The consortium

Ambiente Italia (AMBITA) is an Italian research and consulting company specialising in environmental and territorial planning, with over 30 years of experience in the energy and climate sectors. It has extensive expertise in sustainable energy planning, energy efficiency, renewable energy, energy audits and greenhouse gas emission reduction. AMBITA has participated in more than 140 EU-funded projects, including initiatives focused on local energy planning, district heating and cooling, and energy communities. It also brings strong experience in coordinating European projects and engaging a wide range of stakeholders at local, national and international levels.

OECoop is a non-profit, second-degree cooperative comprising 51 associated local Renewable Energy Cooperatives (RECs) in Catalonia. It provides them with specialised support in the development and management of energy projects, as well as administrative, social, and governance assistance. OECoop fosters inter-cooperation by helping its members share services, tools, and best practices, thereby advancing the energy transition. 

Newton Coop (12 RECs) is a cooperative One-Stop-Shop that supports the creation,  development, and long-term management of Renewable Energy Communities, with over four years of experience in the field. NEWTON works at a regional and inter-municipal scale, primarily in central Italy and operates as an integrated OSS, serving both emerging and existing RECs, providing a comprehensive range of services and offering technical, legal, financial, and organizational support throughout the entire project lifecycle.

AURA-EE (75 RECs) regional agency, as non-profit association, runs the AURACLE network of renewable energy communities in the Auvergne Rhône Alpes region, that is affiliated with the national “énergie partagée” network and currently has 68 project leaders  for over 110 projects developed or under development. 

The Network provides technical support to RECs such as consulting, training, organization of exchange sessions, documentary resources center, project labelling. 

Enerkom Podlipansko (20 RECs) is a functional energy cluster anchored in the Podlipansko Local Action Group (LAG) in Central Bohemia. It's governed as a non-profit umbrella organization with a tripartite structure (public sector, private sector, and civil society), focused on community-led rural development under the LEADER programme

The Fundació Europace is a non-profit organisation committed to combating climate change and improving people's health and well-being through building decarbonisation and the promotion of renewable energy. It specialises in the design and implementation of innovative projects, with extensive experience in European programmes such as Horizon 2020 and LIFE. The foundation is a pioneer in developing One-Stop-Shop (OSS) models in Spain, providing integrated technical, administrative and financial assistance for energy renovations. Its areas of expertise include building renovation, energy communities, citizen engagement, energy poverty alleviation, funding mechanisms and digitalisation. 

The Catalonia Institute for Energy Research (IREC) is a publicly funded research institution established in 2009, with headquarters in Barcelona and Tarragona. It promotes sustainable development through research, innovation and the development of technological solutions in the energy sector, particularly in clean energy and energy efficiency. Its activities cover renewable energy sources, smart energy management systems, energy storage and building decarbonisation. Through its Climate Neutral and Resilient Buildings and Communities (REACT) research group, IREC contributes expertise in energy simulation, energy efficiency strategies, renewable energy integration and innovative business models, supporting the transfer of scientific knowledge and technological solutions to society and industry. 

The Austrian Society for Environment and Technology (ÖGUT) is a non-profit organisation founded in 1985, working at the intersection of environmental protection, technology, business and public administration. It combines scientific and technical expertise with a strong focus on public participation, gender equality and diversity to promote sustainable development. ÖGUT specialises in facilitating and coordinating stakeholder engagement processes, bringing together public authorities, businesses, civil society organisations and citizens to foster dialogue, social inclusion and consensus-building. It also has extensive experience in managing national and European projects related to energy, climate protection and social innovation. 

GOPARITY is a Portuguese sustainable investment and crowdlending platform founded in 2017. It connects citizens and institutional investors with sustainable investment opportunities, while providing project developers and SMEs with accessible funding for projects aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Operating under a European Crowdlending Service Provider (ECSP) licence, GOPARITY specialises in impact investment and alternative financing models that support the development of sustainable projects. Since its foundation, the platform has financed projects across Europe, Africa and South America, contributing to the mobilisation of private investment for the energy transition and sustainable development. 

FEDARENE is the European Federation of Agencies and Regions for Energy and the Environment, a European network bringing together more than 90 regional and local energy agencies and authorities across 24 EU countries. With over 35 years of experience, it supports the energy transition and climate action by promoting cooperation, knowledge exchange and the replication of sustainable energy solutions across European territories. Its areas of expertise include energy communities, building renovation One-Stop-Shops, renewable energy, innovative financing mechanisms and local climate strategies. FEDARENE also plays an important role in European policy development, communication and dissemination, connecting public authorities, energy professionals and other key stakeholders. 

REScoop Vlaanderen is the Flemish federation of citizen-led renewable energy cooperatives in Flanders, Belgium. It brings together and represents local energy cooperatives that collectively develop, own and manage renewable energy projects, enabling citizens to actively participate in the energy transition. The federation provides its members with expertise in cooperative governance, technical innovation, regulatory compliance and energy market participation. It also advocates for policies that support democratic, community-based energy systems and facilitates knowledge exchange, joint project development and partnerships with municipalities, grid operators and other stakeholders, ensuring that the benefits of the energy transition remain in local hands.