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@rescoop.eu
🌞 We are the European federation of energy communities, a growing network of 2,500 energy communities representing over 2 million citizens active in the energy transition.
https://www.rescoop.eu/
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🟥 Red cards for the Social Climate Plans of Sweden and Cyprus.
👉Sweden: only one measure, subsidies for electric vehicles.
👉Cyprus: a welcome comprehensive measure on energy communities, but no further details, only 8 pages.
Explore our Social Climate Fund Tracker ➡️ www.rescoop.eu/policy/finan...
👉Sweden: only one measure, subsidies for electric vehicles.
👉Cyprus: a welcome comprehensive measure on energy communities, but no further details, only 8 pages.
Explore our Social Climate Fund Tracker ➡️ www.rescoop.eu/policy/finan...
November 24, 2025 at 10:20 AM
🟥 Red cards for the Social Climate Plans of Sweden and Cyprus.
👉Sweden: only one measure, subsidies for electric vehicles.
👉Cyprus: a welcome comprehensive measure on energy communities, but no further details, only 8 pages.
Explore our Social Climate Fund Tracker ➡️ www.rescoop.eu/policy/finan...
👉Sweden: only one measure, subsidies for electric vehicles.
👉Cyprus: a welcome comprehensive measure on energy communities, but no further details, only 8 pages.
Explore our Social Climate Fund Tracker ➡️ www.rescoop.eu/policy/finan...
What makes citizen-led renovation so effective (and empowering!)?
✔️ It boosts the local economy by keeping investment & jobs in the community.
✔️ It offers tailored & sustainable solutions.
✔️ It enhances social cohesion by engaging citizen participation.
Learn more:
→ www.rescoop.eu/citizen-led-...
✔️ It boosts the local economy by keeping investment & jobs in the community.
✔️ It offers tailored & sustainable solutions.
✔️ It enhances social cohesion by engaging citizen participation.
Learn more:
→ www.rescoop.eu/citizen-led-...
November 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
What makes citizen-led renovation so effective (and empowering!)?
✔️ It boosts the local economy by keeping investment & jobs in the community.
✔️ It offers tailored & sustainable solutions.
✔️ It enhances social cohesion by engaging citizen participation.
Learn more:
→ www.rescoop.eu/citizen-led-...
✔️ It boosts the local economy by keeping investment & jobs in the community.
✔️ It offers tailored & sustainable solutions.
✔️ It enhances social cohesion by engaging citizen participation.
Learn more:
→ www.rescoop.eu/citizen-led-...
🌟 The most effective way to ensure EU and national funds actually reach energy communities is to partner up with federations.
👀 This is already happening in Belgium, where regional federations have secured structural government grants.
Find out more! ➡️ www.rescoop.eu/news-and-eve...
👀 This is already happening in Belgium, where regional federations have secured structural government grants.
Find out more! ➡️ www.rescoop.eu/news-and-eve...
November 21, 2025 at 1:05 PM
🌟 The most effective way to ensure EU and national funds actually reach energy communities is to partner up with federations.
👀 This is already happening in Belgium, where regional federations have secured structural government grants.
Find out more! ➡️ www.rescoop.eu/news-and-eve...
👀 This is already happening in Belgium, where regional federations have secured structural government grants.
Find out more! ➡️ www.rescoop.eu/news-and-eve...
🌬️ Chris Vrettos, Senior Policy Advisor, joins Foresight Climate & Energy to talk about SeaCoop, the umbrella organisation of Belgian energy communities whose involvement in the first offshore wind farm in the Princess Elisabeth Zone is currently at stake.
🎧 foresightmedia.com/story/swoMTl...
🎧 foresightmedia.com/story/swoMTl...
Belgium’s community power risks unravelling
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks into how Belgium risks tarnishing its community energy reputation, plus the Czech Republic’s new leader guns for the EU’s climate policies
foresightmedia.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:09 AM
🌬️ Chris Vrettos, Senior Policy Advisor, joins Foresight Climate & Energy to talk about SeaCoop, the umbrella organisation of Belgian energy communities whose involvement in the first offshore wind farm in the Princess Elisabeth Zone is currently at stake.
🎧 foresightmedia.com/story/swoMTl...
🎧 foresightmedia.com/story/swoMTl...
"Who will benefit from this [energy] transition? Will it be the large utilities or can we find ways for ordinary people to share in the profits?"
🎙️ Daan Creupelandt, REScoop.eu Managing Director, at @wedonthavetime.bsky.social.
Full programme ➡ www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftYK...
