DUET – Driving Urban Energy Together

Project

DUET supports Bydgoszcz’s goal of improving its energy management in various ways. It organises trainings for local authorities on energy management processes and tools based on German exemplary cities’ experiences. In a further stage, the cities’ employees will support other municipalities in establishing an information base for their buildings which has the potential of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, and energy cost. The second pillar of the project constitutes the developing, testing, and disseminating of relevant tools supported by information and communication technology (ICT). In this regard, ICT refers to a diverse set of technological tools and resources used to store, create, or exchange information. The project expands Bydgoszcz’s system for energy data collection, including data on renewable energy production and distributed energy resources. Furthermore, it aspires to foster a permanent exchange of multidisciplinary experiences between local government units and energy experts. Through these measures, the project supports especially smaller municipalities that have limited data platforms, no climate policies, and limited budget and staff.