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The ManagEnergy newsletter for June 2007 includes:

European Commission activities:

• EU Public consultation: Biofuel issues in the new legislation - Extended deadline for response: 18 June 2007
• Two new transport events on the ManagEnergy Internet Broadcast website
• Green Paper on Urban Transport
  

ManagEnergy Activities:

• News from ManagEnergy KidsCorner
• Sectoral Advice facility- First Requests Received!
• Training Needs Analysis
• Two new ManagEnergy Good Practices on Green-Schools (Ireland) and Green Lighting (Austria)
• Video Recordings: Sustainable Regions and Municipalities 2007

Forthcoming Events:

• Energy in Regional Development - 29 June 2007, Cornwall, UK

Other activities:

• Seventh issue of the BioMatNet CD-ROM
• Status report on Electricity Consumption and Efficiency Trends in the Enlarged European Union

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The ManagEnergy newsletter for May 2007 includes:

European Commission activities:

• Video Recordings: Intelligent Energy - Europe Info Day - 19 April 2007
• Video of the Month: Europe's children learn to fight climate change
• EU Public consultation: Biofuel issues in the new legislation - Deadline for response: 4 June 2007

ManagEnergy activities:

• ManagEnergy Local Energy Action Award 2008
• Apply now to join the ManagEnergy Network!
• Sectoral Advice Facility Launched
• ManagEnergy Training Needs Assessment
• Case Study of the Month: "Discover energy and talk about it" - Spain

Forthcoming Events:

• Sustainable Regions and Municipalities 2007 - 6-10 May 2007, Växjö, Sweden
• The eceee 2007 Summer Study: Saving energy – just do it! - 4-9 June 2007, Nice, France
• Energy in Regional Development - 29 June 2007, Cornwall, UK

Other activities:

• Organise an Energy Day or a SEE Campaign Event in 2007

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The ManagEnergy newsletter for April 2007 includes:

European Commission activities:

• Intelligent Energy - Europe II Launch - April 2007
• Europe agrees its new Energy Policy - 9 March 2007
• Public consultation on the "Preparation of a Green Paper on Urban Transport" - Closing date 30 April 2007
• Public consultation on the "European Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan)" - Closing date 13 May 2007

ManagEnergy activities:

• New ManagEnergy Services Available for Local Energy Agencies!
• ManagEnergy KidsCorner Competition 2007 - A great promotional opportunity for local energy actors
• Summary and Recommendations from the ManagEnergy workshop: Education Today for Tomorrow's Energy Users
• Video of the Month: The 'whole-school approach' and energy education in the community
• Case Study of the Month: Implementation Plan for the Large Scale Deployment of Renewable Energy Sources in Crete
• Video Recordings: Fifth European Conference on Sustainable Cities & Towns - Sevilla 2007

Forthcoming Events:

• Intelligent Energy - Europe Info Day - 19 April 2007
• Education for Energy – A Challenge for Schools - 19-20 April 2007, Ljubljana, Slovenia
• Sustainable Regions and Municipalities 2007 - 6-10 May 2007, Växjö, Sweden
• The eceee 2007 Summer Study: Saving energy – just do it! - 4-9 June 2007, Nice, France
• Energy in Regional Development - 29 June 2007, Cornwall, UK

Other activities:

• European Energy Service Award 2007 - Application Deadline: 30 April 2007

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The ManagEnergy newsletter for February 2007 includes:

European Commission activities:

• Energy for a Changing World - An Energy Policy for Europe
• Special meeting of the EU Council comments on the Commission's Energy Package
• First Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) call announced
• Green Paper on Urban Transport
• A Success for the first EU Sustainable Energy Week
  

ManagEnergy activities:

• Barcelona wins ManagEnergy Local Energy Action Award 2007
• 2007 ManagEnergy KidsCorner Photo and Drawing Competition
• Quick Links and Bright Ideas added to KidsCorner
• Help us evaluate the Sixth ManagEnergy Annual Conference
• Third ManagEnergy Contract (2007-2008) awarded

Forthcoming Events:

• Fifth European Conference on Sustainable Cities & Towns - Sevilla 2007

Video recordings from the EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW):

• Global Energy Crisis - Local Energy Solutions - A ManagEnergy Annual Conference Event
• Education Today for Tomorrow's Energy Users - A ManagEnergy Annual Conference Event
• Changing Systems and Habits: the Intelligent Energy - Europe Programme
• Urban Transport: Problems, Solutions and Responsibilities
• Sustainable Energy Europe Award Ceremony 2007
• Best Implementation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
• The Role of Electricity: Sustainable Solutions to Society's Long-Term Needs
• 2007 European Renewable Energy Policy Conference
• How to email VideoCards or add them to your website

