Driving Energy Innovation: ELARD's Insights

As part of the EC4RURAL project, these policy briefs compile recommendations for policymakers to support future policy and regulatory actions. They analyse legal, technical, and institutional barriers affecting the development of Renewable Energy Communities (RECs) in rural Estonia and Spain.

Developed within the RENOVERTY project, this resource brings together a strategic framework and policy recommendations to tackle energy poverty in rural areas. It highlights the key role of LAGs in supporting households, enabling access to funding, and facilitating locally tailored renovation solutions.

Building on the RENOVERTY REERs, this resource brings together key insights and policy recommendations from their implementation. It highlights what works in practice and how renovation approaches can be adapted to different rural contexts.

This overview of energy poverty in rural Europe combines desk research, stakeholder survey results, and regional insights. It highlights key challenges, data gaps, and practical considerations to better understand and address energy poverty in rural and peri-urban areas.

Developed within the RENOVERTY project, this resource provides an overview of funding models and policy instruments supporting rural energy renovation. It helps translate renovation plans into actionable projects by outlining how to design effective schemes and access financing.