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Eco.1.4: Initiatives for a sustainable energy use and their effectsRelevance:The indicator describes the initiatives for a sustainable energy use andtheir effects on the local economy and society. These initiatives can bestarted by the local stakeholders, or planned by the RI project team.Co-benefits and multiplying impact effects can be identified by thisindicator.Compilation:• Identify and report existing regional initiatives for sustainableenergy use e.g. local photovoltaic, wind and hydroelectricity installations,waste recycling facilities, energy efficiency programmes forbuildings and manufacturing processes, production and use of biofuels,etc.• Identify and report sustainable energy initiatives planned by the RIproject. These initiatives can be related to the R&D topics of the RIor be part of the environmental policy of the RI.• Identify possible co-benefits and multiplying effects between theexisting local initiative and those planned by the RI.Data sources and collection methods:• Document analysis of RI project documents, documents of localorganizations/networks/initiatives• Interviews with scientific, technical and management expertsfrom the RI team, as well as with local stakeholders in sustainableenergy.Data analysis methods:• Descriptive content analysisReferences:Energy Strategy for Europehttp://ec.europa.eu/energy/index_en.htmDefinitions and explanations:Initiatives for sustainable energy use (examples): use of renewable energysources, energy efficiency strategies for buildings, equipment andprocesses, shared use of facilities, etc.233