Riga Planning Region

Our ShareRes project has published Latvia’s regional self-assessment about energy communities. The authors – Ivars Kudrenickis and Gaidis Klavs - look at the local policy context and preconditions for launching new community initiatives in Riga Planning Region. The legal framework for energy communities is about to take its final shape in December. This report provides a good guide for everyone who is intereseted in energy transition or plans launching their own energy community project. #ShareResProject

🚀 Building a Smarter, Greener Future with DATAWiSE! 🌍🏢 Within the DATAWiSE project we aim to create smarter, more efficient, and eco-friendly buildings by integrating advanced digital solutions and technologies. We’re developing tools for data-driven building performance (DBPM) and AI-enhanced lifecycle decision support (LD2S) to improve energy efficiency, reduce operational costs, and elevate occupant comfort, all while ensuring data quality, privacy, and interoperability. 📈🤖 📅 Join our online co-creation session! Discover DATAWiSE goals and provide input on upcoming features and benefits. Let’s shape the future of smart buildings together! 💡 #DATAWiSE #BuildingManagement #DataDriven #SustainableConstruction #EnergyEfficency

One of the pilots of the DATAWiSE project will analyze the educational establishments in RPR territory - focusing on integration of energy efficient practices. This pilot will showcase how suitable building management can enhance the learning environment and reduce operational costs at the same time.

Riga meeting kickstarts SLOWDOWN Interreg Europe with good practice mapping 🗺️ The Riga Planning Region hosted the first Regional Stakeholder Group meeting as part of the SLOWDOWN project. The event, themed "Slower Tourism for All: How to Make Nature and Culture Tourism in Riga Region More Framed, Affordable, and Meaningful?", brought together 36 participants, including managers from tourism and cultural institutions, non-governmental organizations, and local entrepreneurs. Participants had the opportunity to learn about the SLOWDOWN project, its goals, and upcoming activities. The event featured expert presentations, including a talk by travel designer and ethical tourism promoter Aldis Kušķis, titled "Experience Story: What is Slower and More Sustainable Tourism". The second half of the meeting focused on group discussions about the current state of slow tourism in the Riga Planning Region, as well as mapping successful practices that could be further developed and shared. The event was a valuable step in fostering collaboration and promoting the principles of slow tourism in the region. #InterregEurope #SlowDown #RegionalStakeholderGroup #slowtourism

🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 We're thrilled to unveil the first ENERGATE Project YouTube video, a major step forward in our mission to revolutionize energy efficiency financing across Europe! 🌍 🎯 What is ENERGATE Project? It’s an innovative marketplace that simplifies energy efficiency projects, connecting building owners, investors, and implementors to drive impactful collaborations. 🌱 Why it Matters: Buildings are Europe’s top energy consumers, and ENERGATE Project helps fast-track sustainability goals by breaking down barriers in project financing and execution. 🏙 Riga Planning Region as a pilot partner, helping to develop and implement energy efficiency solutions, facilitate investment matchmaking, and advance sustainable building renovation projects in the region. Watch now and join the movement towards a decarbonized future! #EnergyEfficiency #Sustainability #Decarbonization #EnergyEfficiency #Sustainability #GreenFinance #BuildingInnovation #EUProjects #Energate_eu #LIFEProgramme #LIFEAmplifier CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency Link to the video: https://lnkd.in/dNrVrytS

What about ☀️energy communities in Latvia's towns? The first demo project of rooftop PV and solar collectors on two multiapartment buildings was implemented at Marupe municipality in 2020. And it is still operational. Find out more about this good practice that was coordinated by Riga Planning Region (RPR) and Ilgvars Francis: https://lnkd.in/dWiU6kuw At RPR, we recognize the potential of energy communities for reaching our climate and energy goals. It is demonstrated by our own enrollment in related projects, including #ShareRESproject from the Interreg Europe programme. In the next few years, RPR will come up with support measures and improve its policy instruments to launch more pilots and community projects in the municipalities. Currently, we are waiting for the adoption of the national regulation. The Marupe pilot was part of #Co2mmunity project, also funded by the Interreg programme. #InterregEurope #energycommunities #ShareRESproject AGENEX - Extremadura Energy Agency

🌞 Energy communities are key to achieving a fair energy transition, empowering citizens to actively participate in the process. These communities enable citizens, SMEs, and public entities to collectively produce, consume, store, share, and sell renewable energy. Riga Planning Region is participating in the project “Sharing Renewable Energy through Energy Communities” or #ShareRESproject funded by Interreg Europe. Find out more at: https://lnkd.in/d9EUxCjC #ShareRESproject will foster experience exchange between different regions of the EU. Activities include sharing good practices, conducting masterclasses, hosting interregional events, and performing regional self-assessment studies. Our common goal is to overcome barriers and create enabling frameworks for innovative and inclusive renewable energy projects. As an outcome of this project, Riga Planning Region will integrate new support measures for energy communities within its development programme. Are you working on ideas for energy community projects in Latvia? Let’s get in touch! Watch the #ShareRES video on: https://lnkd.in/d8sqPK88 AGENEX - Extremadura Energy Agency

RPR is looking forward to take part at the YES Volunteer project, that seeks to enhance youth development, across six European regions, by expanding access to enriched volunteering opportunities fostering personal and professional growth.

The RPR #EasyEnergy  partners embarked on a journey to Aars, Denmark, for a set of workshops regarding Easy Energy project activities. Our hosts (Vesthimmerlands Kommune) organized a best practice exchange trip – two schools and a dedicated refugee center –, where various energy saving solutions were presented and explained. A heartfelt thank you to all our partners and the welcoming communities at each site! Hanse-Parlament ZEBAU GmbH - Centre for Energy, Construction, Architecture and the Environment  Panevezys Chamber of Commerce Industry and Crafts Latvijas Tirdzniecības un rūpniecības kamera Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Tartu Regional Energy Agency STOWARZYSZENIE OTULINA PODKRAKOWSKA Satakunta University of Applied Sciences - SAMK Pomorska Izba Rzemieślnicza Małych i Średnich Przedsiębiorstw Vesthimmerlands Kommune #MadewithInterreg #Climatechange #Energyefficiency #Energytransition #Lowcarbon #Responsivepublicservices #InterregBSR #sustainability #energy #solutions #BMS

Looking forward to see the results and how the study will contribute to the overall progress of the project 🏢🏬