Bridging Urban Demand and Rural Supply for Sustainable Energy in North-West Europe
Overview: The RegEnergy project aims to enhance the adoption of renewable energy across North-West Europe by fostering partnerships between urban areas with high energy demand and surrounding rural regions capable of supplying renewable energy. This collaborative approach seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and decrease reliance on non-renewable energy sources.
Objectives:
- Facilitate Urban-Rural Energy Partnerships: Develop and implement models that connect urban energy consumers with rural renewable energy producers.
- Increase Renewable Energy Utilization: Expand the share of renewables in the energy mix of North-West European regions.
- Reduce Carbon Emissions: Contribute to the EU's low-carbon objectives by decreasing greenhouse gas emissions through sustainable energy practices.
Key Features:
- Cross-Border Collaboration: Involves nine partners from seven countries, including metropolitan regions, cities, rural communities, regional agencies, scientific institutions, and renewable energy producers.
- Strategic Models: Develops strategies to illustrate effective urban-rural energy partnerships.
- Policy Integration: Aligns with the EU's low-carbon priorities to support regional and national energy policies.
Target Audience:
- Urban Municipalities: Cities seeking sustainable energy solutions to meet their consumption needs.
- Rural Renewable Energy Producers: Rural areas aiming to supply renewable energy to urban markets.
- Policy Makers and Planners: Authorities involved in regional energy planning and sustainability initiatives.
Impact: By establishing strong urban-rural energy partnerships, RegEnergy contributes to a more sustainable and resilient energy system in North-West Europe. The project supports the EU's goals of increasing renewable energy usage and reducing carbon emissions, thereby promoting environmental sustainability and energy security.
Regiostars finalist 2021
