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About: IEE Programme
Website: http://ec.europa.eu/intelligentenergy

There are many untapped opportunities to save energy and encourage the use of renewable energy sources in Europe, but market conditions do not always help. The Intelligent Energy - Europe (IEE) programme of the European Commission is the EU's tool for funding action to improve these conditions and move us towards a more energy intelligent Europe.
The five Sustainable Energy Communities (SEC) projects featured on this website - ENNEREG (Regions 202020), Energy for Mayors, City_SEC, come2CoM and ENESCOM - are funded under the IEE programme. Details of other past and current IEE projects with activities of interest to local and regional energy actors can be found in the IEE project database and on the ManagEnergy website.
News
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Five New Intelligent Energy - Europe (IEE) Sustainable Energy Communities (SEC) Projects
Sustainable Energy Communities NEWS Issue 1 Autumn 2010 - EN
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Preface
Sustainable Energy Communities NEWS Issue 1 Autumn 2010 - EN
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Предговор
Новини от Общността относно устойчивото развитие на енергетиката Издание 1 Есен 2010 - BG
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Пет нови проекта по "Интелигентна енергия – Европа - IEE" на "Устойчиви енергийни общности" (SEC)
Новини от Общността относно устойчивото развитие на енергетиката Издание 1 Есен 2010 - BG
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Pròleg
Notícies de les Comunitats d’Energia Sostenible Número 1 Tardor 2010 - CA
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Cinc Nous projectes Energia Intelligent - Europa (IEE) de Comunitats Energèticament Sostenibles (SEC)
Notícies de les Comunitats d’Energia Sostenible Número 1 Tardor 2010 - CA
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Předmluva
Udržitelná energie společenství Novinky Číslo 1 Podzim 2010 - CS
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5 nových inteligentních projektů o inteligentní energii - Evropské projekty (IEE) o udržitelné energii
Udržitelná energie společenství Novinky Číslo 1 Podzim 2010 - CS
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Preface
Nachrichten Nachhaltiger Energiegemeinden Ausgabe 1 Herbst 2010 - DE
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Fünf neuen Projekte des Programms Intelligente Energie – Europa (IEE), Nachhaltige Energiegemeinden (Sustainable Energy Communities – SEC)
Nachrichten Nachhaltiger Energiegemeinden Ausgabe 1 Herbst 2010 - DE
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Πέντε νέα έργα της Δράσης Sustainable Energy Communities (SEC) του Προγράμματος Intelligent Energy - Europe (IEE)
Νέα των Ενεργειακά Βιώσιμων Κοινοτήτων Τεύχος 1 Φθινόπωρο 2010 - EL
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Εισαγωγή
Νέα των Ενεργειακά Βιώσιμων Κοινοτήτων Τεύχος 1 Φθινόπωρο 2010 - EL
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Preface
Actualités des Communautés de l’Energie Durable Numéro 1 Automne 2010 - FR
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Cinq Nouveaux Projets Energie Intelligente - Europe (IEE) de Communautés d’Energie Durable
Actualités des Communautés de l’Energie Durable Numéro 1 Automne 2010 - FR
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Uvod
Vijesti Energetski održivih zajednica izdanje 1 Jesen 2010 - HR
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Energetski održive zajednice (SEC) – pet novih projekata unutar programa Inteligentna energija u Europi (IEE)
Vijesti Energetski održivih zajednica izdanje 1 Jesen 2010 - HR
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Előszó
Fenntartható Energia Közösségek Híreket Kiadás 1 2010 őszén - HU
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5 új Intelligens Energia Európa (IEE) Fenntartható Energia közösségek projekt
Fenntartható Energia Közösségek Híreket Kiadás 1 2010 őszén - HU
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Cinque nuovi progetti Energie Intelligenti per l’Europa (EIE) – Comunità Energeticamente sostenibili (SEC)
Notizie dalle Comunità Energeticamente sostenibili Numero 1 Autunno 2010 - IT
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Prefazione
Notizie dalle Comunità Energeticamente sostenibili Numero 1 Autunno 2010 - IT
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Penki nauji programos Pažangi Energetika – Europai (PEE) Darni Energetika Bendruomenėms projektai
Darni Energetika Bendruomenėms Naujienos leidimas 1 2010 metų ruduo - LT
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Įvadas
Darni Energetika Bendruomenėms Naujienos leidimas 1 2010 metų ruduo - LT
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Preface
Aħbarijiet dwar il-Komunitajiet tal-Enerġija Sostenibbli Ħarġa 1 Ħarifa 2010 - MT
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Ħames Proġett ġodda tal-Komunitajiet tal-Enerġija Sostenibbli (KES) tal-Enerġija Intelliġenti-Ewropa
Aħbarijiet dwar il-Komunitajiet tal-Enerġija Sostenibbli Ħarġa 1 Ħarifa 2010 - MT
