TIRANA, Aug 27 /ATA/ – The “GreenElb – Green and Sustainable Energy in Elbasan’s Buildings” project brought together representatives of NetZeroCities, partner municipalities, central and local institutions, the private sector, universities, civil society and young people at a conference in the central Albanian city of Elbasan on Thursday.
The event was attended by Elbasan Mayor Gledian Llatja, Urban Research Institute Executive Director Zana Vokopola, Energy Efficiency Agency Director General Ani Hasa, National Association of Municipalities of Albania Executive Director Adelina Farrici and Sissy Windisch, chief operating officer of Imby SRL and a member of the Mission Board for Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities.
The conference presented the results of two years of GreenElb, focusing on improving energy efficiency, reducing energy consumption and promoting green solutions in buildings, households and businesses.
GreenElb was launched as a pilot project for Elbasan, with the next phase aimed at replicating and expanding the model across the city under its Climate City Contract and commitment to the European Mission for 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities.
Discussions focused on next steps, investment and mechanisms to accelerate the energy transition, as well as strengthening cooperation between public institutions, businesses, academia and the community.
The event also featured an Energy Efficiency Fair showcasing technologies and practical solutions for more efficient and sustainable energy use.
Supported by the European Union through NetZeroCities, GreenElb marks another step in Elbasan’s drive towards climate neutrality, turning its ambition for a greener city into concrete action.
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