News & Events
The latest news, updates and events from the Community Power Coalition and our members
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Webinar: Energy communities, let’s make SMEs part of it!
Date: 10th November (11:00 to 12:30) Register here. Background Today millions of European SMEs are facing another inflation and competitiveness crisis, notably driven by unstable, expensive, imported fossil fuels. Energy communities can be a structural, long term shelter, helping citizens, SMEs and local authorities produce and consume their own energy, locally. Energy communities are gradually…
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Webinar: how municipalities & local and regional energy agencies can help energy communities?
Date: 27th October (11:00 to 12:30) Register here. Background Today, millions of EU households and businesses are facing a cost of living crisis, created by unstable and expensive imported fossil fuels. Energy communities are a structural, long term solution, helping citizens, businesses and local authorities own, produce and consume their own energy, locally. Municipalities and…
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Powering communities: How to deliver a Citizens’ Energy Package that’s fair & accessible to all
Across Europe, citizens, SMEs and local and regional governments are taking our energy future into their own hands, building the energy system we need to free Europe from its fossil fuel addiction and ensure its energy security. Energy communities are demonstrating that renewable energy is not just a tool for decarbonization but a foundation for…
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Powering communities: Principles for a fair, sustainable Citizens’ Energy Package
Community energy projects are essential for driving a fair and just energy transition, offering a concrete way for citizens, communities, and SMEs to actively participate and benefit. To unlock their full transformative potential, these projects must be prioritized through supportive policies, targeted resources, and strong enforcement mechanisms. This will ensure that their benefits reach all…
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Driving the transition: Community Power in National Energy and Climate Plans
Read our briefing to find out community power best-practices in the current draft of the revised NECPs, which Member State is a front runner and who is lagging behind.
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The NECPs assessment and recommendations on community energy – Letter
European Commission urged to empower and support communities to take ownership of energy transition.
