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Mobilising citizens for the energy transition: call for municipalities to host Citizen Energy Panels
Local and regional authorities across Europe are invited to take part in a new initiative to strengthen citizen participation in the energy transition. Apply by 30 January 2026 to host a Citizen Energy Panel – a one-day event where residents come together to discuss energy and climate challenges and co-develop practical local solutions.
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New policy guidance and tools to support energy renovation in rural homes
Improving the energy performance of rural homes is crucial to ensuring fair and sustainable living conditions. A new policy brief and set of resources from the RENOVERTY project provide solutions to help rural households renovate their properties, tackling challenges such as ageing building stock, limited access to finance, and gaps in institutional support.
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What does our energy and climate future look like? Insights from the IEECP conference
A successful European energy transition requires coordinated policies, community engagement, and evidence-based innovation replication. The IEECP conference of 15-16 October set out a roadmap for implementing efficient, resilient, fair, and smart energy strategies, ensuring Europe meets its climate objectives, while fostering prosperous and empowered rural communities.
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The role of local authorities in enabling energy communities
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Latest publications
Highlights Report | Policy Action Lab 'Territorial development for the green transition: Harnessing the potential of rural communities'
This highlights report outlines the outputs of the Policy Action Lab of 19 September 2024, hosted by the Rural Pact Support Office.
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Highlights Report | Good Practice Webinar 'Rural areas in the energy transition'
This highlights report summarises the outputs from the Good Practice Webinar "Rural areas in the Energy Transition". It took place in online on 24 October 2023.
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Rural Vision Magazine | Edition 1
This first edition of the Rural Vision Magazine provides you with stories and information to inspire and drive progress in implementing the rural vision.
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Latest good practice
Irish community-based association addresses rural homelessness and energy efficiency
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Mobile app for sustainable water management in rural Ireland
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French collaborative framework fosters strategic cooperation and holistic territorial development
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