INNOBUILD 2026 Conference
INNOBuild, taking place on 20–22 May in Poland, will explore innovations in building decarbonisation and energy systems. The conference will focus on retrofitting strategies and sustainable, comfortable and healthy buildings, bringing together experts from across Europe.
REScoop.eu’s analysis of the 2028–2034 EU budget proposal
The new EU budget raises tensions between strategic priorities and the energy transition, with energy communities emerging as a key yet still insufficiently recognised actor.
Stronger communities, thriving regions: the role of energy communities in national and regional partnership plans
Energy communities are emerging as a key instrument for a just transition, combining economic, social and territorial benefits with strong potential for citizen participation.
Auditors flag slow progress on EU energy communities
The European Court of Auditors reports that energy communities across the EU are expanding more slowly than expected. Legal uncertainty, limited participation and technical barriers continue to hinder their development, despite their potential role in supporting the energy transition.
Commission Recommendation on unlocking private investment in energy efficiency
The European Commission sets out a strategic shift: using public funding as a lever to mobilise private capital in energy efficiency, a key element in meeting climate targets and transforming the building stock.
Support service for citizen-led renovation: a guide for energy communities and renovation initiatives
A practical guide shows how storytelling can transform the communication of energy communities, connecting technical data with human narratives that build trust, participation, and action.
ARISE revolutionized the recognition of sustainable energy and BIM skills in the construction sector by developing an innovative, blockchain-based digital platform. The project successfully incentivized professionals to upskill through engaging micro-learning modules and a unique skills-currency reward system known as CERTcoin. As a dynamic resource for workers looking to reskill today, the project provides ongoing access to its on-demand digital learning portal and transparent skills registry, allowing experts to easily acquire, record, and showcase their qualifications to future employers.
MODERATE Final Conference
Join the MODERATE Final Conference in Turin and online to explore innovative solutions and key outcomes for advancing smart energy management in European buildings.
‘When technical design, governance structures and community engagement evolve together, energy communities can become a powerful driver of the energy transition at the local level’
Building conversations up with... Carlo Tacconelli, CEO at EnGreen.