Reschool Project

📢 Report Launch!   Our latest report on Economic Sustainability of the RESCHOOL Pilot Communities in Amsterdam, Athens, the surroundings of Girona and Stockholm is out!   As such, the RESCHOOL project implements EU climate and energy policies through collective and renewable energy actions that are driven by local communities and citizens, leveraging social innovation that enhances better energy behaviour and puts people, especially younger generations, into the center of Europe’s transition to net-zero. In parallel, technology advancement fosters market and system integration of our pilot communities, through optimized energy management, the provision of flexibility, modeling and forecasting services.   However, like many emerging energy communities across Europe, the RESCHOOL pilots are facing significant financial, regulatory, and administrative barriers that challenge their economic sustainability and growth. Public support through grants, subsidies, and other mechanisms remain crucial to their viability.   This new RESCHOOL report aims to: - Explore the drivers and barriers impacting the economic sustainability of energy communities in Europe, incl. with regard to energy market designs, local flexibility markets, self-consumption and network tariffs - Highlight available and potential revenue streams for community energy initiatives. - Demonstrate that stronger political support and reforms at local and national levels to unlock their full potential is required.   Energy communities play a pivotal role in Europe’s decarbonisation: The report helps stakeholders in government, industry, academia, and civil society to take informed decisions for building a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable energy future.   Read and share the report and join us in shaping Eruope’s transition to net-zero: https://lnkd.in/epUPebb3   #decarbonisation #industry #EU #EnergyCommunities #RenewableEnergy #RESCHOOL #EnergyTransition #EUGreenDeal European Renewable Energies Federation (EREF) Johannes Vollmer CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency

Grids matter — renewables demand it: promoting an accelerated and coordinated expansion of renewables and grids is indispensable to ensure Europe meets its 2030/2050 renewable energy targets.    EREF has submitted its input to the Commission’s targeted consultation on for Guidance on implementing dedicated grid areas under. Article 15(e) of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) and the Grid Action Plan. By streamlining permitting processes for grid and storage infrastructure, it aims to accelerate the deployment of renewables and ensure alignment with the EU’s 2030 and 2050 climate targets.   A robust framework for grid infrastructure is essential to integrating renewable energy sources and advancing the energy transition. This requires coordinated efforts to accelerate renewable energy projects, overcome permitting barriers, and foster investment in grid expansion. As Florian Maringer (CEO of the Austrian Wind Energy Association IG Windkraft, an EREF member) notes:   "In order to achieve the EU's 2030 and 2050 renewable energy targets, it is necessary to think the energy transition comprehensively and actively promote both the expansion of renewable energy and grid expansion together but with a high pace. Standardised, stable framework conditions at national and European level bring investments as well as legal certainty and are long overdue.”   EREF welcomes the Commission’s initiative and emphasises that dedicated grid areas must remain strictly reserved for renewable energy grid capacities and storage projects. Diverting these areas for fossil fuels or non-renewable energy would risks delaying the energy transition and jeopardising the EU’s climate neutrality objectives.   To ensure the effective implementation of dedicated grid areas, EREF highlights key priorities:   - Alignment with national plans: Grid areas must integrate seamlessly into existing renewable energy strategies and spatial planning.   - Full utilisation of grid capacity: These areas must remain reserved for renewable energy and storage, avoiding diversion to fossil fuels.   - Streamlined processes: Clear legal frameworks, time-bound targets, and harmonised permitting are essential to accelerate deployment.   - Stakeholder engagement: Early collaboration between authorities, developers, and communities builds trust and enhances project success.   - Digitalisation and innovation: Centralised tools and shared grid connection points can optimise grid usage and efficiency.   For more details, read EREF’s full consultation response through the link in the comments. #grids #renewables #acceleration

A heartfelt thank you to our partner European Renewable Energies Federation (EREF) for the constructive meeting in Brussels! 👏 Earlier this week, we had the opportunity to exchange about key topics concerning our Energy Communities, focusing on: 🗨️ The evolution of regulatory frameworks in Sweden, Greece, Spain and the Netherlands. 🗨️ Regulatory challenges at both local and EU levels 🗨️ The social and technological readiness of communities 🗨️ Opportunities for peer learning among our 4 communities 🗨️ Identifying barriers to replication and scaling successful business models The fun part was to discover our brand new printed community card game. Great work done by our friends from Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH). #energycommunity #replication #BM #regulation #EU #grid #electricitygrid #flexibility #consumerengagement #energyliteracy

