The project /
Partners
The Euronet 50/50 project seeks to create an European network of educational centres committed to save energy following the 50/50 scheme, therefore the partnership involved in the project intends to cover the diversity of Europe as much as possible. For that reason we have partners from the Mediterranean area and from the Centre and Eastern Europe.
All the partners are working on energy issues from a sustainable point of view, and the German partner (UFU) is already an expert on the 50/50 scheme. The partners represent different types of structures with regional and local governments, energy agencies, a university and an institute involved. This is very positive to enrich the project with different points of view and expertises.
DIBA is a local government institution that encourages progress and well-being among the citizens of the province of Barcelona. The province of Barcelona currently comprises 311 municipalities with a
population of more than five million inhabitants. DIBA takes a direct role in providing services (technical, economic and technological help for town halls) and, above all, in cooperation with town halls. It forms
part of the local administration, which is one of the most open towards its citizenry.
The Environmental Department is responsible for planning and developing environmental policies on climate change mitigation and sustainability, environmental evaluation and management and environmental
awareness, education and dissemination. On the energy area it is a supportive structure of the Covenant of Mayors of the European Commission.
The Council coordinates Euronet 50/50 and implements the 50/50 methodology in 13 schools of the province.
The Independent Institute for Environmental Concerns (UfU) is a non-governmental organisation. It was founded during the peaceful revolution in the GDR in 1989 and is today the only not-for-profit research
institute with East-German roots. UfU is a scientific institute with a strong profile in the fields of environmental education, public participation and climate protection and devoted to a decidedly applicationoriented
research. UfU’s Department of Climate Protection and Environmental Education has been doing research into and implementing incentive schemes for energy saving as 50/50 in Berlin and other parts
of Germany for 15 years. UfU shares its experience with the partners in the EURONET project, contributes strongly to the development of the EURONET methodology and teaching material and tests the
material in two Berlin schools running a 50/50 project for the first time.
ALESA – Local Agency for Energy of the Province of Chieti was established in September 2001 co-financed under the 2000 SAVE programme. ALESA promotes RES and RUE at local level. Collecting data
and information on energy management, it has contributed to the development of the provincial energy plan in order to define energy strategies. The Agency also operates at European level by participating in
various EU Community projects. For the dissemination of RES and RUE, the organization of conferences, seminars, meetings and workshops plays an important role among the activities of the Agency. The
wide diffusion of news, good practices, possibilities of public and private co-funding for RES and RUE constitutes one of the most important aims of the organisation. Finally the Agency also plays active role in
the development of common actions with schools, universities, training institutes and other educational centres. In the framework of this project, ALESA defines the methodology of energy auditing and
implements the 50/50 concept in 5 schools.
The University of Vaasa is a multidisciplinary university offering degrees at all academic levels from Bachelor's to Doctor's. The teaching and research activities of the University focus on business studies,
technology, administration, languages and communication. University of Vaasa has four specific focus areas, including energy as well. Vaasa Energy Institute (VEI) is a cooperation organisation to combine
the know-how within the field of energy. It was founded by the University of Vaasa together with the two local universities of applied sciences. The function of Vaasa Energy Institute is to offer energy research,
consultancy and supplementary training services to energy actors at local, domestic and international levels. In the 50/50 project the main task of VEI, as a representative of University of Vaasa, is to
implement the project in Finland (in 5 schools) as well as to take the responsibility of evaluation and continuity of the 50/50 scheme.
The Lake Balaton Development Coordination Agency is a Hungarian non-profit organisation and development agency. It was established in January 2000 by the Lake Balaton Development Council (LBDC). It
performs professional and operative duties promoting the development of the Lake Balaton Resort Area related to the activities of the Council. The aim of the Agency is to provide effective assistance in order
to promote sustainable tourism development, environmental protection, traffic infrastructure, and the development of human resources. Accordingly, the agency is responsible for coordinating and managing
projects that contribute to the development of the region and supporting local and micro-regional initiatives. In the framework of this project, the Agency implements the 50/50 concept in 6 schools, while sharing
and widely disseminating the lessons learnt through the region.
Almada City Council has been developing policies and strategies towards a more sustainable development, as well as enhanced the process of elaborating the Local Agenda 21 of Almada. In the framework of
this, Almada adopted policies that guarantee the preservation of environment and safeguarding of the Planet in accordance with the principles of sustainable development and the Aalborg Commitments. Within
the Municipality of Almada, the Sustainable Environmental Management and Planning Department aims at supporting the development of local sustainable development policies. Among other issues, it fosters
the concepts of energy and eco-efficiency among the school population, contributing to achieve the goals of the Local Strategy for Climate change and the commitments of the Covenant of Mayors, subscribed
by Almada. As a city council, Almada tests the direct application of the 50/50 methodology through applying it at 5 schools and coordinates the first year imlpementation of the 50/50 methodology in the 50
schools involved in the project.
The Association of Municipalities Polish Network “Energie Cités” is a non-governmental and public benefit organization which was established in 1994. In close cooperation with local authorities, the Association
promotes energy efficiency and use of renewable energy sources, helps to identify financing sources for energy related projects, teaches how to use structural funds and helps its members in finding partners
for their projects. During 15 years of it existence the Association participated in over 40 national and international projects, organized over 80 seminars, trainings, study tours and conferences, and trained over
3000 representatives of local authorities. At present the Association cooperates with over 30 partners form over 20 countries. The Association also became a Supporting Structure of the Covenant of Mayors,
an ambitious European initiative for climate protection. Within the framework of the EURONET 50/50 project the Association will implement the 50/50 methodology in 6 Polish schools.
Association of municipalities Polish Network of “Energie Cites” (PNEC)
The Prefecture of Heraklion, the largest prefecture in the island of Crete, is a local self government authority offering services for the benefit of citizens. It consists of 25 directorates that are enhancing the
economic, social and cultural development of the area. The activities of this project will be conducted by the directorates of primary and secondary education belonging to the Department of Environmental
Education. These departments are local authorities, whose main duties are the support and follow-up of environmental projects as well as providing training for school teachers. In Heraklion's Prefecture there
are 204 nursery schools, 213 primary schools, 54 secondary schools, 36 upper secondary schools and 10 vocational training schools. Supported by the Departments of Environmental Education an average
number of 90 schools implement environmental projects in every school year. In the framework of EURONET 50/50 project, Heraklion coordinates the selection of educational centers and the creation of the
50/50 network. Heraklion implements the project activities in 2 primary and 2 secondary schools.
Energy agency of Savinjska, Saleska and Koroska Region (KSSENA) was established in 2006 in the framework of the Intelligent Energy Europe programme. The mission of KSSENA is to implement measures
in the field of renewable energy sources, promote efficient use of energy and enhance sustainable town traffic. KSSENA follows national and European aims in the field of energy policy with its program and
development regarding to social, economical and environmental development on local level. KSSENA’s operational fields are: reduction of costs and energy use with emphasis on public sector; reduction of
green-house-gas (GHG) emissions; development and implementation of innovative products and services; implementation of pilot or demonstrative projects, gain of non-refundable founds; and
encouragements for inflow of capital for investments projects. Agency KSSENA shares the implementation of the 50/50 methodology to promote energy saving and efficiency in 5 educational centers cross
municipality of Velenje, Celje and Slovenj Gradec and coordinates the second year application of the 50/50 methodology in the 50 schools involved in the project.
