Empowering Local Stakeholders for a Green Transition of Postojna

The Municipality of Postojna is driving efforts to accelerate its shift to green energy. Through focused workshops, the municipality is equipping local stakeholders with the tools and knowledge necessary to strengthen project planning, secure funding, and contribute to a more sustainable future. Central to these efforts is the creation of a Local Energy Plan, which aligns with the broader objectives of the European Green Deal and supports the municipality's commitment to clean energy transition.

The workshops focused on highligting the urgency of the green transition among key stakeholders, and emphasizing their role in this process. The green transition raises an important question: how can this shift be planned to ensure a smooth and inclusive shift for the for stakeholders? Therefore, participants worked to identify key challenges that they are facing. The primary goal of the workshops was to improve capacity for planning local projects. The attendees explored funding opportunities for renewable energy and efficiency projects. They discussed the role of Local Energy Concepts in securing EU funds and planning regional projects, while also highlighting the potential of energy cooperatives for enhancing community participation and drive collective efforts toward sustainable energy solutions.