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New Network article: The zero carbon transition of Sonderborg
One of the main processes behind the CO2 neutrality goal of Sonderborg is creating the integrated energy plan (also referred to as “strategic energy plan”) which uses integrated approaches combining many aspects, sectors, stakeholders in it.
Smart renovations in Tartu can go on! Financing has been secured for three more hrustsovka buildings
Tartu City Government has confirmed the investment in three further pilot area building associations that are participating in the SmartEnCity project. For the houses Pepleri 3, Turu 9 and Tähe 2, the necessary financing has been guaranteed. Up to now and including the 3 new houses, six pilot area buildings receive funding within the SmartEnCity project
Citizen Engagement in Vitoria-Gasteiz - progress and status
"No people engaged - no project sucess" is the conclusion of Eukene Barrenetxea Larranaga, Head of H-Enea Living Lab, who was in charge of creating a citizen engagement strategy for the retrofitting package of the Lighthouse City Vitoria-Gasteiz.
Stakeholder engagement in the Integrated Energy Planning phases
"Achieving a zero-carbon city is not only about replacing old technologies with new technologies - it is a radical transition. For instance, it not only involves the transition of the technical system but it involves new stakeholders, business models, resource types, planning procedures and more." Learn more about the Integrated Energy approch, the different phases and its stakeholders....
Second SmartEnCity Network Bulletin published
The SmartEnCity Network has published it's second newsletter. Since June, the 'Bulletin" will appear on a monthly basis and provide information on smart energy transition of cities plus news from the network members. Potential Follower Cities as well as other interested people will receive tailor-made information, ready to be replicated.
Retrofitting works starting at Coronación District
The so called “Early Adopters” community from Coronación District in Vitoria Gasteiz is happy to finally see its first façade scovered with scaffolds.
New Network article: An introduction to Integrated Energy Planning in SmartEnCity
Flexibility is a key element in an energy system that allows it to work. The system needs to meet varying demands with instant energy supply and this means that it needs to be flexible.
Smart Electric Buses for Vitoria-Gasteiz – Tender is now open
In June 2018, the City Council has launched a tender for the implementation of Smart Electric Buses (BEI = Bus Eléctrico Inteligente in Spanish) in Vitoria-Gasteiz. The development of this modern and innovative 100% electric transport system in the city has a budget of 44,691,341 Euros (VAT included) and will have a contribution of almost 400,000 Euros by SmartEnCity project to co-finance the charging infrastructure and vehicles.
Kickoff Roadmap 2025 in Lighthouse City Sonderborg
Read the new SmartEnCity Network article about the kickoff meeting in Sonderborg in regards to their Roadmap 2025 where 76 stakeholders took part that were divided into 8 working groups divided by sectors.
Second conference on the Covenant of Mayors in Belarus
SmartEnCity took part in the Second National Covenant of Mayors for Energy and Climate in Belarus at the end of June, where SmartEnCity project and the network were presented.