Commission awards first prize for Governance Innovations in Energy Communities

During the European Research and Innovation Days, the European Commission awarded the first Prize for Governance Innovations in Energy Communities. The prize recognises renewable and citizen energy communities that stand out for how they make decisions, share benefits and work with local authorities and businesses. Ten communities from six countries share a total of €1 million. The prize is funded under Horizon Europe Cluster 5, ‘Climate, Energy and Mobility’.

This year’s winners include energy communities from Austria, Belgium, Greece, Portugal, Spain and the Netherlands. The winners show how energy communities can open their doors to everyone. Their members range from tenants and homeowners to small businesses, schools, social organisations and municipalities. Several have found ways to include people who could otherwise not take part. They also make sure every voice counts, with one member, one vote in their general assemblies and leadership roles open to women and young members.

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