Partnering for a clean energy transition

While energy communities require capital for their long-term, high-impact projects, they offer an attractive investment opportunity for public and private lenders seeking low-risk investments with positive local impact.

This toolbox offers resources to help cement a multi-stakeholder collaboration in which capital and citizen-led energy projects benefit from each other, contributing to a more sustainable energy system.

ACCE toolbox

Public institutions can play a pivotal role in supporting energy communities access finance. Learn how and discover successful examples from across Europe.

Public institutions

Private finance organisations can unlock new investment opportunities by participating in community energy financing schemes. Learn why, explore successful examples, and connect with pioneers across Europe.

Private finance organisations

Energy communities may choose to develop tailored financing schemes. Explore examples, discover pathways to success, and dive into the numbers.

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Best Practice Report on Community Energy Financing Schemes

Report

A report that focuses on isolating the success factors as well as the barriers encountered by the most prominent CEFS.

Database Community Energy Financing Schemes

Report

This database aims to collect and classify the existing Community Energy Financing Schemes (CEFS) in Europe.

The ACCE project has received funding from the LIFE Programme of the European Union.

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