Institutionalized Integrated Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plans

Introducing a systematic and participatory planning approach for viable plans and projects

2ISECAP aims to enhance, complement and integrate the approaches available in relation to sustainable energy and climate planning, i.e. Plan with the Society (participatory planning), Plan for the Society (create added value from energy projects), and Plan with Places (integrate various interest in an area based setting) with the concept Plan to be Implemented by the Society (utilize and activate local action and engagement) as an integral and distinct part of the SECAP development.

The 2ISECAP approach is based on utilizing the Living Lab (LL) concept to create the appropriate institutional environment to both study and advance a holistic (integrated and participatory) approach to energy planning. The LL concept is considered as an appropriate environment as it explicitly allows for an open, creative and relatively informal environment that invites participants to share and co-create knowledge, projects and future policies.

Municipality of Ljutomer

Στο πλαίσιο του έργου 2ISECAP, η πόλη της Καρδίτσας έχει αναπτύξει ένα Σχέδιο Δράσης για την Αειφόρο Ενέργεια και το Κλίμα (SECAP). Σε αυτό το πλαίσιο έχουν προσδιοριστεί οι απαραίτητες προπαρασκευαστικές ενέργειες για την προσχώρησή της στο Σύμφωνο των Δημάρχων (CoM).

Στο πλαίσιο του 2ISECAP, η Καρδίτσα θα αναπτύξει περεταίρω το ΣΔAEΚ για την εκμετάλλευση των ΑΠΕ, ακολουθώντας ένα συμμετοχικό μοντέλο διακυβέρνησης προκειμένου να αμβλυνθούν οι όποιες κοινωνικές αντιδράσεις.

Within the News Section we will continously keep you updated on the actual progress within the 2ISECAP project as well as related news on the European scene.

Paving the Path for Collaborative Energy Transformation

5. augusta 2024

The General Assembly of the Association Energiestadt (European Energy Award) in Yverdon-les-Bains was a success, gathering over 100 participants under the theme “Achieving More Together.” Key discussions focused on participatory processes, resource management, and their role in effective local energy policy implementation. The assembly featured the 2ISECAP Project as a strong example of promoting cooperation among energy stakeholders and supporting localized, sustainable energy solutions. Energiestadt cities like Yverdon-les-Bains are becoming „living laboratories“ for energy transition, leveraging citizen involvement and participatory planning to drive progress.

Promotion of Energy Upgrade Actions in Karditsa

28. júna 2024

As part of the 2ISECAP project, the Municipality of Karditsa, supported by AN.KA. S.A., is promoting environmental awareness and sustainability. Key efforts include educating the public on energy-saving measures and implementing the ‚Improving Energy Efficiency of Third Sector Enterprises‘ program, which upgrades energy use in businesses within the trade, services, catering, and tourism sectors. A video was produced for this purpose.

Awareness Raising Actions in Karditsa

3. mája 2024

In the framework of the 2ISECAP project, the Municipality of Karditsa, supported by AN.KA. S.A., is proactively involved in raising awareness among citizens about energy conservation. Through collaboration with diverse institutions, they are leading efforts to educate the public on energy-saving measures.

Italian cities pioneering climate neutrality

24. apríla 2024

On April 10, 11 and 12, Duezerocinquezero, the National Forum on Energy and Sustainability, now in its third edition, was held in Padova.
One of the first events scheduled at the Forum was dedicated to the great challenge in which the Net Zero Cities, the 100 European cities called upon by the European Commission to reach the climate neutrality goal in 2030, twenty years ahead of the European target, are involved.

Fifth Living Lab Meeting in Tartu

15. marca 2024

On February 21st, the fifth Living Lab meeting, a collaboration between the Tartu City Government, Tartu County Municipalities Association, and Tartu Regional Energy Agency, took place. The focus of the meeting was on the opportunities of the circular economy and its role in achieving Tartu’s climate goals. The event also marked the initiation of drafting Tartu’s circular economy roadmap, a significant addition to the city’s climate and energy plan.

Padova 2030 climate neutral – information campaign

26. januára 2024

In December 2023, the City of Padova launched an information campaign, which appeared on city billboards and on some streetcar shelters, to raise awareness of the city’s path toward decarbonization. The message chosen for the initiative was “Together towards Padova 2030, a zero-emission city,” designed to make the participatory dimension of the project and involve all citizens in this ambitious challenge, which, to be won, needs everyone’s contribution and commitment.