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EnR is a voluntary network currently numbering twenty three European energy agencies, with responsibility for the planning, management or review of national research, development, demonstration or dissemination programmes in the fields of energy efficiency and renewable energy and climate change abatement.

It seeks to strengthen cooperation between member agencies and other European actors on all issues relevant to sustainable energy (energy efficiency, sustainable transport and renewable energy). International comparison and information sharing takes place primarily through our seven Working Groups, which are also open to relevant non-member organisations. As well as this exchange of information, EnR Working Groups serve as forums for the conception and implementation of successful common projects within the framework of EU-funded programmes, such as the European Commission's Intelligent Energy Europe Programme. For examples of further information on ongoing and complete common projects, visit the Working Groups section of the website.

EnR provides a first point of contact for national energy agencies in EU Member States. EnR dedicates its efforts towards joint activities where its unique character provides added value at both a European and individual Member State level. It provides a channel for pan-European technical support on matters of energy policy, strategy, evaluation, programme design & delivery and marketing communications.

In 2008 EnR conducted a national survey on the role of energy agencies in the implementation of the Energy Services Directive (ESD) in the EU and associated countries using the expertise of EnR members. The focus of the report is on overall targets, the exemplary role in public procurement, promotion of energy enduse efficiency, and on the preparatory process for the first and the second National Energy Efficient Action Plans (NEEAPs). Please download the report below.

2010 EnR Discussion paper on EEP

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2009 EnR report on implementation of the ESD

In October 2010 EnR published a discussion paper on the Commission's Energy Efficiency Plan (EEP) based on a survey of 15 European energy agencies about their experience of NEEAPs and the first EEAP. The paper presents the results of that survey, highlighting the approaches that need to be promoted through the forthcoming EEP. Please download the file below.

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