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		<title>Assessing financing options for RECs on small islands through LIFE ISLET  </title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anna Soressi]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 08:51:05 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Discover ISLET methodology that identifies the investment needs and financing gaps for RECs on small islands.</p>
<p>FEDARENE is the premier European network of regional and local organisations which implement, co-ordinate and facilitate energy and environment policies.</p>
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		<title>Two FEDARENE Members Named Finalists for the 2026 EU Sustainable Energy Awards</title>
		<link>https://fedarene.org/two-fedarene-members-named-finalists-for-the-2026-eu-sustainable-energy-awards/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Melissa Miklos]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 08:57:05 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>From pioneering home renovation services in Bulgaria to inclusive leadership driving district heating in Ireland, Energy Agencies and FEDARENE members are once again at the forefront of Europe’s clean energy transition.</p>
<p>FEDARENE is the premier European network of regional and local organisations which implement, co-ordinate and facilitate energy and environment policies.</p>
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		<title>Unlock Your Power with Homegrown Energy</title>
		<link>https://fedarene.org/unlock-your-power-with-homegrown-energy/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mariangela Luceri]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 08:02:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://fedarene.org/?p=44549</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<div><img width="300" height="75" src="https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/banner-300x75.png" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" srcset="https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/banner-300x75.png 300w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/banner-1024x256.png 1024w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/banner-768x192.png 768w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/banner-1536x384.png 1536w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/banner.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div>
<p>The future of energy is homegrown – powered by local resources, rooted in our towns, and delivering benefits directly to communities.  </p>
<p>FEDARENE is the premier European network of regional and local organisations which implement, co-ordinate and facilitate energy and environment policies.</p>
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		<title>Second call now open: Apply for a €45,000 grant for your Energy Community</title>
		<link>https://fedarene.org/second-call-now-open-apply-for-a-e45000-grant-for-your-energy-community/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Juliana Nadalutti]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 07:19:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://fedarene.org/?p=44288</guid>

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<p>The 2nd call of the EU Energy Communities Facility will be open until 5 July, inviting applications for grants to support the development of business plans!</p>
<p>FEDARENE is the premier European network of regional and local organisations which implement, co-ordinate and facilitate energy and environment policies.</p>
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		<title>National Adaptation Hubs: how they work and why they matter</title>
		<link>https://fedarene.org/national-adaptation-hubs-what-are-they-and-how-can-members-benefit/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lesly Barriga]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:37:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div><img width="300" height="200" src="https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/REG00772-1-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/REG00772-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/REG00772-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/REG00772-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/REG00772-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/REG00772-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/REG00772-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div>
<p>The National Adaptation Hubs strengthen climate resilience across the EU by improving coordination and cooperation between governance levels. They also create opportunities for stakeholders to engage in adaptation planning and policy, peer learning, and knowledge exchange.</p>
<p>FEDARENE is the premier European network of regional and local organisations which implement, co-ordinate and facilitate energy and environment policies.</p>
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		<title>From Legislation to Implementation: The Reality of RECs in Croatia</title>
		<link>https://fedarene.org/from-legislation-to-implementation-the-reality-of-recs-in-croatia/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anna Soressi]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:15:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://fedarene.org/?p=44117</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/text-picture-300x169.png" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/text-picture-300x169.png 300w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/text-picture-1024x576.png 1024w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/text-picture-768x432.png 768w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/text-picture-1536x864.png 1536w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/text-picture-750x422.png 750w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/text-picture-800x450.png 800w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/text-picture.png 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div>
<p>In Croatia, the practical implementation of the EU framework for RECs remains challenging. Experiences from the ISLET project highlight the gap between policy ambition and on-the-ground realities.</p>
<p>FEDARENE is the premier European network of regional and local organisations which implement, co-ordinate and facilitate energy and environment policies.</p>
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		<title>“To be energy secure, we must be energy efficient”, Say Europe&#8217;s Energy Experts</title>
		<link>https://fedarene.org/to-be-energy-secure-we-must-be-energy-efficient-say-europes-energy-experts/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mickael Bianchin]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:34:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div><img width="300" height="200" src="https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FEDARENE-Board-of-Directors_March-2026-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FEDARENE-Board-of-Directors_March-2026-300x200.jpg 300w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FEDARENE-Board-of-Directors_March-2026-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FEDARENE-Board-of-Directors_March-2026-768x512.jpg 768w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FEDARENE-Board-of-Directors_March-2026-600x400.jpg 600w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FEDARENE-Board-of-Directors_March-2026.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div>
<p>As Europe faces a new energy crisis, FEDARENE calls for energy efficiency to remain a central pillar of the EU’s post-2030 framework—warning that weakening targets could undermine both energy security and investment.</p>
<p>FEDARENE is the premier European network of regional and local organisations which implement, co-ordinate and facilitate energy and environment policies.</p>
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		<title>FEDARENE steps up the pace for Climate Neutrality at Italy’s Half Marathon</title>
		<link>https://fedarene.org/fedarene-steps-up-the-pace-for-climate-neutrality-at-italys-half-marathon/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Juliana Nadalutti]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:13:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image-6-300x169.png" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image-6-300x169.png 300w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image-6-1024x576.png 1024w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image-6-768x432.png 768w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image-6-750x422.png 750w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image-6-800x450.png 800w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image-6.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div>
<p>Through its participation in the Italian Half Marathon, FEDARENE highlights that the journey to Climate Neutrality demands both determination and collective effort, running alongside citizens and industries.</p>
<p>FEDARENE is the premier European network of regional and local organisations which implement, co-ordinate and facilitate energy and environment policies.</p>
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		<title>From Conversation to Kilowatts: How Energy Communities Really Begin </title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anna Soressi]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:01:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/general-promotion-3-300x169.png" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/general-promotion-3-300x169.png 300w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/general-promotion-3-1024x576.png 1024w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/general-promotion-3-768x432.png 768w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/general-promotion-3-750x422.png 750w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/general-promotion-3-800x450.png 800w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/general-promotion-3.png 1280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div>
<p>Renewable Energy Communities start with local engagement. Discover the experiences of Procida, Astypalea and Cres, ISLET project's pilot islands. </p>
<p>FEDARENE is the premier European network of regional and local organisations which implement, co-ordinate and facilitate energy and environment policies.</p>
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		<title>Open Call: Peer Learning Programme 2026 for Covenant Coordinators and Supporters</title>
		<link>https://fedarene.org/open-call-peer-learning-programme-2026-for-covenant-coordinators-and-supporters/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Valentina Alberti]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:43:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div><img width="300" height="200" src="https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FED-Peer-Review02-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Peer review for coordinators and supporters on building climate resilience" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FED-Peer-Review02-300x200.jpg 300w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FED-Peer-Review02-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FED-Peer-Review02-768x512.jpg 768w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FED-Peer-Review02-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FED-Peer-Review02-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FED-Peer-Review02-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div>
<p>An opportunity for regional authorities and energy agencies to exchange, learn, and lead on preparedness to climate risk and adaptation to climate changes</p>
<p>FEDARENE is the premier European network of regional and local organisations which implement, co-ordinate and facilitate energy and environment policies.</p>
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