Supporting energy communities just got easier: free course for municipalities
13-10-2026 10:48 via energy-cities.eu

Supporting energy communities just got easier: free course for municipalities

In March 2026, the European Court of Auditors delivered a sobering verdict in its special report “Energy communities – Potential yet to be fulfilled”: Citizen initiatives often struggle to get timely support from municipal administrations. This is a gap the report links to a lack of local expertise. That gap, cities can close it themselves through targeted training. The free Espresso online course is both short and efficient – just like a shot of coffee is.
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