All over Europe citizens, local authorities, small and medium businesses and other non-profit associations are uniting to form energy communities that provide environmental, economic, and social benefits.

There is now a significant role allocated to energy communities to contribute to reach our increased renewable energy targets and become independent from gas, oil and coal imports. Rural areas hold great potential due to the space available to develop renewable energy projects.

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We aim to empower the development of sustainable energy community projects in European rural areas by supporting citizens and authorities to set up and maintain energy communities.

Find out more about the Rural Energy Community Advisory Hub

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Access guidance documents on joining, setting up and maintaining rural energy communities.

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