🎙️ Daan Creupelandt, REScoop.eu Managing Director, at @wedonthavetime.bsky.social.
Full programme ➡ www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftYK...
November 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
"Who will benefit from this [energy] transition? Will it be the large utilities or can we find ways for ordinary people to share in the profits?"
🎙️ Daan Creupelandt, REScoop.eu Managing Director, at @wedonthavetime.bsky.social.
Full programme ➡ www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftYK...
🎙️ Daan Creupelandt, REScoop.eu Managing Director, at @wedonthavetime.bsky.social.
Full programme ➡ www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftYK...
Reposted by REScoop.eu
European renewable energy #coops apex @rescoop.eu urges protection for EU’s Social Climate Fund after delay to #emissions trading scheme
Energy co-ops urge protection for EU's Social Climate Fund
The fund was created to alleviate the social and economic impacts of the EU emissions trading system for buildings and road transport.
www.thenews.coop
November 19, 2025 at 7:05 PM
European renewable energy #coops apex @rescoop.eu urges protection for EU’s Social Climate Fund after delay to #emissions trading scheme
Having relevant practical tools matters when building community energy projects.
This week’s #LifeCOMET blog post dives into:
🔧Sustainable business models
🧭Collective self-consumption & energy sharing
Read more → lifecomet.rescoop.eu/news/upgradi...
This week’s #LifeCOMET blog post dives into:
🔧Sustainable business models
🧭Collective self-consumption & energy sharing
Read more → lifecomet.rescoop.eu/news/upgradi...
November 20, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Having relevant practical tools matters when building community energy projects.
This week’s #LifeCOMET blog post dives into:
🔧Sustainable business models
🧭Collective self-consumption & energy sharing
Read more → lifecomet.rescoop.eu/news/upgradi...
This week’s #LifeCOMET blog post dives into:
🔧Sustainable business models
🧭Collective self-consumption & energy sharing
Read more → lifecomet.rescoop.eu/news/upgradi...
📣 For lower bills, lower emissions and energy independence, EU housing policy must put renovation financing front and centre.
That is the message we sent to the European Commission today in a joint letter with 11 other organisations.
Read the full letter 👉 wwfeu.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/20...
That is the message we sent to the European Commission today in a joint letter with 11 other organisations.
Read the full letter 👉 wwfeu.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/20...
November 19, 2025 at 4:17 PM
📣 For lower bills, lower emissions and energy independence, EU housing policy must put renovation financing front and centre.
That is the message we sent to the European Commission today in a joint letter with 11 other organisations.
Read the full letter 👉 wwfeu.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/20...
That is the message we sent to the European Commission today in a joint letter with 11 other organisations.
Read the full letter 👉 wwfeu.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/20...
📍 Last week, we visited a pilot site of the SocialNRG project in Cinisello Balsamo, Italy.
We saw what it takes to set up an energy community in social housing: the hurdles, the potential, and where opportunities can grow.
Find out more about the project ➡ www.housingeurope.eu/project/soci...
We saw what it takes to set up an energy community in social housing: the hurdles, the potential, and where opportunities can grow.
Find out more about the project ➡ www.housingeurope.eu/project/soci...
November 19, 2025 at 11:36 AM
📍 Last week, we visited a pilot site of the SocialNRG project in Cinisello Balsamo, Italy.
We saw what it takes to set up an energy community in social housing: the hurdles, the potential, and where opportunities can grow.
Find out more about the project ➡ www.housingeurope.eu/project/soci...
We saw what it takes to set up an energy community in social housing: the hurdles, the potential, and where opportunities can grow.
Find out more about the project ➡ www.housingeurope.eu/project/soci...
📢 43 organisations and coalitions call for the protection of the Social Climate Fund.
We call on the European Commission to clearly and publicly communicate that the Social Climate Fund will not be impacted by a potential delay in ETS2.
Read our joint letter 👉 www.rescoop.eu/news-and-eve...
We call on the European Commission to clearly and publicly communicate that the Social Climate Fund will not be impacted by a potential delay in ETS2.
Read our joint letter 👉 www.rescoop.eu/news-and-eve...
November 18, 2025 at 4:44 PM
📢 43 organisations and coalitions call for the protection of the Social Climate Fund.
We call on the European Commission to clearly and publicly communicate that the Social Climate Fund will not be impacted by a potential delay in ETS2.
Read our joint letter 👉 www.rescoop.eu/news-and-eve...
We call on the European Commission to clearly and publicly communicate that the Social Climate Fund will not be impacted by a potential delay in ETS2.
