📨 Our November newsletter is out! With updates on: 💶 Funding for cross-border projects ♨️ Our response to the EU consultation on heating and cooling 🔎 Reform and investment proposals for the National Social Climate Plans Read it here: mailchi.mp/rescoop.eu/n...

🔎 A new SocialNRG report showcases over 50 real-life examples of energy communities that tackle energy poverty and promote social justice, exploring what makes them successful and where they struggle. Download the report and discover their stories! 👉 www.housingeurope.eu/how-europes-...

Want to upgrade your energy community? 🌱🌳 The #LifeCOMET Toolkit brings together practical paths and tools to support policy, business models and engagement of citizen-led initiatives. 🔗 Find out more: lifecomet.rescoop.eu/resources/pa...

✨ Citizens are driving Europe’s energy transition! ✨ Read #ACCE Coordinator Sara Tachelet’s op-ed on how citizen financing is changing the game, why it matters, and what we have learned throughout the ACCE project. 🔗 www.rescoop.eu/news-and-eve...

🔆 SmartCORE launches its website! Learn how this project is contributing to a more resilient and independent energy future for Europe by promoting efficient energy management, with citizens as a key piece of the puzzle. Dive into the world of #SmartCORENWE ! 🔗 smartcore.nweurope.eu

🤔 Money for vulnerable people, or business as usual? 🔍 We have analysed the Social Climate Plans of 19 Member States. While some countries are moving in the right direction, much more ambition is needed. Check out our briefing here 👉 www.rescoop.eu/toolbox/race...

💧The #AquaCOM project empowers energy communities across North-West Europe to use aquathermal energy. Would you like to gain insights on how to apply this renewable energy source in your community-led heating initiatives? 📮Subscribe to the newsletter! → nweurope.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

🌞 Our member Enercoop has launched a fundraising campaign to build solar and wind farms together with energy communities and local authorities. Enercoop is a network of French cooperatives that aims to: 🌱Amplify its impact ⚡Help customers move towards sufficiency 🔗 www.enercoop.fr/notre-levee-...

📢 Together with over 130 organisations and businesses we call for the effective implementation of the Clean Industrial Deal. Decarbonisation efforts must be supported by regulatory stability and clear incentives. Read our joint letter 👉 www.corporateleadersgroup.com/reports-evid...

🏢 The European Affordable Housing Plan is an opportunity to address the multiple housing crises affecting millions of people across the EU. 📣 Read our joint statement on how to make housing fair and sustainable for all. 🔗 www.rescoop.eu/toolbox/beyo...

🏆#SuccessStoryOfTheMonth 🧑‍🌾 In Belgium, farmers are initiating community energy projects to strengthen their communities, diversify their revenue, and increase their resilience in an unstable world. 🗞️ Learn about their inspiring projects! www.rescoop.eu/news-and-eve...

✨ Sharing knowledge to inspire action! Rooted in cooperative values, community-led heating and cooling initiatives are based on transparency and open information sharing to inspire replication. 👉 Explore our online guidelines and get started! energycommunityplatform.eu/resources/gu...

💡 Supporting energy communities with financing & capacity building through the Energy Security Framework would enhance Europe’s energy security. 👀 Read our response to the European Commission's call for evidence on the revision of the EU Energy Security Framework. 🔗 www.rescoop.eu/toolbox/resp...

🚨 Webinar alert for Spanish speakers. ♀️ Our member Union Renovables is organising a webinar on gender equality in energy cooperatives on 30 October at 19:00h. Register here! 👉 unionrenovables.coop/2025/10/vi-e...

🎧 A special episode of the Energ' Ethic podcast was recorded during the closing event of our #ACCE project and is now available to listen to! 💡 Tune in to learn how finance can foster trust, resilience, and democracy when it serves community energy initiatives. ▶️ spotify.link/W9TLhhtCFXb

🎉We're happy to welcome a new member and two new supporters to our network! 📍Azimut360 from Spain 📍Regional Education and Information Centre - REIC from Bosnia and Herzegovina 📍Breizh ALEC from France 🗺️ Learn more about our them: www.rescoop.eu/news-and-eve...

After three years, the #ACCE project has shown remarkable results. 💬 The conference "From Blueprint to Breakthrough" brought together experts, policy-makers and community energies to explore how citizen-led energy initiatives can scale across Europe. 👉 acce.rescoop.eu/news/from-bl...

