Related projects

2ISECAP will coordinate and exchange as appropriate with relevant projects and other initiatives at European, national and regional/local level.

Relevant parallel projects at European level are listed below:

Open LAB

The oPEN Lab project focuses on creating Positive Energy Neighbourhoods (PENs) in three European cities—Genk, Pamplona, and Tartu. PENs are designed as energy-efficient communities that produce more energy than they consume, aiming for net-zero emissions. These neighborhoods integrate renewable energy solutions and involve local stakeholders in a participatory approach to manage energy production and consumption, driving the transition to sustainable urban living.

SWEET LANTERN

This project is part of Switzerland’s “SWEET” (Swiss Energy Research for the Energy Transition) initiative, focusing on accelerating the development and adoption of innovative energy solutions. SWEET Lantern is dedicated to integrating sustainable energy technologies in buildings and urban areas to support Switzerland’s energy strategy 2050. It aims to advance energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and promote renewable energy use.

life beckon

Life Beckon is an initiative centered on Behavior Change for Energy Efficiency It aims to influence energy consumption habits among residents through innovative tools and community engagement. By fostering energy-saving behaviors, Life Beckon contributes to reducing energy demand and supporting broader sustainability goals.

Score

The SCORE project aims to enhance the resilience of European coastal cities against climate change. It focuses on co-developing nature-based solutions to manage and mitigate coastal risks, such as flooding and erosion, while promoting sustainable urban development. SCORE works with local communities and stakeholders to create adaptive strategies tailored to specific regional needs.

TRANSFORMER

This project is dedicated to developing smart and flexible energy systems that can adapt to fluctuating energy demands. By integrating renewable energy sources and advanced technologies, TRANSFORMER seeks to optimize energy distribution and storage, ensuring a reliable and sustainable energy supply across Europe.

SWEET SWICE

Another project under the SWEET initiative, SWICE focuses on integrated energy systems for communities. It aims to create energy systems that are not only efficient but also resilient and adaptable to future challenges, such as climate change. The project promotes collaboration between researchers, industry, and local governments to implement innovative energy solutions at the community level

DRIVING URBAN

TRANSITIONS

(DUT)

The DUT partnership is a European initiative aimed at supporting sustainable urban development through research and innovation. It focuses on three main areas: urban energy transitions, climate-resilient urban development, and circular urban economies. The program brings together cities, researchers, and industry to co-create solutions that can be implemented at scale across Europe.

NEW EUROPEAN

bAUHAUS (NEB)

The NEB is a creative and interdisciplinary initiative of the European Union that blends design, sustainability, and innovation to reimagine living spaces and communities in Europe. It encourages collaboration among architects, artists, engineers, and citizens to develop aesthetically pleasing and functional spaces that contribute to the EU’s green transition goals. The NEB supports projects that enhance sustainability, inclusivity, and beauty in urban environments.

PROSPECT+

PROSPECT+, is a capacity building H2020 project for cities and regions that follows and elaborates on the outcomes of the successfully completed project PROSPECT.

PROSPECT implemented a peer learning programme for local and regional authorities to exchange knowledge and experience on how to implement their sustainable energy and climate action plans using innovative financing schemes. Through the project, 149 local and regional authorities and 46 energy agencies and networks were able to learn from their peers in order to implement their own sustainable practices and investment plans.

making city

The Making-City project is a European initiative focused on addressing urban energy challenges by developing and implementing Positive Energy Districts (PEDs). PEDs are city areas that produce more energy than they consume, integrating renewable energy sources and advanced technologies to achieve this goal. The project aims to create sustainable, energy-efficient urban environments, contributing to the EU’s long-term strategy for reducing carbon emissions. The project involves collaboration across several cities, with the goal of demonstrating and replicating PEDs across Europe to support the energy transition in urban areas.

The project involves two primary pilot cities: Oulu, Finland and Groningen, Netherlands