Energie Commune

Energie Commune is an independent Belgian association supporting citizens, local authorities, communities and schools in the transition towards a 100% renewable, sustainable and socially responsible energy system.

Founded in 1991 as APERe, the organisation became Energie Commune in 2021 to mark its 30th anniversary. Since then, it has continued to promote renewable energy, energy sobriety and the rational use of energy as key drivers of sustainable, fair and inclusive development.

Recognised as a lifelong learning organisation, Energie Commune combines technical expertise with education, facilitation and public engagement. Its activities are structured around four main areas: Citizen, Community, Territory and School.

Mission and activities

Energie Commune works to accelerate the energy transition by supporting citizens and local authorities with practical tools, knowledge-sharing, project development and territorial strategies. Its work is guided by the principles of energy democracy, aiming to make renewable energy accessible, understandable and beneficial for all.

The association provides a wide range of services, including renewable energy tools, statistics, documentation, lifelong learning campaigns, project studies and action plans. It also supports local authorities in developing climate and energy strategies, strengthening territorial resilience, mobilising local stakeholders and advancing energy sharing initiatives.

Through its projects and communication activities, Energie Commune contributes to the development of renewable energy communities, photovoltaic deployment, energy sharing and public awareness. It is also the publisher of Renouvelle, a Belgian web magazine dedicated to sustainable energy news.

Areas of expertise

• Renewable energy
• Energy democracy
• Energy communities and energy sharing
• Local climate and energy strategies
• Citizen participation and public engagement
• Lifelong learning and educational activities
• Support to municipalities and territories
• Renewable energy data, tools and communication