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4th meeting of the Polish Regional Stakeholder Advisory Group within the ENTRAIN project
On 23 March 2022 the fourth and last meeting of the Regional Stakeholder Advisory Group, established under the ENTRAIN project, took place in the Płońsk City Hall. The attendees were the representatives of the city of Płońsk, PEC in Płońsk, Social Housing Association, Płońsk Energy Foundation and universities. Members of the Regional Stakeholder Advisory Group are also involved in the activities of the Płońsk Energy Cluster.
The mayor of Płońsk Andrzej Pietrasik has officialy opened the meeting and welcomed the guests. Then he spoke about the numerous activities of PEC in Płońsk, which is a good example of a cogeneration plant utilising local renewable energy sources.
Bielsko-Biała launches the energy advisory program for inhabitants
Bielsko-Biała has been protecting the climate and caring for the welfare of its inhabitants by implementing various measures for saving energy and environmental resources for many years. In the face of constantly rising energy prices and increasing energy demand in the city, solutions which allow to build energy-saving habits in a simple way and to implement positive changes are of particular importance.
Within the framework of the ENERGIA NA MIARĘ (en. TAILORED ENERGY MEASURES) program carried out by our Association in cooperation with the City Office in Bielsko-Biała, the inhabitants of apartments and houses in the city will be able to take part, free of charge, in a comprehensive advisory process concerning rational use of energy. During individual meetings with an energy advisor they will receive a set of personalized tips and recommendations to reduce energy consumption without financial outlays and an Energy Package - a set of devices facilitating the implementation of the proposed solutions (i.e. energy-saving light bulbs, aerators, heat insulating mats, etc.).
Summary of the fourth local training organised within the ENTRAIN project
Optimisation and operation of small district heating networks using renewable energy sources was the topic of the fourth local training organised within the ENTRAIN: Enhancing renewable heat planning for improving the air quality of communities project, funded by the Interreg Central Europe programme. The event took place on 15 February 2022 and was the last of a series of four training courses, each dedicated to different aspect of district heating.
The training started with a short welcome and introduction of participants to the subject matter of the meeting as well as the scope of the ENTRAIN project, under which we met, was presented.
Recruitment for the EPAH Technical Assistance Programme for local authorities extended until 15 March this year
Local authorities and organisations cooperating with them aiming at reducing and eliminating energy poverty in their municipality have more time to apply and receive technical assistance from experts and the team of Energy Poverty Advisory Hub (EPAH).
Until 6.00 pm. on March 15th this year interested parties can apply for technical assistance (expert support), lasting up to 9 months, which will enable them to more effectively plan and implement activities for people at risk of or affected by energy poverty.
Once registered on the website, applicants will be able to access and complete the online application form, which will take no more than two days.
We invite you to register and take advantage of the EPAH Technical Assistance Programme.
Representatives of heating companies about barriers to the development of the sector and ways to overcome them
Within the ENTRAIN project, the aim of which is to increase competence of public authorities in the field of elaboration and implementation of local strategies and plans for development of small heating systems, using renewable energy sources, a survey among representatives of heating companies has been conducted. The aim of the survey was to determine the condition of district heating in Poland, therefore the questions concerned among others the most important barriers of its development, needed legal changes or necessary forms of financial support.