Other activities:

• European Biofuels Technology Platform website launched
• Consultation on barriers to renewable electricity development

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The ManagEnergy newsletter for December 2006 includes:

European Commission activities:

• Action plan for energy efficiency: Realising the potential - saving 20% by 2020

ManagEnergy activities:

• Results of the Partner Search Survey

ManagEnergy and Intelligent Energy - Europe Events during the first EU Sustainable Energy Week:

• Sixth ManagEnergy Annual Conference - 30 January - 1 February 2006
• Networking Opportunities
• Internet Broadcasts
• Intelligent Energy - Europe - 2 February 2006

Other activities:

• Video Recordings from EPIC: International Conference on Energy Performance and Indoor Climate

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The ManagEnergy newsletter for October 2006 includes:

European Commission activities:

• Sustainable Energy Europe Awards - Deadline for entries: 3 November 2006
• Speech by Energy Commission Piebalgs on developments in the European Energy Policy
• International Cooperation Agreement on Energy Efficiency of Office Equipment
• New videos produced and broadcasted by DG Energy & Transport
• Clean urban transport: a new role for cities in European transport policy
• Biofuels Technology Platform
  

ManagEnergy activities:

• Winners - 1st online ManagEnergy drawing and photo competition
• ManagEnergy Local Energy Action Award 2007
• Case Study of the Month: Efficient lighting in Latvian Academy of Sport Education, Latvia

Forthcoming Events:

• Thirteenth ManagEnergy Reflection Group Meeting - 20 October 2006, Brussels, Belgium
• Sixth ManagEnergy Annual Conference and EUSEW: First EU Sustainable Energy Week - 29 January to 4 February 2007
• ManagEnergy Workshop "Energy Education through Eco-Schools" - 4 November 2006, Faro, Portugal
• 4th EPIC: International conference on Energy Performance and Indoor Climate - 20-22 November 2006, Lyon, France

Other Activities

• Promotion of European Passive Houses
• Zero emissions hydrogen-powered buses

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The ManagEnergy newsletter for September 2006 includes:

European Commission activities:

• Public hearing on the Strategic EU Energy Review - 22 September 2006, Brussels, Belgium
• Consultation on the Thematic Programme on Environment and sustainable management of Natural Resources, including Energy
• Intelligent Energy - Europe 2006 Call for Evaluators
  

ManagEnergy activities:

• 1st online ManagEnergy drawing and photo competition
• New ManagEnergy KidsCorner Game, Puzzle and Screen Savers
• Case Study of the Month: Energy Trophy - Germany

Forthcoming Events:

• European conference on education on energy - 22 September 2006, Paris, France
• The eceee 2007 Summer Study: Saving energy - just do it! - Abstracts due 29 September 2006
• CPMR Conference: Energy for the Periphery - 5-6 October 2006, Pamplona, Spain
• 2nd European Conference of Municipal Energy Managers - 5-6 October 2006, Warsaw, Poland

Other Activities

• Seminar on Energy, Transport and Environmental European Projects - Getting Ready for the 2007-2013 EU Financing Opportunities - 21 September 2006, Brussels, Belgium
• T@W: Sustainable Energy Technology at Work
• New Concerto Website and Brochure
• Video of the Month: DOWNVInD - Distant Offshore Windfarms with No Visual Impact in Deepwater

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The ManagEnergy newsletter for July/August 2006 includes:

European Commission activities:

• Commission services seek contributions for Intelligent Energy – Europe II
• Intelligent Energy - Europe 2006 Call - Update
• European Energy Policy - Update
• Report on the Analysis of the Debate of the Green Paper on Energy Efficiency
• Keep Europe moving: a transport policy for sustainable mobility
• Launch of Biofuels Technology Platform
• Eurobarometer - Attitudes towards Energy
• New EU-US Agreement on the ENERGY STAR® for office equipment
• Energy Council meetings of the Finnish EU Presidency - Internet Broadcasts
  

ManagEnergy activities:

• Euroheat & Power Conference 2006: Talking competitiveness! New perspectives for CHP/DHC - Video Recordings featuring:
  European energy policy. Only a luxury? - Andris Piebalgs, Energy Commissioner
  For a systemic approach to our energy future - Claude Turmes, MEP
• 8th Regional Energy Forum - FOREN 2006 - Video Recordings
• Biovalley Racer - New ManagEnergy KidsCorner Game
• School project "Grasping of Climate in Theory and Practice" - Sweden - Case Study of the Month
• Google Translation Service added to ManagEnergy website

