Stories

Energy agencies rely on more than technical expertise; communication plays a crucial role in driving change, from educating youth to building trust with stakeholders.

In 2023, Extremadura’s Energy Agency (AGENEX) successfully implemented INNOINVEST, launching a pilot project for shared renewable self-consumption across public buildings in Badajo.

In 2014, the Occitanie Region set forth an ambitious plan to promote Citizen and Cooperative Renewable Energy (EnRCC), with the goal of launching 500 projects and engaging 100,000 citizen shareholders by the year 2030.

OÖ Energiesparverband has introduced a One-Stop Shop for Energy Communities. Since 2021, it has helped establish over 170 Renewable Energy Communities (RECs), now involving more than 3,000 members.

Renewable energy communities are vital for empowering citizens to participate in and advocate for the energy transition, as exemplified by successful practices in Germany.

In a collaborative effort, Slovenia's seven Local Energy Agencies have joined forces with BORZEN d.d., a local energy company, to establish a contact point focused on promoting renewable energy sources (RES).

Rivas Vaciamadrid, a municipality near Madrid with around 100,000 residents, has adopted an energy management strategy in line with the European Green Deal principles.

To address the existing network capacity shortage, the Malardalen Energy Agency (MEA) is working with municipalities and electricity network companies to collaboratively plan for future energy distribution.

In 2021, leveraging years of experience, the Regional Energy Agency North (REA North) expanded its portfolio to aggregate demand for solar PV installations on public building rooftops.

This best practice demonstrates the successful implementation of an energy efficiency network that is transforming the energy landscape for businesses in southern Sweden.

Lena Eckerberg, Head of Development at Energy Agency Southern Sweden, reflects on 25 years of advancing energy efficiency in the EU. Read our interview to discover her insights on driving the green transition.

Castilla y León’s Regional Government has tasked EREN with managing €20.5 million in ERDF funds (2021-2027) for PV solar installations in regional buildings, with 60% co-financing. Discover more about this best practice!

After evaluating the electrical recharge market and regulatory challenges, EVE, REPSOL, and ASE Group have teamed up to fund MEDUSA ALTERNATIVES FOR ELECTRIC SUPPLY, S.L. Discover more about this collaboration!

For 17 years, the Energy Agency of the Zlín Region (EAZK) has been leading sustainable energy efforts at both regional and local levels. Discover how Zlín is striving for a greener future!

First developed in the Paris Metropolitan area, CoachCopro is the only national resource centre for energy retrofit of condominiums and can be consulted by every French co-owner. It is also a tool that allows every territory to follow the retrofitting projects.

When it comes to public buildings, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County demonstrated a strong commitment to putting energy efficiency principles into action in the past years.

In recent years, the Wallonia region has issued several calls for projects for the energy renovation of buildings – the UREBA grants. These exceptional grants have allowed to finance more than 1,100 energy renovation projects.

Plovdiv Energy Agency strives to showcase the transformative impact of integrated decarbonised and low-emission policies in their journey towards climate neutrality and sustainable energy transitions.

In the last six years, a total of 22 public buildings owned by the regional authority of Medjimurje County were refurbished, where investments amounted to more than €15 million (60% of EU co-financing and 25% of national funding). Discover more about this best practice!