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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The European Commission is launching the Citizen Energy Advisory Hub (CEAH), a pioneering initiative designed to promote a bottom-up approach to the energy transition, enhance citizen participation and strengthen the social dimension across EU countries.
Earlier this July, an expert visit was conducted at Moulin Bleu and Grand Moulin (Selva Media) to assess the technical and strategic progress of the ongoing energy project.
The conference “Savignano Irpino verso l’Energia Pulita: Il Ruolo dei Cittadini” was held at the Municipal Auditorium of Savignano Irpino and marked a pivotal moment in the town’s commitment to a sustainable energy future.
On June 24th, the AQUA association led a workshop on hidden micro-hydroelectricity at the European congress on energy transition in Strasbourg, a key annual event for local and regional authorities in France.
Gain the tools to launch a cooperative one-stop shop for citizen-led renovation & explore successful examples and lessons from across Europe.
