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Municipal procurement for energy communities

Municipal procurement for energy communities

Insights from Spain

Participative governance
Renewables
Community energy

23/04/2024

The Head of Innovation at the Spanish cooperative Grupo Enercoop explains how bidding processes can pave the way for energy communities.  In our conversation, Efren Guillo Sansano takes the example of Crevillent, a Spanish municipality close to Alicante.
News
Citizens’ panel: an intense democratic experience

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

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

Interview with Carlo Tacconelli, CEO EnGreen

Participative governance
Renewables
Energy democracy
Cooperation
Community energy

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

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.
News
One city, one vision: the collective effort behind Valencia’s mission

One city, one vision: the collective effort behind Valencia’s mission

The recognition of Valencia as European Green Capital 2024 acknowledges years of efforts mobilising everyone around a common vision for the city’s future

Participative governance
Urban planning & Vision
Decarbonisation
Climate neutrality
Citizen engagement
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Local governance

23/01/2024

At the heart of Valencia’s recent achievements are two things: first, a clearly defined vision and pathway of how to get there; second, successful and widespread mobilisation around this vision, both in its definition and implementation.
News
How the city of Leuven is rallying its forces for climate neutrality

How the city of Leuven is rallying its forces for climate neutrality

Leuven is developing partnerships to achieve climate neutrality in 2050

Participative governance
Urban planning & Vision
Climate neutrality
Local governance

15/01/2024

We have a new President! First of all, Energy Cities is proud to be presided over by the city of Leuven, which has been engaged […]
Publications
Inclusivity guide for energy communities

Inclusivity guide for energy communities

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

Participative governance
Energy democracy
Community energy
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
Why are local governments key to community energy?

Why are local governments key to community energy?

Participative governance
Renewables
Community energy

11/01/2024

There are so many ways through which local governments can support and kick-off energy communities. From Bulgaria to Belgium, city leaders demonstrate what is possible. This article sums up some of the great options!
News
No more advertising boards in public spaces…

No more advertising boards in public spaces…

And other tangible targets to cultivate climate consciousness among your city’s residents

Participative governance
Lifestyle & Behaviour
Citizen engagement
Society
Sufficiency
Local governance

14/11/2023

Find inspiration from a list of tangible targets for your city related to awareness-raising and prevention, inspired by citizens’ assemblies, local pacts and other projects across Europe.
News
“Local-proofing” the European Green Deal: the make-or-break factor

“Local-proofing” the European Green Deal: the make-or-break factor

Concrete suggestions from the Committee of the Regions to ensure the Green Deal is implementable at local level

Participative governance
European policies
Climate neutrality
Local governments
Local governance

07/11/2023

Interview with Joško Klisović, President of Zagreb City Assembly and rapporteur for the Committee of the Region’s Opinion on Green Deal Governance, on making the Green Deal implementable at local level.

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FEEL

FEEL

Frugal cities through Energy Efficiency and Low-tech communities
FEEL

How can you do more with less? European public authorities have to meet increasing demands, but with less money. Thinking bigger, the problem is also […]

SSH CENTRE EU

SSH CENTRE EU

Social Sciences and Humanities for Climate, Energy aNd Transport Research Excellence
SSH CENTRE EU

SSH CENTRE is a Horizon Europe project representing the cross-European Centre of Research Excellence for Climate-Energy-Mobility Social Sciences & Humanities (SSH). The project will engage […]

LIFE LOOP – Local Ownership Of Power

LIFE LOOP – Local Ownership Of Power

We support cities and citizens in creating their energy community.
LIFE LOOP – Local Ownership Of Power

Developing support mechanisms for energy communities and citizen-led initiatives in sustainable energy

Energy Communities Repository

Energy Communities Repository

Energy Communities Repository

Launched by the European Commission, the Energy Communities Repository aims to support and monitor energy communities’ activities across Europe, within the framework of a just […]