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RSS![A collaborative guide to help companies reduce their use of energy in five steps](https://managenergy.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-06/ENERGI1.jpg?itok=5BdU6cJB)
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.
![Innovation for the energy transition: International Clean Energy Hackathon in Linz/Upper Austria](https://managenergy.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-06/OENERG1.jpg?itok=rLUJYDFr)
At the International Clean Energy Hackathon held on 14-15 November in Linz, Upper Austria, 31 teams from 10 countries “hacked” challenges and developed new products for the energy transition.
![The County Energy Transition Offices Network](https://managenergy.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-06/barcelona-838716_1280%20%281%29.jpg?itok=EkbksUYk)
Achieving a decarbonized energy model requires a huge effort on energy efficiency and renewable generation. In this direction, the government of Catalonia has supported local authorities creating the Network of County Energy Transition Offices.
![Establishment of the Energy Centre of the Ústí Region](https://managenergy.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-06/Usti-Region%20%281%29.jpg?itok=PizI6NQP)
The Ústí Region, Czech Republic, has recently established its own Energy Agency, with the intention of becoming an active member of the Union for Community Energy as well as benefiting from best practices sharing across Europe.
![Making it easier to buy an electric car: the electric car guide](https://managenergy.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-06/chuttersnap-xJLsHl0hIik-unsplash.jpg?itok=tY_dxpDL)
To promote electric cars ownership in Sweden, the Örebro County Energy Agency has set up an easy guide that answers the most common questions regarding EVs.
![A regional agreement for biogas](https://managenergy.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-06/Yves-Bernardi-via-Pixabay.jpg?itok=4W689URO)
Ten years ago, the municipally-owned biogas plant outside the city of Jönköping was bleeding money and public opinion was hostile to continued production of biomethane for the city’s buses. Now, Jönköping had the largest percentage increase in biogas production in all of Sweden: 41%
![It takes an orchestra to play a climate tune – a prototype from Denmark](https://managenergy.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-06/Samso-Energy-Academy.jpg?itok=6WlvVs1C)
Through an innovative learning process with workshops, interviews, group exercises, social innovation and local public meetings, Samsø Energy Academy attempts to introduce to municipal climate coordinators a new thinking.
![School of Bioclimatic Design for Adaptation and Mitigation (SBAM)](https://managenergy.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-06/Francesca-Gaburro.jpg?itok=3_TD0vrY)
The Emilia-Romagna Regional Association of National Italian Municipalities and the AESS have created the SBAM, an outreach and training opportunity aimed at creating a network of competent professionals ready to implement adaptation strategies.
![The transition to electric transport in the heart of the Cyclades islands](https://managenergy.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-06/paula-guerreiro-EQw5REh3SL8-unsplash.jpg?itok=NmtRsVWx)
The electrification of sea transportation between the two cycladic islands as well as an innovative business model that enhances cooperation between local authority and private entity paves the way for Antiparos to becoming an eco-friendly destination
![PRISMI PLUS: Transferring a toolkit for RES Integration in Smart Mediterranean Islands and rural area](https://managenergy.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-06/Vedran-Krusvar-REA-Kvarner%20%281%29.jpg?itok=qQWLYNUX)
REA Kvarner was one of the partners behind the Interreg-MED project PRISMI PLUS, which envisioned a number of educational activities, including learnng new methodology that will ultimately assist public authorities in their energy transition planning.
![One of Slovenia’s first smart grid systems in a public building](https://managenergy.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-06/Header_-Hans-from-pixabay.jpg?itok=vkV4Dvm8)
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.
![Let’s also fight for the environment inside buildings!](https://managenergy.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-06/Mazovia-Energy-Agency-Ltd..jpg?itok=HaTisx41)
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.
![Ventos de Poupança 2: Energia + Social](https://managenergy.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-06/Oeste-Sustentavel-e1669030504378.jpg?itok=qCfXKvAc)
Reaching a population of 1.5 million, the Ventos de Poupança initiative helped thousands of Portuguese students to adopt and promote better environmental practices. Collaborating with other social initiatives, it helped to drive regional cohesion.
![Digitalization solutions for renewables and education](https://managenergy.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-06/awaiting-copyright-info-REA-North-e1669042930625.jpg?itok=NcU_URR2)
Two digital solutions implemented by REA North are promoting sustainability solutions in Northern Croatia. As well as educating citizens about sustainability, the projects help them to assess the impact of PV installations at home.
![Zagreb’s smart energy solutions for citizens](https://managenergy.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-06/manny-becerra-VgF9kogcU1U-unsplash.jpg?itok=QaFL5XHv)
The city of Zagreb worked with REGEA to develop a number of energy-related IT tools for citizens, including a solar PV potential tool.
![Engaging citizens and local entities – the “Porto Energy Hub” one-stop-shop](https://managenergy.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-06/AdEPorto-landscape%20%281%29.jpg?itok=oK_V1Pyo)
AdEPorto’s bold renovation programme has seen the creation of one-stop-shops. These offices adopt innovative financing schemes with the goal of renovating 3000 homes and encouraging citizens to engage in energy efficiency and the production of renewable energy.
![Supporting deep renovations in public buildings across small and medium-sized municipalities](https://managenergy.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-06/BAPAURA-pic-2.jpg?itok=sNVRH_Wp)
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.
![Leading role of the Zlín Region in developing low-carbon districts within the Czech Republic](https://managenergy.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-06/HZS-Zlinskeho-kraje.jpg?itok=Z-a0bnqg)
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](https://managenergy.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-06/Velenje-714578_1920.jpg?itok=eJ309v8M)
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).
![Young Innovators Cyprus](https://managenergy.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-06/pexels-max-fischer-5212700.jpg?itok=nxbmXifw)
Assisted by the Climate-KIC, the consortium of the Cyprus Energy Agency (Lead Partner) and the Cyprus University of Technology (partner) have dedicated themselves to the engagement of youth on the island.