Sustainable Regions in Action 2025 Showcases How Energy Agencies Are Securing Europe’s Energy Future

Brussels, 9 April 2025 – As the new European Commission rolls out key initiatives like the Clean Industrial Deal and the Affordable Energy Action Plan, attention turns to those who will put these ambitions into motion.

Local and regional actors – with the support of over 300 energy agencies across Europe – are already doing just that.

Reducing Europe’s dependency on imported fossil fuels is essential to stabilise energy prices, strengthen competitiveness, and build long-term resilience. This requires urgent investment in renewable energy and energy efficiency – solutions that these local actors are already deploying.

This is the focus of Sustainable Regions in Action, FEDARENE’s flagship publication showcasing success stories from regions, municipalities, and their energy agencies. The featured initiatives demonstrate how these leaders are translating EU strategies into results – from large-scale renovations to energy communities, including industrial decarbonisation, climate adaptation, and much more.

With a growing network of over 80 members in 24 countries, FEDARENE brings together the energy agencies and regional actors who are already making the transition happen on the ground. These members provide local and regional authorities with the tools, expertise, and capacity they need to deliver results. At the same time, FEDARENE ensures their voices are heard at EU level, contributing to the successful implementation of the EU Green Deal, Clean Industrial Deal, and Affordable Energy Action Plan.

“FEDARENE stands ready to work with EU institutions, national governments, and regional leaders to turn these strategies into reality. Together, we can build a Europe that is energy independent, secure, and resilient in today’s complex geopolitical context. The time to act is now” – Julije Domac, President of FEDARENE.

What’s inside Sustainable Regions in Action 2025?

✔ Real-world examples of innovative local and regional energy and climate initiatives
 ✔ Concrete solutions for industrial decarbonisation, energy communities, sustainable housing, climate adaptation, and more
 ✔ Strategies for replication and scaling
 ✔ A look at how FEDARENE supports its members and drives forward the local energy transition