European Commission praises Portugal's Espaço Energia network

The European Commission has recognised the Rede Espaço Energia, coordinated by ADENE, as a good practice, highlighting it on its official site as part of the Energy Behaviour Forum. The network of local energy help desks, run by municipalities, parishes, energy agencies and other local bodies, aims to boost energy literacy and help citizens cut bills and improve home comfort. Just over a year after its first desk opened, the network now has 126 locations across mainland Portugal and the islands, with more than 8,500 consultations and 643 trained technicians.