Nearly four years have passed since energy communities were first established in Austria – and their success is undeniable: around 4,000 communities are already active, with many more in planning. At the third Energy Communities Conference, we warmly invite you to join us in reflecting on past achievements, exploring current challenges, and shaping the future of this key instrument of the energy transition.
The conference will feature high-level presentations, panel discussions, and best-practice insights on:
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Four years of energy communities in Austria – a review
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New legal framework (ElWG) and its implications
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Energy sharing in Switzerland: lessons learned and impulses
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How to strengthen the participation of households and businesses
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Energy communities and suppliers: managing the relationship
Participants may attend on-site in Vienna or follow the event via livestream.
For the HERCULES project, this conference is of particular relevance as it highlights recent policy changes, technological developments, and four years of practical experience – all essential for the further advancement of energy communities and collective energy use.
18 September 2025 | 09:00 – 17:00 | Vienna & Livestream
Erste Campus, Am Belvedere 1, 1100 Vienna
Register now and be part of shaping the future of energy communities in Austria: https://www.klimafonds.gv.at/event/energiegemeinschaften-konferenz-2025/https://www.klimafonds.gv.at/event/energiegemeinschaften-konferenz-2025/