Useful resources & Training

resources & Training

CommitClimate Simulator

The Useful Resources & Training page showcases key insights, best practices, and learning materials developed through the CommitClimate project. It offers access to reports, case studies, and training modules that support strategic decision-making in sustainable energy, climate action planning, and CO2 reduction. Users can explore lecture materials and project results designed to enhance skills in climate modeling, energy efficiency, and sustainable investment planning. Whether for municipalities, businesses, or individuals, this platform provides valuable knowledge and resources to implement climate-smart strategies based on the CommitClimate project’s results.

For user convenience, we have organized the content into thematic sections to make it easier to find relevant information. Additionally, each resource includes helpful indicators such as the target audience and estimated reading time, ensuring a more efficient and tailored learning experience.

training slides

Short Description: We offer you a series of presentations developed by the CommitClimate project partners. The presentations cover various topics related to energy transition and climate neutrality in municipalities and beyond. The added value lies in transnational knowledge exchange, best practices, and insights from different countries, providing a broader perspective and innovative solutions.

Title	Description	Target audience	Estimate reading/training time	Download/Access link
Understanding the basics of energy transition and climate change	This presentation introduces the basics of climate change - its causes, evidence, and impacts - and explores key strategies for mitigation. It highlights the crucial role municipalities play in driving local climate action and leading the energy transition.	Local authorities, Public service and infrastructure providers, Regional and national authorities, Citizens	10 - 12 minutes	EN
Sustainable mobility [Theory]	This presentation introduces sustainable mobility, including key transport modes like cycling, public transit, and shared mobility. It highlights the role of local governments in shaping greener travel through policy, infrastructure, and innovation.	Local authorities, Citizens	13 - 16 minutes	EN
Sustainable mobility [Practical]	Real-world examples showing how smart solutions and behavior change can reduce emissions and improve urban life.	Local authorities, Citizens	7 - 9 minutes	EN
Sustainable heat production [Theory]	Explains how heat is produced in Europe, highlighting the role of Combined Heat and Power (CHP) and district heating systems. It breaks down fuel sources, energy consumption patterns, and shows the large potential for expanding sustainable heating across different countries.	Local authorities, Regional and national authorities, Citizens	22 - 27 minutes	EN
Sustainable heat production [Practical]	Covers the advantages and drawbacks of district heating systems and details their key components. It also presents best practices from municipalities and explores local heating alternatives like heat pumps, biomass, and solar thermal systems for areas where district heating isn't feasible.	Local authorities, Regional and national authorities, Citizens	6 - 8 minutes	EN
Energy generation [Theory]	This presentation provides an overview of electricity generation, and use, covering key facts and figures at both global and EU levels. It explains the basics of how electricity is generated and the climate impact and explores emerging topics like sector coupling, smart grids, and electricity storage.	Local authorities, Public service and infrastructure providers, Regional and national authorities, Citizens	10 - 13 minutes	EN
Energy generation [Practical]	This presentation gives you with some best practice examples local and community owned electricity generation.	Local authorities, Public service and infrastructure providers, Regional and national authorities, Citizens	3 - 4 minutes	EN
Circular economy [Theory]	This presentation introduces the concept of the circular economy, emphasizing its environmental and economic importance. It defines core principles—eliminating waste, circulating materials, and regenerating nature—and explores practical applications across various waste streams including food, textiles, plastics, paper, and electronics. It highlights the role of municipalities in promoting circular practices and explains tools like Life Cycle Assessment and landfill mining.	Local authorities, Public service and infrastructure providers, Regional and national authorities, Citizens	11 - 13 minutes	EN
Circular economy [Practical]	This presentation builds on foundational knowledge by showcasing international best practices in implementing circular economy principles. It highlights projects like circular social housing in Denmark, food waste campaigns in the UK, circular lighting systems in the Netherlands, repair networks in Austria, and secondhand clothing platforms in the US. It includes curated resources for deeper exploration and concludes with an activity encouraging learners to create a local action plan for circular economy initiatives.	Local authorities, Public service and infrastructure providers, Regional and national authorities, Citizens	8 - 10 minutes	EN
Carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) [Theory]	This module provides an introduction to the fundamentals of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS). It explores the scientific and technical foundations of CCUS, detailing how carbon is captured from industrial and energy-related sources, the technologies used for transportation, and methods of long-term storage or utilization. In addition, it examines the key challenges associated with CCUS implementation, including economic viability, technological limitations, and regulatory considerations.	Local authorities, Public service and infrastructure providers, Regional and national authorities	5 - 7 minutes	EN
Carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) [Practical]	The practical component of this module focuses on real-world applications and current initiatives in CCUS within Europe and the Baltic Sea region. It reviews existing and planned projects, providing insights into how CCUS is being integrated into national climate strategies and industrial decarbonisation efforts. Case studies and regional examples are used to illustrate how CCUS can contribute to achieving net-zero targets, highlighting the role of collaboration between governments, industry, and research institutions.	Local authorities, Public service and infrastructure providers, Regional and national authorities	4 - 5 minutes	EN
Buildings and energy efficiency	This presentation serves as training material on energy efficiency in public buildings, though it also covers residential applications. It defines energy efficiency, discusses its importance in combating climate change, and offers practical tips and solutions for saving energy in both types of buildings. It aims to demonstrate that improving energy efficiency does not have to decrease quality of life.	Local authorities, Citizens	27 - 30 minutes	EN
Municipality infrastructure	This presentation provides an overview about Energy efficient public lighting, wastewater treatment and the lifecycle cost approach.	Local authorities	5 - 7 minutes	EN
Complement on economic benefits of local climate action	This presentation introduces the concept of multiple benefits of energy efficiency and how well designed policies can deliver economic, social and environmental benefits far beyond the mere reduction of energy costs and CO2 emissions.	Local authorities, Public service and infrastructure providers	2 - 3 minutes	EN
Lifecycle and economy in buildings	This presentation highlights the crucial need to monitor the entire life cycle of buildings due to significant emissions from the construction sector in Europe. A building's life cycle has four main stages: production, construction, use, and end-of-life. Policies like the EPBD Recast, the Renovation Wave, and the Circular Economy Action Plan are in place to decarbonize the construction sector.	Local authorities, Public service and infrastructure providers, Regional and national authorities, Citizens	3 - 4 minutes	EN
Legal and policy framework	This presentation provides an overview of energy and climate policies and targets in the EU. Most of the climate goals and targets are based on the Paris Agreement (2015) that aims to cut GHG emissions 55% by 2050, increase share of renewable energy and improve energy efficiency. In the presentation also EU 2030 targets, European Climate Law, European Clean Deal, EU ETS, LULUCF regulation, revised Renewable Energy Directive and Energy Performance of Buildings Directive are introduced.	Local authorities, Public service and infrastructure providers, Regional and national authorities, Citizens	9 - 12 minutes	EN
Land use planning	This presentation introduces the concept of land use planning and highlights the important role municipalities play in shaping sustainable cities. It covers key topics such as compact city design, sustainable transport, energy infrastructure, and climate adaptation—along with real-world examples and a citizen well-being planning tool.	Local authorities	5 - 7 minutes	EN
Funding	This module provides an overview of EU and national funding programmes that support climate and energy projects. It guides local authorities on identifying funding opportunities, building project applications, finding partners, and navigating financial processes to implement Sustainable Energy Action Plans (SEAPs).	Local authorities, Public service and infrastructure providers, Regional and national authorities	8 - 11 minutes	EN
Community engagement and behavioural change [Theory]	Explains why behavioral change is crucial for sustainability and how municipalities can design strategies that match their local culture and needs.	Local authorities, Public service and infrastructure providers, Regional and national authorities, Citizens	12 - 15 minutes	EN
Community engagement and behavioural change [Practical]	Gives a step-by-step guide on audience targeting, communication channels, and real engagement strategies like workshops and competitions to drive sustainable behavior.	Local authorities, Public service and infrastructure providers, Regional and national authorities, Citizens	12 - 15 minutes	EN
Community engagement and behavioural change [Examples]	Shares real-world examples, best practices like Green Footprints and Climate Star, and tools for creating community climate action plans with a focus on youth and digital engagement.	Local authorities, Public service and infrastructure providers, Regional and national authorities, Citizens	5 - 7 minutes	EN

