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???? Dolo’s Path Toward a Greener Future Nestled in the southeast of the Veneto Region, the Municipality of Dolo is an important player in the economic and infrastructural network of the Province of Venice. With 15,000 residents, its economy thrives on a blend of industry, commerce, and services, particularly within the renowned Riviera del Brenta footwear district. Dolo has embraced sustainable urban development, aligning with regional policies to balance growth with environmental responsibility. Since adopting its Strategic Masterplan in 2018, the municipality has taken decisive steps to limit urban expansion, preserve agricultural land, and ensure that major projects meet environmental assessment standards. These measures reflect a broader commitment to responsible land use and long-term sustainability. On the energy front, Dolo has been committed to emissions reduction since 2012 through its Sustainable Energy Action Plan, aiming for a 21% CO? cut by 2020 compared to 2005 levels. Efforts have focused on increasing energy efficiency, reducing per capita consumption, and engaging the local community. By 2016, emissions had already dropped by 11%, reversing the previous trend and keeping the municipality on track to meet its targets. Looking ahead, Dolo is setting even more ambitious climate goals, aiming for a 45% reduction in emissions by 2030 and 50% by 2050. Achieving this will require stronger expertise within local administration, better collaboration across departments, and active community engagement. Securing funding through national and international programs will also be key to sustaining momentum in the energy transition. Dolo’s progress demonstrates how strategic planning, environmental awareness, and collective action can drive meaningful change toward a more sustainable future. ??? #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy #Dolo #GreenFuture #Veneto #UrbanInnovation

Fund?o Boosts Renewable Energy Communities On January 17, Fund?o hosted its second training session on Renewable Energy Communities (REC) at the A Pra?a Incubator. Participants explored REC development, with case studies from évora and Telheiras, and took part in a workshop on Fund?o’s 2030-2050 carbon neutrality goals. The initiative strengthens the municipality’s push for sustainable, community-driven energy solutions. Find more: https://lnkd.in/dp_6TH6t

?? Thrilled to share highlights from the recent PLENTY-Life project workshop held on January 30, 2025, at the Revolution Hall of the Timi? County Council. We brought together local authorities, stakeholders, and citizens to tackle the essential challenges facing Timi? County. Utilizing the "Design Thinking" method, participants worked diligently to define strategic directions for transitioning to a clean economy. The discussions fostered an integrated approach, emphasizing the active involvement of local actors and the significant benefits these strategies could bring to our community. The insights and conclusions drawn from this workshop will play a crucial role in developing final scenarios for our project, guiding our next steps towards sustainable development. Stay tuned as we continue to drive impactful changes in our community! #TimisCounty #Sustainability #CleanEconomy #CommunityDevelopment #PLENTYLifeProject

???? Castelfranco Veneto: A Sustainable Pioneer in the Veneto Region Located in the heart of Veneto, Castelfranco Veneto combines rich history with modern sustainability. With 33,000 residents and a strategic position between Treviso and Venice, the town thrives on its service sector, manufacturing, and tourism, while agriculture shapes its picturesque landscape. ??? Driving Urban and Energy Innovation Castelfranco Veneto has embraced sustainable urban planning since 2004, with a focus on regenerating buildings, preserving agricultural landscapes, and conserving historical heritage. The town’s zoning plan promotes renewable energy, energy efficiency, and nature-based solutions. As a Covenant of Mayors member since 2013, Castelfranco has committed to cutting CO2 emissions by 20% through its Sustainable Energy Action Plan. Current initiatives include reducing waste, improving public lighting, enhancing energy efficiency in buildings, and expanding cycle paths to encourage eco-friendly mobility. ?? A Hub for Collaboration Castelfranco Veneto also hosted the 2nd partner meeting of the PLENTY-Life project, reinforcing its role as a key player in driving sustainability and innovation across the region. Join us in supporting Castelfranco Veneto’s inspiring journey towards a greener future! ??? #Sustainability #CleanEnergyTransition #LifeProgramme #CastelfrancoVeneto #GreenFuture #PLENTYLife

Scenario development workshop in Horn (Austria) On 4 December 2024, the second workshop on the topic of ‘Scenarios for the energy future’ took place in Horn. After a brief review of workshop 1, selected renewable energy potentials (rooftop photovoltaics, ground-mounted photovoltaics, small-scale wind power and wastewater energy) were presented and intensively discussed with the participants in small groups. At the same time, participants were able to analyse the spatial effects of renewable energy plants for electricity and heat generation and find out how many plants are needed to cover the region’s energy demand from renewable energies in the ‘Energy Transition Game’. The participants then prioritised and clustered the results of the workshop 1 according to the urgency of implementation. Important topics were the various options for electricity and heat generation, as well as suitable locations for renewable energy generation. Another workshop will be held in Horn in spring 2025 to continue working on the clean energy transition strategy.

Scenario development workshop in Eggenburg (Austria) On 12 November 2024, the second workshop on the topic of ‘Scenarios for the energy future’ took place in Eggenburg. After a brief review of workshop 1, selected renewable energy potentials (rooftop photovoltaics, ground-mounted photovoltaics and small-scale wind power) were presented and intensively discussed with the participants. In the subsequent ‘Energy Transition Game’ the participants were able to analyse the spatial effects of renewable energy plants for electricity and heat generation and find out how many plants are needed to cover the region’s energy demand from renewable energies. The results of workshop 1 were then discussed together and prioritised according to the urgency of implementation). In the course of the workshop, it became clear that the topic of heat generation, distribution and storage, in particular, represents a major challenge for the municipality. Another workshop will be held in Eggenburg in spring 2025 to continue working on the clean energy transition strategy.

