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.
FEDARENE welcomes the Citizens Energy Package as a key step toward empowering citizens and communities in Europe’s clean energy transition, while calling for stronger support to local actors to ensure…
Read moreThe European Energy Communities Facility just launched new tools to support energy communities across Europe! Check out the free Capacity…
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 last policy workshop of ConnectHeat brought together key stakeholders from the European Commission and across Europe to discuss the…
Read more
The Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy is the world's largest movement for local and regional climate and energy…
Learn More
Innovative Supporting schemes for community-Led Energy Transition in the small islands of the Mediterranean
Learn MoreDon’t miss our online info session on the European Energy Communities Facility’s second call!
Learn moreJoin us in the beautiful Athens to explore how municipalities, One-Stop Shops and energy communities…
Learn moreJoin the joint webinar of the EU Covenant of Mayors and the Citizen-Led Renovation initiatives!
Learn more
Discover how the municipality of Varces from the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region commissioned its wood heating network…
Read more
Discover how the municipality of Kapelln in Austria was awarded the “European Energy Award” in…
Read more
"Centrales Villageoises" are local companies whose shareholders are mainly citizens, local municipalities and local companies.
Read more
In Hungary's Northern Great Plain, the Tiszamente Energy Community is redefining local energy. Powered by…
Read more
The webinar examined how Regional and Local Energy Agencies can strengthen their support to Renewable…
Watch
Discover how initiatives like ManagEnergy and REMARKABLE Climate Leaders are empowering individuals to lead the…
Watch
A sneak peek into the upcoming guidance document titled “Setting up Community Energy One-Stop-Shops” which…
Watch
