A supportive EU legal framework for energy communities in energy efficiency
Policy paper
In this position paper, REScoop.eu presents recommendations for amending the EED so that it properly acknowledgesand support energy communities, in particu
Toolbox
COMPILE Toolkit: Stakeholder Engagement Guide
Report
The COMPILE Stakeholder Engagement Guide provides ideas on how to start and structure an energy community, i.e. a group of citizens who want to develop act
COMPILE Toolkit: Financing Guide
Report
Each energy community is unique and so will be their financing needs. This report lists different financing models available to energy communities and discusses the relationship between financing and ownership.
COMPILE Toolkit: Best Practice Guide
Report
This best practice guide is part of the COMPILE toolkit. The guide is meant to inspire and motivate people into getting active in the energy transition. Th
Consultation on the CEER draft energy transition strategy - REScoop.eu's response
Policy paper
REScoop.eu's response to the public consultation on the draft energy transition strategy developed by the Council of European Energy Regulators.
REScoop.eu Annual Report - 2020
Report
This report provides an overview of the main activities and achievements of REScoop.eu in 2019.
We the Power - a movie about the citizen-led community energy movement in Europe
Video
We the Power is an inspiring film that follows friends, families and visionaries, some of them REScoop.eu members, as they break down legislative barriers and take power back from big energy companies to put it in the hands of locals and strengthen their towns.
Consultation on the Review of Directive 2018/2001/EU (RED II) - REScoop.eu's response
Policy paper
REScoop.eu's response to the Consultation on the Review of Directive 2018/2001/EU on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources.
Open letter to the Commission: Keep the Renewable Energy Directive for renewables
Policy paper
On 31 March 2021, a total of 115 MEPs, civil society organisations, businesses and trade associations signed an open letter to Executive Vice-President Timmermans, Commissioner Simson and Director-General Juul-Jorgensen, asking them to exclude fossil fuels and nuclear from the upcoming Renewables Directive.
Community Energy: A practical guide to reclaiming power - summaries on the role of local authorities
Book
- French
- Polish
- Spanish
- Greek
- Italian
Community Energy: A practical guide to reclaiming power developed by Friends of the Earth Europe, REScoop.eu and Energy Cities is a go-to guide, packed wit
Setting up a small hydropower plant
Report
Developing a small hydropower site is not a simple task. Find inspiration and practical guidelines in this toolbox.
FLEXIBILITY SERVICES FOR ENERGY COOPERATIVES - An overview of possible flexibility-based services using residential equipment control
Report
"Flexibility" is one of the buzz words related to the debate on the integration of renewables. Using flexibility from consumers is perceived as a promising