⚡ Today, our Senior Policy Advisor, Josh Roberts, shared his views on the future of the community energy movement at the Good Energy Conference, organised by our Croatian member ZEZ. 📣 Josh has also called for an ambitious Citizens Energy Package. #LifeCOMET

🏢 We welcome the EU Affordable Housing Plan and stress the importance of involving citizens and their energy communities in the process, due to their positive impact on social acceptance and the price of renovations. ➡️ Our response to the @ec.europa.eu's consultation: www.rescoop.eu/toolbox/resp...

🗣️ Speakers announcement! Two new inspiring speakers will join our webinar on co-ownership on 27 October: 💫 Simona Suardi, Policy Advisor for the Greens/EFA 💫 Giulia Privitera, Head of Sustainability & Stakeholder Engagement at Nadara Register here 👉 www.rescoop.eu/news-and-eve...

🎥 Watch this! Throughout the #ACCE project, we have had the privilege of working with energy communities from all over Europe and learning from their creativity, resilience, and cooperation. Hear their inspiring stories in this video! 🌐 youtu.be/fwfkQVHzs-Y

⏰ One month left to apply! The Cross-Border Energy Communities initiative offers support to energy communities in border regions with: ✅ €15.000 funding for up to 7 pilot projects ✅ Tailored expert support Apply by 21 November! → border-energy-communities.eu/call-for-pro...

👀 The European Commission's Heating and Cooling Strategy has the potential to be the spark that speeds up the development of energy communities working on thermal energy. Read our response to the Commission’s consultation on strategy and submit your response too! 🔗 www.rescoop.eu/toolbox/resp...

🌟 On Saturday, our president, @markluntley.bsky.social, explained the benefits of community energy to members of the European Parliament and representatives from national parliaments at the EUFORES Inter-Parliamentary Meeting on renewable energy and energy efficiency.

🎯 “Community energy funds are a very efficient use of public money.” That was one of the key takeaways from the policy panel at the closing conference of the #ACCE project. Read about the panel discussion and policy recommendations: 👉 acce.rescoop.eu/news/communi...

🗨️ "In a rapidly evolving context, the emerging dialogue between energy communities and DSOs is one of the most significant changes in recent years". Our colleague Roland Tual discussed how energy communities can help make our energy system more flexible and resilient. #EURegionsWeek #SmartCORENWE

Three years of building energy projects in South-East Europe, countless milestones. 🚀 The LIFE LOOP report is out. Read about the project’s achievements! ➡️ energy-cities.eu/igniting-com... #LifeLOOPEU

Belgian citizens are ready to invest in new wind turbines in the North Sea, but the government wants to throw them overboard & give everything to multinationals. 📣REScoop.eu firmly supports Belgian citizens in their fight to keep energy in the hands of the people. 👉 www.rescoop.eu/news-and-eve...

⌛Last days to apply! We are looking for a Policy Advisor to join our team in Brussels and help shape the European energy system of tomorrow. 📤 Send your application by 19 October! → www.rescoop.eu/news-and-eve...

📍 Lorient, Brittany, France ⛵ #AquaCOM project partners and energy communities from France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Germany met to scale up citizen-led aquathermal energy. 🌊 In cooperation, we are shaping a carbon-free energy future for Europe. 📰 aquacom.nweurope.eu/blog/lorient...

🤝 We have engaged in a strategic partnership with FEBEA, the European Federation of Ethical and Alternative Banks and Financiers. 💡Through joint networking, advocacy, and capacity building work, we will connect our members to provide concrete funding solutions for community energy projects. #ACCE

🎙️ Today, our colleague Felix Kriedemann shared the advantages of citizen-led renovations during an event on the role of coops in delivering sustainable housing solutions across Europe. 👉 The added value of these approaches should be acknowledged in the forthcoming European Affordable Housing Plan.

⚡ Are you a public authority interested in using Cohesion funds to support the development of energy communities in your territory? 👀 C4T GROUNDWORK has launched a call for technical assistance to help you through the process. Apply by 17 November! 👉 ec.europa.eu/regional_pol...

