News
March 2012
Energy efficient Saxony: Ten new initiatives for climate protection
Under this slogan an EnercitEE conference took place on 27 February 2012 in Dresden.
The Saxon State Ministry for the Environment and Agriculture (SMUL), being the Lead Partner of EnercitEE, invited representatives of local authorities, energy agencies, universities and other interested parties to join the conference in order to not only getting to know new initiatives that deal with energy efficiency and climate protection but also to profit from their activities and results.
Mr Frank Kupfer opened the conference
March 2012
Energieeffizientes Sachsen: Zehn neue Initiativen für den Klimaschutz
Unter diesem Motto fand am 27. Februar 2012 eine EnercitEE Fachveranstaltung im Kulturrathaus Dresden statt. Das Sächsische Staatsministerium für Umwelt und Landwirtschaft (SMUL), federführender Partner des Projektes, lud Vertreter von Kommunen, Energieagenturen, Hochschulen und Universitäten und andere Interessierte aus Sachsen ein, neue Initiativen für mehr Energieeffizienz und Klimaschutz kennenzulernen und von ihren Aktivitäten und Ergebnissen zu profitieren.
February 2012
EnercitEE meeting in Annecy/ France
From 31th January to 1st February 2012 EnercitEE‘s Working and Steering Group members met in Annecy, France.
EnercitEE members in Annecy
As it was half time of EnercitEE, the Working Group firstly looked back on the milestones already reached within the project:
- a strengthened partnership of 5 European regions;
- 6 Working Group and 4 Steering Group Meetings in Dresden, Wroclaw, Heraklion, Växjö, Annecy and Bologna;
- a corporate design, website, blog, joint European flyers, regional flyers, EnercitEE roll ups, 4 newsletters, etc;
- 1st Component Seminar in Växjö on “EE heat and power generation and distribution”;
- 1 Good Practice Guide on Energy Efficiency Excellence from EnercitEE regions;
- 1 Policy Advice Seminar in Wroclaw on new instruments for local energy planning and implementation and
- 11 approved sub-projects.
The Working Group further discussed the structure and timeline of the upcoming Policy maker exchange in Växjö taking place from 31st May to 1st June 2012 and the 3rd Component Seminar scheduled for October 2012 in Leipzig.
Working Group meeting, 31st January 2012, Annecy
The Steering Group was informed on the results of the Working Group meeting as well as on interregional activities and outputs from the 11 sub-projects. The discussion on EE topics being on the political agenda of each region has been continued and expected developments were presented from the regional partners.
To foster the exchange of experience among EnercitEE partners the 2nd Component Seminar on “Communication and motivation to increase Energy Efficiency” took place from 1st to 2nd February 2012. On Wednesday afternoon our French partner from Haute Savoie took us on a virtual study visit showing a project of citizen participation in low energy building. Further the EnercitEE partners were introduced on the activities and communication strategy of the French non-profit organisation “Mountain Riders”. Their work is to inform and raise awareness of all the actors of the mountain on environmental issues and for the promotion of sustainable development in the mountains.
The second day of the meeting focused on achieving behavioural change. Christophe Lastennet, an expert of the French organisation ADEME, introduced the topic with his key note speech “Appetit for Change – theory of change” (www.appetiteforchange.net) led the first workshop dealing with the practical implementation. Afterwards selected sub-project leaders shortly presented their experiences and approaches on communication and motivation of citizens within their sub-projects. This was followed by a second workshop discussing together the different regional methods on how to reach different target groups; on success factors for communication and motivation initiatives; and on evaluation of ‘soft measures’.
Pär Wallin, project leader of SCC, shortly presented the sub-project
All in all it was a successful and informative meeting with fruitful discussions. The partners got a good understanding of the different communication and motivation strategies and tools in the regions and certainly had the opportunity to learn from each other.
January 2012
Fachveranstaltung "Energieeffizientes Sachsen" am 27.02.2012 in Dresden
Das Sächsische Staatsministerium für Umwelt und Landwirtschaft (SMUL) lädt Sie herzlich zur Fachveranstaltung
Energieeffizientes Sachsen
Zehn neue Initiativen für den Klimaschutz
am 27.02.2012 ins Kulturrathaus Dresden ein.
Energie einsparen, Kosten reduzieren und Klimaschutzziele erreichen – der Klimawandel fordert eindringlich zum Handeln auf. Lernen Sie innovative Klimaschutzinitiativen aus Sachsen kennen und profitieren Sie von den Ergebnissen!
Weitere Informationen sowie das Anmeldeformular erhalten Sie in unserem Programmflyer.
December 2011
Pressemitteilung vom 09.12.2011
Heizen mit Abwasser
Sammlung guter Praxisbeispiele zur Energieeffizienz jetzt als kostenfreie Broschüre erhältlich
Ein im Abwasserkanal installierter Wärmetauscher liefert zusammen mit einer Wärmepumpe die Heizenergie für über 1500 Quadratmeter Gebäudefläche. Selbst bei Wintertemperaturen von minus 16 Grad Celsius ist das System in der Lage, eine zuverlässige Wärmeversorgung sicherzustellen und ersetzt fast vollständig den mit Heizöl betriebenen klimaschädlichen Dampfkessel.