Read our joint letter 👉 www.rescoop.eu/news-and-eve...
⚖️ Aligning production and consumption of green electricity.
SmartCORE empowers energy communities in five countries with:
✔️ Replicable energy management software
✔️ A strategy that combines social and technical expertise
✔️ Training to learn from real experiences
🔗 smartcore.nweurope.eu/about
SmartCORE empowers energy communities in five countries with:
✔️ Replicable energy management software
✔️ A strategy that combines social and technical expertise
✔️ Training to learn from real experiences
🔗 smartcore.nweurope.eu/about
November 18, 2025 at 1:29 PM
⚖️ Aligning production and consumption of green electricity.
SmartCORE empowers energy communities in five countries with:
✔️ Replicable energy management software
✔️ A strategy that combines social and technical expertise
✔️ Training to learn from real experiences
🔗 smartcore.nweurope.eu/about
SmartCORE empowers energy communities in five countries with:
✔️ Replicable energy management software
✔️ A strategy that combines social and technical expertise
✔️ Training to learn from real experiences
🔗 smartcore.nweurope.eu/about
🌍✨ Tomorrow, our Managing Director, Daan Creupelandt, will join the global TV show @wedonthavetime.bsky.social, broadcasting live from #COP30.
👀 Don’t miss it! Tune in on 18 November at 18:00h CET.
▶️ www.wedonthavetime.org/events/cop30
👀 Don’t miss it! Tune in on 18 November at 18:00h CET.
▶️ www.wedonthavetime.org/events/cop30
November 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🌍✨ Tomorrow, our Managing Director, Daan Creupelandt, will join the global TV show @wedonthavetime.bsky.social, broadcasting live from #COP30.
👀 Don’t miss it! Tune in on 18 November at 18:00h CET.
▶️ www.wedonthavetime.org/events/cop30
👀 Don’t miss it! Tune in on 18 November at 18:00h CET.
▶️ www.wedonthavetime.org/events/cop30
🚀 Join us for the first session of the #LifeCOMET webinar series 'From Practice to Change'.
In this first webinar, you will learn how to design and implement effective policy and engagement strategies from two community energy practitioners.
Register now! 👉 lifecomet.rescoop.eu/news/webinar...
In this first webinar, you will learn how to design and implement effective policy and engagement strategies from two community energy practitioners.
Register now! 👉 lifecomet.rescoop.eu/news/webinar...
November 17, 2025 at 10:26 AM
🚀 Join us for the first session of the #LifeCOMET webinar series 'From Practice to Change'.
In this first webinar, you will learn how to design and implement effective policy and engagement strategies from two community energy practitioners.
Register now! 👉 lifecomet.rescoop.eu/news/webinar...
In this first webinar, you will learn how to design and implement effective policy and engagement strategies from two community energy practitioners.
Register now! 👉 lifecomet.rescoop.eu/news/webinar...
Big change starts small – with people like you. Bring your community together and create a democratic and clean way to heat and cool your neighbourhood 🌞❄️
Start your own local heating and cooling project 👉 energycommunityplatform.eu/resources/gu...
Start your own local heating and cooling project 👉 energycommunityplatform.eu/resources/gu...
November 14, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Big change starts small – with people like you. Bring your community together and create a democratic and clean way to heat and cool your neighbourhood 🌞❄️
Start your own local heating and cooling project 👉 energycommunityplatform.eu/resources/gu...
Start your own local heating and cooling project 👉 energycommunityplatform.eu/resources/gu...
💫 We are happy to be part of the new SHINE project, which will empower local and regional authorities in Belgium, Italy, Poland, and Spain to strengthen their support for community energy projects and help them thrive across Europe.
👉 www.rescoop.eu/news-and-eve...
👉 www.rescoop.eu/news-and-eve...
November 13, 2025 at 1:19 PM
💫 We are happy to be part of the new SHINE project, which will empower local and regional authorities in Belgium, Italy, Poland, and Spain to strengthen their support for community energy projects and help them thrive across Europe.
👉 www.rescoop.eu/news-and-eve...
👉 www.rescoop.eu/news-and-eve...
Supportive frameworks are key to growing energy communities. 🌱
The latest #LifeCOMET blog post shares 3 paths to enable them: better EU transposition, better local & national integration, stronger regulations.
📃Read more: lifecomet.rescoop.eu/news/upgradi...
The latest #LifeCOMET blog post shares 3 paths to enable them: better EU transposition, better local & national integration, stronger regulations.
