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REScoop.eu briefing on the revised RED

Policy paper

In the Context of the European Green Deal, the Commission proposed amendments to Directive (EU) 2018/1999 (Recast Renewable Energy Directive, or RED II) in

REScoop.eu briefing on the social climate fund

Policy paper

One of the key components of the Fit for 55 legislative package is the extension of the European Emissions Trading System to buildings and road transport (

REScoop.eu briefing on the revised EED

Policy paper

First adopted in 2012, the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) was updated in 2018 and then again in 2023 with Directive (EU) 2023/1791.1 The latest update w

Driving the transition: Community Power in National Energy & Climate Plans

Policy paper

In the backdrop of what’s set to be another record-breaking year for global temperatures, the EU27 Member States are currently revising their National Ener

Second generation EU legislation for energy communities

Policy paper

The EU’s Clean Energy for All Europeans Package (CEP) introduced provisions for ‘renewable energy communities’ and ‘citizens energy communities’ for the first time. EU legislation developments that took place after the CEP can be considered as the second generation EU legislation for energy communities. These briefings aim to analyse the relevant provisions for energy communities in the second generation legislation and share recommendations for the national and EU level.

Community energy solar deployment: weaving social and technical innovation

Policy paper

Member States need to ensure that their national legislation on energy communities and renewables planning contribute towards the delivery of the Green Deal and that local actors, including energy communities, have a fair chance to develop their projects and promote technical, but also social innovation. This position paper shares REScoop.eu’s response to the call for evidence on innovative forms of solar energy deployment.

Design elements of renewable energy auctions: how to adapt them to enhance citizen participation

Policy paper

Energy communities have a growing role to play in larger renewable projects, including big offshore wind projects. The guidance document of the EU Wind Power Action Plan should include references to energy communities and their contribution to social acceptance of renewable projects. This position paper shares REScoop.eu’s response to the call for evidence on the design elements of renewable energy auctions.

Renewables acceleration areas: a fast, but also fair design process

Policy paper

In addition to promoting equality and a level playing field in the Internal Energy Market (IEM) at the EU level, Member States also need to ensure that their national regulations on planning and mapping of renewables contribute towards the delivery of the Green Deal and that local actors, including energy communities, have a fair chance to develop their projects, including in renewables acceleration areas. This position paper shares REScoop.eu’s response to the call for evidence on renewables acceleration areas.

REPowerEU. The seeds are planted. Now, the persistent gardening begins.

Report

This briefing takes stock of the highlights from the analysis of the REPowerEU chapters of 23 Member States. It includes policy proposals on how public funds could be best utilised to keep promoting the community energy transition in Europe.

It’s Better When We’re Together: Briefing for municipalities and social housing providers on community heating and cooling

Policy paper

This briefing, aimed at municipalities, social housing providers, and policy-makers explains how community heating and cooling can help them fulfill the heating and cooling planning obligation arising from the EU Energy Efficiency Directive.

The Electricity Market Design trilogues: ensuring a more decentralized and democratic internal energy market

Policy paper

The Electricity Market Design (EMD) reform proposed by the EU Commission (Commission) represents a pivotal opportunity to clarify and improve upon the new

Repower communities – not fossil fuels

Report

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Analysis of the revised national recovery and resilience plans of 15 Member States and whether and to what extent the measures foreseen facilitate the greater involvement of citizens in the energy transition.