SIEA conducts the information service for the Ministry of Economy, with a special focus on the energy sector. It gathers, processes and disseminates information related to the increase of energy efficiency, the use of renewable energy sources, combined heat and power and the development of innovation activities. In fulfilling its tasks, SIEA cooperates mainly with universities, research and development institutions, technical standardisation and testing organisations, ministries, regulatory office for network industries, state energy inspection, municipalities and upper territorial districts, non-governmental organisations as well as energy agencies abroad (IEA, EnR, etc.). SIEA has long-term experience in the implementation of international projects within various EU community programmes (Intelligent energy – Europe, INTERREG IVC, 7FP). Through those, it is able to gain, share and disseminate best practices in the field of energy