Technical assistance

Ampelokipi-Menemeni, Greece

Beneficiaries: Ampelokipi-Menemeni Municipality, Process Energy Design Laboratory (PEDL)

Expert: INZEB - Initialising Energy Balance Towards Zero

The project focused on strengthening the municipality's internal capacity for energy poverty diagnosis. It aimed to help municipal staff and Process Energy Design Laboratory (PEDL) researchers identify an effective methodological approach using qualitative and quantitative indicators tailored to local needs.

Ayia Marina Chrysochous

Beneficiary: Agia Marina Chrysochous community

Expert: Cyprus Energy Agency

The project aimed to formulate a strategy to address energy poverty through capacity-building activities, assistance in diagnosis, and the identification of potential future actions in the area.

Bucharest

Beneficiary: 2nd District City Hall of Bucharest Municipality

Expert: Centre for the Study of Democracy

The project focused on a diagnosis using quantitative and qualitative data, as requested by the Centre for the Study of Democracy and carried out by the 2nd District of the Bucharest Municipality. The municipality aimed for streamlined data and recommendations for targeted policies addressing energy poverty's root causes.

Bydgoszcz

Beneficiary: City of Bydgoszcz, 

Expert: Association of Municipalities Polish Network „Energie Cités”

The technical assistance aimed to mark the first step in addressing energy poverty in the city, through the assessment of legal foundations, household situations, at-risk profiles, resident initiatives, data gaps, methodology, stakeholder engagement, indicator identification, and data interoperability. Experts also provided recommendations for integrating energy poverty into local planning documents, including a SECAP.

Cádiz

Beneficiaries: Cádiz Municipality, Eléctrica de Cádiz.

Expert: INICI - Intiam Ruai

The municipality aimed to assess energy poverty, evaluate the local Annual Energy Coverage aid, enhance the capacity of municipal staff to identify energy poverty, and facilitate the integration of measures and indicators for energy poverty into SECAPs.

Cerdanya

Beneficiary: Cerdanya Municipality

Expert: El Risell.

The project set out to conduct a comprehensive energy poverty diagnosis using qualitative and quantitative methods, such as regional and national statistical data analysis, along with local sources.

Getafe

Beneficiaries: Getafe Municipality, Getafe Municipal Housing Company (EMSV-Getafe), 
Expert: Ecooo Energía Ciudadana

The project set out to reduce energy poverty throughout the process of creating a Local Energy Community (LEC) in Getafe city, while involving those in vulnerable situations. The LEC oversees the generation and consumption of energy produced by photovoltaic panels installed on the roof of the city council of Getafe for collective self-consumption.

Józsefváros

Beneficiaries: Józsefváros Municipality in Budapest 
Expert: Energiaklub

The strategic objectives included enhancing awareness and local understanding of energy poverty in Józsefváros. This involved collecting data on energy-poor households and formulating effective measures to alleviate the issue.

Lumiar, Lisbon

Beneficiaries: Lumiar Parish Council, Local Partnership of Telheiras
Expert: Coopérnico and CENSE, FCT-NOVA University of Lisbon

The project aimed to raise awareness and diagnose energy poverty while offering counseling to vulnerable households and community intermediaries. The TA produced an open-access guide for building local energy communities, aiming for replication in Lumiar Parish Council and alignment with Portugal's multi-level energy and climate policies. 

Metz

Beneficiaries: Eurometropolis of Metz, City of Metz
Expert: GP Conseil, Gefosat

The project's initial goal was to tackle personal data access and management for identifying energy-poor individuals and financing building renovations. However, after a diagnostic phase, the focus shifted to establishing a comprehensive policy involving energy, climate, housing, and social services.

Milan

Beneficiaries: Municipality of Milan
Expert: Agenzia Mobilità Ambiente e Territorio (AMAT)

Originally, the project aimed to refine the structure of the help desk, which in an initial experiment had found it difficult to intercept its proper users. The launch of the consultancy made clear the need to link the help desk's operations to a broader strategic vision, capable of activating an eco-systemic action, inside and outside the public administration,

Modena

Beneficiaries: Municipality of Modena, AESS
Expert: Voluntary Association Porta Aperta

The objectives encompassed comprehending the extent of energy poverty in Modena, applying training through the ASSIST methodology, mapping local stakeholders and initiatives, conducting a neighborhood survey to establish an energy community, and analysing both social and technical aspects for community energy development.

Montsia

Beneficiaries: Montsià regional authority
Expert: Enginyeria Sense Fronteres

The project aimed at establishing recommendations based on the conclusions of the diagnosis. Other objectives included carrying out knowledge transfer activities aimed at the different actors involved, preparing a final report, and prioritising networking with entities that have already addressed the issue previously and establish customary and transparent dynamics.

Murcia

Beneficiaries: Murcia City Council

Expert: AEIOLuz

The primary aim was to enhance the group's capacity to combat energy poverty in the city. Specific objectives included revitalising the local Energy Poverty Group, formulating an action plan, and implementing monitoring mechanisms with indicators to assess progress in addressing energy poverty.

Sitges

Beneficiaries: Sitges Municipality
Expert: ECODES

The municipality planned to create energy communities in municipal buildings, strategically placing photovoltaic installations in areas impacted by energy poverty. This approach aimed to empower residents to participate in solar selfconsumption, thereby lowering their energy costs.

Zagreb

Beneficiaries: City of Zagreb
Expert: DOOR

The project's aim was to identify energy-poor households within the administrative area of the City of Zagreb. The gathered data served as the foundation for the City of Zagreb to formulate a comprehensive and inclusive programme that aligned with the analysed needs of its citizens.

Zamość

Beneficiaries: City of Zamość
Expert: Association of Municipalities Polish Network „Energie Cités”

The technical assistance aimed to help the city assess current conditions, identify data gaps, and develop a methodological approach for collecting this missing data. Moreover, the project focused on analysing data, suggesting local solutions based on successful practices, and integrating the issue of energy poverty into local strategic planning.