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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CLR is hosting four dynamic sessions in December, bringing together experts, policymakers, and practitioners to accelerate Europe’s renovation wave.
Citizen-led renovation ensures the Dutch energy transition is fair, inclusive, and community-led.
Do you think that citizens deserve high-quality, simple and safe renovation? Do you want to boost the economic growth in your territory? This your time: Start a One-Stop-Shop for home energy renovation!
As part of the joint workshop “Empowering Communities Through Inclusive Renovation and Regional Sustainability,” CLR joined forces with FORTESIE and RENOVERTY to highlight the transformative power of citizen-driven energy renovation across Europe.
The Support service for Citizen-led renovation has launched a new section on its website titled “Inspiring Cases”, highlighting successful community-driven energy renovation projects from across the EU.
