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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A recent report is revealing key insights from the KLAR! project shedding light on notable developments in sustainable urban planning. The project's findings offer valuable lessons that could inform future initiatives in construction and urban development.
Local communities in Cabra, Cosybatter, & Phibsboro Village recently came together for a webinar titled "Turn Solar into Savings." Hosted by the Irish pilot of the Citizen-led renovation initiative Triple SEC, Connecting Cabra, Cosybatter, & Phibsboro Village Climate Club SEC, the event aimed to....
In a recent article published by Deutsche Welle, the pioneering efforts of a grassroots energy project in Bulgaria have garnered attention for their significant impact on clean energy production. The project, led by a small cooperative known as Izgrei that is part of the Citizen-led renovation....
On 11.11.2023, Triple SEC, representing three pioneering energy communities (Connecting Cabra SEC, Phibsboro Village Climate Club SEC, and Cosybatter SEC) in Dublin, in collaboration with Citizen-led renovation initiative conducted a comprehensive workshop focused on citizen-led renovations.
On the 13.11.2023, the energy community Izgrei and the Citizen-led renovation initiative jointly organised two workshops on Citizen-led renovation in Sofia, Bulgaria.
