SHINE tools: Municipal guides

This SHINE tool is a compilation of the best municipal guides for local and regional authorities interested in energy communities as ranked by the partners of the SHINE project.

Municipalities play a vital role in empowering citizen-led renewable energy projects, yet many local governments struggle to transition from ideas to concrete action. These guides introduce practical support mechanisms and real-life European examples SCCALE 203050 project and the COMPILE project to help bridge this gap. By outlining actionable approaches — such as direct municipal sponsorship, co-ownership, resource-sharing, and adapted procurement procedures —, these guides provide local authorities and energy communities with the necessary tools to collaborate, scale local projects, and drive a successful energy transition.

The highlighted tools are:

• SCCALE 20 30 50 municipal guide;
• SCCALE 20 30 50 methodology guide;
• COMPILE municipality guide.

The SHINE team has reviewed this selection of tools and provided accompanying review notes and updates, available for download below, offering useful context to complement your reading.