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Second edition of Tartu’s Car-Free Avenue from 9 July through 8 August | TheMayor.EU

Second edition of Tartu’s Car-Free Avenue from 9 July through 8 August | TheMayor.EU | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it

Last year’s project provided a boost to the local economy and new kind of entertainment to residents and guests
This summer, a section of Vabaduse Puiestee in Tartu, Estonia’s second largest city, will once again become a street free of cars. Following the resounding success of last year’s adventure, the city government has announced a second edition, to be held from 9 July through 8 August.

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Electric cargo bike pilot project launched in Tartu | Eltis

The Velorent pilot project has been launched in the Estonian city of Tartu. The project is part of the CyclUrban+ project, which is supported by the European Climate Change Programme, and will run until the end of summer 2021. The pilot project aims to test the interest of individuals, businesses, and potential providers in the use of cargo bikes. The aim of the Tartu City Government is that the private sector will express an interest in providing cargo bikes as a service, as a result of the pilot.
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Climate neutrality or annihilation?

Climate neutrality or annihilation? | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it
Today's announcement by Estonia to reach climate neutrality by 2050 rings hollow given the country's plans to keep burning shale oil.
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Estonia needs a plan – and support – to get rid of its dirty oil shale

Estonia needs a plan – and support – to get rid of its dirty oil shale | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it
Estonia’s dirty oil shale industry keeps carrying on. The only way it can be reformed if a "just transition" can be worked out for oil shale workers.
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Key Deals for Estonian Green Energy Trading Platform WePower

Key Deals for Estonian Green Energy Trading Platform WePower | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it
Estonian green energy platform WePower has signed a number of partnerships that it claims will enable full cycle, blockchain-based energy trading across the country, encompassing production, transmission and consumption. WePower last month raised USD 40 million in an initial coin offering (ICO) for its /WPR token. The company said, in a press release, that its new partnerships, with electricity and gas retailers Elering AS and 220Energia, together with Estonian wind power technology company Eleon, will allow the nationwide adoption of a blockchain-based green trading ecosystem and demonstrates the importance of the technology to the energy sector.
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Estonia’s new government has made climate topics its priority

Estonia’s new government has made climate topics its priority | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it
SEI Tallinn Director Lauri Tammiste discusses the climate pledges of Estonia's new government, and what they mean for the country, and Europe, moving forwards.
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Tallinn launched environmentally friendly compressed gas buses in the service

Tallinn launched environmentally friendly compressed gas buses in the service | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it
The first environmentally friendly compressed gas buses have arrived in Tallinn and by the end of the year, 100 new buses using biofuel have been added to city traffic, and in the coming years 350 new buses using biofuels. With the introduction of new bus communications, the ecological footprint of Tallinn’s public transport will reduce …
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EU, Baltics, Poland target Russia grid separation by 2025

EU, Baltics, Poland target Russia grid separation by 2025 | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it
The Baltic nations, Poland and the European Commission agreed Thursday (28 June) on a roadmap to synchronise the region’s electricity network with the rest of continental Europe’s by 2025 and end their reliance on the Russian grid.
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