📃Read more: lifecomet.rescoop.eu/news/upgradi...
November 13, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Supportive frameworks are key to growing energy communities. 🌱
The latest #LifeCOMET blog post shares 3 paths to enable them: better EU transposition, better local & national integration, stronger regulations.
📃Read more: lifecomet.rescoop.eu/news/upgradi...
The latest #LifeCOMET blog post shares 3 paths to enable them: better EU transposition, better local & national integration, stronger regulations.
📃Read more: lifecomet.rescoop.eu/news/upgradi...
Imagine joining forces with your neighbours across the border to create a community energy project! 💭
The Cross-Border Energy Communities initiative can help make it happen with:
✅ €15.000 funding
✅ Tailored expert support
Apply by 21 November!
border-energy-communities.eu/call-for-pro...
The Cross-Border Energy Communities initiative can help make it happen with:
✅ €15.000 funding
✅ Tailored expert support
Apply by 21 November!
border-energy-communities.eu/call-for-pro...
November 12, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Imagine joining forces with your neighbours across the border to create a community energy project! 💭
The Cross-Border Energy Communities initiative can help make it happen with:
✅ €15.000 funding
✅ Tailored expert support
Apply by 21 November!
border-energy-communities.eu/call-for-pro...
The Cross-Border Energy Communities initiative can help make it happen with:
✅ €15.000 funding
✅ Tailored expert support
Apply by 21 November!
border-energy-communities.eu/call-for-pro...
📅 In January, Cyprus will take over the presidency of the European Council.
Key policy files are on the horizon:
🔹 Citizens Energy Package
🔹 Grids Package
🔹 Heating and Cooling Strategy
🔹 EU Budget (2028-2034) negotiations
Check out our recommendations! 👉 www.rescoop.eu/toolbox/resc...
Key policy files are on the horizon:
🔹 Citizens Energy Package
🔹 Grids Package
🔹 Heating and Cooling Strategy
🔹 EU Budget (2028-2034) negotiations
Check out our recommendations! 👉 www.rescoop.eu/toolbox/resc...
November 10, 2025 at 10:14 AM
📅 In January, Cyprus will take over the presidency of the European Council.
Key policy files are on the horizon:
🔹 Citizens Energy Package
🔹 Grids Package
🔹 Heating and Cooling Strategy
🔹 EU Budget (2028-2034) negotiations
Check out our recommendations! 👉 www.rescoop.eu/toolbox/resc...
Key policy files are on the horizon:
🔹 Citizens Energy Package
🔹 Grids Package
🔹 Heating and Cooling Strategy
🔹 EU Budget (2028-2034) negotiations
Check out our recommendations! 👉 www.rescoop.eu/toolbox/resc...
📨 Our November newsletter is out!
With updates on:
💶 Funding for cross-border projects
♨️ Our response to the EU consultation on heating and cooling
🔎 Reform and investment proposals for the National Social Climate Plans
Read it here: mailchi.mp/rescoop.eu/n...
With updates on:
💶 Funding for cross-border projects
♨️ Our response to the EU consultation on heating and cooling
🔎 Reform and investment proposals for the National Social Climate Plans
Read it here: mailchi.mp/rescoop.eu/n...
November 7, 2025 at 10:49 AM
📨 Our November newsletter is out!
With updates on:
💶 Funding for cross-border projects
♨️ Our response to the EU consultation on heating and cooling
🔎 Reform and investment proposals for the National Social Climate Plans
Read it here: mailchi.mp/rescoop.eu/n...
With updates on:
💶 Funding for cross-border projects
♨️ Our response to the EU consultation on heating and cooling
🔎 Reform and investment proposals for the National Social Climate Plans
Read it here: mailchi.mp/rescoop.eu/n...
🔎 A new SocialNRG report showcases over 50 real-life examples of energy communities that tackle energy poverty and promote social justice, exploring what makes them successful and where they struggle.
Download the report and discover their stories! 👉 www.housingeurope.eu/how-europes-...
Download the report and discover their stories! 👉 www.housingeurope.eu/how-europes-...
November 6, 2025 at 4:26 PM
🔎 A new SocialNRG report showcases over 50 real-life examples of energy communities that tackle energy poverty and promote social justice, exploring what makes them successful and where they struggle.
Download the report and discover their stories! 👉 www.housingeurope.eu/how-europes-...
Download the report and discover their stories! 👉 www.housingeurope.eu/how-europes-...
Want to upgrade your energy community? 🌱🌳
The #LifeCOMET Toolkit brings together practical paths and tools to support policy, business models and engagement of citizen-led initiatives.
