{"id":8285,"date":"2025-09-19T15:35:53","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T13:35:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zez.coop\/?post_type=projekt&p=8285"},"modified":"2025-12-18T08:46:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T07:46:10","slug":"bridging-the-gap-fast-forward-action-for-energy-communities-in-croatia","status":"publish","type":"projekt","link":"https:\/\/www.zez.coop\/en\/projekt\/bridging-the-gap-fast-forward-action-for-energy-communities-in-croatia\/","title":{"rendered":"Bridging The Gap: Fast Forward Action For Energy Communities In Croatia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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There are only four registered energy communities in Croatia so far<\/strong>, despite having integrated EU regulations into national law three years ago. For comparison, in the EU there are more than 9000 registered energy communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Energy communities are meant to be the backbone of a socially just transition to renewables<\/strong> and a key driver in decentralizing and democratizing energy production<\/strong>. Yet, progress has been slow, and development is falling behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is why we launched our “Fast Forward Action” project.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In collaboration with the Institute for Political Ecology (IPE)<\/strong> and Terra Hub<\/strong>, and with support from Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Zagreb<\/strong>, we are uniting our efforts around a shared vision: a just and rapid energy transition with citizens at the center<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What shall we do with this project?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We continue with removing barriers<\/strong> and creating supportive conditions<\/strong> for energy communities to thrive in Croatia. It has two main pillars:
– Accelerating the registration process for energy communities<\/strong>, making it easier for citizens to establish them.
– Strengthening the Forum for Energy Communities<\/strong>, a national platform that supports energy cooperatives and emerging initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How will we achieve this?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The activities are organized around three key goals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Understanding barriers<\/strong> \u2013 Through online surveys, desk research, focus groups, interviews, and fact-finding missions, we will identify the challenges citizens face when trying to establish new energy communities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Developing the ecosystem<\/strong> \u2013 We will enhance the Forum for Energy Communities<\/strong> as a hub for cooperation, knowledge exchange, and support for both existing and emerging energy communities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Driving stakeholder dialogue and advocacy<\/strong> \u2013 By engaging with policymakers, regulators, and local governments, and running public campaigns, we will work to remove legal, administrative, knowledge and financial obstacles<\/strong> and create favorable conditions for energy communities.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Why does this matter?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    These actions will provide the data, tools, and visibility<\/strong> needed to strengthen the role of energy communities in Croatia. By mobilizing citizens and raising public interest, we aim to continue building a strong bottom-up movement<\/strong> that pushes for better laws, financing mechanisms, and institutional support. Fast forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The impact we aim for<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Through active collaboration with state institutions and local governments<\/strong>, we continue to position energy communities as a new and vital player in the Croatian energy sector<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In short, this project will:
    – Deepen the roots of energy communities in Croatian society.
    – Accelerate their registration and development.
    – Improve legal, financial, and institutional frameworks for their long-term success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Together, we are setting the stage for a citizen-led, decentralized, and democratic energy future in Croatia<\/strong>. Fast forward, because there is no time to lose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Fast Forward Action for Energy Communities in Croatia is co-funded by the German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU) and European Climate Facility (ECF).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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