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The 5th generation networks (5GDHC), protagonists of a new edition of the Catalonia's GeoEnergy Conference

The Working Group of Geothermy (GTG) of the Catalan Energy Cluster (CEEC), the Cartographic and Geological Institute of Catalonia (ICGC) and the Catalan Institute of Energy (ICAEN) have celebrated this morning the Catalonia's GeoEnergy Conference which has been aimed at introducing the 5th...

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Climaxion - energy transition and circular economy in région Grand Est

Climaxion is the regional programme for the energy transition and the circular economy in the Grand Est region in France. It revolves around four main themes: energy efficient and sustainable buildings, renewable energies, circular economy and resource saving, climate action and sustainable...
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MethaN-Action - support for methanisation projects in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

The MethaN-Action project is a regional support programme which helps farms in their methanisation projects in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, in partnership with Ademe, the Regional Council of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, the regional Cuma federation and the technology centre, APESA. The idea is to centralise...
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Energy Efficiency in Enterprises Programme in Bourgogne-Franche Comté

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) Bourgogne Franche-Comté offers companies a regional energy management support programme, with the support of Ademe and the Bourgogne Franche-Comté Region. The objective of the SEE programme, Energy Efficiency in Enterprises, is to help companies implement...
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PIA - Investment for the future plan

The PIA (Programme d'Investissements d'Avenir) is an industrial policy tool that acts as a catalyst for green growth. It finances innovative projects of all sizes to bring out or develop the industrial sectors of tomorrow. The programme covers a wide range of thematic areas: renewable energy (marine...
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Farmer with energy

This tool provides farmers clear and reliable information on renewable energy systems (RES). Answering simple online questions, farmers can plot their energy and heat needs to calculate an optimal RES mix, and which installations and devices are likely to work best given the conditions on their site...
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Renewable energy sources for industry LT+

This programme encourages micro-, small-, medium-sized as well as larger enterprises to use renewable energy sources (RES), systems and technologies in their production and operations, and to sell excess heating and energy supplies to district heating networks or other industrial enterprises. RES...
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Operational Programme Infrastructure and Environment 2014-2020

The Operational Programme Infrastructure and Environment is operated by the Ministry of Investment and Economic Development. The programme supports low-carbon economy initiatives, environmental protection, adaptation to climate change, transport and energy security. In particular, the following...
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Energy efficiency - property tax discounts

Construction and renovation projects requiring a town planning permit or notification must meet a number of requirements laid out in the EU's Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), such as a maximum insulation level (K-level), maximum energy level (E-level), minimum share of renewable...
Best practices

Portuguese hotel turns to renewable energy

Full marks for energy Hotel's clear focus on resource efficiency and the environment paves way for great results 100 % of its power is generated by renewable energy sources Owners of the Hotel Rural Vale do Rio in rural Portugal had a vision to design, build and run a sustainable welcoming hotel...
Best practices

Finnish door factory invested into geothermal heating system

Opening the door to savings Traditional sector explores renewable energy alternatives The results prove to be worth the investment A Finnish door factory situated in Northern Ostrobothnia changed its former electricity based water circulating heating system into one using geothermal heating, an...
Best practices

Solar and geothermal combine to power HVAC systems

Hybrid renewable energy solution in Finland A 600 m² factory heated with solar collectors (total area 12 m²) and geothermal energy Surplus energy is sold to the grid The largest production hall of a HVAC plant in Raisio, Finland is demonstrating best practices by using different forms of renewable...