Combatting energy poverty is a key element of the EU’s clean and just energy transition.
As the EU moves away from fossil fuel production, communities must be supported to transition in a sustainable and fair way.
Helping islands unlock their potential as clean and affordable energy producers supports an energy transition that leaves nobody behind.
The EU supports local authorities and cities helping to drive the energy transition to cleaner, affordable and more efficient energy solutions.
Supporting young people to gain the knowledge and skills needed for the clean energy transition.
The initiative supported a just transition of coal-based energy production in 17 neighbouring regions from 2020 to 2023.