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Now open: Apply for the final ManagEnergy Master Class on Energy Communities! Scheduled from March to May 2026, this blended training program empowers Energy Agencies, cities & regions to foster citizen-led energy initiatives.

Cooperativa de Energie, Romania’s first citizen‑owned energy cooperative, is emerging as a catalyst in the country’s energy transition, demonstrating how community ownership, democratic governance, and innovative financing can convince people to become part of a movement.

The Support service for Citizen‑led renovation has released two new practical guides designed to help municipalities, energy communities, and local renovation initiatives communicate more effectively with citizens and stakeholders.

CLR III aims to scale up citizen-led energy renovation in Catalonia through energy communities and local partnerships

Throughout October and November, ZuidtrAnt, one of the Citizen-led Renovation Phase II pilots, actively engaged residents in Mortsel, Kontich and Boechout through a series of practical, on-site visits and information sessions designed to empower households in their energy transition.

Thanks to the CLR project, communities will gain access to a shared library offering tools, services, and resources to support citizen-led renovation

Apply for the Technical Assistance Programme from the Citizen Energy Advisory Hub by 16 January 2026 to benefit from financial, legal, technical support, and more!

This webinar, organised by CLR, brought together experts from six EU-funded projects to explore innovative approaches, challenges, and lessons learned in accelerating building renovations for sustainability, energy efficiency, and social inclusion.

Energy poverty remains one of Europe’s most pressing social challenges, and this Renovation dialogue webinar, organised by CLR, explored how inclusive building renovation can be a powerful solution.