Authors: Dirk Vansintjan, President of REScoop.eu, EUSEW’s digital ambassador; Sara Tachelet, ACCE project coordinator and Chris Vrettos, policy advisor finance, also EUSEW’s young energy ambassador.

Europe’s transition to a clean energy system requires unprecedented investment, but today’s financing tools fail to unlock the full potential of citizen-led energy initiatives. Energy communities can mobilise billions of euros in renewable energy investments, yet their potential remains untapped due to complex state aid rules, inaccessible funding mechanisms, and burdensome regulations. Considering the broader policy landscape of the Clean Industrial Deal and the ongoing negotiations around the Multiannual Financial Framework, how can Europe close this gap and ensure fair access to finance for energy communities?

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