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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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.
Thanks to the CLR project, communities will gain access to a shared library offering tools, services, and resources to support citizen-led renovation
Apply for the Technical Assistance Programme from the Citizen Energy Advisory Hub by 16 January 2026 to benefit from financial, legal, technical support, and more!
How can neighbourhoods become the driving force behind Europe’s energy transition? This question took centre stage in a recent webinar.
This webinar, organised by CLR, brought together experts from six EU-funded projects to explore innovative approaches, challenges, and lessons learned in accelerating building renovations for sustainability, energy efficiency, and social inclusion.
