The 1st edition of the Roger Léron Award, created by the FEDARENE* will be launched now. The purpose of this Award is to acknowledge persistency, a proactive approach, bringing a successful contribution to sustainable energy at the regional and / or local level in Europe.

Indeed, FEDARENE  believes that the regional and local levels of governance play a central role in energy and climate issues, through their responsibility for many policy areas (energy, transport, housing,…), their proximity to citizens, their thorough knowledge of the territory, and their greater flexibility than national governments.

Each year as from 2015, the winner (an individual or an organisation) will receive the trophy during a ceremony in June, in Brussels. Intrested organisations can apply or nominate an individual or organisation by 15 April 2015.
The Award Link can be found hre.

The Award is named in memory of Roger Léron who was president of FEDARENE from 1990 to 2007 and a great contributor to the regional and local sustainable energy field throughout his life.

 

-FEDARENE:  European Federation of Agencies and Regions for Energy and the Environment