Focus Areas
Driving Innovation Through Collaboration
Our Focus Areas are collaborative platforms where FEDARENE members exchange knowledge, develop joint positions, and drive innovation across key energy and climate focus areas.
Each Focus Area brings together experts from regional and local energy agencies to address specific challenges and opportunities in the energy transition. Through regular meetings, workshops, and joint projects, our members shape the future of sustainable energy in Europe.
Energy sufficiency
Energy sufficiency is about consuming smarter, not more. While efficiency relies on technologies to reduce energy use, sufficiency focuses on behaviour, lifestyle, and collective organisation to cut unnecessary demand and…
Energy Efficiency in Buildings
Buildings account for around 40% of Europe’s energy consumption and 36% of CO₂ emissions, making them central to the EU’s climate and energy goals. The revised Energy Efficiency Directive (EED)…
Renewables for Energy Security
Developing local renewable energy is essential not only to cut greenhouse gas emissions, but also to strengthen Europe’s energy security. By reducing dependence on fossil fuel imports, renewables such as…
Citizen-led Energy
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…
Climate Adaptation
As climate impacts intensify, Europe must not only cut emissions but also prepare for rising temperatures, extreme weather, and changing ecosystems. Climate adaptation is about building resilience in our communities,…
Financing the Transition
Europe’s energy transition requires massive investments, yet a significant private financing gap remains. Regional and local energy agencies play a crucial role in bridging this gap by aggregating projects, connecting…
AI, Digitalisation & Data
Artificial intelligence and digitalisation are transforming how energy systems are planned, managed, and monitored. Regional and local energy agencies are increasingly incorporating AI and data-driven approaches to improve energy efficiency,…
Decarbonisation for Competitiveness
The Clean Industrial Deal is driving Europe’s transition to a competitive, sustainable, and energy-independent industrial sector. FEDARENE and its member regions are supporting this EU initiative by helping businesses—from SMEs…
Grid Capacity & Flexibility
A resilient, flexible grid is the backbone of Europe’s energy transition. As renewable energy penetration grows, challenges such as curtailment and mismatches between supply and demand emerge across territories. Energy…
Sustainable Heating and Cooling
Heating and cooling represent half of Europe’s energy demand, making their decarbonisation essential for climate neutrality. The revised Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) requires Member States to establish a legislative framework…
Sustainable Islands
Islands are trailblazers of the energy transition, where unique challenges have turned into unique strengths. With scarce land, isolated grids, and strong exposure to climate impacts, island communities have become forerunners…
Circular Economy
The shift from a linear to a circular economy is essential to reduce resource dependency, cut emissions, and strengthen Europe’s resilience. By extending product lifecycles, reusing materials, and minimising waste,…
Sustainable Transport
Transport accounts for over one-third of final energy consumption in the EU and nearly a quarter of greenhouse gas emissions, with fossil fuels still dominating the sector. Achieving the Green…
Integrated Planning
Effective climate and energy action requires coordination across sectors, territories, and governance levels. Integrated planning brings together energy, climate, spatial, and infrastructure strategies to create coherent, actionable pathways for decarbonisation…
Benefits of our Focus Areas
Knowledge Exchange
Share experiences and learn from peers facing similar challenges
Policy Influence
Shape EU policies through collective advocacy and position papers
Innovation
Collaborate on innovative solutions and pilot projects
Networking
Build valuable connections across Europe's energy sector