Funding body: European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA)
Grant Agreement No. 101167559
Project implemented by the Estonian Islands Energy Agency (EISEA)

The Estonian Islands Energy Agency (EISEA) was established as part of the project to support public sector organisations and communities. Its founding members are the municipalities of Saaremaa, Hiiumaa, Muhu, Kihnu and Vormsi, the business associations of Saaremaa and Hiiumaa, the Saare Development Centre and Tallinn University of Technology.

The project helps municipalities, communities and businesses on the West Estonian islands save energy, produce it more sustainably and reduce carbon emissions. These activities support the islands’ ambition to achieve climate neutrality by 2040. This goal goes beyond the targets set in national energy and climate plans, with local leadership and innovative solutions playing a central role.

Project phases

• Phase 1. The plan is to implement 12 energy projects and mobilise €35 million in investment. The targets are to save 11 GWh of primary energy and generate 42 GWh of renewable energy annually.
• Phase 2, following the completion of the SEA project. The targets are to save 45 GWh of energy, significantly increase offshore wind energy generation and mobilise €175 million in investment.

Project reports are available on the EISEA reports page.

Project details

• Project reference: LIFE23-CET-SEA/101167559
• Duration: 1 July 2024 – 30 June 2027
• Total eligible budget: €1,447,377
• EU co-funding: €1,375,008

Coordinator and contact

Coordinator: MTÜ Saarte Energiaagentuur (Estonian Islands Energy Agency)
Address: Kohtu 15, 93812 Kuressaare, Estonia
Contact person: Taavi Liivandi
Email: taavi@eisea.org