energy communities
Celje, Šoštanj among Slovenian municipal authorities pursuing energy independence
26 September 2025 - The City of Celje is installing 11 solar power plants on public buildings, and the Municipality of Šoštanj plans four such units
Greece loses EU grant intended for renewable electricity for vulnerable consumers
11 September 2025 - The ambitious Apollo program is losing a EUR 100 million EU grant for renewables and storage, intended to lower energy costs for vulnerable consumers
Romanian prosumers propose measures to cut electricity bills by up to 60%
01 September 2025 - The Association of Energy Prosumers and Communities has urged the government to implement five measures that could swiftly reduce electricity bills.
EU preparing roadmap on digitalization, AI in energy
19 August 2025 - The European Commission has launched a public consultation on a roadmap for digitalization and AI in the energy sector.
North Macedonia’s draft law envisages renewable energy auctions for CfDs
14 August 2025 - North Macedonia's draft Law on the Use of Energy from Renewable Sources covers auctions, CfDs, prosumers and renewable energy communities
European Energy Communities Facility to award EUR 45,000 per project
06 August 2025 - The European Energy Communities Facility has launched its first call for comprehensive business plans for community energy projects
Public call for funding for energy communities in Western Balkans
11 July 2025 - The Emilia-Romagna Region is supporting the creation and strengthening of renewable energy communities (RECs) in the Western Balkans
Brussels to Croatia: Boost renewables, flexibility for cheaper industrial electricity
11 June 2025 - The European Commission issued recommendations for Croatia under the 2025 European Semester: Spring Package
North Macedonia adopts Law on Energy
15 May 2025 - With a majority of votes, 62 out of 120, the Assembly of North Macedonia adopted the Law on Energy, aligning the legal framework with the EU
Significant step for citizen energy in BiH – Republic of Srpska enables establishment of first renewable energy communities in region
12 May 2025 - The Republic of Srpska, one of the two entities making up BiH, adopted a rulebook on renewable energy communities
Public voting open for EUSEW Awards
30 April 2025 - As part of the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW), the EUSEW Awards will be presented to outstanding individuals and organisations driving Europe’s energy transition
An EU budget that works for the people: unlocking finance for energy communities
28 April 2025 - Energy communities can mobilise billions of euros in renewable energy investments, yet their potential remains untapped due to complex state aid rules, inaccessible funding mechanisms, and burdensome regulations