The ENTRACK project, supported by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency, aims to streamline and enhance the capacity of local and regional authorities in designing effective clean energy transition plans. A critical component of this initiative is our comprehensive Taxonomy of Social Energy Plans, Strategies, and Policies from EU Level Down to Municipal […]
The ENTRACK consortium proudly unveils the report titled Taxonomy of Social Energy Plans, Strategies, and Policies from EU Level Down to Municipal Level, presenting a detailed mapping of social energy policies across various governance levels—from the European Union to local social energy policy profiles of municipalities in the selected case studies. The report details how
On 14 November 2024, the second MRP meeting was held in Piano di Sorrento with a dual purpose. The first objective was to present the findings from the Taxonomy of Energy Plans (D2.1) and the Ethnographic Research (T3.2). The second was to facilitate a guided, two-step self-evaluation process involving local energy policy actors, focusing on
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The September-December 2024 edition of Intelcities Magazine features an insightful article titled Social Energy Innovation: Mapping and Co-creation in Rural Areas in Southern Europe. Co-authored by João Pedro Gouveia, Rita Lopes, Carolina Castro, and Katherine Mahoney, this publication explores the innovative approaches on energy solutions and community engagement in rural areas across Southern Europe. Released
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On December 3rd 2024, our partner AREANATejo had the opportunity to present the Entrack Project during the 3rd meeting of the LIFE SMART project. This event, held in collaboration with other H2020 initiatives, served as a key moment for cross-project engagement. The presentation offered valuable insights into Entrack’s progress, sparking meaningful dialogue among attendees and
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João Pedro Gouveia Participates in C40 Cities Inclusive Climate Action Academy in LisbonEvent: C40 Cities Inclusive Climate Action AcademyLocation: Fundação da Cidade de Lisboa, LisbonDate: September 17, 2024 João Pedro Gouveia, a prominent researcher and project partner from Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia da Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, participated in the C40 Cities Inclusive Climate
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Understanding Local Social Energy Stakeholders Needs to Foster Engagement in Social Energy Co-Design Plans in Mediterranean Rural Areas11th International Conference on “Energy, Sustainability and Climate Crisis” (ESCC 2024), Ionian Academy, Corfu.Date: August 27, 2024 At the 11th International Conference on “Energy, Sustainability and Climate Crisis” (ESCC 2024) held at the Ionian Academy in Corfu on
On 11 July 2024, the first Italian Multi-Regional Platform (MRP) meeting for the ENTRACK Project was held in Vico Equense. Its goal was to introduce the ENTRACK Project, create a solid connection and engage with the identified stakeholders, and also focus on the kick-off of the Ethnographic research in the two municipalities. The MRP gathered
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On June 26, 2024, João Pedro Gouveia, invited speaker at the “Jornadas Internacionales – Retos de la Vivienda en el S. XXI,” shared his expertise at the Instituto de Ciencias de la Construcción in Madrid. The event focused on the technical and social challenges related to climate emergencies and energy vulnerability. In his presentation, Gouveia
As part of the LIFE ENTRACK project, an initiative has been launched on June 24 2024, to better understand energy consumption habits. During the months of June and August, the Climate Explorers took to the streets of the municipalities of Gavião and Ponte de Sor in Portugal. The success of the project relies heavily on
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