CommitClimate workshop in Cesis municipality, Latvia

On March 26th, Cēsis Municipality hosted a workshop focused on energy management and independence. The event brought together residents and municipal institution employees, providing them with insights from the Ministry of Climate and Energy on energy communities and their legal framework. Representatives from Cēsis Municipality and the Riga Energy Agency, co-implementers of the Interreg BSR CommitClimate project, shared their expertise in energy management and sustainable climate action planning.

A key segment of the workshop introduced the CO2 Simulator developed under the Interreg CommitClimate project, demonstrating its functionality. This simulator is designed to assist municipalities in decision-making by modeling the impact of various policy scenarios on future CO2 emissions. Participants also tested the household CO2 footprint calculator, which offered a clear and precise measure of individual contributions to climate neutrality goals. The calculator was recognized as an effective tool for enhancing public understanding of climate neutrality in a more accessible way.

The workshop attracted representatives from multiple municipalities, including Cēsis, Gulbene, Riga, and Limbaži, underscoring the significance of energy management at the municipal level across Latvia. Local government representatives emphasized that such models play a crucial role in data-driven decision-making and strategic planning, facilitating the development of action plans, priority assessments, and strategies for reducing CO2 emissions while advancing sustainable development and climate neutrality.