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Implementation

This is the stage where the community project takes shape in the physical world.
It includes the set-up of a legal structure for the community, the establishment of formal agreements with the local authority, funding applications, member recruitment, the signing of construction / installation contracts, and the preparation of the operation stage.

Found 63 helpful resource(s).
House in Virtual Power Plant
Europe

The MoRe model

A tool to support energy communities in developing a community-based Virtual Power Plant (cVPP). It clarifies what is feasible and what the first steps are.

  • Preparation
  • Implementation
  • Community
  • Technical
Europe

Energy citizenship empowerment kit [English]

A free, gamified tool that triggers and guides discussion about barriers to participation in energy communities.

  • Preparation
  • Implementation
  • Operation
  • Community
  • Staff & organisation
Forest
Europe

BECoop webinars

Series of webinars on community bioenergy heating.

  • Inspiration
  • Preparation
  • Implementation
  • Community
  • Financial
  • Political & legal
  • Technical
Solar panels in Ghent
Europe

SCCALE 20 30 50 community energy municipal guide

This guide presents the different ways municipalities can work with their residents to kickstart and support community energy projects. It builds on the most relevant publications on the topic and includes many examples from all over Europe.

  • Preparation
  • Implementation
  • Financial
  • Municipality
  • Political & legal
Cover Smart energy combinations in the region
Netherlands

Smart energy combinations in the region

A practical guide to system integration.

  • Inspiration
  • Preparation
  • Implementation
  • Technical
Three people working with the recreation of three wind turbines.
Netherlands

Guide on division of roles in the development of locally owned solar parks and wind turbines

A guide that helps you discuss a clear division of roles and determine the role you want to play in the development of a locally owned solar or wind project.

  • Inspiration
  • Preparation
  • Implementation
  • Political & legal
Europe Greece

Greek Islands’ Energy Transition: From Lighthouse Projects to the Emergence of Energy Communities

The energy transition represents both challenges and opportunities for sustainable social and economic development. This report analyses the case of Greek islands sharing the evolution from lighthouse examples to the emergence of energy communities.

  • Inspiration
  • Preparation
  • Implementation
  • Operation
  • Community
Europe

A common approach for sustainable heating strategies for partner cities

This report sets out some initial work by the SHIFFT team to develop a common framework approach to help cities to create low carbon heating strategies.

  • Inspiration
  • Preparation
  • Implementation
  • Political & legal
Europe

State of the art report for co-creation approaches and practices – with a special focus on the sustainable heating transition

This report clarifies the different meanings for key terms used in co-creation, with a focus on the heating transition.

  • Inspiration
  • Preparation
  • Implementation
  • Community
  • Staff & organisation
Europe

URBACT toolbox

The URBACT Toolbox has everything you need to design and implement integrated and participatory actions in your city.

  • Inspiration
  • Preparation
  • Implementation
  • Operation
  • Community
  • Financial
  • Political & legal
  • Staff & organisation
  • Technical
Europe

Finance your sustainable and climate action – Experience from 195 public authorities in your hands for learning and replication

This report presents the experiences of 195 local authorities in 29 countries on financing community-led action.

  • Inspiration
  • Preparation
  • Implementation
  • Financial
Europe

Start a new co-op: step by step

Guide that takes you through the start-up process for setting up a cooperative.

  • Inspiration
  • Preparation
  • Implementation
  • Community
  • Financial
  • Political & legal
  • Staff & organisation

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