Irish Regions Office Website

February 26, 2008

Promoting Energy Efficiency at Local and Regional Level

The Committee of the Regions (CoR) has published a study highlighting the role of local and regional authorities in promoting energy efficiency.

The study, entitled "The use of renewable energy sources and measures to boost energy efficiency -significant contributions at local and regional level to combating climate change", was presented at the Seventh ManagEnergy Annual Conference on Local Energy Action in Brussels, on 29 January. It examines 10 different case studies on energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives in order to identify key factors behind their success. It underlines the role of local and regional authorities, as planners and regulators, in setting the framework to promote energy-efficient products, services and renewable energy. It also highlights the role of these authorities in influencing energy demand, by informing customers as to how they can use energy more efficiently. Further details at: http://www.cor.europa.eu/pages/DocumentTemplate.aspx?id=5a3a1f28-89fb-4e5a-9878-44a5f8da545a

Posted by iroronan at February 26, 2008 12:36 PM