Community energy

European Strategy, local solutions: empowering municipalities to lead the EU’s Right to Stay Strategy

Energy Cities calls for a place-based Right to Stay Strategy that places cities and communities at the heart of their transformation.

Best Practices on Renewable Energy Communities across Europe

Have a look at the new LocalRES collection of good practices, showcasing Energy Communities all over Europe

Europe’s energy independence must be powered by local, fossil-free flexibility 

Local governments have an essential role in securing a clean, secure and affordable energy future for Europe

Inside an Irish Local Energy Community: A new citizen energy journey

When a citizens’ energy community is driving the transition toward net-zero emissions in partnership with its regional authority

Focus on impact to make cities greener

Strasbourg’s collective and locally anchored energy transition journey

A 4-year-old citizens’ cooperative produces renewable energy with support from the local authority and climate agency

Community energy for social housing in Mechelen

Discover the energy community of Otterbeek, nominated as finalist of the 2025 EUSEW Local Energy Action Award

Local Transitions Learning Centre: Discover our rich learning offer!

From urban regeneration to financing sustainable energy projects and much more - all the knowledge and tools you need to make your city futureproof

Križevci decided to put its residents at the heart of its energy independence, and is now leading solar energy production in Croatia

Discover KLIK, a pioneering platform involving citizens in Križevci's transition

Towards 100% renewable cities: collaboration in action in Besançon

Discover how cities are turning ambition into action through clean heat strategies and community energy: insights from Energy Cities’ Annual Forum.