Forthcoming Events:

• Sustainable Energy Days
• European conference on education on energy - 22 September 2006, Paris, France

Other Activities

• European Solar Prizes 2006 - Deadline 31 July 2006

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The ManagEnergy newsletter for June 2006 includes:

European Commission activities:

• Agreement on new €3.6 billion "Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme" (CIP)
• Intelligent Energy - Europe: 2006 Call Published
• Video Recordings: Intelligent Energy - Europe funding opportunities and annual info day
• Biofuels Directive Review and Progress Report - Public Consultation - Closes 10 July 2006
• Commission launches "You Control Climate Change" Campaign
  

ManagEnergy activities:

• ManagEnergy KidsCorner update
• ManagEnergy Reflection Group
• Video Recordings: A Future with Zero CO₂ Emissions - 15-17 May 2006, Stockholm, Sweden and live on the internet
• Case Study of the Month: RESIS - Renewable Energetic Sources in Schools, Italy
• Video of the Month: Save energy - save money - save the climate: Guide for local and regional governments

Forthcoming Events:

• B7 Energy Conference - 7-8 June 2006, Åland, Finland
• 8th Regional Energy Forum - FOREN 2006 - 11-15 June 2006, Neptun-Olimp, Romania
• Euroheat & Power Conference 2006: Talking competitiveness! New perspectives for CHP/DHC - 22 June 2006, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Brussels, Belgium

Other Activities

• VGAS Game - Energy, Lifestyles and Climate
• Launch of the European Solar Thermal Technology Platform
• New publication on Sustainable Energy and Local and Regional Government
• EEDAL'06: 4th International Conference on Energy Efficiency and Lighting - 21-23 June 2006, London, UK

 

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The ManagEnergy newsletter for May 2006 includes:

European Commission activities:

• European Parliament report calls for promotion of crops for bioenergy
• Intelligent Energy - Europe funding opportunities and annual info day - 30-31 May 2006 and live on the internet
• FP6 Demonstration Projects
  

ManagEnergy activities:

• Results of ManagEnergy Questionnaire
• Case Study of the Month: Saving Energy in Residential Housing, Spain
• Video of the Month: Samsø - Practical solutions for a 100% RE strategy

Forthcoming Events:

• A Future with Zero Carbon Dioxide Emissions - 15-17 May 2006, Stockholm, Sweden and live on the internet
• Actions for energy efficiency: doing more with less - 26 May 2006, Genoa, Italy
• CIBARQ 06: II International Conference on Architecture, Urban Planning and Energy - 1-2 June 2006, Pamplona, Spain
• B7 Energy Conference - 7-8 June 2006, Åland, Finland
• 8th Regional Energy Forum - FOREN 2006 - 11-15 June 2006, Neptun-Olimp, Romania

Other Activities

• EEDAL'06: 4th International Conference on Energy Efficiency and Lighting - 21-23 June 2006, London, UK
• BUY BRIGHT information platform and networking evening - 30 or 31 May 2006, Brussels, Belgium

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The ManagEnergy newsletter for April 2006 includes:

European Commission activities:

• Vision Report of the Biofuels Research Advisory Council (BIOFRAC): Public Consultation
• Biofuels to replace oil - New Video Available
• EU-US Energy Star programme - new steps
• Energy Days Call for Action
• Intelligent Energy - Europe funding opportunities and annual info day - 30 May 2006
  

ManagEnergy activities:

• ManagEnergy KidsCorner now available in 20 languages
• Help ManagEnergy adapt its services to meet your needs
  
  
• ManagEnergy Reflection Group Position Paper on the EU Green Paper on Energy Efficiency
  
  
• Conclusions from the ManagEnergy Annual Conference
• Renewable Energy House - study tour video - 3 April 2006
• Video Recordings: Sustainable Energy Systems for European Island Communities - 28-29 March 2006
• Case Study of the Month: "Educational Project: Energy and its Relation with the Environment" (Peerma)
• Video of the Month: Interview with Paula Abreu-Marques on the EU Building Directive Platform

Forthcoming Events:

• International Conference on Energy and Education - 6-7 April 2006, Budapest, Hungary
• Seminar on registration and validation of energy saving activities - 19 April 2006, Copenhagen, Denmark
• Think Globally Act Locally: Third International Pupils' Conference 2006 in the area of Sustainable Energy - 20-21 April 2006, Cieszyn, Poland
• A Future with Zero Carbon Dioxide Emissions - 15-17 May 2006, Stockholm, Sweden
• 8th Regional Energy Forum - FOREN 2006 - 11-15 June 2006, Neptun-Olimp, Romania

