What is Citizen-led Renovation?
Citizen-led Renovation is an EU-funded support service designed to empower communities by placing citizens at the forefront of energy renovation efforts. It strengthens community-based initiatives and supports the replication of renovation programmes for buildings, including measures such as insulation upgrades, modern technical systems, and the installation of renewable energy solutions.
What does the support service for Citizen-led Renovation offer?
The Citizen-led Renovation project is designed to support energy communities in delivering citizen-driven energy renovations and renewable energy installations.
Based on each community’s needs, the project offers access to tailored support, including administrative, technical, and communication assistance, as well as opportunities to co-implement renovation initiatives at the local and regional levels.
Through this support service, communities are better equipped to overcome financial, legal, technical, and informational barriers, enabling the development of resilient, energy-efficient residential buildings.
Who are we?
Building on the strong foundations established during Phases I and II, the Phase III of the Support Service marks a significant expansion, delivered by a diverse and experienced consortium comprising:
- Modena Energy and Sustainable Development Agency (AESS) — project coordinator
- European Network of Regional and Local Energy Agencies and Regions (FEDARENE)
- Energy Cities
- REScoop.eu
- North West Croatia Energy and Climate Agency (REGEA)
- Dublin's Energy Agency (Codema)
- València Sostenible
- Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Energie Environnement & Alter Alsace Energies (AURA-EE & AAE)
- Energent
- Creating cOmmunity-Led Opportunities for Upscaling Renovation (COLOUR)
- Supporting PEople Towards Efficiency (SPETE)
- EcoVision
- Energie Samen & Energie Samen Rivierenland
- Estonian Islands Energy Agency (EISEA)
Collectively, the partners contribute with high-level knowledge in energy efficiency policy, technical building expertise, and a strong understanding of energy communities, including their value propositions and regional contexts.
By combining experience and extensive networks, the consortium is well-positioned to deliver a practical, results-driven approach. Together, the partners have extensive experience in coordinating EU-level initiatives and supporting practitioners, policymakers, and communities, making them a trusted and credible force in this field.
This expanded collaboration is designed to accelerate citizen-led renovation efforts at scale. Through strengthened support structures and broader outreach, the CLR initiative seeks to empower individuals and communities across Europe to take the lead in advancing energy-efficient, climate-resilient buildings.