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Przedmowa
Biuletyn Zrównoważonych Energetycznie Gmin Wydanie 1 Jesień 2010 - PL
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Pięć nowych projektów z zakresu zrównoważonego rozwoju energetycznego gmin finansowanych z programu „Inteligentna Energia dla Europy” (IEE)
Biuletyn Zrównoważonych Energetycznie Gmin Wydanie 1 Jesień 2010 - PL
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Prefácio
Boletim das Comunidades de Energia Sustentável Edição 1 Outono de 2010 - PT
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Cinco Nova Energia Inteligente - Europa (EIE) Comunidades Sustentáveis de Energia (SEC) Projetos
Boletim das Comunidades de Energia Sustentável Edição 1 Outono de 2010 - PT
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Prefață
Știri privind Comunitățile Energetice Durabile News Ediția 1 Toamnă 2010 - RO
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Cinci noi proiecte Intelligent Energy - Europe (IEE) Sustainable Energy Communities (SEC)
Știri privind Comunitățile Energetice Durabile News Ediția 1 Toamnă 2010 - RO
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Predhovor
Novinky o udržateľných energetických spoločenstvách Vydanie 1 Jeseň 2010 - SK
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5 nových inteligentných projektov o inteligentnej energii – Európske projekty (IEE) o udržateľnej energii.
Novinky o udržateľných energetických spoločenstvách Vydanie 1 Jeseň 2010 - SK
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Predgovor
Novice Skupnosti s trajnostno rabo energije Številka 1 Jesen 2010 - SL
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Projekt petih novih skupnosti s trajnostno izrabo energije (ang. SEC) v okviru programa Inteligentna energija Evrope (IEE)
Novice Skupnosti s trajnostno rabo energije Številka 1 Jesen 2010 - SL
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Resources

Intelligent Energy - Europe: European Info Day 2012
Presentation [EN] The European IEE Info Day 2012 was held in Brussels on 24 January 2012. Over 700 participants attended the event. From this webpage you can download the programme and presentations and view the video recordings.
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European Citizens Climate Cup
Initiative
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The European Citizens Climate Cup is a household competition between different countries/regions to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. ECCC addresses European private householders, families and singles, and is based on the energy consumption of their houses. Participants have one year to implement in their own houses strategies and measures to reduce their overall energy consumption – the greater the reduction the bigger their chance of winning the competition!
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What can you apply for? (see next year's - 2012 - IEE programme)
Initiative [EN] A summary of the 2012 Intelligent Energy - Europe call prepared by the Central Denmark EU Office, including: EIB-Elena; KfW-ELENA (and EBRD-ELENA); CEB-ELENA; MLEI (Mobilising Local Energy Investment); EEE-F

European Commission Intelligent Energy eLibrary - Renewable Energy
Tool / Methodology [EN] This web site, supported by the European Commission, provides tools and guidebooks covering small scale renewables applications, heating and cooling applications and biofuels. It is divided into the following sub-sections: Biogas, Biomass, Geothermal, Mini Wind, Renewable integration into buildings, Small Hydro, Solar and Transport Biofuels (supply side).
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European Commission - Intelligent Energy eLibrary - Local/Regional Energy Management
Tool / Methodology [EN] This portal supported by the Intelligent Energy Programme of the EC provides a list of tools and guidebooks covering Local/Regional Energy Management. It is divided into several sections covering Islands, Regions, Rural Areas and Urban Areas. It includes guidelines, guidebooks, action plan models, contract models for green procurement, decision support systems, communication and training strategies and tools, evaluation systems and many other tools.
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European Commission - Intelligent Energy eLibrary - Energy Efficiency in Industry
Tool / Methodology [EN] This portal supported by the Intelligent Energy Programme of the EC provides a list of tools and guidebooks on energy efficiency in industry. It is divided into several section that cover Energy Audits, Energy Management/Benchmarking and Energy Saving Measures.
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European Commission Intelligent Energy eLibrary - Bibliography - 4 Transport
Tool / Methodology [EN] This portal provided by the European Commission Intelligent Energy Programme provides a database of tools and guidebooks in the area of transport. The contents are divided into the following thematic sub-sections: Alternative Fuels and Vehicles, Collective Passenger Transport, Cycling and Walking, Freight and Mobility Management.
