Inspiring cases

This inspiring case showcases a community-led initiative that helps households navigate the renovation journey through local support and collective engagement. By bringing actors together, the initiative demonstrates how trusted community networks can make home energy renovations more accessible.

This inspiring case explores how citizens in rural France are breathing new life into historic water mills by transforming them into community-led renewable energy projects. Supported by AQUA Water Heritage and Askeul, six initiatives combine the restoration of heritage sites with small-scale.

This inspiring case showcases how industrialised renovation and prefabrication can help accelerate deep energy renovations at scale. The initiative demonstrates how innovative building solutions can reduce costs, improve quality, and make energy-efficient homes more accessible for citizens.

This inspiring case highlights how a small Italian community is combining energy renovation with the development of a Renewable Energy Community. Through local engagement and collective action, residents are creating a pathway towards greater energy independence and sustainability.

This inspiring case presents how a citizen energy cooperative in the Netherlands empowers local communities to invest in renewable energy and energy-saving measures. By placing citizens at the centre of decision-making, the initiative strengthens both the local economy and the energy transition.

This inspiring case explores how a Danish community developed a local district heating solution owned and supported by residents. The project demonstrates how collective action can deliver affordable, renewable heating while increasing community resilience.

This inspiring case showcases how a rural Hungarian municipality is tackling energy poverty and depopulation through community-led renovation and energy initiatives. By combining building upgrades, local engagement, and long-term planning, the project supports a more sustainable future for residents...

This inspiring case highlights how Portugal’s pioneering energy cooperative enables citizens to collectively invest in renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. Through innovative financing and democratic governance, Coopérnico is helping communities take ownership of the energy transition.

This inspiring case demonstrates how community-led initiatives can drive local energy transformation by empowering citizens to participate directly in renewable energy projects. The initiative shows the value of cooperation, local ownership, and shared benefits.

This inspiring case explores how a local energy community in Spain is combining photovoltaic and small hydropower projects to support sustainable development. By mobilising local stakeholders, the initiative is creating new opportunities for renewable energy generation and community participation.

This inspiring case presents an innovative approach to supporting homeowners with energy renovations through integrated advice and renovation services. The initiative helps citizens navigate technical, financial, and administrative challenges on the path to more energy-efficient homes.

This inspiring case showcases Romania’s first citizen-owned energy cooperative, which supports community investment in renewable energy and strengthens the emerging energy community movement. The initiative demonstrates how local ownership can increase trust, participation, and long-term impact.

This inspiring case highlights how three Sustainable Energy Communities in Dublin joined forces to engage citizens in home energy renovations. Through collaboration, awareness-raising, and practical support, the initiative is helping households improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions.