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Advocacy

Driving the transition: Community Power in National Energy and Climate Plans

Who is the front runner? Who is lagging behind? Find out in this new briefing!

Renewables

Energy democracy

Community energy

17/04/2024

The European Community Power Coalition has undertaken the effort to assess the (draft) revised National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs), which are comprehensive strategies for Member States to contribute to the EU’s Climate ambition.

News

Citizens’ panel: an intense democratic experience

Policy op-ed

Participative governance

Energy democracy

European policies

16/04/2024

In good Brussels lingo, we speak of the “Energy efficiency first principle“. This must be applied in all policies so that “only the energy that […]

Interviews

Energy communities are changing the mindset and could trigger a rural revival

Interview with Carlo Tacconelli, CEO EnGreen

Participative governance

05/03/2024

Carlo has 16 years of experience in distributed renewable energy systems in Europe and in developing countries. He shares some of that experience in this episode, with a special focus on the incredible power of energy communities. I particularly enjoyed listening to him when he talked about the potential of a rural revival.

News

Forget Tinder, use The Tool: First ever asset match-making tool for cities and citizens out now

Centrepiece of the brand-new accreditation scheme for municipalities

Participative governance

Renewables

Energy democracy

Cooperation

Urban planning & Vision

Community energy

14/02/2024

The search for the one and only, the life-long partner, can be long and difficult. But why not having several ones and meeting them online? Don’t get us wrong: we’re talking about city-citizen partnerships. Now, there’s the LIFE LOOP matchmaking tool that can spark new connections and collaborations between municipalities and community groups.

Interviews

“Now we have a great chance to take over a part of the world, where we used to be slaves.”

Interview with Michal Svoboda, Sustainable Energy Consultant

Renewables

Energy democracy

Community energy

31/01/2024

When Michal Svoboda talks to Mayors about new eneergy practices he demonstrates both, endurance and creativity. This Czechman who used to work for the leading big energy company is now a fervent advocate of local renewable energy. Michal is an energy consultant and involved in several municipal networks. He also participated in the recent creation of the very first Czech Union for energy communities.

Publications

Inclusivity guide for energy communities

Bring a diversity of perspectives, profiles and ideas to your community energy project!

Participative governance

Energy democracy

Community energy

15/01/2024

Many community energy initiatives are struggling (for different reasons) to become more accessible to a broader segment of society. This guide will help you include […]

News

One community energy project per 500 inhabitants…

And other tangible targets for sustainable energy production and consumption in your city

Participative governance

Energy efficiency & Buildings

10/10/2023

Find inspiration among these tangible targets for your city related to energy production and consumption, inspired by citizen assemblies, local pacts, and other projects across Europe.

News

Local Authorities Advancing Community Energy: A manifesto

Renewables

Energy democracy

09/10/2023

Local authorities must play a leading role in driving a local, equitable transition. There is a great window of opportunity that local governments must seize. That is why the LIFE LOOP team, including cities and cooperatives, calls on local leaders to abide by the main pillars of this brand new Manifesto.

Advocacy

Empower and accelerate energy communities – for a democratic, resilient, and affordable energy future in Europe

The Community Power coalition's Manifesto for the 2024 European Elections

Renewables

Energy democracy

Community energy

21/09/2023

The Community Power Coalition launched its manifesto, “Empower and Accelerate: Energy Communities for a Democratic, Resilient, and Affordable Energy Future in Europe.” This significant moment […]

News

Travel to Andria, where sky and city meet and evolve as one

As part of Energy Cities’ inspirational day in Modena, we invite you to journey to the fictional city of Andria to explore the potential of community-led renewable energy.

15/09/2023

Join us in Modena on October 18th to delve into the fantastical city of Andria, where the city aligns with the stars and constellations, and local innovation has a universal impact.