EcoSMEnergy
Enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in NACE code sectors C20 to C22 and C25 to C29
Project
The EcoSMEnergy project aims to offer a holistic solution to address energy challenges of SMEs across key sectors, including:
- Chemical manufacturing (C20)
- Pharmaceuticals (C21)
- Rubber and plastic products (C22)
- Metal products (C25)
- Electronics (C26)
- Electrical equipment (C27)
- Machinery (C28)
- Automotive manufacturing (C29)
The project does this by means of a broad range of activities that deal with challenges related to energy efficiency, lack of awareness, motivation, or access to financial solutions.
Activities
Baseline research
Capacity building
Business Support Organisations, energy auditors and SMEs are trained with the objective of increasing the adoption of energy efficiency measures among SMEs. Different tools and methods are used, ranging from energy audits over dedicated workshops to digital tools and platforms (e.g. the Impawatt platform and the Energy Efficiency Hub for SMEs).
Energy management
Energy management provides a structured approach to improving energy performance over time. It involves understanding energy consumption, establishing objectives and targets, identifying opportunities for improvement, taking action and reviewing the results.
Access to finance
The project seeks to facilitate access to finance for SMEs in the targeted sectors by providing guidance and support for securing funding for energy efficiency measures. Round tables are organised involving SMEs, credit institutions, and public administration. A catalogue with funding opportunities in the participating countries is put at SMEs’ disposal via the Impawatt platform.
E-learning platform
The EcoSMEnergy e-learning platform provides companies with various information and training materials, including best practices, detailed descriptions and presentations of energy efficiency measures, checklists, quizzes to engage employees, self-assessment tools as well as financial and monitoring tools.
Contact Us
Should you have any inquiries or wish to contribute to our project, we invite you to contact us. Your insights and involvement would be greatly valued.
