Located in Italy’s Lazio region, Orte is renowned for its medieval and Renaissance architecture. As a member of the Biodistretto della Via Amerina e delle Forre, the municipality is committed to preserving cultural and environmental heritage.
The GINNGER project focuses on renovating the historic Palazzo dell’Orologio, improving connections between Orte station and the city centre, and improving the energy efficiency of two public buildings (a school and a gym) and two private condos.
With Biodistretto’s support, the municipality is developing a Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan (SECAP) to create local renewable energy communities and promote sustainable mobility, aiming to reduce CO2 emissions, lower energy consumption, and increase citizen participation.
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renovation actions
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digital solutions
200+
inhabitants involved
The action
Through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, the municipality is currently renovating one of the city’s historical symbols. This action involves building renovation with a focus on energy efficiency, seismic improvement, rationalisation of spaces, and overall redevelopment.
GINNGER’s role
We will engage all relevant stakeholders to generate recommendations and best practices and we will use this participatory approach for other renovations on cultural heritage buildings.
The action
Installing renewable energy sources (RES) in public buildings (a public school and a gym) and two private condos. Moreover, the Municipality aims to use these interventions for the creation of local renewable energy communities.
GINNGER’s role
We will apply the RES management tool to plan the installation of photovoltaic systems in the buildings. Through the co-creation methodology, stakeholders will be involved in improving the SECAP and promoting the creation of an energy community.
The action
Improving mobility from the city centre to the train station and installing RES and EV charging stations in the parking area.
GINNGER’s role
Using the Mobility tool, RES management tool, and co-creation methodology, we will assist in planning to improve mobility and increase access for citizens and tourists.
Energy efficiency
Reduced CO2 emissions and energy consumption.
Citizen participation
Involvement of 200 people at the municipal level and 2,000 people throughout the Biodistretto community.
Mobility
Improved mobility to the Orte train station from the city centre.
Historical buildings
Preserved cultural heritage