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Shining Examples for the Implementation of the Energy End-use Efficiency & Energy Services Directive (MINUS 3%)
Initiative [EN] The goal of the project was to establish shining examples for the implementation of the Energy End-Use Efficiency & Energy Services Directive (2006/32/EC) in cities. The participating cities aimed to show that it was possible to save 3% of the City Authority’s own energy consumption per year. The energy reduction targets are long term aiming to reach minus 30% by 2020.
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Certified European Passive House Designer
Initiative Throughout Europe interest in Passive Houses has risen sharply in recent years and the "Passive House Standard" has now become widely known amongst stakeholders in the construction sector. This website provides information on the concept as well as resources and links for the quality requirements for the Passive House standard. It includes information indicating how designers and architects are able to acquire the required skills to meet these objectives, for example in a course for passive house designers.

Case studies on Build Up - the European Portal for energy solutions for better buildings
Good Practice Collection / Publication [EN] As part of the Build Up website this section covers case studies. It is divided into two sub-sections, Highlighted Cases and Cases of Good Practice in Energy Saving. In all around 250 cases are presented from around the world with an emphasis on European Member States.
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Build Up - Energy solutions for better buildings
Initiative [EN] The European web portal for energy efficiency in buildings, covering news, events, publications, case studies and tools as well as links to organizations, networks and useful information from throughout Europe.
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Clearinghouse Facilitation - Cost and Energy Savings for RUE measures in buildings
Publication [EN] The overall aim of this report is to help develop standardised solutions for RUE in buildings. The main objectives of the work were to collect and prepare information on technical issues related to retrofitting buildings for RUE and to encourage an adequate level for RUE applications in new buildings, as well as to evaluate the impact of retrofitting RUE applications in buildings.
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RES Champions League
Initiative [EN] The RES Champions League is a network of national RES leagues, which aims at creating a positive renewable energy competition between European cities, towns and villages.
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Intelligent Energi – Europa 2012 – Forventninger til det nye program
Background Information [DA] EU programmer – et overblik v. Ture Hammar, Energistyrelsen: Forslag til europæiske samarbejdsprojekter; Mobilisering af lokale energiinvesteringer; Projektstøtte fra ELENA og energieffektiviseringsfond af genopretningsmidler; Covenant of Mayors – EU’s borgmesterpagt - Seminar; Informationsmøder om indkaldelsen 2012

Benchmarking and Energy Management Schemes for SMEs
Tool / Methodology [EN] This website provides results from the IEE project BESS and its subsequent extension through 'Expanding BESS' under the general heading the European website for energy efficiency in Small and Medium Sized Enterpises. It gives access to three on-line facilities: 1. Reasons for implementing energy management; 2) The BESS energy management implementation model (EMIM); 3) Energy management specifications and linking list as well as numerous other energy monitoring and benchmarking functions.
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Make your building smile - Renewable energy in buildings
Publication [EN] This publication from the European Commission (2009) covers 25 projects funded by the IEE programme within the Renewable Energy sector. It shows that although buildings are amongst the greatest consumers of energy, they also have the greatest potential to reduce the EU’s conventional energy consumption by combining energy-saving measures with renewable energy sources, the total consumption of conventional energy in buildings can be reduced to zero. Buildings can even become net producers of clean energy since they can be fitted with solar water and space heating and cooling.
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The beauty of efficiency - Energy-efficient homes and buildings
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This publication (2008) from the European Commission covers 48 projects funded by the IEE programme in the Energy Efficiency sector. A key element of the programme concerns energy-efficient buildings with the aim to tap into the energy saving potential through innovative measures designed to raise the energy
performance of new and existing buildings. The savings potential is estimated at around 28%, mainly through environmentally-friendly retrofitting enabling European citizens to benefit in the short term from improved comfort and reduced environmental impact.
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Consume green - Energy-efficient products
Publication [EN] This publication from the European Commission (2008) covers projects funded by the Intelligent Energy-Europe programme within the Energy Efficiency sector. It indicates that about 17 % of energy used in European households went on lighting, cooking and other electrical appliances. Considerable effort has gone into reducing energy consumption by appliances, but changes in lifestyle have offset a large part of this. The IEE programme supports action aimed at overcoming nontechnological market barriers for energy efficient products and aims to enforce the application and enhance the awareness of EU labels and minimum energy efficiency standards, as well as suggesting life cycle approaches so that products are designed, manufactured, purchased, installed, used and disposed of in the most energy-intelligent way.
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Renewable electricity - Make the switch
Publication [EN] This publication (2008) comes from the European Commission and deals with 22 projects funded by the IEE programme within the renewable energy section. In its actions to promote electricity from renewable energies, the IEE programme supports projects which will bring down the barriers to the use of renewables – like market deficiencies, adverse regulations, and the lack of information, communication, know-how and skills. It also supports projects which provide potential users with access to renewable energy solutions and increase familiarity with renewable energy technologies.
