Citizen-Led Renovation initiative (CLR)
Citizen-led Renovation is an EU funded support service to empower communities and to put citizens in the driver's seat for energy renovations.
Scaling up the Citizen-Led Renovation
The Citizen-Led Renovation Initiative is now scaling up. Building on past experience, the focus shifts from pilot actions to creating enabling conditions and structures (“enablers”) that guide energy communities in collective building energy renovations. The aim is to increase the number of citizens and communities engaged in renovation.
Role of enablers
Enablers, selected among energy agencies, one-stop shops, federations, associations, and local authorities, act as facilitators for local energy communities. They provide tailored support services, including technical guidance, financial advice, and project management, helping communities develop strategies, access resources, and implement sustainable building renovations.
Supporting local ecosystems through Phases
The initiative fosters local ecosystems by delivering training, workshops, and ongoing support. It promotes knowledge sharing and best practices, scaling successful local projects across Europe.
Phase I assisted four pilot projects in overcoming financial, legal, technical, and informational barriers to deliver sustainable residential buildings.
In Phase II, CLR enhanced its tailored support services for selected Pilots, Learners, and Followers by providing various levels of assistance. This included one-on-one sessions, webinars, workshops, peer-to-peer learning, and community-driven events aimed at strengthening local capacities and replicating successful energy renovation models.
Building on this foundation, Phase III of the Support service is scaling up by establishing a network of ten organisations (energy agencies, one-stop-shops for home renovations, energy communities, associations) to support widespread citizen-led renovation. With a stronger infrastructure and an expanded support network, CLR aims to empower more citizens and communities to drive the transition toward energy-efficient and resilient buildings across Europe, leaving no one behind.
Project Contact
Elodie Bossio
Deputy Director
Team Members
Communications Officer
Policy Officer
