The workshop "Local leadership in sustainable energy", which takes place during EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW), will facilitate the exchange of experience between local and regional governments in developing and implementing sustainable energy action plans (SEAPs). The event will also bring to light the various support mechanisms available to cities to aid with their SEAP implementation and monitoring, and look at ways to overcome barriers.

Five projects (CONURBANT, leap, CASCADE, eReNet and Covenant capaCITY), financed under the Intelligent Energy Europe Programme, will present good practices and practical guidance on designing and executing sustainable energy action plans (SEAPs), including tools such as the Covenant capaCITY Online Training Platform. New opportunities for funding will also be examined.

This free event will also bring to light the various support mechanisms available to cities to aid with their SEAP implementation and monitoring, and look at ways to overcome barriers. It is hoped that the workshop will increase the number of signatories to the Covenant of Mayors, helping cities to reach the proposed EU 2020 goals.

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