Information: Regional Director for Energy stresses importance of maximising inclusion of renewable energy sources in the Azores
The Regional Director for Energy stressed today in Lisbon the importance of "maximising the inclusion of renewable energy sources into the power production system" of the Azores, which currently exceeds 41%. According to Andreia Carreiro, it is fundamental to participate "in international discussions, with special emphasis on emerging practices in this area, a key element for the implementation of... more >>

Information: Energy Managers course promotes energy efficiency in the public sector
The Regional Director for Energy stressed today the importance of the Public Building Energy Managers Course, considering that it "addresses the needs of a rigorous management of the energy resources consumed by the regional public sector." Andreia Carreiro spoke at the opening of this course in Ponta Delgada, adding that an identical initiative will be held "on the island of Terceira in September... more >>

Information: Regional Directorate for Energy promotes participation of industrial sector in defining energy policy
The Regional Director stressed this afternoon the importance of "promoting the active participation of the industrial fabric in defining the energy policy of the Azores. She spoke during a visit to three industrial units on São Miguel Island in the context of the Azorean Strategy for Energy 2030 (EAE 2030). "It is precisely with the goal of outlining a robust regional energy policy under EAE ... more >>

Information: Regional Director for Energy stresses importance of strengthening European cooperation in this sector
The Regional Director for Energy stressed the importance of reinforcing the cooperation, positioning and importance of the Azores and the Outermost Regions for the energy transition in the European Union, noting that this is a "particularly dynamic and technologically advanced sector." Andreia Carreiro spoke on the sidelines of the 13th EU Sustainable Energy Week, an event that brought together po... more >>

Information: Cooperation with Association of Energy and Environment Agencies promotes energy efficiency in the Azores, says Regional Director
The Regional Director for Energy stated in Lisbon that the collaboration protocol signed today between the Regional Government and the Association of Energy and Environment Agencies (RNAE) aims to promote energy efficiency in the archipelago. Andreia Carreiro pointed out that the protocol presents "specific goals in terms of promoting energy efficiency, namely through a behavioural change in the r... more >>

Information: Energy Performance Contracts are at the forefront of sustainable development, says Regional Director
The Regional Director for Energy stated in Ponta Delgada that Energy Performance Contracts (CDE) are an innovative approach to a business model that helps overcoming the initial barriers associated with energy efficiency investments. Andreia Carreiro spoke at the opening session of the 5th Meeting with Energy Efficiency. She pointed out that CDE is a "new business model approach" that allows risk ... more >>

Information: Regional Government promotes 5th Meeting with Energy Efficiency
The Regional Secretariat for Energy, Environment and Tourism, through the Regional Directorate for Energy, will hold the 5th Meeting with Energy Efficiency in Ponta Delgada next Wednesday, May 2, which will address energy performance contracts. This meeting features a panel of speakers who will analyse this new business approach. It starts with the intervention of João Ferreira, from JesusFer... more >>

Information: Regional Director for Energy highlights importance of innovation to promote emerging practices in the sector
The Regional Director for Energy stressed in Lisbon that the Regional Government should include initiatives intended to disseminate emerging practices in the energy sector with the aim of promoting and fostering competitiveness as well as a low carbon economy in the archipelago. "The Government of the Azores always seeks to include initiatives that focus on innovation, such as the case of the ene... more >>

Information: Regional Director for Energy highlights involvement of the population in information session on Ribeira Grande hydroelectric project on Flores Island
The Regional Director for Energy highlighted the involvement of the population in the clarification session on the Ribeira Grande hydroelectric project on Flores Island towards a common goal that ensure the economic and environmental sustainability of this island. Andreia Carreiro stated that the information session held Thursday in Lajes das Flores was attended by representatives of EDA Renov... more >>

Information: Private Social Solidarity Institutions of the Azores may apply for Integrated Energy Efficiency Programme until March 31
The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism, through the Regional Directorate for Energy, in collaboration with the Regional Secretariat for Social Solidarity has joined the PIEE IPSS project - Integrated Energy Efficiency Programme for Private Social Solidarity Institutions. Private Social Solidarity Institutions (IPSS) of the Azores may apply for this project until March 31. The ... more >>