Increasing the competitiveness of SMEs through energy efficiency

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Objective of the project The aim of the project was the introduction and promotion of energy-efficient solutions increasing the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises in the cross-border areas. Main activities • Comparative analysis on competitiveness of SMEs working in the cross-border areas in Finland and Russia. • Energy efficiency checks of pilot SMEs in the industrial, constructing and other sectors. • Establishment of a small-scale demonstration station equipped with the relevant energy-saving devices and also energy meters to educate the entrepreneurs on the value of energy conservation. • Training and consultancy sessions for SMEs learning how to turn their business and production into an energy efficient way. • Open competition for SMEs using the energy-efficient solutions. • Information campaigns to inform SMEs, relevant decision makers, regional and municipal authorities, associations about the energy-related training opportunities, audit checks, and also about the possibilities and potentials of becoming energy efficient.

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