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From engagement to planning, from guidance to funding clarity: interest needs to meet structure to deliver

Insights from the Citizen-led Renovation & Covenant of Mayors’ latest webinar

Including citizen-led renovation projects in national strategies can be a key factor in achieving climate neutrality.

The Citizen‑led renovation learner Collectif de la Roue has reached a major milestone in its journey towards supporting residents of the historic La Roue garden city in Brussels.

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.