Copenhagen, Kolding and Skive recently were selected as Energy Towns in Denmark. In order to become an Energy Town, the municipality must be a model town in climate and energy. It has to be committed to making a strong effort in this area, which is well thought out and ambitious, both on a national and international scale. Danish newspaper “Jyllands-Posten” writes that a total of 13 municipalities had submitted applications.

It was the Danish Minister for Climate and Energy Connie Hedegaard who announced the winners. Connie Hedegaard says to Jyllands-posten: “The three municipalities have been chosen because they were the very best among a very qualified group of applicants. It is highly encouraging to see the effort the municipalities are making. They are committed, achieve results and have ambitious plans. The applicant municipalities are in many ways front-runners, and I am convinced that their work can become a visible source of inspiration for other municipalities and towns, also outside the country’s borders.”