The Support service for Citizen-led renovation (CLR) is an EU initiative aiming to empower existing and prospective energy communities to put citizens in the driver’s seat for energy-saving renovation projects. Our support service for four selected pilots in Ireland, Portugal, Belgium and Bulgaria is underway to strengthen community building and assist in replicating programmes for energy renovations of buildings, including insulation, new technical systems and installing renewables.
Phase I assisted four pilot projects in overcoming financial, legal, technical, and informational barriers to deliver sustainable residential buildings.
In Phase II, CLR enhances its tailored support services for selected Pilots, Learners, and Followers by providing various levels of assistance. This includes one-on-one sessions, webinars, workshops, peer-to-peer learning, and community-driven events aimed at strengthening local capacities and replicating successful energy renovation models.
Building on this foundation, Phase III of the Support service is scaling up by establishing a network of ten organisations (energy agencies, one-stop-shops for home renovations, energy communities, associations...) to support widespread citizen-led renovation. With a stronger infrastructure and an expanded support network, CLR aims to empower more citizens and communities to drive the transition toward energy-efficient and resilient buildings across Europe.
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Cooperativa de Energie, Romania’s first citizen‑owned energy cooperative, is emerging as a catalyst in the country’s energy transition, demonstrating how community ownership, democratic governance, and innovative financing can convince people to become part of a movement.
Now open: Apply for the final ManagEnergy Master Class on Energy Communities! Scheduled from March to May 2026, this blended training program empowers Energy Agencies, cities & regions to foster citizen-led energy initiatives.
The Support service for Citizen‑led renovation has released two new practical guides designed to help municipalities, energy communities, and local renovation initiatives communicate more effectively with citizens and stakeholders.
CLR III aims to scale up citizen-led energy renovation in Catalonia through energy communities and local partnerships
Throughout October and November, ZuidtrAnt, one of the Citizen-led Renovation Phase II pilots, actively engaged residents in Mortsel, Kontich and Boechout through a series of practical, on-site visits and information sessions designed to empower households in their energy transition.
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