About the Enabler
REGEA - North-West Croatia Regional Energy and Climate Agency is a leading public energy agency active across the European Union. Founded with the ambition to accelerate sustainable development, REGEA has grown into a multidisciplinary institution implementing investments, advising public authorities, and developing innovative solutions in the fields of energy, buildings, climate adaptation, and green finance.
The organisation operates with a highly specialised team that supports municipalities, counties, and public institutions in planning, financing, and delivering energy and climate projects. REGEA’s work spans from solar power plants and district heating to green construction, climate adaptation planning, and innovative financing models.
Its mission is rooted in a simple idea: public institutions can lead the energy transition when equipped with the right expertise, tools, and partnerships.
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- Location
Croatia (active across the EU)
- Legal Form
Regional public energy and climate agency
- Established in year
Concept in 2005, operational since 2008
- Website
- Activities
- Energy : Solar power plants, district heating, sensors, batteries, virtual power plants, smart grids, PPAs, ESCO models, electromobility
- Buildings: Nearly zero‑energy and zero‑emission buildings, green construction, comprehensive renovation of public buildings
- Climate: Emission reduction, climate adaptation, green infrastructure, spatial planning, multi‑level governance
- Finance: Feasibility studies, financial analyses, EU funds, green bonds, blended finance, project aggregation
- Activities for Citizen-led Renovation Collectives
- Tailored support services to empower citizen-led renovation initiatives.
- Technical guidance
- Financial advice
- Project management to help communities design strategies, access resources, and implement sustainable building renovations.
- The program strengthens local capacities through training, workshops, and ongoing assistance, while fostering dynamic ecosystems for scaling initiatives.
- Knowledge sharing and best practices drive innovation across Europe, enabling replication of successful projects.
CLR collectives supported
To strengthen its capacity and expand its impact, REGEA supports collectives focusing on:
- Communication and citizen engagement: Enhancing materials and outreach strategies to better inform local communities about renovation, energy efficiency, and climate adaptation opportunities.
- Professionalisation of technical services: Training staff to deliver advanced energy audits, renovation planning, and climate‑resilience assessments.
- Ecosystem building: Deepening cooperation with municipalities, counties, and EU‑level partners.
- Market and needs analysis: Identifying gaps in public‑sector renovation, climate adaptation, and financing to shape new or improved services.
The collectives receiving support from REGEA are:
- Energy community Špičkovina (CEC) - founded in 2024 by VFD Špičkovina with 18 members and supported by REGEA within the SHAREs project.
- Energy community Sava (REC) - established in August 2025 with REGEA’s support (RENOVERTY project) by LAG Sava, the municipalities of Pušća, Sveta Nedelja, Marija Gorica and Luka.
- KLIK (energy cooperative) - founded in 2020 as citizen cooperative from Križevci promoting renewable energy and sustainable renovation, and currently working towards the establishment of an energy community.
Factsheet
Croatia is actively promoting energy efficiency and climate adaptation, supported by EU funds, national subsidies, and local government initiatives. REGEA plays a central role in helping public authorities navigate these mechanisms and implement high‑impact projects.