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Biofuels. Topping up the fuel mix.
Publication [EN] This publication (2008) from the European Commission covers 16 projects on carbon efficiency labelling, local supply chain networks and conversion strategies supported under the renewable energy actions of the IEE programme. the EU is supporting alternative fuels, in particular biofuels, with the triple objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, diversifying fuel supply and developing longterm replacements for fossil fuels. Boosting biofuel production is also expected to create job opportunities in rural areas.
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Energy efficiency in industry - lightening the energy load
Publication [EN] This is a project report published by the European Commission in 2009 that describes 24 projects funded by the Intelligent Energy Europe Programme. The industry projects presented here run for 2–3 years on average, with consortia varying in size from four to 23 partners, involving practically all Member States as well as non-EU members. The projects address industrial energy efficiency from a general perspective providing guidelines, tools and support for energy management, including auditing and benchmarking tools.
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European project on consumer response to energy labels in buildings
Initiative [EN] The European Union has committed itself to increase energy efficiency with 20% up to the year 2020. A main instrument for reaching this target in the residential sector is the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), originally introduced in 2002 and recently recast by Directive 2010/31/EU. This European directive proposes, among others actions, the introduction of energy performance labels for dwellings in all European Member States.
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GreenBuilding - Improved Energy Efficiency for Non-Residential Buildings
Initiative
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In 2005 the European Commission launched the GreenBuilding Programme (GBP), a voluntary programme aiming at improving the energy efficiency of non-residential buildings in Europe. The programme encourages owners of non-residential buildings to implement cost-effective measures which enhance the energy efficiency of their buildings in one or more technical areas. The programme covers both existing and new buildings.
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Mobility Management for Business and Industrial Zones (MoMa.BIZ)
Initiative [EN] Industrial areas are often difficult to reach, frequently located on vacant land on the periphery of medium-sized cities and so the car becomes the only means by which workers can reach them. The Mobility Management for Business and Industrial Zones (MoMa.BIZ) project aims to alleviate this problem and reduce substantially car use through the implementation and promotion of sustainable mobility.
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Overview on the status of ecodriving integration in the driver education and testing
Publication [EN] ECODRIVE, the predecessor to the ECOWILL project, was a European-wide campaign - aimed to improve driving behaviour, energy-efficiency and traffic safety among drivers of passenger cars, delivery vans, lorries and buses – was organised within the Ecodriven project. Conducted between 2006 and 2008, the project was supported by the European Commission's "Intelligent Energy Europe" Programme. The main deliverable from the ECODRIVE project was the publication "Overview on the status of ecodriving integration in the driver education and testing".
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ECOWILL - ECOdriving – Widespread Implementation for Learner Drivers and Licensed Drivers
Initiative [EN] The ECOWILL project, launched in May 2010, aims at reducing carbon emission by up to 8 Mt until 2015 by boosting the application of eco-driving across Europe. To reach such an ambitious target the project will roll out short duration eco-driving training programs for licensed drivers in 13 European countries. At the same time, ECOWILL promotes the education of eco-driving for learner drivers.
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EnerCities - Stimulate energy awareness of youngsters with online serious gaming
Game
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Project EnerCities created an online elearning game for young people to experience energy-related implications. The goal of the game is to create and expand virtual cities dealing with pollution, energy shortages, renewable energy etc. The game is web-based and suitable to play on low-budget computers.
Lessons from the IEE projects ClearSupport and ENNEREG as how to develop SEP investments
Presentation [EN] Nils Daugaard, Energy Consulting Network, Denmark - coordinator or the ENNEREG project - presents two IEE projects, ClearSupport and ENNEREG, that both entail a systematic approach on how to develop sustainable energy investments and seeking financing of those, as well a informing about Good Practice and Lessons learned of the project activities.

Commercial Finance for Sustainable Energy Projects
Initiative [EN] This website gives access to the results of the CF-SEP project funded by the European Commission through the IEE programme. The objective of this project was to help to overcome the disconnection between project developers and financial institutions. It included representatives from five EU Member States The Czech Republic, Slovakia, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.
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SMART SPP – innovation through sustainable procurement
Tool / Methodology [EN] SMART SPP is an IEE project that promoted the introduction of new, innovative low carbon emission technologies and integrated solutions to the European market. This was done by encouraging early market engagement between public authority procurers and suppliers and developers of new innovative products and services in the pre-procurement phase of public tenders
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Long Term Agreements Uptake (LTP Uptake) website
Tool / Methodology [EN] The LTA UPTAKE website, supported by the European Commission Intelligent Energy Programme, aimed to develop a toolkit to help sectorial associations and governments draw up Long-Term Voluntary Agreements (LTAs) on energy efficiency in order to gain mutual benefits: to save energy costs, produce less environmental legislation, reduce the administrative burden for the sector, improve the environmental image of the sector and achieve national environmental targets.
