"A just, inclusive, and climate-resilient Cyprus, that is governed by the principles of sustainability."
THE CYPRUS ENERGY AGENCY
The Cyprus Energy Agency [CEA] is an independent, non-governmental, non-profit organization, founded in 2009. CEA's establishment and first three years of operation were co-funded by the European Commission, through the Programme “Intelligent Energy for Europe”, and by the Cyprus Union of Communities.
CEA has become an information point for the local society, providing education and vocational training. It participates in projects in partnership with local, European, and international organisations, contributing to innovation, research, and sustainable development.
It enhances the role of Local Authorities in Sustainable Energy Planning, providing technical support for developing and implementing actions to mitigate and adapt to climate change. It supports the Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy initiative, and it has a vision of a just, inclusive, and climate resilient Cyprus, governed by the principles of sustainability.
Up to today, CEA has participated in more than 70 EU/national projects that cover a wide range of topics, such as:
- Climate change mitigation and adaptation
- Energy efficiency
- Just transition
- Sustainable mobility
- Energy communities
- Renewable energy sources
- Circular economy
- Sustainable tourism
- Education and awareness
- Financing and project facilitation
CEA is an active member of:
- Enterprise Europe Network [EEN], helping companies innovate and grow sustainably
- FEDARENE, the European Federation of Agencies and Regions for Energy and the Environment
- Energy Cities, the European Association of Local Authorities in Energy Transition
CEA coordinated a € 3,4 M funded project (EEA and Norway grants) on youth employment, with 10 international partners. It also leads a contract for Project Development Assistance (funded by the European Commission), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth of Cyprus, through which they provide technical assistance for the energy upgrade of 25 school buildings into nearly zero energy buildings. Within the same framework, financial support of twenty million euros from the Cohesion Policy Programme THALIA 2021-2027 was obtained, for the realisation of the energy advancements in the participating schools.
Since 2022, CEA coordinates and supports four investments approved for funding under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan of Cyprus, to promote energy transition and climate adaptation in Local Authorities, to tackle energy poverty for disabled people and to mainstream the installation of publicly accessible EV charging stations.
MANAGEMENT BOARD
The Cyprus Energy Agency is managed by a twelve-member Management Board, which consists of:
- Cyprus Union of Communities (2 members),
- Cyprus Association of Renewable Energy Enterprises,
- Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber,
- Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation,
- Cyprus Consumers Association,
- Cyprus Federation of Environmental and Ecological Organisations,
- University of Cyprus,
- Cyprus Commissioner for the Environment,
- Department of Environment (Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment),
- Cyprus Association of Energy Saving Enterprises,
- Cyprus Union of Municipalities.
ADVISORY MEMBERS
CEA receives advise by a group of Advisory Members, who offer their assistance and experience in the meetings of the Management Board and their technical support in the activities of the Agency. The list of Advisory Members includes:
- Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI),
- Cyprus University of Technology (CUT),
- Cyprus Organisation for Standardisation (CYS),
- Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC),
- Cyprus Transmission System Operator (TSOC),
- Region of Crete,
- Technical University of Crete.