Informação: Proenergia incentives increase 46% in the first half of 2019
The Regional Director for Energy stated today that the incentive granted by the Regional Government under Proenergia - incentive system for the production and storage of energy from renewable sources "registered an increase of 46% in the first half of 2019, compared with same period in 2018." "In the first six months of this year, the Azoreans presented more than 300 applications for Proenergia, w... Mais >>

Informação: Support for acquisition of vehicles by Private Social Solidarity Institutions aims to "improve quality of services provided to the Azoreans," says Andreia Cardoso
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity stated in Angra do Heroísmo that the programme for the acquisition of vehicles by Private Social Solidarity Institutions falls within the Regional Government's strategy to "increasingly strengthen the quality of services provided to Azoreans." "The 'Solidarity in Motion' programme is a result of the permanent attention paid by the Government to th... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government with ambitious tools for implementation of Electric Mobility Strategy
The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stated in Horta that the Regional Government now has ambitious tools and tools for the implementation of the Electric Mobility Strategy, following the approval the Parliament's approval of the respective Regional Legislative Decree. Marta Guerreiro said that it will foster "the progressive installation of the electric vehicle charging netw... Mais >>

Informação: Energy is preponderant sector to boost competitiveness of Azorean companies, says Regional Director
The Regional Director of Energy stressed the need to "promote sustainability in Azorean companies through energy," boosting their competitiveness and their position in the market. This will be achieved by providing "incentives for the adoption of cutting-edge practices in the rational use of energy." Andreia Carreiro spoke in Lisbon on the sidelines of a meeting on "Energy Efficiency - Storage Tec... Mais >>

Informação: Marta Guerreiro highlights UrbHorta's swimming pools project for energy efficiency promotion
The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stressed on Faial Island that "the Azoreans are more aware for energy efficiency," pointing out the example of UrbHorta's swimming pools. Marta Guerreiro spoke after a visit to the project. On the occasion, she stated that "the pool will be heated by two heat pumps with 80 incorporated thermodynamic panels that will replace two diesel-powe... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Director highlights work carried out by Outermost Regions on energy
The Regional Director for Energy highlighted in Brussels the importance of the Outermost Regions' (ORs) Energy Network. According to her, they are "a tool promoting the exchange of experiences and the implementation of pilot projects in these territories, while channelling of European funds for investments in emerging practices and technologies." Andreia Carreiro spoke on the sidelines of a meetin... Mais >>

Informação: Amendments to Proenergia allow increase support coverage for investments in renewable energy sources
The second amendment to the Regional Legislative Decree establishing the incentive system for the production of energy from renewable sources in the Azores (Proenergia) was published today in the Official Gazette. It is primarily intended to increase the financial incentives to be granted in order to maximise the adoption of clean energy sources, instead of the use of fossil fuels, as well as its ... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government to mark World Energy Day with energy efficiency awareness-raising action
The Regional Secretariat for Energy, Environment and Tourism, through the Regional Directorate for Energy, holds today an awareness-raising action towards increased energy efficiency in Santa Cruz da Graciosa, marking the World Energy Day. This training and awareness-raising action takes place at the Municipal Library and bring together workers from several entities, namely the Town Council, Villa... Mais >>

Informação: Energy efficiency policy is being built on the ground with Azoreans, says Regional Director
The Regional Director for Energy stated today that the Regional Action Plan for Energy Efficiency (PRAEE) is already collecting the contributions of several sectors. It aims to define public energy consumption policies that are "adequate and adjusted to the real needs of the Azores and the Azoreans." "This Plan is in line with the regional, national and European goals towards cleaner, competitiv... Mais >>

Informação: Better energy solutions generate added value for institutions' financial conditions, says Regional Director for Social Solidarity
The Regional Director for Social Solidarity stated in Angra do Heroísmo that energy savings generate added value for improving the financial conditions of Social Solidarity Institutions in the Azores. Paulo Fontes spoke on the sidelines of a visit to Nossa Senhora do Livramento, an institution that received financial support from the Regional Directorate for Social Solidarity for the acquisit... Mais >>