The Support service for Citizen-led renovation is an EU initiative which places citizens at the forefront of the energy transition, incorporating building renovations and renewable energy solutions into a holistic program. This initiative harnesses the combined strength and resources of local communities, with a main emphasis on empowering citizen groups, facilitating the creation of community-led energy projects, and offering technical support to realise these aspirations.

The project is now in its second phase and a call to select pilots, learners, and followers to receive tailored capacity building and technical assistance, together with several other benefits, is now open until 31^st May 2024.

Open Call Applications

 We are actively seeking enthusiastic participants to join us in various capacities – as Pilots, Learners, and Followers, in the open call of our project. Participants will gain access to customised support, including capacity building and technical assistance, setting a solid foundation for the implementation of their projects. Here is a snapshot of what each pathway offers:

• Pilots: Established energy communities will receive comprehensive support in project development, implementation, and replication.
• Learners: Emerging energy communities or those in the planning phase will be guided in developing their capacity for initiating and managing renovation projects.
• Followers: Communities interested in exploring the concept of energy communities/citizen-led renovation will be provided with insights, learning materials, and networking opportunities to prepare for future implementation.

For more information about the call, visit the website and submit applications here (call open until 31^st May 2024).

Stay Informed

 To learn more about the CLR project, including guidelines and inspirational stories from our initial phase, head over to our website. Should you have any inquiries or wish to discuss how you can be involved, please don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected]. We are also available for consultations to help you with the application process or find the best fit for your project within our initiative.

You can find more information about the initiative here and discover more about the work we have done with the 4 pilots selected during phase one here.

The support service will also be running two informative webinars on 23^rd April and 14 May both at 4-5pm CEST where the experts will explore the Citizen-led renovation concept and provide a thorough overview of the support offered. The second webinar will provide details and guidance on the application process.

Webinar registration details can be found here:

23^rd April 4-5 PM CEST: Register here

14^th May 4-5 PM CEST: Register here