“We envision 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-profit, and non-governmental organization, that was founded in 2009. The CEA was co-funded by the European Commission through the programme “Intelligent Energy for Europe”, and by the Cyprus Union of Communities, for its establishment and first three years of operation.

Over the years, the 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.

The CEA 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 has a vision for “a just, inclusive, and climate-resilient Cyprus, that is governed by the principles of sustainability”..

Up to today, the CEA has participated in more than 83 EU/National projects, which cover a wide range of topics, such as:

  • Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Just Transition
  • Sustainable Mobility
  • Energy Communities
  • Renewable Energy Sources
  • Circular Economy
  • Sustainable Tourism
  • Education & Awareness
  • Financing & Project Facilitation

The CEA is an active member of:

  • FEDARENE, the European Federation of Agencies and Regions for Energy and the Environment
  • Energy Cities, the European Association of Local Authorities in Energy Transition
  • Enterprise Europe Network, helping companies innovate and grow sustainably

The CEA has successfully coordinated a 3,4 M€-funded project (with 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) to be provided to the Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth, to trigger investments in upgrading 7,5 school buildings into Nearly Zero Energy Buildings. This project has secured funding of 25M€ from the Cohesion Policy Programme "THALIA 20-2021’’.

Since 2022, the CEA coordinates and supports XNUMX investments under the Cyprus Recovery & Resilience Plan, 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.

Since 2024, the CEA also coordinates a European Climate Adaptation project, funded by Interreg Europe, and leads the formation of Cyprus’s first Energy Community (Tilliria Energy Community) with support from the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry.

MANAGEMENT BOARD

The CEA is governed 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

The CEA is advised by a group of Advisory Members, who offer their assistance and expertise in the meetings of the Board of Directors and their technical support in the activities of the Agency. The CEA's Advisory Members are:

  • 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.

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