Creating an energy community is complex. Across Europe, local governments are moving beyond pilot projects by adopting practical, open-source governance frameworks that help them overcome legal, technical, and social hurdles.
Energy communities are opening up new ways for people and local actors to collectively engage in the energy system. With public purpose and support, they can go beyond sustainability: strengthening local cooperation, tackling energy poverty and building shared ownership and trust.
Across Europe, cities are increasingly supporting Energy Communities, but many still struggle to identify the right tools for implementation. Explore new resources to help local authorities and communities turn ideas into action.
Did you miss this year’s European Urban Resilience Forum in Guimarães? Revisit our contributions and explore how locally driven energy systems and digital tools can help cities move beyond adaptation and strengthen long-term resilience.
How do we ensure energy communities are inclusive and benefit everyone? Discover the key insights and takeaways from our session at the European Sustainable Energy Week 2026.
In a time of geopolitical uncertainty, municipalities are key to Europe’s energy independence by advancing local renewables with communities. The EU Covenant of Mayors is mobilising local leaders to scale community energy and keep benefits local.