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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.
First SmartEnCity Network Bulletin published
The SmartEnCity Network has published it's first newsletter. From now on, "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.
Financing in place for renovation of the next Khrushchev-era building in Tartu
Tartu City Government decided to give the Lutsu 16 apartment association a grant of EUR 153,408 for reconstruction of the residential building. Lutsu 16 is also the third building to which the City of Tartu allocated support for reconstruction works as part of the smart city project SmartEnCity.
Giving a voice to the neighbourhood of Coronación Demo District - new video published
The second video of Lighthouse City Vitoria-Gasteiz is focusing on citizens of demo district Coronación. People are talking about their relationship to the neighbourhood and explaining why they have decided to becoming part of the project here.
Bornholm is hosting People's political festival (Folkemødet)
The Folkemødet is an annual festival where the Danish citizens can meet with the Danish politicians and engage in debates on various topics. This is a 4-day extensive event where all participants are happy to celebrate democracy and get closer to their politicians, different organisations and all kind of public groups.
Vitoria-Gasteiz: SmartEnCity continues in Coronación Demo District!
“With 753 equivalent dwellings committing themselves to SmartEnCity, the project has received an ultimate support and now moves forward with fresh energy!” announced Vitoria-Gasteiz’ mayor, Gorka Urtaran, in a press conference on May 31, together with the general director of Visesa, Carlos Quindós, the general director of EVE, Iñigo Ansola and the general director of Giroa, Juan Manuel Taracena.