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The ManagEnergy newsletter for March 2006 includes:

European Commission activities:

• Two Green Papers on Energy
• Commission launches high level group on Energy, Environment and Competitiveness
• Commission urges new drive to boost production of biofuels
• Education on Energy - Teaching tomorrow's energy consumers - Education Case Studies

ManagEnergy activities:

• KidsCorner Competition launched at the ManagEnergy Annual Conference
• Video Recordings: ManagEnergy Annual Conference - 7-8 February 2006, Brussels, Belgium
• ManagEnergy Video of the Month: Local Energy Agencies - priorities for the EU Action Plan
• Sustainable Energy Systems for European Island Communities - 28-29 March 2006, Brussels, Belgium
• International Conference on Energy and Education - 6-7 April 2006, Budapest, Hungary
• Seminar on Energy Saving Activities - 19 April 2006, Copenhagen, Denmark
• A Future with Zero Carbon Dioxide Emissions - 15-17 May 2006, Stockholm, Sweden

Other activities:

• Wind Energy Policy: Support Mechanisms and Regulatory Framework for the Wind Industry - Live "Webinar" - 29 March 2006

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The ManagEnergy newsletter for February 2006 includes:

European Commission activities:

• EU Biofuels Policy - Speech by Energy Commissioner Andris Piebalgs
• Introducing the new Director-General for Energy and Transport, Mr Matthias Ruete
• Introducing the new Deputy Director-General for Energy, Mr Fabrizio Barbaso
• Workshops for Intelligent Energy - Europe (IEE) partners - 6-9 February 2006, Brussels, Belgium

ManagEnergy activities:

• ManagEnergy Annual Conference - 7-8 February 2006, Brussels, Belgium
• EU Local Energy Action - Good Practices 2005
• Searching information in video presentations on ManagEnergy Internet Broadcast Service
• 2nd International Congress on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Sources: Financing Mechanisms for Implementation - 8-10 March 2006, Sofia, Bulgaria
• Sustainable Energy Systems for European Island Communities - 28-29 March 2006, Brussels, Belgium

Other activities:

• Wind Energy Policy: Support Mechanisms and Regulatory Framework for the Wind Industry - Live "Webinar" - 29 March 2006

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The ManagEnergy newsletter for December 2005 includes:

European Commission activities:

• Two Interviews with EU Commissioner for Energy, Mr Andris Piebalgs
• The Green Paper on Energy Efficiency
• European Parliament and the Council have agreed on the Energy End-use Efficiency and Energy Services Directive
  
  
• Biomass Action Plan adopted
• Call for Expert Evaluators for Intelligent Energy - Europe
  
  
• Sustainable Energy Europe 2005-2008: Video Recordings - November 2005
  

ManagEnergy activities:

• ManagEnergy KidsCorner - a new tool for Energy Actors
• ManagEnergy Annual Conference - 7-8 February 2006
• VideoCards now available from ManagEnergy Internet Broadcast Service
• News from the ManagEnergy Reflection Group
• Case Study of the Month: La Ribera Route of Energy
• Video of the Month: Dublin Energy Day

Other activities:

• FEDARENE Interview with Alfonso González Finat
• Clean Vehicles and Fuels Symposium - November 2005 - Presentations now online
• European Energy Trophy
• Euro Info Centres - Examples of Energy Activities

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The ManagEnergy newsletter for November 2005 includes:

European Commission activities:

• Interview with EU Commissioner for Energy on the Green Paper on Energy Efficiency - Video Recording from 27 October 2005, Sofia, Bulgaria
  
  
• Sustainable Energy Europe 2005-2008: Annual Conference: Programme and Registrations - 28-29 November 2005, Brussels and live on the Internet
• Intelligent Energy - Europe Information Day - Video Recordings from 7 October 2005
• Thematic call in the area of "Sustainable Surface Transport Specific Support Actions"
  
  
• EU Member States unveil Best LIFE-Environment Projects 2004-2005

ManagEnergy activities:

• Case Study of the Month: Cultivation of energy crops - A chance for development in the rural areas of Podlaskie Voivodship, Poland
• Video of the Month: The importance of placing energy at the heart of sustainable development – the Cornwall perspective
  
  
• How you can host a ManagEnergy Workshop in 2006
• Clean Vehicles and Fuels Exhibition - 8-10 November 2005, Stockholm, Sweden
  
  
• Open Days 2005 - European Week of Regions and Cities - Video Recordings from 10-14 October 2005, Brussels, Belgium
  

Other activities:

• Video Recording: Interview with Volker Kienzlen on CEMR activities on energy efficiency
• Local actors offer feedback on Green Paper on Energy Efficiency
• OPET and SMILE reports and case studies

