After Lisbon, the role of regional and local authorities in a new strategy for sustainable growth and better jobs. Local sustainable energy strategies / Opportunities and challenges

This report investigates how regional and local authorities contribute to the objectives of the Europe 2020 strategy, using efforts to promote sustainable energy and climate mitigation as examples. It analyses experiences and best practices of local and regional authorities in transforming their energy systems, thereby contributing significantly to the implementation of the EU 20/20/20 targets. Finally, the report proposes a set of recommendations for future improvements to the framework in which municipalities operate.