Empowering people to shape the energy transition through communities, participation, and shared benefits.
Citizens are no longer just energy consumers — they are becoming active players in Europe’s energy transition. From joining energy communities that collectively produce and share renewable power, to participating in local renovation programmes, demand-response schemes, or energy-saving initiatives, people are taking ownership of their energy future. Citizen-led energy boosts social acceptance of the transition, creates local economic value, and strengthens resilience by keeping benefits within communities. Regional and local energy agencies are key enablers of this movement, supporting citizens with technical expertise, financing solutions, and governance models that make participation accessible to all.
The European Energy Communities Facility just launched new tools to support energy communities across Europe! Check out the free Capacity Building programme, the One-Stop Shop map and more.
Read moreApply for the Technical Assistance Programme from the Citizen Energy Advisory Hub by 16 January 2026 to benefit from financial,…
Read moreThis December, the Citizen-Led Renovation Dialogue brings together experts, policymakers, and practitioners in four engaging webinars. Don't miss these opportunities…
Read moreFEDARENE was invited to attend the 25th Inter-Parliamentary Meeting on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (IPM25) in Copenhagen, where European…
Read moreThe 5th ManagEnergy Expert Mission took place in Normandy on 21-23 November 2023. Etienne Viénot (AURA-EE) visited 7 Vents and…
Read moreThe LIFE Clean Energy Transition (CET) Programme Contractors’ meeting on Energy Communities was successfully held on 13th and 14the of…
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The Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy is the world's largest movement for local and regional climate and energy…
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Innovative Supporting schemes for community-Led Energy Transition in the small islands of the Mediterranean
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Learn moreWhat role can community-anchored renovation tools play in delivering EPBD and NBRP objectives, and how…
Learn moreThe Renovation Dialogue Webinar Series brings together leading EU-funded projects from the Network of Building…
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Discover how the municipality of Varces from the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region commissioned its wood heating network…
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Discover how the municipality of Kapelln in Austria was awarded the “European Energy Award” in…
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"Centrales Villageoises" are local companies whose shareholders are mainly citizens, local municipalities and local companies.
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In Hungary's Northern Great Plain, the Tiszamente Energy Community is redefining local energy. Powered by…
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During the EU Green Week, regions and energy agencies were brought together to discuss renovation…
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Following up last year’s webinar, this online seminar brought together Ambitious Regions and already running…
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The Covenant of Mayors - Europe Office organised on the 13th of July to learn…
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