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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This year's edition of the Forum focused on middle- and low-income consumers and the solutions they can access or implement.
On November 13th, our energy community pilot Izgrei from Bulgaria will be hosting a workshop on all things renovations led by citizens, fostering valuable networks and sharing insights on how to make our homes more sustainable and eco-friendly!
Citizen-Led Renovation Initiative had the valuable opportunity to present goals and objectives in transforming living spaces into energy-efficient homes as well as to engage in fruitful discussions with participants, visitors and other experts within the field.
Our goal is to transform living spaces into homes that are not only aesthetically pleasing, but also energy-efficient and eco-friendly at the same time. Who says you can’t have it all?
This month, Lisbon held Cidade do Zero, a major (if not the biggest) sustainability event in Portugal.
