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Letter to Greek government calling to support community energy (in Greek)

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As the energy crisis unfolds, we need cross-cutting solutions that put citizens at heart, tackle energy poverty at its root, whilst accelerating the transi

Energy Communities: a brief explainer for managing authorities in Central and Eastern Europe

Today, Europe is facing many energy security and resilience challenges. The combination of ambitious transition objectives and the explosion of market prices is urging Member States to take bold steps to support the development of renewable production, building renovation and sobriety.

Consultation on permitting guidance for renewable energy projects - REScoop.eu's response

REScoop.eu's response to the European Commission's consultation on permit-granting processes & power-purchase agreements for renewable energy projects.

Consultation on the EU solar strategy - REScoop.eu & Energy Cities' common response

Common response of REScoop.eu & Energy Cities to the consultation that the European Commission launched to gather stakeholder views on the objectives of the Communication on an EU solar energy strategy.

A REPowerEU for Energy Citizens Manifesto

If the hostilities that have erupted up on Europe’s borders have taught us anything, it is that all of us - citizens, public authorities, NGOs and business

NGO and stakeholder briefing on the EU gas package

The Russian invasion of Ukraine changes the perspective on the gas package and even further underlines the need to move away from fossil gas.

Making sure ‘Fit for 55’ is fit for a just energy transition

Until recently, EU and national level approaches towards ensuring a just transition under the Green Deal have remained scattered and reactive. Energy pover

Integrated local planning in the revised Renewable Energy Directive

Energy Cities and REScoop.eu call on the European Union to introduce a crucial new obligation in the revised renewable energy directive in order to reap al

The GBER: establishing a supportive State aid framework for renewable energy communities

Europe's Green Deal aims to put citizens at the heart of the energy transition by ensuring fairness and inclusiveness. This follows the Clean Energy for Al

The EED: supporting energy communities to deliver energy savings

With its recent proposal for a recast Energy Efficiency Directive (EED), the European Commission (Commission) has recognized the need to increase ambition

The REDII: strengthening the role of RECs to support increased ambition on renewable energy

With its recent proposed revisions to the Renewable Energy Directive (RED II), the European Commission (Commission) has recognized the need to increase amb

Bringing the energy transition home: energy communities and the EPBD?

REScoop.eu's recommendations for amending the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) so that it properly acknowledges and support energy communities in energy efficiency and building renovation.