Our Mission
The European Energy Award supports local governments in establishing interdisciplinary planning approaches and implementing effective energy and climate policy measures through the rational use of energy and increased use of renewable energies.
There are nearly 1.900 local authorities with a population of 77 million participating today.
Accelerator of national and supranational energy strategies
The eea translates national goals effectively into local policy recommendations. These provide guidance for local governments in allocating their resources to achieve optimum efficiency in their measures.
For local authorities by local authorities
The eea has been continually developed by local governments and experts on the local level since 1988. Careful consideration of the regional and local context forms an integral part of the programme.
Specific action plans
eea local governments implement customised action plans with a longterm view. Action plans are evaluated and adjusted every year with the assistance of accredited experts.
International benchmark
Local governments‘efforts are assessed with regard to their individual scope of action. This allows a comparison of different local authorities and the establishment of an international benchmark.
Gold Municipalities
Labelling under the European Energy Award provides an incentive for local authorities to strengthen their activities and makes a strong point for location marketing purposes. The European Energy Award Gold further honours local authorities with exemplary energy policies for taking a pioneering role.