Balcony Solar Is Spreading Across The US

The balcony solar movement has reached the US, as Trump's war in Iraq sends ratepayers scrambling to after clean, local, affordable power.

Balcony Solar Is Spreading Across The US

The balcony solar movement has reached the US, as Trump's war in Iraq sends ratepayers scrambling to after clean, local, affordable power.

Balcony Solar Is Spreading Across The US

The balcony solar movement has reached the US, as Trump's war in Iraq sends ratepayers scrambling to after clean, local, affordable power.

Balcony Solar Is Spreading Across The US

The balcony solar movement has reached the US, as Trump's war in Iraq sends ratepayers scrambling to after clean, local, affordable power.

From local innovation to structural action - Publications Office of the EU

Energy poverty remains one of the most urgent social challenges of Europe’s energy transition. The recent energy crisis exposed structural vulnerabilities across Member States, but it also accelerated innovation. Municipalities, civil society organisations, energy communities, and research institutions have developed concrete solutions that combine social protection, climate action, and citizen engagement. This new edition of the EPAH Inspirational Cases reflects how the field has evolved recently. While the previous publication highlighted pioneering initiatives, this collection showcases a more mature phase of action. Many of the featured cases are no longer pilot projects. They have scaled up and been replicated. They are embedded within institutional structures, supported by stable financing mechanisms, and aligned with European policy frameworks such as the Energy Efficiency Directive and the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. This publication presents a curated selection of cases with strong transferability potential. Several of the cases show how initial pilot actions have strengthened institutional capacity over time, leading municipalities to embed energy poverty within their governance structures, become signatories of the Covenant of Mayors, and integrate findings into SECAPs and local strategies. Through structured exchange formats such as EPAH Practitioner events, Lunch Talks, and the Annual Conference, as well as broader EU support and peer learning, these approaches have been replicated across territories and transferred to other countries, demonstrating that energy poverty action can move from experimentation to durable institutional practice

Protecting and empowering energy consumers

EU rules that protect energy consumers and provide them with the freedom to select their energy supplier.

In focus: Making the best choice for your electricity contract

Have you ever wondered why electricity rates seem unpredictable, or vary significantly between suppliers? Or why these suppliers offer different types of contracts, both in terms of duration and price?

DG Energy newsletter. March 2026 - Publications Office of the EU

Commission to boost access to affordable and clean energy for all Europeans

Today marks a significant step towards delivering more affordable and accessible energy to all Europeans.