Community Energy for Energy Solidarity

Working with energy communities across Europe to end energy poverty.

[Community Energy for Energy Solidarity @CEES_Energy]

“Some ppl want to have their [energy] challenges acknowledged,” says Nina Campbell, an #energyjustice advisor, showcasing criteria New Zealand uses to place ppl on a spectrum between ‘energy hardship & energy well-being’! @REScoopEU @EPAH_EU @Energy4Europe https://t.co/9jOuABLojX

[Community Energy for Energy Solidarity @CEES_Energy]

🌍✨ Time to tune in for another Tip Tuesday from @ALIenergy13!

EC staff may need to embrace European hospitality while also being productive and efficient. Politeness and respect go a long way! 🍰 Read more https://t.co/hJmGIYV8Gt

#energycitizens #EnergyBasics

[Community Energy for Energy Solidarity @CEES_Energy]

Welcome back to Tip Tuesday – and Home Visit #2!

Letting an EA visit can be unnerving for people in vulnerable situations. Talking them through what to expect can put them at ease.

#energydemocracy #energycitizens #OpenEnergy
Learn more https://t.co/hJmGIYV8Gt

[Community Energy for Energy Solidarity @CEES_Energy]

✅ Boosting #energyliteracy can empower people to enjoy greater home comfort w/o higher energy bills
✅ >100 people have participated in @coopernicopt's workshops
🤔 But to date, none have taken up the offer for targeted help through a home visit - why? https://t.co/7NvD8Zg13V

[Community Energy for Energy Solidarity @CEES_Energy]

@RepowerLondon have been working against #energypoverty in the capital for 12 years. To respond quickly to increased need among households arising from the #energycrisis, they are now seeking to diversify their financing through a microdonation scheme: https://t.co/G4bcEZcr33

[Community Energy for Energy Solidarity @CEES_Energy]

What direct assistance do #energycommunities provide to the energy poor? Respondents to a recent CEES survey answered the following:

For full analysis by @UoBSocialPolicy, read our blog post here https://t.co/pjuR2lXA1B

[Community Energy for Energy Solidarity @CEES_Energy]

ZEZ, the first energy cooperative in Croatia, has added tackling energy poverty to its core mission.

Find out more here! https://t.co/hsSREaz22Z

[Community Energy for Energy Solidarity @CEES_Energy]

By putting people at the heart of its energy projects, Repowering London delivers diverse benefits.

Find out more: https://t.co/hsSREaz22Z

[Community Energy for Energy Solidarity @CEES_Energy]

“Without an enabling policy framework that supports energy collectives in reaching out to the most vulnerable, inclusive action remains a form of philanthropy often not affordable to energy collectives” – @FlorianHanke4

➡️ Read his full blog post here: https://t.co/d3vqgKkaNz

[Community Energy for Energy Solidarity @CEES_Energy]

Energy and Solidarity are pretty familiar words. But what does it mean when ECs put them together? Find out in today’s Word of the Week from the CEES Enegy Solidarity Toolkit.

[Community Energy for Energy Solidarity @CEES_Energy]

To make renewable #energycommunities suitable for addressing #socialjustice issues in the #energytransition, specific governance & membership models need to be established.

Read our policy recommendations on how to tackle #energypoverty & engage citizens: https://t.co/N5uLaeQDJ3

[Community Energy for Energy Solidarity @CEES_Energy]

💡 1 in 2 EU citizens could produce their own electricity by 2050

Given today's energy crisis, this could enable:
⏫ security of supply
⏬ prices
⏫ community-centred approach to energy supply

Explore how #communityenergies can fight #energypoverty https://t.co/j66OcJt53k

[Community Energy for Energy Solidarity @CEES_Energy]

Safety first! 🏡 When making Home Visits to vulnerable households, ECs need to make sure everyone is safe and at ease.
Another Tuesday Tip from the CEES Energy Solidarity Toolkit.

#SafeHomeVisits #VolunteerSafety #energycommunities
Visit the CEES website https://t.co/N8s3G06TtD

[Community Energy for Energy Solidarity @CEES_Energy]

Today’s Tuesday Tip from the CEES Energy Solidarity Toolkit is all about ‘layers of trust’

For @enercoop the right partners can boost EC credibility with target groups. Others might come with too much baggage

For more on leveraging partners https://t.co/hJmGIYV8Gt #energypolicy

[Community Energy for Energy Solidarity @CEES_Energy]

👏 The @EU_Commision's Recommendation on Energy Poverty notes for the first time that #EnergyPoverty concerns ALL countries in Europe

✊ It recognises the VITAL role of #EnergyCommunities in tackling energy poverty, showcasing CEES examples

Our analysis: https://t.co/wuQia0mNqD

[Community Energy for Energy Solidarity @CEES_Energy]

To mobilise the #SocialClimateFund, Member States will need to submit Social Climate Plans by 30 June 2025.

🔥 It is VITAL that these plans support structural and empowering measures towards #energy and #climatejustice that serve the most vulnerable https://t.co/3NolCIFyR0

[Community Energy for Energy Solidarity @CEES_Energy]

The 🇪🇺 #CleanEnergyPackage recognises #CommunityEnergy = an “effective & cost-efficient way to meet citizen’s needs & boost consumer engagement & participation w/in the energy system,” but doesn't reinforce their role in tackling #energypoverty. Our take: https://t.co/ih8pkZMt72

[Community Energy for Energy Solidarity @CEES_Energy]

REScoop plays a pivotal role in the growing EC network. IN CEES, it followed policy and regulatory developments and led capacity building.

https://t.co/hsSREaz22Z

[Community Energy for Energy Solidarity @CEES_Energy]

The University of Birmingham (UK) helped set foundations for the CEES Project, including frameworks for pilot evaluation.

Find out why their contributions matter here! https://t.co/hsSREaz22Z

[Community Energy for Energy Solidarity @CEES_Energy]

To identify and engage with vulnerable households, #energycommunities work both directly and indirectly - see full results from a recent CEES survey here (analysis by @UoBSocialPolicy) https://t.co/pjuR2lXA1B