Financing renewables: the examples of CEF Energy and Community energy funding schemes

Promoting renewables (RES) in cities and regions is crucial to meet EU targets, and how this is done depends on the local context. Some key RES projects cannot take place without cross-border or European cooperation, where the CEF Energy cross-border RES programme plays a crucial role. Active participation from citizens can also unlock great potential and needs tailored funding schemes. Community energy financing schemes (CEFS) can push cooperation and the energy transition.