Internal governance for Energy Communities On 27 November 2025, the Policy Learning Platform is hosting the second episode of the webinar series on Energy
On 27 November 2025, the Policy Learning Platform is hosting the second episode of the webinar series on Energy Communities, focusing on internal governance for Energy Communities.
Energy communities are at the heart of the EU’s vision for a decentralised, clean, and democratic energy system. They offer pathways to greater energy independence, lower carbon emissions, and stronger social cohesion.
Yet, despite strong policy support at European level, many communities still face challenges in putting these initiatives into practice, from regulatory and financial barriers to limited technical capacity and local awareness.
Building on the discussions held during the Workshop in Budapest (December 2024), this two-part webinar series will take a closer look at two topics where participants expressed a need for further insight.
Episode II: Internal governance for energy communities
Energy communities can take many forms, cooperatives, limited liability companies, or public-private partnerships, among others. Each model comes with different implications for member control, liability, and investment.
This session will explore the diversity of governance models used by Renewable Energy Communities (RECs) and examine how responsibilities and decision-making are shared among participants. By understanding the local context, communities can identify governance approaches that best fit their goals and capacity.
Dive into Interreg Europe’s good practices:
By Susanna Ceccanti and Greta Alberici, Regional Agency for Waste & Resource Management, Italy (REC4EU)
By Georgiana Nedelea, North-East Regional Development Agency, Romania (SIreNERGY)
by Benjamin Wilkin, Energie Commune, Belgium (REC4EU)
These presentations will be followed by a panel discussion and a quizz.
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