Diese innovative Möglichkeit für eine klimafreundliche Wärmegewinnung ist von einem sächsischen Unternehmen in Kamenz entwickelt worden. Sie reiht sich ein in eine Sammlung vieler guter Praxisbeispiele zur Energieeffizienz aus fünf europäischen Regionen, darunter Sachsen. Das Sächsische Landesamt für Umwelt, Landwirtschaft und Geologie (LfULG) stellt diese gebündelten Informationen ab sofort für interessierte Kommunen und Bürger als kostenfreie Broschüre bereit.
Die Verbreitung innovativer Ideen und Projekte zur Verbesserung der Energieeffizienz ist ein Schwerpunkt des EU-Projekts EnercitEE. Mit der jetzt vorliegenden Beispielsammlung (Good Practice Guide) ist ein wichtiger Meilenstein erreicht. Sie bündelt das Wissen und die Erfahrungen aus den EnercitEE - Partnerregionen und gibt Anregungen für die praktische Umsetzung. Ob Energienachbarschaften aus Smaland (Schweden), betriebsübergreifende Mobilitätsplanung aus Haute-Savoie (Frankreich) oder das Stadtfahrrad aus Wroclaw (Niederschlesien): jede Region weist spannende Ideen und innovative Projekte zu Energieeinsparung und Klimaschutz auf, die von anderen Regionen aufgegriffen werden können.
Zu den fünf Partnerregionen gehören neben Sachsen: Emilia Romagna (Italien), Smaland (Schweden), Niederschlesien (Polen), und Haute Savoie (Frankreich).
Bezugsquellen:
Die Broschüre ist kostenlos. Die gedruckte deutschsprachige Version kann sowohl telefonisch 0351/2612 5507 als auch per E-Mail info@enercitee.eu beim LfULG bestellt werden:
Für Online-Nutzer steht sie im Dokumentenbereich zum Download zur Verfügung.
December 2011
EnercitEE Good Practice Guide is now available.
We are happy to inform you that our EnercitEE Good Practice Guide is now available.
The Good Practice Guide is one important result of the interregional exchange of experience. In this brochure outstanding good practice examples from the EnercitEE partner regions in the specific areas of competence such as buildings, heat/power generation and distribution, transport, innovation and technology, and communication and motivation are presented.
The English as well as German version can be downloaded from the document section.
In case you wish to receive copies of our Good Practice Guide in English or German please contact the Mini-Programme Coordination Office via email at info@enercitee.eu.
November 2011
Séminaire de Wroclaw – outils et politiques locales - Pologne
Du 26 au 27 octobre, des experts des régions de Smaland, du Land de Saxe, d’Emilia Romagna, de Basse Silésie et de Haute- Savoie
L'objectif global du séminaire était d'échanger des expériences sur les différents systèmes de gestion de la qualité, sur des outils de contrôle, sur des instruments de planification énergétique et sur les politiques énergétiques dans les différentes régions. Cela a permis aux experts présents de discuter de leurs avantages et inconvénients.
Le séminaire a été divisé en deux parties. La première partie se composait de trois ateliers sur les thèmes suivants:
1) plans climat/énergie locaux et régionaux, les concepts et les bilans
2) outils et instruments concrets pour les collectivités – les hauts savoyards ont présenté le
bonus de COS par exemple.
3) Mesures et actions pour l’Engagement des citoyens – les hauts-savoyards ont présenté
Familles à Energie Positive et Stop aux déchets.
La deuxième partie du séminaire a été caractérisée par des sessions ouvertes dans lesquelles les experts ont fourni des suggestions et des recommandations pour s'attaquer aux défis locaux sur ces questions de planification énergétique et d’engagement citoyen.
November 2011
Policy Advice Seminar in Wroclaw / Poland
From 26 to 27 October 2011 energy experts from the regions Saxony, Smaland, Emilia-Romagna, Haute-Savoie and Lower Silesia met in Wroclaw, Poland.
The overall aim of the seminar was to exchange experience on various quality managements systems, control tools and existing energy planning instruments and policies between the regions and to discuss their pros and cons.
October 2011
EnercitEE meeting in Bologna / Italy
From 29 to 30 September 2011 the EnercitEE Working and Steering Group members met in Bologna, Italy.
The Working Group members discussed organisational issues for the upcoming policy advice seminar in Wroclaw (scheduled for end of October 2011) and the policy maker exchange in Växjö, Sweden (planned for June 2012). As a highlight of the meeting the prefinal printed version of the Good Practice Guide (GPG) in English which should be published soon was handed out to the group. Furthermore, the Regional Managers presented the progress and activities of the EnercitEE sub-projects.
In the afternoon of the first day of the meeting the Steering Group members discussed latest regional policies and future challenges in the different regions.
