Energy KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Key achievements

ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE

Reduction of 525 000 tonnes of CO emissions from renewable energy and energy efficiency projects

Nearly 40 climate change adaptation strategies at the local, regional and national level

Over 4 000 people trained on climate change adaptation and energy-related issues

Over 21 000 students involved in educational activities for climate change, in and outside of classrooms

Renewable energy production (from solar, hydro, geo and biomass) of 108 666 MWh/year

169 enterprises developed technology benefitting the environment

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Over 4 000 people trained on climate change adaptation andenergy-related issues

Over 21 000 students involved in educationalactivities for climate change,in and outside of classrooms

Renewable energy production (from solar, hydro, geo and biomass) of 108 666 MWh/year

169 enterprises developed technologybenefitting the environment

Reduction of 525 000 tonnes of CO emissions from renewable energy and energy efficiency projects

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Nearly 40 climate change adaptation strategies at the local, regional and national level

Reduction of 525 000 tonnes of CO2 emissions from renewable energy and energy efficiency projects

Over 21 000 studentsinvolved in educationalactivities for climate change,in and outside of classrooms

Renewable energy production (from solar, hydro, geo, and biomass) of 108 666 MWh/year

169 enterprises have developed technology benefitting the environment

Reduction of 525 000 tonnes of CO emissions from renewable energy and energy efficiency projects

Reduction of 525 000 tonnes of CO emissions from renewable energy and energy efficiency projects

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SNAPSHOT EXAMPLES

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Nearly 40 climate change adaptation strategies at the local, regional and national level

Over 4 000 people trained on climate change adaptation andenergy-related issues

The Polish energy programme focused on energy efficiency in public buildings and the private industry, but several projects included renewable energy measures as well. The programme reduced CO2 emissions by 490 000 tonnes/year. Most of these reductions are from the private industry component. These projects have lowered the carbon footprint of power plants, heating stations and other industrial facilities. They have also improved air quality in surrounding areas through the reduction of dust and pollution particles.

Over 21 000 studentsinvolved in educationalactivities for climate change,in and outside of classrooms

Renewable energy production (from solar, hydro, geo, and biomass) of 108 666 MWh/year

169 enterprises have developed technology benefitting the environment

Nearly 40 climate change adaptation strategies at the local, regional and national level

SNAPSHOT EXAMPLES

Nearly 40 climate change adaptation strategies at the local, regional and national level

Reduction of 525 000 tonnes of CO emissions from renewable energy and energy efficiency projects

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Over 4 000 people trained on climate change adaptation andenergy-related issues

Urban climate change adaptation strategies have been developed for the cities of Prague, Brno and Plzeň in the Czech Republic and for Bratislava in Slovakia. These help fulfil requirements under the EU Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change (EUAS) and the Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy. The implementation period of the Grants have overlapped with the 2013 adoption of EUAS. This means the Grants have played a central role in shaping adaptation priorities in the respective countries.

Over 21 000 studentsinvolved in educationalactivities for climate change,in and outside of classrooms

Renewable energy production (from solar, hydro, geo, and biomass) of 108 666 MWh/year

169 enterprises have developed technology benefitting the environment

Over 4 000 people trained on climate change adaptation and energy-related issues

SNAPSHOT EXAMPLES

Over 4 000 people trained on climate change adaptation andenergy-related issues

Reduction of 525 000 tonnes of CO emissions from renewable energy and energy efficiency projects

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Nearly 40 climate change adaptation strategies at the local, regional and national level

In Portugal, 27 local adaptation strategies were developed. In addition, 230 municipal officers were trained on the development of local adaptation strategies, vulnerability assessments and use of climate change scenarios. The trainings succeeded in mainstreaming adaptation into local planning processes. This capacity building activity is being replicated under the EU Cohesion Fund, using guidance documents developed under the Grants.

Over 21 000 studentsinvolved in educationalactivities for climate change,in and outside of classrooms

Renewable energy production (from solar, hydro, geo, and biomass) of 108 666 MWh/year

169 enterprises have developed technology benefitting the environment

Over 4 000 people trained on climate change adaptation and energy-related issues

SNAPSHOT EXAMPLES

Over 4 000 people have been trained on climate change adaptation and energy-related issues

Nearly 40 climate change adaptation strategies at the local, regional and national level

Reduction of 525 000 tonnes of CO emissions from renewable energy and energy efficiency projects

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In Hungary, the renewable energy programme carried out capacity building and education of professionals, with a special focus on geothermal energy. In partnership with the National Energy Authority (OS) of Iceland, the programme organised short courses on geothermal energy for Hungarian university students and a geothermal workshop for local government officials.

Over 4 000 people have been trained on climate change adaptation and energy-related issues

Nearly 40 climate change adaptation strategies at the local, regional and national level

Reduction of 525 000 tonnes of CO emissions from renewable energy and energy efficiency projects

Renewable energy production (from solar, hydro, geo, and biomass) of 108 666 MWh/year

SNAPSHOT EXAMPLES

Renewable energy production (from solar, hydro, geo, and biomass) of 108 666 MWh/year

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Over 21 000 students involved in educationalactivities for climate change,in and outside of classrooms

169 enterprises developed technologybenefitting the environment

In Romania, we funded the development of two local geothermal heat plants. The Ilfov hospital heat plant and the Oradea heat plant generate around 10 000 Mwh/year in heat for its patients and local residents, respectively. In addition to lowering CO2 emissions, the plants also reduce heating costs.

Over 4 000 people have been trained on climate change adaptation and energy-related issues

Renewable energy production (from solar, hydro, geo and biomass) of 108 666 MWh/year

Reduction of 525 000 tonnes of CO emissions from renewable energy and energy efficiency projects

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Nearly 40 climate change adaptation strategies at the local, regional and national level

Over 21 000 students involved ineducational activities for climate change, in and outside of classrooms

SNAPSHOT EXAMPLES

Over 21 000 students involved in educationalactivities for climate change,in and outside of classrooms

169 enterprises developed technologybenefitting the environment

These educational activities increase awareness and knowledge about climate change, in an effort to mainstream climate change as a priority for younger generations. In Slovakia, 271 small-scale adaptation projects were implemented on school grounds to complement classroom curricula.

Over 4 000 people have been trained on climate change adaptation and energy-related issues

Renewable energy production (from solar, hydro, geo and biomass) of 108 666 MWh/year

Reduction of 525 000 tonnes of CO emissions from renewable energy and energy efficiency projects

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Nearly 40 climate change adaptation strategies at the local, regional and national level

Over 21 000 students involved ineducational activities for climate change, in and outside of classrooms

SNAPSHOT EXAMPLES

Over 21 000 students involved in educationalactivities for climate change,in and outside of classrooms

169 enterprises developed technologybenefitting the environment

In Portugal, 30 schools across the country focused on teaching climate change issues using online media platforms and school competitions, both with EEA Grants funding.

Over 4 000 people have been trained on climate change adaptation and energy-related issues

Over 21 000 students involved in educationalactivities for climate change,in and outside of classrooms

Renewable energy production (from solar, hydro, geo and biomass) of 108 666 MWh/year

Reduction of 525 000 tonnes of CO emissions from renewable energy and energy efficiency projects

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Nearly 40 climate change adaptation strategies at the local, regional and national level

169 enterprises developed technology benefitting the environment

SNAPSHOT EXAMPLES

169 enterprises developed technologybenefitting the environment

In Spain, the enterprise Alstom developed a new type of water turbine for producing electricity, which is twice as powerful as the traditional turbines in the same field. Prototypes of the turbine are already in use in Norway and Turkey. Read more about the project here.