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Cities and towns are the closest level of government to the people.
They can implement concrete measures to save energy on the ground. Here you will find a collection of helpful materials for your work on energy savings in your municipality – from energy saving tips for citizens to a communication toolkit for municipal administrations and concrete practical examples from all over Europe. Browse our materials and use them to save energy together!
Energy Action Blueprints: Easy-to-replicate procedures developed from real experiences
School Workshops
A 45–90 minute interactive school workshop blueprint for one class + optional 1–2 week “Home Challenge” to transfer actions to households.
The blueprint includes: The entire procedure at a glance | Implementation recipe | Energy-saving topics & tips you can communicate| Planning & resources | Mini timeplan | Budget estimate | Risks and impact measures
Visit the online hubs for implemented sessions: Rota de Energia in Portuguese | Schulworkshops in Austria
Sticker Nudges
An A4/A5 sticker sheet with short, removable reminder stickers for everyday energy-saving habits at home (plus a QR code to your local tips/support page).
The blueprint includes: The entire procedure at a glance | Implementation recipe | Energy-saving topics & tips you can communicate| Planning & resources | Mini timeplan | Budget estimate | Risks and impact measures.
You can order the Stickers created by the Energy Agency Tirol here. Scroll down to download a PDF version in German.
Open House Day
A one-day event where households with energy-efficient homes open their doors for visits. Homeowners share renovation experiences, motivation, costs/benefits, and answer questions.
The blueprint includes: The entire procedure at a glance | Implementation recipe | Energy-saving topics & tips you can communicate| Planning & resources | Mini timeplan | Budget estimate | Risks and impact measures.
See the Video of eza! on an implemented event here! (in German)
DIY Workshop
A hands-on DIY workshop on simple insulation. A local craftsman demonstrates the steps, and helps participants understand what they can do and what requires professionals.
The blueprint includes: The entire procedure at a glance | Implementation recipe | Energy-saving topics & tips you can communicate| Planning & resources | Mini timeplan | Budget estimate | Risks and impact measures
Press Article Templates
A set of ready-to-use article templates on energy-saving topics for municipalities to publish in municipal papers, newsletters, websites, or partner channels.
The blueprint includes: The entire procedure at a glance | Implementation recipe | Energy-saving topics & tips you can communicate| Planning & resources | Mini timeplan | Budget estimate | Risks and impact measures
Resources on energy efficiency for citizens in English
Video for social media | Water efficiency connected with water use reduction tips
Resources in German
Experts demonstrate how homeowners can insulate top-floor ceilings using environmentally friendly wood fibre boards—simple, inexpensive measures that deliver significant energy savings through hands-on DIY techniques. This engaging format shows local authorities how to organize accessible events that empower citizens with practical renovation skills, reducing heating costs without major investments or professional help. Offered as part of the hosted with the Allgäu Energy and Environment Centre (eza!) campaign.
Booklet in German with comprehensive and structured energy saving advice by the Energieagentur Tirol. Private households in particular offer untapped potential for energy savings. By consistently focusing on energy efficiency when renovating and purchasing new appliances, an average household can reduce its energy consumption for electricity and heating by well over 50%, saving more than €1,000 per year at current prices.
Energy saving advisory brochure | Practical brochure with tailored energy-saving guidance by Energieagentur Tirol
Brochure | Safe and efficient wood heating practices by Energieagentur Tirol
Leaflet | Explains how to ventilate efficiently in cold weather by eza! (Regionale Energieagentur, Allgäu)
German Hub | Central hub for renovation-related energy advice
Austrian Hub Regional hub focused on Austrian energy-saving practices
Resources in Slovenian
Short ready-to-use video by ZPS ready to be shared. Drafts cost money, so seal your windows and doors: if you have old windows that don’t seal well, you’re losing heat. Fortunately, there’s a quick solution that at least mitigates the problem.
Short ready-to-share explainer video produced by ZPS as part of their national campaign. Washing with eco programs will save you energy and water. By using them, you can save as much as 30 to 50% of energy and water, applies to washing machines, dishwashers, and (in terms of energy) dryers.
Municipalities can empower citizens with ZPS Slovenia’s proven campaign toolkit—featuring a widely published press release (reaching 60 outlets) with practical tips like lowering room temperatures by 1°C to save 6% on heating. Summer success at Ljubljana’s interior design fair reached thousands of consumers, while short videos are perfect for local websites/social media. Even familiar tips generate strong public/media interest—ideal for municipalities to reduce energy poverty and boost sustainable habits with trusted, ready-to-share content from ZPS.
This Slovenian Price Calculator makes it easier for citizens to compare the offers and possibly save by changing the energy supplier. Offered by the Slovenian Consumer Alliance, ZPS, this price calculator allows a comparison based on actual consumption.
Resources in Portuguese
In this explanatory video from ADENE, we show how tempreature control works at homes and the factors that can influence it.
In Portugal, energy production and use account for more than two-thirds of greenhouse gas emissions, but simple behavioural changes can slow down this process. Find out more about some of these changes and the potential savings associated with them in this video from ADENE.
Water is a scarce and indispensable resource, but how can we contribute to combating water waste in homes, buildings, and cities? Watch the explanatory video and learn how ADENE can help citizens save water.
Explainer video in Portuguese on how to save energy at home by switching off lights. Learn more in this video from ADENE.
Explainer video in Portuguese on how energy labels help consumers choose energy-efficient products. Learn more about the energy label in this video from ADENE.
To save money and energy, it is essential to understand the electricity bill. This explainer video developed by ADENE helps citizens raise attention to the various factors of their energy use.
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