BECKON Life

Meet BECKON Life’s partner ENoLL (European Network of Living Labs)🧪 ENoLL is a pioneering non-profit association, connecting over 480 Living Labs worldwide! 🏢Living Labs are dynamic, real-life testing environments that foster innovation through collaboration among citizens, government, industry, and academia. ENoLL is dedicated to promoting the Living Labs concept, influencing EU policies, and facilitating global implementation. 🤝Within LIFE-BECKON ENoLL leads WP2 Capacity Building via Train-the-Trainers, focusing on developing skills in co-design and citizen-centred co-creation. This initiative will enhance collaboration and learning across sectors, citizens, and stakeholders in creating local Energy Communities.   ✨The LIFE-BECKON team is thankful to have ENoLL as a crucial partner! #LIFEProgramme #LIFEProject #Sustainability #CommunityEngagement #TrainingSeries

🚀Meet the great experience of the last BECKON Life General Assembly! 📍The LIFE-BECKON consortium reunited on May 29 and 30 in the historical city of Avila, Spain,  marking 1 year and a half since the beginning of activities. We were delighted to welcome Project Officer Vinicius Valente from CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency. and visit a novel concept of Citizen Energy Community. The EC supplies energy in a radius of 25 km to 10 entities, including City Councils, SMEs, and residents of various municipalities👪 🗣 With a profound commitment to achieving our objectives, the consortium discussed various topics: 🔹 The OSS (https://lnkd.in/dnRvPtPc) has a a final and fresh layout which will allow you to achieve your energy community objectives 🔹All our educational videos, available in the Training Hub (https://lnkd.in/dn57AvJ2) and on YouTube (https://lnkd.in/d4Bi85Nx). 🔹Supporting LIFE BECKON’s 21 replicators  across Europe, 👀 Stay tuned for more updates! R2M Spain / Climate Alliance / WEglobal / Diputación Provincial de Ávila / Københavns Kommune / SEA SOFENA / ENoLL (European Network of Living Labs) / Tampere University of Applied Sciences #LIFEProgramme #LIFEProject #DiputacióndeÁvila

We are happy to announce that the BECKON Life community of 21 replicators has officially started its journey! A warm welcome to these stakeholders from Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Romania, Spain, and Switzerland – now part of our support programme for #energycommunities! Over the next 14 months, these regional governments, #cities, towns, and energy agencies will help spread energy communities with the help of special events, expert talks, a dedicated platform and, of course, each other! The feedback we have gotten from the initially has been helpful – they want to know how to mobilise citizens, they want best practice examples and they want help addressing a lack financing and lack of experts. We’re taking all of it onboard! Stay tuned for updates along the path to the creation of more energy communities across the EU! #LocalAction! R2M Solution | SEA SOFENA | Københavns Kommune | Diputación Provincial de Ávila | ENoLL (European Network of Living Labs) | WEglobal | Tampere University of Applied Sciences | Sofia Municipality | RUSE MUNICIPALITY | Frederiksberg Kommune | Middelfart Kommune | Lyngby-Taarbæk Kommune | City of Aarhus | Stadt Essen | Sapiens Energia | Stadt Bamberg | RevoluSun Smart Home | Landeshauptstadt Hannover| Consejo Insular de la Energía de Gran Canaria | Alba Local Energy Agency - ALEA | HES-SO Valais-Wallis

🏁Have you reached the last video in our Energy Communities training series? 🎬Watch video 8! Examine the complexities of operating an Energy Community, harmonizing sustainability with meticulous oversight.  Navigate through maintenance considerations crucial for the operational phase: from understanding community dynamics to ensuring staff dedication, fostering support networks, maintaining technical infrastructure, and enhancing community engagement🌐 Discover how embracing a holistic maintenance approach cultivates diversity, resilience, and other attributes for sustained success🚀 👉Watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/eTJ_dtn8 👉Sign up to our OSS Platform to access this and much more content: https://lnkd.in/dnRvPtPc Join us for a comprehensive exploration of Energy Community operations and unlock the key to sustainable energy futures! ♻️🌍  #EnergyCommunities #Sustainability #CommunityEngagement #TrainingSeries

