The programme builds on the municipality ambitions to make society more sustainable.
The municipalities work towards integrating long-term energy and sustainability perspectives in their daily functioning, with the purpose to save both on costs and protect the environment. The responsibility of the municipalities is to decide an energy policy, engage in a continuous improvement process and carry out measures to improve energy efficiency and introduce renewable energy sources. The Swedish Energy Agency contributes with research grants, environmental scanning, basic data and method support, as well as participating in the municipalities efforts in the area of energy. IEA/IRENA Global Renewable Energy Policies and Measures Database © OECD/IEA and IRENA, [November 2020]