Description
The Rural Energy Community Advisory Hub (RECAH) is an initiative on behalf of the European Commission assisting citizens, rural actors and local authorities in setting up a Citizen Energy Community or Renewable Energy Community in rural areas through technical and administrative advice and encouraging their development.
level of support
EU-wide
support area
Feasibility Studies, Project Planning, Citizen Engagement, Mentorship and Coaching, Peer-learning, Legal and Regulatory Guidance, Training and Capacity Building, Technology Selection and Optimization, Business Model Development, Permits, Grid Connection Assistance, Financing Support, Stakeholder Engagement
Support scope
One of the key activities of the Advisory Hub is providing direct technical assistance to a number of rural energy communities that will be selected via a call for applications. The aim of the technical assistance, in the form of expert support, will help improve the development and implementation of projects in a variety of areas, depending on the need of each individual rural energy community. One rural energy community can request multiple technical assistance activities within a single application.
Eligibility criteria
Open to rural energy communities in the EU, focusing on sustainable energy projects in rural areas.
Application Process and Timeline
Rolling applications for technical support available through the Rural Energy Community Advisory Hub (RECAH) portal.
Evidence Of Success
For the past two years, the Rural Energy Community Advisory Hub (RECAH) has been dedicated to helping rural energy communities across Europe. The RECAH has provided 84 technical assistance activities to 27 energy communities in rural areas across Europe.
Expert Opinion
Rural energy communities face unique challenges, and this hub offers the targeted support they need to successfully launch and sustain renewable energy projects.
