All over Europe, many cities are testing multiple ways to initiate, support and facilitate community energy projects. This document aims to showcase their actions and identify existing models of cooperation to inspire and provide guidance for local and regional policy makers willing to team up with their citizens to move forward the energy transition of their communities.
The document is structured in three chapters:
The guide is aimed at local and regional governments but energy communities can also use it to proactively approach their local authorities and propose them different collaboration models.
The guide is also available in Dutch, English, French, Polish, Slovak and Spanish.
Whether you don’t know where to start from or you are stuck with a specific issue in the development of your energy community, an expert can help you.