Εnsuring that the next EU budget effectively supports energy communities

Ιn the summer of 2025 the European Commission proposed a radical overhaul of the EU budget. As part of the new budget architecture for 2028-2034, every Member State now has to create a "National and Regional Partnership Plan". Overall, these plans are worth 865 billion euros (44% of the total budget). 

Through these plans Member States will outline a series of reforms and investments for all major sectors of the economy, including energy, cohesion, and agriculture - and potentially energy communities. 

REScoop.eu together with Friends of the Earth Europe have prepared a series of national factsheets linking energy communities with the goals, and specific chapters, of the National and Regional Partnership Plan Regulation. These include:

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We call on Member States to include supportive reforms and investments for energy communities in their National and Regional Partnership Plans, including:

  • Putting in place a target for community energy by 2035 (in line with the EU goals set by the Citizens Energy Package).
  • Ensure an enabling framework, including a simplified registration process, accelerated permitting and ring-fenced grid capacity, and one-stop shops.
  • Provide dedicated funding including grants, loans, and other support schemes, particularly for energy communities tackling energy poverty, or operating in island, just transition, and outermost areas.