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The ManagEnergy newsletter for October 2005 includes:

European Commission activities:

• Interview with EU Commissioner for Energy on the Green Paper on Energy Efficiency - 27 October 2005, Sofia, Bulgaria
• Online Consultation on the Green Paper on Energy Efficiency
  
  
• Sustainable Energy Europe 2005-2008: Annual Conference: Pre-registrations are open - 28-29 November 2005, Brussels and live on the Internet
• Video Recordings: FP6 Information Day - 21 September 2005
• Intelligent Energy - Europe Information Day - 7 October 2005
• New Energy & Transport Calls website on Europa

ManagEnergy activities:

• ManagEnergy Case Study of the Month: Energy Awareness Programme 2004
• ManagEnergy Video of the Month: Energy Performance of Buildings Directive in Ireland
  
  
• Help support energy education throughout Europe
• Open Days 2005 - European Week of Regions and Cities - 10-14 October 2005, Brussels, Belgium
• Clean Vehicles and Fuels Exhibition - 8-10 November 2005, Stockholm, Sweden
  
  
• Video Recordings: CPMR Conference of Peripheral and Maritime Regions: Energy Working Group - 20 September 2005, Cornwall, UK
• Video Recordings: Promoting a Sustainable Energy Culture in Europe - 22-23 September 2005, Cork, Ireland

Other activities:

• Study of outputs, performance and future perspectives of SAVE energy agencies - Consolided Report

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The ManagEnergy newsletter for September 2005 includes:

European Commission activities:

• Video Interview with Commissioner Piebalgs on the launching of the Sustainable Energy Europe Campaign 2005-2008
• European Conference to launch the Sustainable Energy Europe Campaign 2005-2008 - 28-29 November 2005, Brussels and live on the Internet
• Debate on the Green Paper on energy efficiency at local level
• FP6 Information Day - 21 September 2005
• Intelligent Energy - Europe Information Day - 7 October 2005

ManagEnergy activities:

• ManagEnergy Case Study of the Month: Switching on to Sunlight in Wales, UK
• ManagEnergy Video of the Month: Western harbour of Malmö, Sweden
• Help support energy efficiency and renewable energies throughout Europe
• Annual ManagEnergy Conference on Local Energy Action - 7-8 February 2006, Brussels, Belgium and live on the internet
• Meet the ManagEnergy team at the Clean Vehicles and Fuels Exhibition - 8-10 November 2005, Stockholm, Sweden
• CPMR Conference of Peripheral and Maritime Regions: Energy Working Group - 20 September 2005, Cornwall, UK
• Promoting a Sustainable Energy Culture in Europe - 22-23 September 2005, Cork, Ireland

Other activities:

• Tackling Fuel Poverty is important

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The ManagEnergy newsletter for July 2005 includes:

European Commission activities:

• Video: Green Paper on Energy Efficiency or Doing More with Less
• Video: "Energy use in buildings: Use it better, use it less"
• Video: Interview on the Intelligent Energy - Europe programme
• New responsibilities within the ManagEnergy management team
• Sixth Framework Programme Information Day - Internet Broadcast Video Recordings

ManagEnergy activities:

• ManagEnergy Case Study of the Month: Action Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow
• Sustainable City Development - from pilot to mainstream - Internet Broadcast Video Recordings
• Promoting a Sustainable Energy Culture in Europe - 21-23 September 2005, Cork, Ireland

Other activities:

• 8 Messages for the G8 and EU - A Call from Local Governments

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The ManagEnergy newsletter for June 2005 includes:

European Commission activities:

• Join the Sustainable Energy Europe 2005-2008 Campaign
• Intelligent Energy – Europe Programme: Third Call for Proposals expected in September 2005
• Sixth Framework Programme Information Day - 17 June 2005
  In Brussels, Belgium and Live on the Internet
• Energy RTD Information Systems - Assessing Users' Needs
• Windpower gage force 25 - article and video

ManagEnergy activities:

• New Improved ManagEnergy Websites
• ManagEnergy Case Study of the Month: The Polish Energy Bus
• Sustainable City Development - from pilot to mainstream - 14-15 June 2005
  In Malmö, Sweden and Live on the Internet
• Promoting a Sustainable Energy Culture in Europe - 21-23 September 2005
  In Cork, Ireland
• International Workshop on Environmental Education - Internet Broadcast
  Video Recordings

Other activities:

• ELVA - looking at the possibilities to establish local value chains based on biomass use for heating
• Conference on Energy Performance of Buildings Directive - 21-23 September 2005