Clean Energy Transition · Standard Action Project
CHIP-EU
Heating and Cooling Integrated Sustainable Plans: A Support Framework for European Cities & Towns
About the project
CHIP-EU aims to accelerate the decarbonisation of heating and cooling in European cities by providing a support framework for integrated, sustainable local heating and cooling plans. Recognising that most cities lack the governance structures, tools and capacity to deliver such plans, it combines three pillars: a co-created governance structure for multi-level and cross-sector collaboration, a planning methodology integrating technical, spatial and social dimensions, and a practical toolkit of guidelines, methods and templates. Capacity building relies on experiential learning supported by Energy Transition Living Labs, which also mobilise Local Energy Coalitions. The framework is tested in five municipalities (Kalamata, Valladolid, Groningen, Athienou and Ternopil) and the Pomurje region, while follower municipalities, including 27 in Italy, validate governance and preparatory aspects.
pilot municipalities plus one pilot region
follower municipalities in Italy
Ukrainian participation
Ternopil is one of the five municipalities where the support framework is tested. The Ukrainian partner is West Ukrainian National University in Ternopil; the City of Ternopil itself is not a member of the consortium.
| Organisation | Role | EU contribution |
|---|---|---|
| West Ukrainian National University | Beneficiary | EU contribution: €121,472 |
Consortium
Coordinator
Etaireia Dioikiseos Epicheiriseon kai Ergon AE (BPM)
Greece
Ukraine
- West Ukrainian National University
- See “Ukrainian participation”
Cyprus
- Cyprus Energy Agency
- Municipality of Athienou (Athienou Dimos)
Denmark
- Energy Consulting Network AS
Greece
- Municipality of Kalamata (Dimos Kalamatas)
Italy
- Università degli Studi di Brescia
- Fondazione Cogeme ETS
Netherlands
- Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
- Gemeente Groningen
Slovenia
- Lokalna energetska agencija za Pomurje
Spain
- Universidad de Valladolid
- Ayuntamiento de Valladolid
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