Subject: REPowerEU analysis
From: "Chris Vrettos" <[email-masked]>
Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2024 14:01:55 +0200

Dear madams/sirs,

We are excited to announce that  REScoop.eu just published a policy briefing 
<https://www.rescoop.eu/toolbox/repowereu-the-seeds-are-planted-now-the-persistent-gardening-begins> 
analysing the REPowerEU chapters of 23 Member States. The briefing analyses 
the updated Recovery and Resilience Plans along three criteria: 1) 
transparency and inclusivity during the drafting process, 2) support for 
fossil fuels, 3) conducive reforms and investments towards (collective) 
self-consumption and energy communities. The briefing is based on the 
broader analysis we have conducted in the context of our Public Financing 
Tracker <https://www.rescoop.eu/financing-tracker> .

We hope this analysis can be useful in light of the Commission's upcoming 
review of the RRF (& relevant working paper), as well as the upcoming 
Multiannual Financial Framework review in 2025, with a view of encouraging 
Member States to further provide support towards energy communities, 
including through dedicated funding tenders.

We applaud that multiple Member States used the recent revision of their 
NRRPs to promote important reforms and investments for energy communities, 
including 1) the establishment of regulatory frameworks, 2) One Stop Shops 
and awareness raising measures, 3) accelerated permitting. As we shift gears 
into implementation, we argue more can be done.

REScoop.eu remains at your disposal to help the Commission assist Member 
States in co-creating appropriate funding instruments to target authentic, 
citizen-owned energy communities with proven social impact.

Don’t hesitate to reach out should you have any questions or comments.

Cooperative regards,

-- 

Chris Vrettos

Project Manager

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REPower communities - or fossil fuels? Explore our new tracker 
<https://www.rescoop.eu/financing-tracker-repowereu> , analysing the 
REPowerEU chapters of 23 Member States.