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Placing energy communities at the heart of the Energy Investment Strategy

Policy paper

This policy paper analyses how the Energy Investment Strategy can ensure that crucial financing is directed to the citizens involved in the energy transition.

Race to the top: Reform and investment proposals for the Social Climate Plans

Policy paper

This briefing provides practical suggestions for reforms and investments in the National Social Climate Plans. It also compares national approaches and encourages more inclusive and effective planning.

Beyond bandages - Towards a European Affordable Housing Plan that is fair and sustainable

Policy paper

To ensure long-term affordability and sustainability, the European Affordable Housing Plan should promote high-quality, circular, energy efficient and decarbonised buildings, for example through citizen-led renovation initiatives.

Response to the European Commission's consultation on the European Affordable Housing Plan

Policy paper

REScoop.eu welcomes the European Affordable Housing Plan, and highlights the role of citizen-led renovations to tackle some of the housing issues Europe is facing.

REScoop.eu’s priorities for the Cypriot Presidency

Policy paper

REScoop.eu calls on the Cypriot Presidency of the European Council to prioritise energy communities in some of its key policy files, as they contribute to energy security, provide affordable energy and competitiveness, and they pursue social objectives.

Response to the European Commission's call for evidence on the Heating and Cooling Strategy

Policy paper

The Heating and Cooling Strategy has the potential to speed up the development of energy communities working on thermal energy.

Response to the European Commission’s call for evidence on the revision of the EU Energy Security Framework

Policy paper

Supporting energy communities with financing and capacity building through the Energy Security Framework would enhance Europe’s energy security.

Community proof? REScoop.eu’s analysis of the 2028-2034 EU budget proposal

Policy paper

Taking stock of of the European Commission’s 2028-2034 budget proposal and its implications for energy communities.

Response to the European Commission’s public consultation on the Citizens Energy Package

Policy paper

The Citizens Energy Package has the potential to be the spark that helps speed up the energy community movement. In our response to the consultation, we state that supporting energy communities should be “a foundational pillar” of the package.

Energising the Semester

Policy paper

The European Semester could further energy democracy in the EU. In this new policy paper, REScoop.eu and CAN Europe call for the further integration and mainstreaming of energy communities in the Semester process.

Consultation response: European Grids Package, call for evidence

Policy paper

A Grids Package that facilitates energy communities will allow more citizens across Europe to benefit from locally-owned and produced renewable energy, increasing social acceptance, and scaling up the EU’s energy transition in both urban and rural areas.

Fit for communities: Ensuring the next EU budget can support citizen energy projects effectively

Policy paper

REScoop.eu’s vision for the next MFF is based on two main pillars: the principles of simplification and centralisation, and crowding in additional private capital through financial instruments and co-development.