🔗 Find out more: lifecomet.rescoop.eu/resources/pa...
The #LifeCOMET Toolkit brings together practical paths and tools to support policy, business models and engagement of citizen-led initiatives.
🔗 Find out more: lifecomet.rescoop.eu/resources/pa...
November 6, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Want to upgrade your energy community? 🌱🌳
The #LifeCOMET Toolkit brings together practical paths and tools to support policy, business models and engagement of citizen-led initiatives.
🔗 Find out more: lifecomet.rescoop.eu/resources/pa...
The #LifeCOMET Toolkit brings together practical paths and tools to support policy, business models and engagement of citizen-led initiatives.
🔗 Find out more: lifecomet.rescoop.eu/resources/pa...
✨ Citizens are driving Europe’s energy transition! ✨
Read #ACCE Coordinator Sara Tachelet’s op-ed on how citizen financing is changing the game, why it matters, and what we have learned throughout the ACCE project.
🔗 www.rescoop.eu/news-and-eve...
Read #ACCE Coordinator Sara Tachelet’s op-ed on how citizen financing is changing the game, why it matters, and what we have learned throughout the ACCE project.
🔗 www.rescoop.eu/news-and-eve...
November 5, 2025 at 4:08 PM
✨ Citizens are driving Europe’s energy transition! ✨
Read #ACCE Coordinator Sara Tachelet’s op-ed on how citizen financing is changing the game, why it matters, and what we have learned throughout the ACCE project.
🔗 www.rescoop.eu/news-and-eve...
Read #ACCE Coordinator Sara Tachelet’s op-ed on how citizen financing is changing the game, why it matters, and what we have learned throughout the ACCE project.
🔗 www.rescoop.eu/news-and-eve...
🔆 SmartCORE launches its website!
Learn how this project is contributing to a more resilient and independent energy future for Europe by promoting efficient energy management, with citizens as a key piece of the puzzle.
Dive into the world of #SmartCORENWE !
🔗 smartcore.nweurope.eu
Learn how this project is contributing to a more resilient and independent energy future for Europe by promoting efficient energy management, with citizens as a key piece of the puzzle.
Dive into the world of #SmartCORENWE !
🔗 smartcore.nweurope.eu
November 5, 2025 at 10:50 AM
🔆 SmartCORE launches its website!
Learn how this project is contributing to a more resilient and independent energy future for Europe by promoting efficient energy management, with citizens as a key piece of the puzzle.
Dive into the world of #SmartCORENWE !
🔗 smartcore.nweurope.eu
Learn how this project is contributing to a more resilient and independent energy future for Europe by promoting efficient energy management, with citizens as a key piece of the puzzle.
Dive into the world of #SmartCORENWE !
🔗 smartcore.nweurope.eu
🤔 Money for vulnerable people, or business as usual?
🔍 We have analysed the Social Climate Plans of 19 Member States. While some countries are moving in the right direction, much more ambition is needed.
Check out our briefing here 👉 www.rescoop.eu/toolbox/race...
🔍 We have analysed the Social Climate Plans of 19 Member States. While some countries are moving in the right direction, much more ambition is needed.
Check out our briefing here 👉 www.rescoop.eu/toolbox/race...
November 4, 2025 at 3:53 PM
🤔 Money for vulnerable people, or business as usual?
🔍 We have analysed the Social Climate Plans of 19 Member States. While some countries are moving in the right direction, much more ambition is needed.
Check out our briefing here 👉 www.rescoop.eu/toolbox/race...
🔍 We have analysed the Social Climate Plans of 19 Member States. While some countries are moving in the right direction, much more ambition is needed.
Check out our briefing here 👉 www.rescoop.eu/toolbox/race...
💧The #AquaCOM project empowers energy communities across North-West Europe to use aquathermal energy.
Would you like to gain insights on how to apply this renewable energy source in your community-led heating initiatives?
📮Subscribe to the newsletter!
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Would you like to gain insights on how to apply this renewable energy source in your community-led heating initiatives?
📮Subscribe to the newsletter!
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November 4, 2025 at 10:30 AM
💧The #AquaCOM project empowers energy communities across North-West Europe to use aquathermal energy.
Would you like to gain insights on how to apply this renewable energy source in your community-led heating initiatives?
📮Subscribe to the newsletter!
→ nweurope.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...
Would you like to gain insights on how to apply this renewable energy source in your community-led heating initiatives?
📮Subscribe to the newsletter!
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