Visioning workshop in Horn (Austria) On October 21, 2024, the first workshop on the topic "Visions for the future of energy" was held in Horn. After a brief insight into the current situation regarding the municipality's energy consumption (using the Energy Mosaic Austria: www.energiemosaik.at), the municipal representatives, stakeholders and citizens present discussed challenges, strategic goals, their positive effects and the tools required. Another workshop is planned in Horn, where the ideas collected will be taken up again.

The PLENTY-LIFE project is hosting two significant events in Timi? County this September 2024, aimed at enhancing sustainable urban and energy planning. These sessions will help shape strategies for a cleaner energy future. ?? September 11, 2024 – Sustainable Urban & Energy Spatial Planning ?? September 19, 2024 – Integrated Energy Planning & Vision Workshop If you're passionate about the region’s sustainable energy future, join us in these discussions and Q&A sessions. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dwCx6Amr #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #UrbanPlanning #PLENTYLIFE

We are thrilled to share more details about the second Austrian pilot city in the PLENTY-Life project, the Municipality of Horn ??, where strategies are being developed to advance the Clean Energy Transition ??. Located in Lower Austria, north-west of Vienna, in the Waldviertel region ??, Horn is characterized by a high share of forestry and agriculture ??. With a population of 6,502 inhabitants in 2023, Horn is the second smallest pilot municipality in the PLENTY-Life project ???. In 2019, Horn's total final energy consumption was around 220,400 MWh, with nearly two-thirds coming from mobility of people (31.6%) and households (30.4%). The ‘mobility of people’ sector, due to its heavy reliance on fossil fuels, contributes significantly to local emissions (44.6%) ???, followed by households with 21.5% ??. Horn is making strides in renewable energy ?? with photovoltaic systems and biomass local heating plants ??, and is expanding its electromobility options ??. Energy Policy Horn is actively working on the ‘Horn Renewable Energy Community’ project, aiming to enable collective local electricity production ??. New photovoltaic systems are being installed on public rooftops as part of a citizen participation model ??. As part of the KLAR! REGION HORN ??, Horn collaborates with 14 other municipalities to address climate change and develop regional adaptation strategies to ensure a high quality of life for future generations ??. In 2018, Horn joined the Austrian government's e5 programme for energy-efficient municipalities ??. Recognized for its commitment to sustainable development, Horn achieved three out of five ‘e’ in 2020, with an implementation rate of 51.9% ??. Key Challenges and Priority Actions Decarbonizing the local energy system presents challenges, particularly in the household and mobility sectors ????. Although the rail connection to Vienna is currently moderate with a journey time of 1.5 hours and one train change ??, a direct connection is expected by 2030, which will reduce travel time by 15 minutes and eliminate the need to change trains ?. Additionally, the local mobility offer, including feeder services to the train station, is challenged by the dependence on motorized private transport ??. Stay tuned as we continue to work towards a sustainable future with the Municipality of Horn! ???

????Discover how the Municipality of Eggenburg is tackling energy consumption and advancing sustainability as part of the PLENTY-Life project! ?Eggenburg’s total final energy consumption reached in 2019 around 98,700 MWh , distributed to 38.9% for households ??, and 28.9% for the mobility of people ??, accounting for more than two-thirds of it. Due to its high amount of fossil fuel, the sector ‘mobility of people’ shows the highest contribution to local emissions (42.0%) ???, followed by households with 28.1% ??. In Eggenburg, renewable energy ?? is generated with the help of photovoltaic systems, one biogas plant ??, biomass local heating plants ??, and electromobility is being expanded ???. Energy policy The revised Local Development Programme is currently under review ?? and deals with spatially relevant issues of the present situation and future development. Local climate and energy policy is an integral part of it ??. With the local development concept, fundamental statements are made on the intended development of the municipality and concretized in sub-concepts on various sectoral topics (including settlement concept, infrastructure and transport concept, business premises concept, landscape concept, energy and climate concept) ??. ?The municipality of Eggenburg has been a member of the Regional Energy Community (REC) Region Umspannwerk Eggenburg since 2023. Five municipalities cooperate in the REC, whose municipal areas are supplied by the Eggenburg substation.?? ??Together with 14 other municipalities, Eggenburg forms the KLAR! REGION HORN, to address climate change and develop adaptation strategies on a regional level and to ensure a high quality of life for future generations ??. ??Eggenburg has been a Climate Alliance municipality since December 2000. Climate Alliance municipalities are committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions (especially CO2) ?? and avoiding the use of tropical timber. For the municipality, this primarily means using energy carefully ??. Key challenges and priority actions A particular challenge with regard to the decarbonization of the local energy system is the energy demand in the household and mobility sector ????. ??The biomass-based district heating system represents a potential for the expansion of renewable heat supply, but is in competition with natural gas supply ??. In the field of mobility, frequent railway connections in the direction of Vienna (1-hour travel) ?? provide good conditions for climate-friendly public transport. Nevertheless, currently there is a strong dependence on motorized individual transport for many relations ??. Join us in supporting Eggenburg’s efforts to transform its energy landscape and lead the way towards a greener, more sustainable future! ???? #LifeProgramme #CleanEnergyTransition #LifeAmplified #PLENTYLife #SustainableEnergy #GreenFuture