Past Events
Transfer of knowledge in the field of sustainable use of energy
22 May 2012
Wielkopolska Voivodship Office, Poznan, Poland
More » | Email
Transfer wiedzy w dziedzinie zrównoważonego wykorzystania energii
22 maja 2012 r.
Wielkopolski Urząd Wojewódzki w Poznaniu (Polska)
More » | Email
Energy Cities Annual Rendezvous
9-11 May 2012
Guimarães, Portugal
More »
Torsdagen den 26 april, 9.30–15.30
Residenset i Karlskrona, Blekinge, SE
More » | Email
SEC » EU Actions » CoM
CoM - Covenant of Mayors
On this page:
Sustainable Energy Communities:
About: Covenant of Mayors
Website: http://www.eumayors.eu
With over 70% of the population living in urban areas, cities and towns use huge amounts of energy. In light of the vast energy challenges facing Europe, the European Union (EU) recognised the importance of local and regional initiatives to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions as well as to increase the use of renewable energy. The flagship initiative Covenant of Mayors was launched by the European Commission to offer public authorities a democratic response to climate change and to provide a platform for exchange and collaboration. The large endorsement from local and regional authorities to this initiative is extremely encouraging with over 1.900 signatories to the Covenant of Mayors, all committed to develop and implement sustainable energy action plans. These local initiatives considerably contribute to reaching European targets and to ensuring a sustainable future for all.
Partner Organisations
Note: only project partners who have added their organisation to the Regions 202020 database are listed below. See the Covenant of Mayors website for details of all partners.
EVE - Ente Vasco de la Energía
As well as being a member of the ENNEREG project team, responsible for developing the Regional Sustainable Energy Action Plan for the Basque Country, EVE has been a Covenant of Mayors Supporting Structure since the year 2009.
Further information » (Last edited: 16/12/2011 1:40pm)
DAFNI - Network of Aegean Islands for Sustainability
DAFNI is a voluntary scheme of island communities aiming to promote a sustainable future, through concerted action. Every member of the network is committed to achieving a number of concrete targets, which are subject to external certification. Currently, 37 island municipalities of the Aegean Sea are members of the network.
Further information » (Last edited: 29/03/2011 7:00pm)
FEDARENE
FEDARENE is the premier European network of regional and local organisations which implement, co-ordinate and facilitate sustainable energy and environment policies.
Further information » (Last edited: 29/03/2011 8:06pm)
EUROCITIES - The Network of Major European Cities
Further information » (Last edited: 29/03/2011 8:06pm)
Energy Cities The European Association of local authorities inventing their energy future
Energy Cities is the European Association of local authorities inventing their energy future. The association created in 1990 represents now more than 1,000 towns and cities in 30 countries.
Further information » (Last edited: 29/03/2011 8:02pm)
Resources
Malmo - green energy revolution
[EN]
Malmo is a signatory to the Covenant of Mayors, along with over 3000 other cities, all committed to reducing carbon emissions by at least 20% by 2020.
Augustenborg in Malmo is host to the largest green roof in Europe, just under one square kilometre in area.
View the Document/Website
[EN - English]
Further information »
Abruzzo - green energy revolution
Film / Animation
[EN]
How do you earn your small town 180,000 euros a year? By welcoming renewable energy generation. Abruzzo is embracing renewable energy and investing millions in their clean energy future. Find out more in this video from the Covenant of Mayors secretariat - eumayors
View the Film / Animation
[EN - English]
Further information »
Steps taken to approve and develop the SEAP for Vitoria-Gasteiz
Presentation [EN] Vitoria-Gasteiz is a medium sized city covering an area of 276,81 km² with 240.580 inhabitants and 63 villages (5.135). One-third of the municipal area is forest and one-third of the urban surface is green. The municipality of Vitoria-Gasteiz, represented by Iñaki Arriba, had the opportunity to present in the Intelligent Energy - Europe Info Day 2012 the steps taken to approve and develop the city’s SEAP and to explain the general outline of the document and the foreseen actions in the residential buildings and services sector and sustainable mobility, promoting public transport and mobility by foot and bicycle. The SEAP of Vitoria-Gasteiz targets a 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020.
Comune di Genova (Genoa) - Summary Sustainable Energy Action Plan
SEAP [EN] The Municipality of Genoa was the first city in Europe to submit its Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP) in accordance with the Covenant of Mayors (CoM), the initiative of the European Commission whereby each city makes a voluntary and unilateral commitment to reduce its emissions beyond the target of 20% by 2020.
