July 13 the presentation "First energybalanced community of Ukraine" for public and officials of the town of Kanev and Kanev rayon.

 

The presentation was intended to:

1. Introduce the concept of "energybalanced community" to the public of active community members of Kaniv

 

2. Provide an overview of basic approaches and technological opportunities, which are used in projects of such a transform 3. Involve local actors of the active groups (1. local deputies, local government, 2. Local business 3. The public and science representatives) to develop its own vision of transformation for energybalanced community
4. Involve local administration to the ideological support of the project

The presentation was conducted by Mr. Uwe G. Haefner, head of the German expert team of the project, and Ms. Olga Rudenko, executive director of the agency "Concept”.
The discussion was attended by mayor of the town Kaniv, Vasyl Kolomiets, head of the local administration, the heads of all municipal services departments, businessmen, representatives of active community, etc. Total presentation brought together about 40 representatives of local active actors. Most questions to the experts referred to possibility of using various alternative energy sources in local environment and for financing such projects.

June 27 in the city will be hold a seminar in frames of which the "Exhibition of ideas” of active community members will take place. It gives to local community members to present their own vision and project ideas referring the transfer of certain enterprises, institutions, public sector, a sector of consumers to alternative sources of energy. Participants will be awarded diplomas and valuable presents, the first three project ideas - winners will be included in project development.

 

Presentations are available for dawnloading HERE