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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We are looking for 5 additional enablers to help us empower citizens to collectively renovate buildings and energy communities to expand into the renovation market
The "CLR Webinar on Energy Communities and EU Policy Updates" brought together experts and stakeholders to discuss the latest developments in European energy policies and the role of energy communities in achieving sustainability goals.
SOFTacademy is an EU-funded renovation project that aims not just to fix up apartment buildings but to renovate the buildings and courtyards of a neighbourhood in an inclusive, beautiful, and sustainable way.
In early December, the Genk oPEN Living Lab hosted a reflexive monitoring session designed to deepen insights and maximise the impact of the ongoing renovation work in the “Waterschei” neighbourhood.
The municipality of Lint, located on the southern edge of Antwerp, hosted the successful kick-off meeting for the "Lint Renoveert" project on Thursday, 14 November 2024. The event aimed to inform and engage local citizens about energy renovations for their homes.