🎥Watch video 7 of our Energy Communities training series! 🛠 In this video, we dive deep into the technical and technological considerations for Energy Communities on their path to sustainability. We explore the complexities of coordinating across the energy value chain and recognize that each Energy Community is unique and there is no universal solution to technical challenges. We'll navigate through a variety of technologies, from small-scale wind turbines to photovoltaic systems, highlighting the importance of tailored solutions for each community. Join us for a comprehensive understanding of the technical landscape for sustainable Energy Communities! ⚡🌐 👀 Watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/dwU2YDSS 👉Sign up to our OSS Platform to access this and much more content: https://lnkd.in/dnRvPtPc #SustainableEnergy #EnergyCommunities #RenewableEnergy #GreenFuture #CleanEnergy

Energy communities are one of the key elements for achieving the EU's energy transition - by 2050, half of Europe's citizens could be producing up to 50% of the EU's renewable energy. However, the number of energy communities within 🇪🇺 is growing too slowly. Do you want to set up an energy community, but are not sure how to finance it or which models exist? Discover the initiatives, programmes and opportunities presented in our latest webinar 👉 https://lnkd.in/eaWChJT6 BECKON Life

💡Dive into Video 6 of our Energy Communities training series! Do you want to learn about the diverse financing options and the pivotal role of public aids and Technical Assistance Offices? Discover a funding landscape shaped by collaborations between ministries, authorities, municipalities, and Technical Assistance Offices. 🤝💰 From regulatory frameworks to crucial support, witness the collective effort to empower Energy Communities. Ready to tackle financing challenges? 🚀 Explore self-financing, bank loans, crowdfunding, and alternative models. 💸 Gain insights into diverse financial strategies and unravel the complexities of funding for Energy Communities. Embark on this informative journey with us! 🎥 Watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/d263eADQ 👉Sign up to our OSS Platform to access this and much more content: https://lnkd.in/dnRvPtPc #EnergyCommunities #FinancingOptions #SustainabilityEducation

🎓We have had the opportunity to share insights on Energy Communities in the Universitat de Barcelona! 📍Alberto Danese, representing BECKON Life, discussed the emerging possibilities and innovative opportunities of ECs. The attendants were young international students enrolled in the Course of "Sustainable Development: Economy, Ecology and Society" part of the Business Administration and Management Degree. Alberto talked about EC as a key instrument in the EU to shift the power dynamics in the energy sector, empowering bottom-up energy initiatives and strengthening civil society. Thanks to Prof. Dario Cottafava and PhD Candidate Daniele Vico for the invitation and the opportunity to explain Energy Communities and show what we deliver through the LIFE-BECKON's initiative🚀 #EnergyCommunities #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #LIFEProgramme

City Labs are positive engines for energy transition! In a recent webinar moderated by Koen Vervoort from ENoLL (European Network of Living Labs) and the oPEN Lab project, the spotlight was on Positive Energy Neighbourhoods (PEN) and energy communities around Europe, with key insights from oPEN Lab, BECKON Life and REScoop.eu: 🏘️ Community-Centric Approach: Engaging tenants and stakeholders is crucial for successful energy transitions. 🔧 Tailored Renovations: Customising technologies to fit specific needs fosters cooperation and flexibility. 🤝 Inclusivity in Renovations: Ensuring no one is left behind by adopting inclusive approaches. 🌟 Innovative Solutions: Tartu, Genk and Pamplona showcases inventive practices to drive change. 🌱 Growing Citizen Energy Cooperatives: Europe witnesses a rise in citizen energy cooperatives, playing diverse roles in the transition. In this context, Living Labs represent powerful tools to foster innovation and co-creation. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eijsTsuT 👏 Thank you to all our speakers: Koen Vervoort, Maarten De Groote, Evi Lambie, Tanja Croci, Merit Tatar, @Luis Torres, Eik Buhl Petterson, Sara Tachelet #oPENLab #oPENLab_project #LivingLab #citizenengagement #positiveenergy

🌐🎞️Welcome to Video 5 in our Energy Communities training series! In this installment, we delve into the pivotal role of regulatory frameworks in shaping a sustainable energy future. 🇪🇺Discover how EU policies are empowering Energy Communities to evolve from passive consumers to active participants in the energy transition journey. ⚖️ Emphasizing collaborative implementation of EU directives, we shed light on the convergence among regulators, governments, local authorities, and community members. Together, we navigate the complexities of implementing EU directives into national laws. 🎥Watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/e2Rxm_GK 👉Sign up to our OSS Platform to access this and much more content: https://lnkd.in/dnRvPtPc 🔎Join us as we navigate the dynamic world of Energy Community regulations!  #EnergyCommunities #Regulation #Sustainability #EURegulations #EnergyTransition #LifeBeckon