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On 1 November 2024, the Izgrei Energy Community hosted its final event in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, marking the conclusion of its participation in Phase I of the Citizen-Led Renovation (CLR) initiative.

A new policy recommendation paper illuminates critical policy recommendations for overcoming financial barriers to transforming Europe’s building stock into zero-emission and energy-positive structures, a cornerstone of the EU's climate and energy goals.

The “Warmer, Cheaper Homes” Triple SEC Retrofitting Event on 19 October marked a milestone in the Citizen-Led Renovation (CLR) initiative, bringing together community members, stakeholders, and experts to celebrate the completion of Phase I.

Coopérnico, a pioneering cooperative in Portugal's renewable energy sector, hosted its final event in October under the Citizen-led renovation (CLR) initiative. At this event, the cooperative reflected on its journey and achievements while addressing the challenges ahead.

The Smart Cities Marketplace has published an insightful policy paper titled “Looking at Energy Communities through a Local Authority Lens: Perceptions, Experiences, and Needs.” Based on interviews with 44 local authorities across Europe, this study explores local perspectives on energy communities.

At the Smart City Expo World Congress 2024, a group of EU-supported projects hosted a panel discussion titled Power of Communities: Co-Creating Pathways to Climate Neutrality, including the Support service for Citizen-led renovation.

The Support service for Citizen-led renovation hosted an engaging and informative onboarding event for its new followers.

November's Citizen-led renovation (CLR) event in Lisbon brought together stakeholders from across Europe to explore solutions and share experiences on driving community-led renovation projects.

The Support service for Citizen-led renovation projects was part of a EURegionsWeek close to you  webinar on 21 October 2024, 10.30-12.00.