The Municipality of Ljutomer, is a small Slovenian community in southeastern Slovenia with a population of 12,000.

The municipality has gained recognition for its significant achievements in sustainable mobility.

This success began with the preparation of a Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP), which was selected as one of the top three SUMPs in Europe as part of the SUMP Award Contest in 2012.

In 2011, Ljutomer was the only Slovenian municipality to participate in the European URBACT II Project “Active Travel Network,” marking a critical step toward fostering sustainable travel initiatives.

Further, Ljutomer played a key role in the CH4LLENGE project (IEE) in 2013 and 2014, during which its transport strategy was recognized as one of the top three in the European Union.

In 2015, Ljutomer took part in the international Travel Switch project, which focused on creating a mobility plan to promote walking and cycling, emphasizing active and environmentally friendly modes of transportation.

These efforts underline Ljutomer’s commitment to advancing sustainable mobility, establishing it as a leader in innovative transport solutions for small municipalities.

2isecap activities

In 2012, the Municipality of Ljutomer developed its Local Energy Concept (LEC) – a mandatory document outlining long- and short-term action plans for renewable energy sources (RES) and rational use of energy (RUE). This plan was updated in 2018 to reflect evolving priorities and progress.

Building on the experience gained through the 2012 SEAP (Sustainable Energy Action Plan) and the LEC, the municipality is  preparing its SECAP (Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan) for 2030, aiming to incorporate lessons learned and advance its energy transition goals.

The LEC serves as a strategic framework for developing local communities’ energy supply and usage. It includes strategies for future energy supply, measures to improve energy efficiency, the integration of combined heat and power production, and the adoption of renewable energy sources.

The 2ISECAP project aligns perfectly with the current timing, as Ljutomer is preparing to update its LEC once again. This update is crucial to align with Slovenia’s forthcoming National Energy oncept, ensuring that all local RES and RUE action plans are adjusted to meet new national requirements and targets.

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Living LAB FACILITATOR

LEA Pomurje (Lokalna Energetska Agencija za Pomurje -LEAP) has become the first Local Energy Agency in Slovenia Covenant Supporter. LEAP is actively supporting all 27 municipalities of Pomurje region in their RES and RUE efforts – also by Covenant of Mayors. LEAP prepared 12 SEAP´s so far, but no SECAP yet.

LEAP´s involvement with 2ISECAP will enhance its knowhow on ISECAP development and implementation that can be used to support the actual and future CoM members from Pomurje.

Its involvement with 2ISECAP will also provide useful knowhow for the preparation of Local Energy Concepts (CO2 calculation, action plans, etc.). The knowhow can be after the project easily transferred to other regions through the Slovenian Consortium of Local Energy Agencies.  


NEWS AND EVENTS

Ljutomer Living Lab results

The Third LivingnLab Meting was held on 8 September 2023 in the Municipality of Ljutomer. The main purpose of the event was to gather experience and concrete proposals for measures from other regions for mitigating and adapting to climate change and its consequences as part of the preparation of the Sustainable Energy and Climate Change Action Plan of the Municipality of Ljutomer.

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Third Living Lab Meeting in Ljutomer

The Third LivingnLab Meting was held on 8 September 2023 in the Municipality of Ljutomer. The main purpose of the event was to gather experience and concrete proposals for measures from other regions for mitigating and adapting to climate change and its consequences as part of the preparation of the Sustainable Energy and Climate Change Action Plan of the Municipality of Ljutomer.

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Ljutomer Living Lab kick off

The first living lab meeting in the Municipality of Ljutomer in Slovenia was held on 29 July 2022. One of the higlights of the meeting was the Municipality’s signing of the Covenant of Mayors

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