Webinar replay and presentations: Taking your first steps as an energy community

Over the last years, more and more citizens, local authorities and businesses have thought about or started to set up their own energy community. Many questions reach us at the Energy Communities Repository about what governance model to choose, how to set up your first project, how to involve or attract new members...

This webinar sought to answer some of your questions, and point you to useful resources and things to keep in mind on your journey towards your first project. The webinar will provide an overview of elements to consider in the first stages, and you will have the opportunity to hear from and exchange your ideas with energy communities who have already taken their first steps including :

•    Märt Helmja, Community Manager, TÜ Energiaühistu (Estonia)
•    Chris Vrettos, Community Engagement Manager, Hyperion (Greece)

 

Webinar recording

 

Presentations

 

Useful resources

Guidance document: Community Energy Handbook (Community Power Coalition)

Guidance document: Joining or setting up a rural energy community (RECAH)

Energy Communities Toolbox (Energy Communities Repository)

Resources: women in renewable energy (BECoop project)

Public procurement guide (COMPILE project)