🌞 In a world increasingly marked by competition, community energy stands out as a powerful opportunity for collaboration and inclusion. It is not just about developing renewables, it is about people. The upcoming Citizens’ Energy Package is a unique opportunity to unlock the full potential of these initiatives. To succeed, this package must: 🚧 Break barriers that hinder community energy projects 👐 Scale citizen-led initiatives to ensure broader participation and inclusion 💡 Establish a vision for equal participation in the energy system Check out the #CommunityPower coalition’s five principles for a fair, sustainable Citizens’ Energy Package 👉 https://bit.ly/49kxkdr #CommunityPower  #En4Cit

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘆 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 – 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁? 🤩 In this festive time of the year, we would like to remind you of our Energy Community Card Game, a fun and educational way to dive into the world of energy communities. Inspired by the classic Top Trumps, this game is perfect for players of all ages who want to learn while having a blast! What's so special about the game? 🔌 EXPLORE 32 energy communities across Europe, each working tirelessly for environmental preservation. 🔌 UNDERSTAND their goals, activities, and the social and technical aspects behind the initiatives. 🔌 STRATEGISE by comparing six key attributes and activity icons to outsmart your friends. 🔌 CONNECT with the idea of collective action and see how we can all contribute to the energy transition. More than a game...the Energy Community Card Game is a tool for building awareness and fostering collaboration. Designed as part of the RESCHOOL project under Horizon Europe, it embodies a mission to: ✅ Enhance community engagement in energy markets. ✅ Encourage households to join energy communities. ✅ Accelerate the shift to clean, renewable energy sources. You would like to play and learn? Get in touch with us, we'll send you a pack of cards! You would like to be part of the game with you energy community? Fantastic, you're welcome! All infos here: https://lnkd.in/eJ-9R3fA #LearningThroughPlay #CleanEnergy #EnergyCommunities #HorizonEurope #Sustainability

Energy communities are gaining ground in Europe. This article by Ingeniería Urbana focusses on the developements in Spain, highlighting our demo site in #Girona. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dVD-r2eX (article in spanish) KM0 energy Universidad de Girona Bamboo Energy

🚀 Enlit Europe 2024 has come to an end, and what an incredible ride it’s been! Milan, you truly impressed! We’re leaving with fresh insights, exciting new connections, and a renewed passion to drive the future of energy flexibility. One of the best highlights? Our brunch session with smartEn Smart Energy Europe ! ☕ It was a fantastic opportunity to co-exhibit at their booth and witness quick-fire pitches from some of the brightest minds in the energy sector. 🚀 ✨ Special shoutout to our CTO Cristina Corchero, PhD, who presented our results at the Reschool Project at her talk, “Unlocking the Power of Smart Energy: A New Era in Efficiency, Flexibility, and Innovation.” She shared how Bamboo Energy is actively managing energy communities and unlocking the flexibility through our disruptive platform. ⚡ A huge thank you to smartEn Smart Energy Europe and everyone who stopped by our booth! Let’s keep this momentum going as we work together toward a smarter, more sustainable future. The trip will continue in Enlit 2025 - Bilbao! #Enlit #smartEn #energy #flexibility #cleantech #bambooenergy

The last day at #ENLIT has been very enriching! ⚡ It was fantastic to share the booth with our sister projects and explore exciting new #collaboration possibilities. ⚡ We were glad to have the opportunity to meet up with our project partners, exchanging ideas and strengthening our ongoing work for Reschool Project. ⚡ Our energy community card game aroused the curiosity of ENLIT visitors - exactly what we had hoped for! ⚡ This morning's workshop with the #SmartEnergyCluster was especially fruitful, with valuable input from our colleagues at RESONANCE Project. Several promising ideas have coe up for future cooperation. ⚡ Overall, the last 3 days have been an inspiring mix of networking, knowledge-sharing, and strategic discussions that will help drive our #energycommunity initiatives forward.

Innovative digital solutions for consumer participation in energy markets At Enlit Europe today? Join our workshop session this morning where we have teamed up with the Reschool Project to put a spotlight on technologies for managing flexibility. Speaker from RESONANCE is our pilot coordinator Arso Savanovic. 📅 24 October 10:45 to 11:35 CET, EU Projects Zone Hub, Theatre 3, Hall 6 The session is part of the #SmartEnergyCluster workshop on smart energy, featuring projects InEExS LIFE, FORTESIE EU Project, EU-MORE, DEDALUS EU, DigiBUILD Project, Reschool Project and RESONANCE. 

Meet the #SmartEnergyCluster at #ENLIT in the EU zone, on booth 6.E10-S05! You're welcome to talk with Reschool Project's coordinators Roberto Petite and Joaquim Melendez, and with our Communication Manager Veronika Collovati. And if you're interested in #energycommunities and in the mood to play, let's play our trump game! You will discover 32 energy communities from all over Europe! #communityengagement #energycommunity #cardgame #Milano #EU #SmartEnergyCluster