MENEA) is implementing projects aimed at improving energy efficiency of public buildings, above all, of its headquarters – a hundred-year-old ex-military now turned administrative complex.

One of Slovenia’s first smart grid systems in a public building

Local Energy Agency Spodnje Podravje (LEASP) has successfully completed the DEMO project, which concerned a new smart grid for the kindergarten of Destrnik, Slovenia. The main benefit besides energy savings is strong demonstration impact and the great interest of the other municipalities now seeking to implement similar projects.

Leading role of the Zlín Region in developing low-carbon districts within the Czech Republic

The Energy Agency of the Zlín Region (EAZK) recently took part in the LC DISTRICTS Interreg project, which significantly accelerated the development of low-carbon areas nationwide, with targeted buildings energy renovations.

Energy independence from RES through innovation procurement

Towards energy independence, resilience and climate change mitigation, new approaches to energy renovation of buildings are being developed through an international pre-commercial procurement project (PCP).