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European Smart Metering Alliance (ESMA)
Initiative [EN] This is the website of the European Smart Metering Alliance (ESMA) that was formed by a number of interested organizations to provide information about smart metering for all kinds of people and organisations. Originally supported by the Intelligent Europe Programme this project has now concluded but the web site remain on-line to provide access to all of the project reports and provide links to related activities.
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Topten.eu - Best products for Europe
Topten is a consumer-oriented online search tool, which presents the best appliances in various categories of products. The key criteria are energy efficiency, impact on the environment, health and quality. As a communication tool it helps to show how our energy consumption causes climate change and what we can do personally to reduce our impact. It is also a powerful instrument to influence manufacturers.

Sustainable energy Communites - Common actions for common goals
Publication [EN] This publication (April 2009) covers 34 projects dealing with sustainable communities funded under the integrated initiatives action of the IEE programme of the European Communities. Sustainable Energy Communities (SEC) are communities that implement a set of sustainable energy policy measures in the field of renewable energy, rational use of energy and sustainable mobility with the strong involvement of the local population in the planning and implementation process. More than 30 projects have been funded involving more than 290 cities and regions across Europe representing most European countries.
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Energy Efficiency Transport - Green Mobility on the Move
Publication [EN] This publication (2009) from the European Commision cover 34 projects funded by the Intelligent Energy – Europe programme promoting energy efficiency in transport. It indicates that Transport plays an essential role in the social and economic life of every European and accounts for about 20% of Europe’s primary energy consumption. About 98% of the energy used by the transport sector comes from fossil fuels, which makes it a major source of greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. Since transport is the fastest growing sector in terms of energy use the EU is determined to do something about this situation through the STEER programme, a mobility action that addresses energy aspects of transport.
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Financing possibilities for local authorities - Intelligent Energy - Europe Programme
Presentation [EN] Financing possibilities for local authorities - Intelligent Energy - Europe Programme. Presentation by Vicky Argyraki, Project Officer, Renewable Energy Unit, EACI during Syros Conference & Signing Ceremony, 12-13 March 2011
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Past Events
Intelligent Energy - Europe Info Day 2012
24 January 2012, Brussels and live on the internetApplying for Intelligent Energy - Europe funding is a competitive process, and only the best project proposals will be selected for funding. The European Info Day 2012 provides useful information about the process, priority topics, previous projects and much more.
Vejen til Grøn Vækst
EUs Borgmesterpagt og støttemuligheder til regionale og kommunale klimainvesteringer
24 November 2011, Skanderborg, DenmarkDenne begivenhed gav deltagerne med en status på Borgmesterpagt (Covenant of Mayors - CoM), input om, hvordan man udarbejde en SEAP, en introduktion til EU-støtteprogrammer og Elena faciliteter, der er relevante for SEPS og en hands-on eksempel fra Region Sjælland om, hvordan man ansøge om en ELENA (EIB) TA tilskud.
Open Days 2011: Regions Delivering on Sustainable Energy Strategies
Good Practice Examples from Regional Players
Tuesday, 11 October 2011, 9:00 -10:45, Cente Borschette, Brussels, BelgiumThis workshop, which takes place on 11 October 2011 in Brussels as part of the Open Days: 9th European Week of Regions and Cities - 10-13 October 2011, will provide good practice examples from regional players on how they help and promote sustainable energy planning in their region.
Bioenergy planning in European regions
5 October 2011, Fondation Universitaire, Brussels, BelgiumThis Joint Final Conference will present the great results achieved by three Intelligent Energy - Europe Programme (IEE) co-funded projects BEn, BioEnerGIS, MAKE-IT-BE in rolling out bioenergy potential at European regional level.
Energía Inteligente para Europa (EIE-II)
Convocatoria 2011
25 February 2011, Bilbao, SpainEnte Vasco de la Energía and the Bilbao Chamber of Commerce are organising this following info-day with the aim of publicizing the details of the fifth edition of the European Commission programme "Intelligent Energy for Europe 2007-2013".
El Ente Vasco de la Energía organiza la siguiente jornada divulgativa con el objetivo de dar a conocer los pormenores de la quinta convocatoria del programa de la Comisión Europea “ENERGÍA INTELIGENTE PARA EUROPA 2007-2013”.




