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Co-PED: Cultural Centres as Catalysts for Energy Communities

Co-PED addresses the need for innovative financial and organisational models in energy communities, with a focus on Social and Cultural Centres as key actors of Positive Energy Districts (PEDs). 
 
By helping SCCs in strengthening the role of communities in the energy transition, Co-PED aims to enhance collaboration between energy producers and consumers, encourage community participation, and support democratic decision-making and social inclusion. 
 
The Co-PED consortium—a diverse network of SCCs, research institutions, civic groups, and energy companies—will create eight Urban Living Labs (ULLs) across urban, peri-urban, and rural areas to explore SCCs’ role in the green urban transition, while also developing policy recommendations for advancing the energy transition. 
 
Co-PED is funded by the Driving Urban Transitions programme.

Expected Outcomes

Transfer and dissemination formats tailored to various stakeholder groups including policy roundtables

Community of practice, supporting the practical implementation of the project outcomes

Policy Briefs at the intersection of cultural, real estate, urban development, and energy policies.

Strategic Guidelines for municipalities on the implementation of energy communities.

Capacity Building and Training Program for policymakers and civil society, promoting energy justice.

Structuring Study for a European cooperative company, including articles of association and relevant legislation.