Energy Efficiency Network
The project is completed. The project’s goal was to enable Czech and German energy experts to exchange and implement good practices in energy performance contracting for cities, municipalities, and public building owners.
Energy Efficiency Energy Transition and Climate-Neutral Buildings Municipalities
Project info
Czech Republic, Germany
09/20 - 06/23
Local governments, Public sector, Private sector
287,942.97 €
Contact info
Daniela Stolarová
- Czech Technical University
- OTH Amberg-Weiden - Technical University of Applied Sciences
- The Association of Energy Service Providers (APES)
Background
Energy savings and climate policies were not very prominent topics in the Czech Republic until the energy crisis. The flow of information between owners of public and municipal buildings, experts working in the energy industry and overarching bodies is limited. Cross-border cooperation of energy experts would help to overcome the persistent barriers regarding energy savings and efficiency projects in the Czech public sector.
Energy-efficient generator for the use in the hospital of Břeclav. Photo: (c) Univerzitní centrum energeticky efektivních budov
Project
The project created a cross-border group of energy engineers and experts in the Czech Republic and Germany. One key good practice from Germany which was implemented in the Czech Republic during the project is the “Energy Efficiency Network” (EEN). ENNs connect Energy Services Companies (ESCOs), energy experts and public buildings managers. They thus make the process of preparing, submitting and performing energy saving projects more efficient. To make these advantages available to Czech municipalities, the project established a pilot EEN in the Czech Republic. By sharing the EEN concept with other municipalities and public entities, the project supported the Czech Republic’s transition towards municipal energy efficiency.
Results
- Establishment of an Energy Efficiency Network (EEN): 14 Czech municipalities founded a pilot EEN based on the Bavarian model. They are engaged in energy-saving activities within the network by training their energy experts and sharing experiences. The EEN has initiated and supported several energy-saving projects in the member municipalities.
- Capacity development: During three study visits and 11 specialist workshops and seminars, 250 people from 60 institutions, including municipalities, local administrations, energy agencies and energy service companies, research institutions and other public and private actors, expanded their energy efficiency capacities.
Last update: May 2026