Newsletter
- Issue VIII / November 2013
- Issue VII / June 2013
- Issue VI / February 2013
- Issue V / June 2012
- Issue IV / November 2011
- Issue III / July 2011
- Issue II / January 2011
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Issue I / September 2010
- Editorial: Welcome note by Werner Sommer, representative of the Lead Partner
- A successful start for EnercitEE
- The sub-project priorities and the 1st Call for Proposals
- Regional kick-off events
- An introduction to Saxony
- An introduction to Smaland (Kalmar and Kronoberg)/Blekinge
- An introduction to Emilia-Romagna
- An introduction to Haute-Savoie
- An introduction to Crete
- An introduction to Lower Silesia
- EnercitEE: An overview
- Information and materials
An introduction to Saxony
Saxony is one of Germany’s 16 states. It has around 4.2 million inhabitants and a surface area of roughly 18,000 square kilometres. Saxony is a very vibrant region and the economy grew by 4.0% in 2006.
Since 2008, Saxony’s climate protection policies have been based on the Action Plan for Climate and Energy. This action plan contains almost 300 measures concerning climate protection, sustainable energy supply and adapting to climate change.
In order to implement these measures, the government of Saxony relies on its cooperation with relevant decision-makers and actors working in the field of economy, politics, administration, science and community. Activities primarily focus on informing and advising various target groups, offering financial incentives in the form of grant programmes, and on assuring quality control.
The INTERREG IVC project 'EnercitEE' contributes significantly to the implementation of measures that are included in the Action Plan for Climate and Energy. EnercitEE seeks to improve energy efficiency by focussing on two central target groups: private households and local authorities. The action plan also points to these key target groups with regards to energy saving. A lot of opportunities still remain in this area, for example in terms of building insulation, using more efficient machines and devices, and adopting a more energy-conscious approach.