Self-assessment tests

Short Description: The CommitClimate partners have prepared several tests for you on topics covered in the training slides. You can use them to test your knowledge or as educational tools for other audiences. They serve as a valuable resource for self-assessment, learning reinforcement, and engaging discussions on energy transition and climate neutrality.

Title	Download/Access link
Sustainable Heat Production & District Heating
Electricity generation
Understanding Circular Economy
Buildings and energy efficiency
Street Lighting, Water & Wastewater
Lifecycle and economy in buildings
Legal policy and framework
Community Engagement & Behavioral Change

Feasibility studies

Short Description: The goal of feasibility studies is to go beyond modeling activities and conduct an in-depth analysis of a key issue relevant to municipalities in the Baltic Sea Region. Each CommitClimate municipality has defined its own research focus, and you now have the opportunity to explore the results of these technical and economic feasibility studies. These insights may also be valuable for your municipality or organization.

Title	Download/Access link
Study Summary - Pałecznica Municipality (Poland)	EN
Study Summary - Raciechowice Municipality (Poland)	EN
Feasibility Study for Photovoltaics Installation in Raciechowice Municipality (Poland)	PL
Feasibility study for improving Energy Efficiency in Historic Brick Public Buildings in Cēsis Municipality (Latvia)	EN
Simulation Study for Role of Municipal Councelling in a Jokkmokk Municipality (Sweden)	EN