Join us for an interactive workshop on financing energy community projects

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Join us for an interactive workshop titled "Community Energy Financing Schemes: Unlocking Opportunities for Community Energy Projects" hosted by Bündnis Bürgerenergie. This workshop aims to provide participants with valuable insights into financing options for community energy initiatives, particularly focusing on Community Energy Financing Schemes (CEFS).

The workshop objectives include:

1. Introducing the goals and purpose of the ACCE project, which seeks to create new financing tools for community energy projects.
2. Exploring funding opportunities for energy communities at the EU level, with a specific emphasis on CEFS.
3. Facilitating knowledge sharing and idea generation among participants to foster the implementation of CEFS.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights andcontribute to the advancement of community energy financing schemes!

When: 25. 6. 2024, 1 – 3 pm

Where: Online

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Workshop Structure

1. Welcome and Introduction (10 minutes)
   • Participant introductions and their interest in financing community energy projects.
   • Overview of the agenda and workshop objectives.
2. Presentation: The ACCE Project (15 minutes) – Urszula Papajak
   • Introduction to the goals, partners, and activities of the ACCE project.
   • Community Energy Financing Schemes - emphasis on the benefits and opportunities for energy communities.
3. Funding Opportunities for Energy Communities (15 minutes) – Stanislas d'Herbemont
   • Overview of programs and financing opportunities at the EU level.
4. ZEZInvest (15 minutes) - Zelena energetska zadruga (ZEZ)
   • Introduction to the Croatian CEFS
5. Interactive Discussion (40 minutes) – Urszula Papajak
   • Discussion on challenges and opportunities for implementing CEFS.
   • Exchange of experiences.
   • Idea generation and brainstorming for innovative financing solutions.
6. Workshop Conclusion (20 minutes) –Urszula Papajak
   • Summary of the discussion outcomes and key takeaways.
   • Closing remarks and feedback from participants

What is a CEFS?

Simply put, Community Energy Financing Schemes (CEFS) are funding programmes that finance community energy projects.

These schemes aim to reduce financing barriers for energy communities, which can vary widely and depend on the specific financing barrier that needs to be overcome, such as access to risk capital or the need for small loans.

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