The European Energy Award has reached Central and Eastern Europe
Where Change Happens...
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We all love our cities. We all want them to be the greenest, most ecological, and most sustainable places to live and work in Europe. But what is truly necessary to navigate the very different attitudes, opinions, and interests when tough decisions need to be made?
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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 also 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 happens at the local level.
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The EXCITE project
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Main Objective: To support the implementation of improved municipal energy management systems in Central and Eastern European countries. Approach: Application of the European Energy Award (EEA) methodology.
Scope: At least 15 pilot cities in Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Romania, Slovakia, and Ukraine.
Goal: To stimulate the implementation of local energy and climate plans by attracting private investors, promoting public entrepreneurship, and successfully leveraging limited public resources.
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Benefits of Participating in the Project:
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Local authorities choose to participate in the European Energy Award to receive:
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An action-oriented management tool that leads to tangible benefits
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Capacity building through coaching by experienced energy experts
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Access to a comprehensive set of support tools tailored to the national level
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Increased visibility through public events and the EU-wide recognized award procedure
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Regular exchange of experiences and training
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European Energy Award in Numbers:
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Over 25 years of experience
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1,639 participating local authorities
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65 million citizens involved
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Largest participating local authority: Lyon Metropolis (France - 1.34 million inhabitants)
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Smallest participating local authority: Senèdes (Switzerland, 156 inhabitants)
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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 is responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained herein. This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under grant agreement No 892034.