This handbook is based on the experience gained by the Danish Energy and Environment Offices during the last 10-15 years' work for a mote sustainable energy system. Energy advisers from several of the 24 local Danish offices have contributed to the book.

The handbook is ment as inspiration and a tool for other NGOs (Non Governmental Organizations) and local grassroot groups in Europe.

It has been translated into Russian, Estonian, Polish, Hungarian and Czech language by representatives from local Energy NGOs and it is distributed in these countries.

We would like to thank the National Agency of Environmental Protection, Denmark (Subsidies for Environmental Activities in East European Countries) that has supported the project.

Denmark, September 1993.

Ann Vikkelso, Copenhagen Environment and Energy Office & OVE

Karsten Plejdrup, Associated Energy and Environment Offices