Deliverable 6.1 provides an overview of the legal framework surrounding Community Energy Financing Schemes (CEFSs). As part of Work Package 6 of the LIFE ACCE project, this deliverable addresses the regulatory and contractual barriers that may hinder the development of CEFSs across Europe, with a particular focus on the European-level framework.

To inform this analysis, we conducted interviews with project partners and external experts to identify key challenges. Rather than offering an exhaustive legal review, this report serves as a practical guide, drawing on the experiences of LIFE ACCE project partners to help navigate the regulatory landscape.