August 2011
First sub-project publications available
Information material like flyers, newsletters and brochures produced by the EnercitEE sub-projects are made available on the EnercitEE website. Currently the following publications are available:
LEEAN
SCC
RIEEB
CLIPART
All sub-project publicity material can be found in the document section.
July 2011
EnercitEE meeting in Annecy / France
All EnercitEE Working Group members met in Annecy, France, from 28 to 29 June 2011.
The aim of the 2-day meeting was mainly to discuss the content and layout of the Good Practice Guide (GPG). In the morning of the first day each EnercitEE Regional Manager presented the good practice examples of its region to be included in the 5 chapters of the GPG. Each chapter deals with Energy Efficiency in the fields of buildings, heat and power generation/supply, transport/mobility, innovation and technology and communication and motivation. The Good Practice Guide in English will be published by the end of summer this year. The English as well as the partners’ translated versions will be provided for download on the EnercitEE website.
June 2011
First results of EnercitEE in Haute-Savoie
On 7 June 2011 the Regional Partner from Haute-Savoie welcomed the students that take part in the sub-project PraTLA. The students presented their recommendations concerning energy efficiency measures resulting from the analysis of several energy balances from six different communes.
More information can be found on the EnercitEE blog.
May 2011
SP11 PraTLA - First 2 students from Saxony started their practical trainings in Smaland
Two students of the University of Applied Science Zittau/ Goerlitz, Steffi Hänig and Armin Verch, are going to complete their practical training in Smaland - the heart of Southeast Sweden with its typical red houses and a long tradition of energy efficiency-focused and environmental-friendly thinking.
On 6 April the two students reached Sweden. Their first stop was in Växjö, where they took part at the 2 ½ -day component seminar of EnercitEE and got in contact with the participants from five regions in Europe. After some interesting presentations and excursions the students continued their journey towards Oskarshamn.
May 2011
EnercitEE blog is now online
The EnercitEE blog is now online - www.enercitee.eu/blog.
The aim of the EnercitEE blog is to tell stories behind EnercitEE and to animate discussions on issues around Energy Efficiency. The blog should further be used to spread good practices and to give a lively inside into EnercitEE: into the complex topic of Energy Efficiency and the strategies of EnercitEE partners. Furthermore, examples of practical implementation will be given and new developments highlighted.
May 2011
Kick-off meeting of LEEAN and RIEEB in Dresden (Saxony)
The sub-projects LEEAN and RIEEB jointly held its first meeting in Dresden on 9 March 2011 at the premises of the Saena GmbH as the Lead Sub-Project Participant. The table below shows the partners who attended the kick-off meeting.
May 2011
Results of sub-project evaluation 2nd Call
The EnercitEE partner regions have assessed the six applications received under the 2nd Call for Proposals. A decision was taken on 6 April 2011 at the Working and Steering Group Meeting in Växjö. The EnercitEE Steering Group decided:
| Acronym | Title | Regions involved | SG decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-FoxES | Energy Saving Foxes in European Schools | Saxony, Haute-Savoie, Region of Crete, Smaland | Approved under condition |
| ActEE | Actions and communication Tools about Energy Efficiency | Haute-Savoie, Region of Crete, Emilia-Romagna, Lower Silesia | Approved under condition |
| ECE-IGP | Energy and cost efficiency of incentives and grant programmes | Saxony, Region of Crete, Emilia-Romagna | Approved under condition |
| EEMTE | Energy Efficiency in Municipality - Training and Exchange of experience | Saxony, Lower Silesia, Haute-Savoie, Smaland | Approved under condition |
| E2F | Energy Efficiency Financing | Saxony, Emilia-Romagna, Region of Crete | Not approved |
| FIPREC | Financing instruments, by Potential and Requirements f Energy saving Contracting | Emilia-Romagna, Saxony, Lower Silesia | Approved under condition |
April 2011
Pressemitteilung vom 28.04.2011
Am 28.04.2011 erschien die Pressemitteilung mit dem Titel "Energiesparfüchse auch in Sachsen aktiv". Sächsische Institutionen wollen durch die Beteiligung an EnercitEE's Teilprojekten zu einer Verbesserung der Energieeffizienz in Kommunen und bei den Bürgern beitragen.
April 2011
EnercitEE meeting in Växjö/ Sweden
From 5th to 6th April 2011 EnercitEE‘s Working and Steering Group members met in Växjö, Smaland. The aim of the 2-day meeting was to evaluate the 6 eligible sub-project applications that were submitted to the Mini-Programme Coordination Office in the 2nd Call for Proposals.
March 2011
EnercitEE is partner of the Sustainable Energy Europe Campaign
In February EnercitEE has been endorsed as an official partner of the Sustainable Energy Europe Campaign. EnercitEE received the approval of the European Commission to enter the Campaign and participate in the Awards 2011.
March 2011
Successful closure of 2nd Call
EnercitEE closed its 2nd Call for Proposals on Friday 4 March 2011. Interested parties from the participating regions had over three months time to elaborate their ideas, to find appropriate partners and to set up a joint sub-project application.
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