Informação: Research and development applied to geothermal energy is strategic commitment of the Government, says Marta Guerreiro
The Regional Energy Secretariat, Environment and Tourism stated in Ponta Delgada that one the Government's priorities is the strategic focus on sustainability and the endogenous potential of the archipelago. It is estimated that, by 2021, 34% of electricity production in the Region is from geothermal sources. "Currently, geothermal production on São Miguel represents 43% of the overall elect... Mais >>

Informação: Electric and sustainable mobility to become a reality in 2017, ensures Regional Director for Energy
The Regional Director for Energy assured this morning that the Regional Government is investing in new mobility models, encouraging the adoption and implementation of measures for a paradigm shift in mobility in order to render it sustainable and energy efficient. Andreia Carreiro spoke in Cascais under the conference "Energy and Mobility for Smart Cities," adding that the Regional Government is i... Mais >>

Informação: Enhancing the Azores as a "living laboratory" in the energy sector is a priority, says Marta Guerreiro
The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stated in Brussels that the Azores have all the potential to be a true "living laboratory" for innovative solutions in island territories in the energy sector. Speaking at the presentation of the "Smart Island Initiative," Marta Guerreiro signed on behalf of the Regional Government the "Smart Island Declaration"; the latter confirms the c... Mais >>

Informação: PROENERGIA supported 267 devices for exploration of endogenous renewable energy resources in 2016
The Regional Directorate for Energy, through PROENERGIA programme, has subsidised the acquisition of 267 last year, amounting to over 165 thousand Euros, thus contributing to greater awareness for the importance of the use of renewable energy and its actual impact environmentally and economically. São Miguel was the island with the largest representation, registering 60% of the support alloc... Mais >>

Informação: Tourism, Environment and Energy pointed out as economic growth sectors in the Azores, says Marta Guerreiro
The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism assured in Horta that one of the Regional Government's concerns is to boost the economic growth of the archipelago, with the uncompromising protection of the features that make our islands different and unique in the world. The goal will be achieved by combining tourism with the environment and energy. Marta Guerreiro spoke at the Legislat... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government promotes strengthening of inspection actions on illegal precarious labour
Under the policy to reinforce the fight against precarious, undeclared or irregular labour as determined by the Regional Government, through the Vice-Presidency, the Activity Plan of the Regional labour Inspectorate (IRT) provides for an increase of 50% in the number of inspection actions to be carried out in 2017. Moreover, it will also reinforce regular inspection actions by 33% for verification... Mais >>

Informação: Investment in Geothermal energy enhances the endogenous potential of the Azores, says Marta Guerreiro
The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stated today that, by 2021, 60% of electricity production in the Azores should be from renewable sources and endogenous resources. In this regard, she highlighted geothermal production, which accounts for 34%, as a Government priority in the sustainability and enhancement of the natural resources available. "Right now, geothermal producti... Mais >>

Informação: Development of regional energy policy agenda is the goal for 2017, says Marta Guerreiro
The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism said this morning that one of the main goals for 2017 concerns the development of a regional energy policy agenda, based on the goals to increase of energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy dependency and mitigate the costs on fossil fuel use. "By 2020, we intend that electricity production from renewable and endogenou... Mais >>

Informação: LREC promotes Initiation Course on Passive House Methodology
The Regional Civil Engineering Laboratory (LREC) promotes an initiation course on the "Passive House" Methodology in Ponta Delgada on October 24-26. The course aims to provide participants with knowledge on the key concepts associated with the thermal performance of buildings and the principles of bioclimatic building. Moreover, it is also intended to disseminate the main requirements and criteria... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government's strategic options lead to increased renewable energy penetration rate
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport revealed today that, currently, the Azores register a renewable energy penetration rate of 39.8%, adding that the rate of São Jorge Island rose from 5% in 2012 to 21%. "This is the result of the continuous investment that has been made and the strategic options that the Government took over the years under the prospect of reducing energy costs ... Mais >>