SHINE tools: stakeholder engagement

This SHINE tool is a compilation of the best community engagement tools as ranked by the partners of the SHINE project. These tools present different techniques to structure the core group of an energy community project and raise support in the local community.

Designed for citizen project leaders, community organisers, and local public authorities, this selection brings together structured frameworks, analytical templates, and field tested engagement methodologies. It serves as a step-by-step guide to navigate every phase of an Energy Community’s lifecycle – from initial visioning and core group organisation to broad neighbourhood outreach and municipal collaboration.

• Life LOOP Stakeholder Mapping & Engagement Guide
• Life LOOP SWOT template
• COMPILE Stakeholder Engagement Guide

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