Discover the power of community energy: Join the “Introduction to community energy” webinar!

Discover the power of community energy: Join the “Introduction to community energy” webinar!

What if your community could take control of its energy future? Community energy isn’t just about renewables—it’s about people working together to create local solutions to global challenges.

The potential for citizen-led renewable energy projects in the Danube region is enormous, but community energy is still underdeveloped and lacks support. That’s why the DECA project is hosting a series of free webinars to share knowledge and inspire action.

Join us for the “Introduction to Community Energy” webinar to learn the basics of community energy and discover how to lead your community in building a sustainable, resilient future.

📅 When: 11 December 2024

🕒 Time: 10:00 AM CET

👉 Register here: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

➡️Webinar moderator: Daniel Traynor (Alpine Pearls, Austria).

📌 More info here: https://interreg-danube.eu/projects/deca

👥 Who should join? Citizens, local organizations, community organizers, policymakers, and anyone eager to create energy solutions that put people at the center of the energy transition

Key topics covered:

1️⃣ What is community energy?

Understand the concepts of community energy and energy communities

Explore real-life examples from across the EU and UK that showcase its transformative potential, and benefits to the local communities

2️⃣ Community energy fundamentals:

Learn about governance models, collective financing, stakeholder engagement, and navigating energy legislation.

Discover how to build strong, sustainable foundations for your energy initiatives.

3️⃣ Technical possibilities:

Explore renewable energy technologies, EV charging solutions, small heat networks, and retrofitting strategies.

Understand how to integrate these innovations into your community projects.

4️⃣ The role of social entrepreneurship:

Embrace mission-driven leadership, co-creation, and design thinking to lead impactful initiatives.

Learn how community energy can drive both social and economic transformation

Be part of the movement that’s transforming communities across the Danube region. Join us to learn, connect, and take action for a sustainable energy future!

👥 Our expert speakers

Tim Taylor (Korimako, Slovenia), Ágnes Szalkai-Lőrincz (MTVSZ, Hungary, Nina Taylor (e-Zavod, Slovenia).