City Energy Agencies or Departments

Setting up a city energy department, agency, or office to manage municipal renewable energy goals makes a clear statement that climate protection and sustainable energy encouragement are taken seriously, and increases the efficiency in implementing and administering city energy goals. 

City Examples:

Barcelona Energy Agency

The Barcelona Energy Agency was set up to handle all of the City's energy matters. The Agency was formed by and consists of various city administrations that have an impact on the energy sector and includes educational institutes to enhance knowledge and research. Their website is offered in Catalan, Spanish and English. The website provides access to information on the Barcelona Energy Improvement Plan, the Solar Ordinance, among other relevant topics.

www.barcelonaenergia.cat

Relevant Programs and Projects

Energy Office Initiative

An ideal way for local governments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save on energy costs, and implement their sustainable energy targets and plans, is to create a minimum of one full-time position housed within the local government that focuses on coordinating various local government targets, plans, and programs for sustainable energy. The Energy Office Initiative from ICLEI USA, shows local governments how to design and develop an energy office, and offers a series of trainings and custom support resources to guide local governments in establishing an energy office.