CommitClimate

Municipalities and cities are important drivers of decarbonizing energy systems. They are responsible for setting a strategic direction to increase energy efficiency, produce renewable energy, and reduce local greenhouse gas emissions. They have an essential role in mobilizing stakeholders and citizens to introduce energy solutions for climate neutrality. However, this potential is not yet well exploited due to a lack of skills and supportive tools. It is very difficult for municipalities to calculate and understand today’s CO2 emissions and even more to get an understanding of different possible scenarios of the future. The project aims to increase the capacity of municipality staff and local stakeholders to deal with energy transition issues. The major practical outcome is a new computer-based simulation model, called CommitClimate Simulator, for carbon footprint calculation and future scenario modelling. Local authorities will develop, test, and use the Simulator to create municipal sustainable energy and climate action plans for reaching climate neutrality. The technical work on the development and use of the modelling tool goes hand in hand with information & communication activities and training for target groups and citizens. All results and experiences are summarized in an interactive online platform with step-by-step explanations, the CommitClimate Simulator, and training materials enabling its use in energy transition planning for every municipality.

PROJECT FUNDED BY:

Interreg Baltic Sea Region program

PROJECT DURATION:

From 1st January 2023 until 31st December 2025

Project no. #C026

PROJECT BUDGET:

2,415,361.30 EUR, of which co-financing from EU funds – 1,932,289.04 EUR

SCIENTIFIC LEADER OF THE PROJECT:

Aiga Barisa

PUBLISHED:

10.02.2023.

MORE INFORMATION:

https://interreg-baltic.eu/projects

PROJECT PARTNERS:

Coordinator:
Riga Technical University, Institute of Energy Systems and Environment, Latvia

Partners:

City of Riga | Riga Municipal Agency “Riga Energy Agency”, Latvia

Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), Estonia

Sustainable Business Hub, Sweden

Association of Municipalities Polish Network “Energie Cites”, Poland

Municipality of Pałecznica, Poland

Cesis Municipality, Latvia

Municipality of Raciechowice, Poland

Enerhack Foundation NGO, Estonia

Lapplands Municipal Association, Sweden