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The session is listed as one of the candidates for the distinction 'City of Science and Innovation' after boosting action plans that promote energy efficiency and environmental friendliness to become 'Sustainable City'.

Municipalities that earn the distinction of 'City of Science and Innovation' become part of a network to promote innovative projects and science at the local level.

The Municipality of Puerto Lumbreras, through the Department of Employment, Innovation and Sustainable Development, has applied for the distinction of "City of Science and Innovation" award by the Ministry of Science and Innovation through the efforts of local authorities in developing innovative projects.

So, the council has submitted a nomination based on the action plans for energy efficiency and increased use of renewable energies have become the first Spanish town to get the European Energy Award Certificate eea ® which guarantees locality as 'Sustainable City'.

In this sense, the Mayor, Pedro Antonio Sánchez, stressed that "Puerto Lumbreras has become in recent years sustainable growth a priority, and so we were the first municipality in Spain who accepted the challenge of the Covenant of Mayors. A Through more than a hundred specific measures in the energy sector we have reduced by more than 37% of CO2 emissions. "

So, the council has presented their projects and sustainable development plans to qualify for the distinction of 'City of Science and Innovation' that brings numerous benefits as part of a network shared with other Spanish council to boost projects scientific innovative or locally.

Sustainable Municipality

The Municipality of Puerto Lumbreras continues to work to achieve the objectives set by the European Union in the field of energy efficiency and environmental friendliness.

Thus, in recent years has been reduced by 37% CO2 emissions in the municipality.

Among the more than 150 measures have been put in place to achieve a reduction in CO2 emissions in the city, highlights a strong commitment to renewable energy through the installation of photovoltaic solar panels on public buildings and lighting renovation , or the inclusion of energy saving systems in every possible field of action of the town.

Furthermore, it has made a firm commitment to transport through new public transport systems efficient, and have been renovated and modernized systems of waste collection and recycling.

Also been developed reforestation of green spaces and the creation of new green areas in the city center, including more than 150 measures.

Sanchez concluded by explaining that "the commitment of Puerto Lumbreras in its action extends to all possible areas, from energy efficiency, transport, expanding green spaces, or waste management."

Source: Ayuntamiento de Puerto Lumbreras