Cyprus Energy Agency / Energeiako Grafeio Kyprion Politon

The Cyprus Energy Agency is an independent, non-governmental, non-profit organization, founded in 2009, to contribute actively to saving energy resources, protecting the environment, and improving the quality of life. Its goals are promoting the renewable energy resources, sustainable mobility, energy efficiency, and addressing and adapting to climate change. The establishment and operation of the Cyprus Energy Agency was co-funded by the European Commission, through the project "Intelligent Energy for Europe", and the Union of Cyprus Communities, for three years. The Cyprus Energy Agency has become a point of awareness for the local community, providing education and professional training at the same time. It participates in research projects in cooperation with local, European and international organizations, contributing to innovation, research and sustainable development. It strengthens the role of local authorities in energy planning issues, by providing technical support for the development and implementation of actions to address and adapt to climate change. It participates in the Cypriot joint venture that coordinates the Regional Innovation and Entrepreneurship Plan of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology for the Levantine Region (Climate-KIC RIS), aiming at education, networking, and the development and promotion of innovative solutions for shaping a low-carbon economy.