Rural Energy Efficiency Roadmap in national participatory processes of public policies in Spain

Contributing to participatory policymaking not only strengthens democratic legitimacy but also enhances the quality of decisions by incorporating diverse knowledge and real-life experiences. Ultimately, participation is a shared responsibility that leads to more effective, fair, and sustainable public policies. Over the past three years, Ecoserveis has played a central role in the Renoverty project, a LIFE co-funded initiative that addresses…

The COMANAGE project supports Energy Communities with tools and training

The energy transition is driving the electricity and thermal sector to adapt quickly to the EU’s ambitious decarbonisation and climate neutrality targets for 2050: expansion of renewable energies, electrification of demand, reduction of primary consumption, refurbishment of buildings, etc.  In this context, the role of citizens is key, as they can promote a participatory and decentralised energy model as transformative…

Towards full decarbonisation of buildings: the key role of the European project NS4nZEBs

The Energy Efficiency in Buildings Directive (EU) 2024/1275 sets an ambitious target: fully decarbonizing buildings and reducing emissions to zero by 2050. This challenge marks a new stage in the fight against climate change, emphasizing the importance of energy renovation of the existing building stock. Consequently, over the next 25 years, demand for renovations is expected to significantly increase and…