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The European Energy Award has reached Central and Eastern Europe
Where is the change happening ...
We all love our cities. We all want them to be the greenest, greenest and most sustainable places to live and work in Europe. But what is really needed to navigate very different attitudes, opinions and interests when difficult decisions have to be made?
Undoubtedly, it takes a lot of effort. And our local authorities need help - both from experts and from us, the citizens. They need a system and they need support. Then they need recognition.
The European Energy Award meets all these criteria - it provides municipalities with the methods, tools, expertise and motivation to implement change.
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Because change is happening locally.
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The EXCITE project
Main objective: To support the implementation of improved municipal energy management systems in Central and Eastern European countries.
Approach: Applying the European Energy Award (EEA) methodology
Scope: At least 15 pilot cities Bulgaria, Northern Macedonia, Romania, Slovakia and Ukraine
Purpose: To stimulate the implementation of local energy and climate plans, attracting private investors, promoting public entrepreneurship and successfully capitalizing on limited public resources.
The benefits of participating in the project
Local authorities choose to participate in the European Energy Award to receive:
• An action-oriented management tool that leads to tangible benefits
• Capacity building through coaching by experienced energy experts
• Access to a comprehensive set of nationally adapted support tools
• Increased visibility through public events and the EU-wide award procedure
• Regular exchange of experience and training
More information can be found at:
European Energy Award in figures:
... over 25 years of experience
... 1,639 participating local authorities
... 65 million citizens involved
... largest participating local authority: Lyon Metropolis (France - 1.34 million inhabitants)
... smallest participating local authority: Senèdes (Switzerland, 156 inhabitants)
The sole responsibility for the content of this publication lies with the authors. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the European Union. Neither EASME nor the European Commission are responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.
This project received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under Grant Agreement no. 892034.