View the SEAP
[EN - English]
Further information »
Covenant of Mayors Benchmarks of Excellence
Good Practice Collection / Publication [EN] Benchmarks of Excellence are relevant examples of initiatives which Covenant signatories, Coordinators and Supporters feel particularly proud of, and moreover endorse as useful actions for other local authorities, provinces, regions or networks to replicate. are relevant examples of local initiatives which Covenant actors have realised in their territories, feel particularly proud of and endorse as useful actions for other local authorities to replicate.
View the Good Practice Collection / Publication
[EN - English]
Further information »
Gdynia, Gniewino, Hel, Kościerzyna and Władysławowo, signed the Covenant of Mayors during the Pomeranian Energy Days on 15th to 17th April, 2011.
Image Five communes of Pomeranian Region, Gdynia, Gniewino, Hel, Kościerzyna and Władysławowo, signed the Covenant of Mayors during the Pomeranian Energy Days on 15th to 17th April, 2011.
Calculating Emission Factors
Tool / Methodology [EN] In order to be consistent with the Covenant of Mayors (CoM), ENNEREG suggests that regions base their calculations of Emission Factors on this CoM Methodology.
Vitoria-Gasteiz Plan against Climate Change 2010-2020. Executive Summary.
SEAP [EN] This document presents a strategy to achieve by 2020 a reduction in the emissions of precursors of greenhouse gases (GhG) and a mitigation of the effects caused by climate change through actions on energy efficiency and production. The starting point is the Covenant of Mayors.
View the SEAP
[EN - English]
Further information »
Funding Instruments for SEAP development and implementation
Initiative [EN] The Funding Instruments page of the Covenant of Mayors website provides a non-exhaustive list of financial programmes and initiatives available to support the development of their Sustainable Energy Action Plans (SEAPs) and to finance the actions (e.g. Sustainable Energy Projects - SEPs) featured in it.
View the Initiative
[EN - English]
Further information »
Guía - "Cómo Desarrollar Un Plan De Acción Para La Energía Sostenible (PAES)"
SEAP [ES] La presente guía proporciona recomendaciones detalladas, explicadas paso a paso, para todo el proceso de elaboración de una estrategia local energética y medioambiental, desde el compromiso político inicial hasta la implementación.
View the SEAP
[ES - Español]
Further information »
Pięć pomorskich samorządów podpisało Porozumienie Burmistrzów
e-Bulletin [PL] Gdynia, Hel, Kościerzyna, Władysławowo i gmina Gniewino podpisały w piątek w Gdańsku Porozumienie Burmistrzów. Samorządy zobowiązały się m.in. do zmniejszenia emisji gazów cieplarnianych do 2020 r. o 20 proc. w porównaniu z 1990 r.
View the e-Bulletin
[PL - Polski]
Further information »
Existing Methodologies and Tools for the Development and Implementation of Sustainable Energy Action Plans (SEAP)
Tool / Methodology [EN] This Covenant of Mayors publication aims to provide guidance and/or recommendations to help local authorities aiming to develop Sustainable Energy Action Plans to select the tools and methodologies that best suit them, according to their own needs and characteristics.
View the Tool / Methodology
[EN - English]
Further information »
Covenant of Mayors Library Online
Publication [EN] The Covenant of Mayors Library Online includes numerous documents aimed at assisting signatory cities and municipalities to create and submit their Sustainable Energy Action Plans (SEAPs).
View the Publication
[EN - English]
Further information »
How to Develop a Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP) – Covenant of Mayors Guidebook
SEAP [EN] The current guidebook provides detailed step-by-step recommendations for the entire process of elaborating a local energy and climate strategy, from initial political commitment to implementation.
View the SEAP
[EN - English]
Further information »
Leitfaden Zur Erstellung Eines Aktionsplans Für Nachhaltige Energie (APNE)
SEAP [DE] Der aktuelle Leitfaden bietet detaillierte und schrittweise Empfehlungen für den gesamten Prozess der Ausarbeitung der lokalen Energie- und Klimastrategie, und zwar von den ersten politischen Verpflichtungen bis hin zu ihrer Umsetzung.
View the SEAP
[DE - Deutsch ]
Further information »
Guide - "Comment Développer un Plan d'Action en Faveur de l'Énergie Durable (PAED)"
SEAP [FR] Ce guide fournit des recommandations détaillées étape par étape pour l'ensemble du processus d'élaboration de la stratégie locale en matière d'énergie et de climat, de la prise d'engagement politique à la mise en oeuvre.
