System mapping of four European cases uncovers distinct pathways to energy cooperation, helping practitioners design context-specific approaches rather than replicate fixed models.

Energy communities are reshaping participation in Europe’s energy system, from renewable projects to collective self-consumption. Under the revised EPBD and the Citizens’ Energy Package, buildings are emerging as hubs for collective participation and decarbonisation.

Energetske zajednice mogu zgrade pretvoriti iz pasivnih potrošača u aktivne sudionike u energetskom sustavu, smanjujući troškove, jačajući otpornost i ubrzavajući lokalnu dekarbonizaciju kroz zajedničko djelovanje.

Discover what the Citizens’ Energy Package (CEP) really means for your projects: lower bills, empowered consumers, clearer rules, and new opportunities for community energy and energy‑efficiency investment.

From fragmented initiatives to scalable models, the LIFE-BECKON framework equips local authorities with the tools, knowledge and partnerships needed to unlock the full potential of energy communities (ECs).

The MASTERPIECE project demonstrates how digital tools can support energy communities (ECs) at different stages of the EC journey, helping citizens and local actors move from awareness to operation through real life pilot experiences across Europe.