Best practices

Exemplary projects and initiatives are implemented and replicated at local and regional level. The following best practices are categorised by topic and geographic area.

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2025

Network of Public Energy Experts: Transforming Energy Management in the Ústí Region

A regional network of public energy experts in the Ústí Region is transforming municipal energy support in Czechia. Backed by…

2025

Energy Communities: Empowering Citizens Through Knowledge and Engagement

SHAREs supported the creation of 386 energy communities across Europe by equipping citizens, municipalities, and local actors with tools, mentoring,…

2025

Transforming Employees and Citizens into Climate Leaders

AREC Occitanie partnered with Banque Populaire Occitane to empower employees and engage citizens on climate action. Through training, games, and…

2025

A new energy future for Estonia’s islands: EISEA leads the way

The Estonian Islands Energy Agency (EISEA) is accelerating the green transition of Estonia’s islands. Backed by local actors and the…

2025

Digitalisation of PV Self-Consumption in Energy Communities with Blockchain

Escan’s blockchain-based model for collective PV self-consumption is empowering Spanish energy communities, with digital tools, real-time data, and user rewards.…

2025

Empowering Mazovia: workshops drive energy efficiency and green investments

Discover how tailored guidance and accessible financing are driving a fair, inclusive Green Transition in Poland’s Mazovia region.

2025

The Dublin Region Energy Masterplan

Discover how the Dublin Region Energy Masterplan charts a data-driven path to net-zero emissions by 2050, targeting major cuts in…

2025

The Rise of Municipality-Driven Renewable Energy Communities in Emilia-Romagna

Emilia-Romagna is empowering municipalities to lead the energy transition through Renewable Energy Communities. With AESS’s guidance, 15 RECs are now…

2025

Pioneering Smart Energy Solutions in Mid Sweden

Örebro County Energy Agency leads a regional initiative boosting grid capacity and clean energy planning. New tools and collaborations help…

2025

Is Hydrogen Economically Feasible for an Alpine Community? The AMETHyST Project and the H2FAsT Tool

APE FVG developed H2FAsT to assess the viability of local green hydrogen production in alpine regions. The tool empowers communities…

2025

Empowering Energy Communities at Every Level

AGENEX empowers citizens across Extremadura and beyond to create energy communities through tailored advice and cross-border cooperation. Their flagship projects…

2025

Bringing Renewable Energy to Estonia’s Islands: Workshops Inspire the Next Generation

Around 200 students across West Estonian islands got hands-on with wind, solar, and hydrogen energy in a series of interactive…

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