🤔 What is transition management, and how can it support a city’s ambition to become just and climate-neutral? 💡 This free training for local authorities will give you the answer & the tools to engage citizens in participatory urban planning. Enrol now! 👉 energy-cities.eu/transition-m... #SPARKLE

❌ The proposal for the next EU budget, published by the European Commission in July, does not include ANY funds for energy communities. 📣 REScoop.eu calls for dedicated funds for energy communities and their national federations. Read our list of recommendations ➡️ www.rescoop.eu/toolbox/comm...

⚖️ A fair and inclusive energy transition starts with its financing! As the #ACCE project comes to an end, it leaves behind a lasting legacy: the Community Energy Financing Schemes (CEFS) Charter. ➡️ Find it on the Energy Community Platform! energycommunityplatform.eu/resources/ac...

🚨 Webinar alert 🤝 Join us on 27 October to explore the risks and benefits of local communities working with private developers to co-create projects. 🌞 Representatives of civil society, community energy networks, and industry will all share their perspectives. 🔗 www.rescoop.eu/news-and-eve...

⚡ The energy is high! 🥳 The #ACCE Final Conference begins! The ACCE project wraps up by bringing together the growing movement for community energy finance - a celebration of collaboration, innovation, and impact. ✨ Inspiring new ways to unlock capital for a just and democratic energy transition.

Europe’s housing debate undervalues a key player. 🏘️ Coops & the #SocialEconomy prove housing can be affordable, inclusive & community-driven. Join the debate! 🗓️ 14 Oct | European Parliament, Room 3E2 Register by 7 Oct 👉 coopseurope.coop/events/socia...

📨 Our October newsletter is out! With updates on: 📣 Job opening at REScoop.eu 📑 Our Citizens Energy Package consultation response 🏫 A course for local authorities Read it here: mailchi.mp/rescoop.eu/o...

✨ Final days to register for the #ACCE Final Conference! Connect with the energy financing community and gain first-hand insights from innovative experiences shared by energy communities and investors. 📅 7 October ⏰ 11:30-19:00 📍 Brussels Register → lnkd.in/dvi7XkQv

❌ A €100 million programme dedicated to energy communities in Greece will no longer benefit from EU funds due to delays in its implementation by the Greek authorities. 📉 As a result of this, we downgraded the assessment of Greece’s Recovery Plan in our financing tracker. 👉 lnkd.in/eEWYAXNX

💡 Citizen-led heating and cooling encourages smarter, more flexible energy consumption. By producing their own thermal energy, these community initiatives alleviate grid pressure while helping you optimise your electricity use. Learn more about them! energycommunityplatform.eu/resources/gu...

✨690 energy communities have applied for the first call for proposals of the European Energy Communities Facility! 🤩We are delighted with this massive response. Good luck to all applicants and thank you for taking the time to apply! 🔗 energycommunitiesfacility.eu/news/690-ene... #ENERCOMFacility

📜 The Citizens Energy Package could be a spark to galvanise the energy democracy movement. 🇪🇺 We published our response to the European Commission’s consultation, structuring our demands around 3 pillars. Read our full response: www.rescoop.eu/toolbox/resp...

🍾 Some great news to start your day: Cyprus has launched its first energy community! 🌞Lefkothea aims to lower electricity costs, expand local energy generation and give residents and businesses a direct role in the clean energy transition. Learn more: energy-cities.eu/celebrating-... #LifeLOOPEU

📞 Calling all energy stakeholders: 🖊️ Take this short survey to help a Marie Skłodowska-Curie project address a research gap on how energy communities -including women-led initiatives - can access finance for storage deployment. 📝 eiee.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

🏆 #SuccessStoryOfTheMonth 🎓 Universities: a new frontier for energy communities? 🇩🇰 In Denmark, a group of researchers set up the first university-based energy cooperative in the country, involving students and residents along the way. 🗞️ Read their inspiring story! www.rescoop.eu/news-and-eve...

🇩🇪 Are you based in Germany? 💡On November 15, the first CoopCamp Energiewende will take place in Weimar – a conference for everyone who wants to share knowledge on the energy transition and take action together. 🎫 Find out more: genossenschaften.digital/coopcamp/coo...

💶 From risk to resilience: How citizens can fund the energy transition 🎙️Our Chris Vrettos spoke to Marine Cornélis about Community Energy Financing Schemes on the Energ’Ethic podcast. 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/352H...