View the SEAP
[FR - Français]
Further information »
Linee Guida - "Come Sviluppare un Piano di Azione per l’Energia Sostenibile - PAES"
SEAP [IT] Le linee guida forniscono raccomandazioni dettagliate relative all’intero processo di elaborazione di una strategia energetica e climatica locale, a partire dall’impegno politico iniziale sino all’attuazione.
View the SEAP
[IT - Italiano ]
Further information »
Porozumienie Burmistrzów
Background Information [PL] Porozumienie Burmistrzów (Covenant of Mayors) ma na celu wykroczenie poza ramy zamierzeń polityki energetycznej Unii Europejskiej (UE) w zakresie zmniejszenia emisji CO2 poprzez ograniczenie zużycia oraz czystszą produkcję i czystsze wykorzystanie energii.
Pomorskie Dni Energii 2011 na Uniwersytecie Gdańskim
e-Bulletin [PL] W piątek, na terenie Uniwersytetu Gdańskiego, przy ul. Bażyńskiego i Wita Stwosza w Gdańsku, zaczynają się Pomorskie Dni Energii 2011.
View the e-Bulletin
[PL - Polski]
Further information »
Covenant of Mayors Map
Map [EN] The Map on the Covenant of Mayors website shows the position of Covenant Stakeholders and Actions.
View the Map
[EN - English]
Further information »
Covenant of Mayors - Plan de Lucha contra el Cambio Climático de Vitoria-Gasteiz (2010-2020)
SEAP [EN] Sustainable Energy Action Plan for Vitoria-Gasteiz on the Covenant of Mayors website.
View the SEAP
[EN - English]
Further information »
Basque Region: Energy Agency supports municipalities commitments
e-Bulletin [EN] Thanks to the promotion efforts deployed by the Basque Energy Agency (EVE - Ente Vasco de la Energía), by 9 February 2011, ten local authorities from the Basque Country were signatories of the Covenant of Mayors, representing 42% of the Basque population.
Past Events
Covenant of Mayors Ceremony
29 November 2011, European Parliament, BrusselsThe Covenant of Mayors Ceremony – which was preceded by a high-level dialogue with EU institutions - took place on 29 November 2011, in the Hemicycle of the European Parliament, Brussels.
Sustainable Energy Finance and Investment Summit 2011
Covenant of Mayors Workshop
19-22 October 2011 , Cavtat, CroatiaUnder the auspices of the Croatian President, Dr. Ivo Josipovic, the Sustainable Energy Finance and Investment Summit 2011 was held in Cavtat from 19 to 22 October 2011 – with about 300 participants from 14 countiers making it truly international. Highlights included a workshop on "The role of Regional and Local authorities in the process of sustainable energy development - creation of Covenant of Mayors network in Croatia".
Covenant of Mayors
Regions, Provinces and Networks - Key to Success
14 April 2011, 9:30-13:00, Committee of the Regions, Brussels, BelgiumRegions, provinces and networks of local authorities have a crucial role to play in the Covenant. Their work is many-sided and very important for the Covenant Signatories to reach their objectives. This discussion group is an opportunity to exchange with counterparts and get inspired by their best practices.
Covenant of Mayors
Local and Regional Actions for Sustainable Energy
13 April 2011, 14:30 to 18:30, Charlemagne Building, Brussels, BelgiumWhat local actions are being undertaken in the Covenant of Mayors? How is European funding being used? What difference has the Covenant made? Find the answers during this Covenant of Mayors afternoon!
The event will present practical results of the Covenant of Mayors among signatory cities and regions, the role of ICT for energy efficiencyat the local and regional level and line-up to the Smart Cities initiative.
Specific session on financing will address the current and new opportunities for financing of sustainable energy measures at local and regional level, including structural funds, ELENA facility and a new EU energy efficiency investment facility. Practical examples and lessons learned will be presented and discussed.
Take this opportunity to obtain new information and to learn from others!
Find us on Facebook
HomePrivacy PolicyTerms of Use
ENNEREG - Regions paving the way for a Sustainable Energy Europe is supported by the Intelligent Energy - Europe (IEE) programme under Contract No: IEE/09/250.661/S12.558228. The sole responsibility for the content of this website lies with the authors. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the European Union or members of the ENNEREG Project Consortium. Neither the European Commission, nor the ENNEREG Project Consortium Members nor the authors are responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained herein.
© CPL Scientific Publishing Services Ltd, 2010 - Updated 27/01/2011 4:24pm