๐กInternational tool collection
We have identified the most effective platforms and tools for supporting citizen-driven energy actions which are available and accessible for you.
Please choose those most relevant for your national circumstances. Make sure to find a good way to categorise your chosen tools so that your national local heroes can easily find what they need (i.e. using the given categorisation into guidelines and calculation tools).
We recommend to offer a maximum of nine tools per category.
Project R-Aces
Serious Board Game
Board game about regional energy management and development of the sustainable area around R-ACEDONIA, an important European…
Project Compile
ValueTool
ValueTool helps consumers to determine the costs and benefits of installing PV panels in their building and…
Project Compile
EVRule
EVrule is an EV management platform that will be enhanced with the algorithms for predicting electric vehicle…
ECCO One Stop Shop
Greenhouse Gas Calculator
The calculator is a simple and easy-to-use calculator that will show the amount of CO2 sequestered from…
Project DECIDE
The Power of Community game
The Power of Community is an educational board game that uses kidsโ creativity to explore the functioning…
Project POWERPOOR
PowerTarget tool
The tool consists of a survey which helps in the assessment of energy expenses. After it is…
Project DECIDE
The Energy Game
The game helps to explore the elements considered most relevant for individuals when thinking about their ideal…
Project CLUE
Local energy community architecture description
This report addresses the areas of developing a reference information and communications technology (ICT) architecture and understanding…
Project R-Aces
Self-Assessment Tool
The R-ACES assessment tool helps collect data about the energy demand, energy supply, stakeholders and existing infrastructure…
Project R-Aces
Energy Management Platform
The tool is designed to enable the exchange of electricity between partners. The dashboard displays energy consumption…
Project R-Aces
Use Cases
Description of approximately 70 examples of various energy collaborations on district heating & cooling from different countries.…
Project COMPILE
COOLKIT
The COOLKIT is a repository of reports and dashboards on how to build an energy community. The…
Project COMPILE
HomeRule
HomeRule helps to operate energy communities, focusing on managing one building/home energy needs. The tool encompasses different…
Project COMPILE
GridRule
GridRule enables community managers (aggregators, micro-grid operators, etc.) to operate and manage the local grid within network…
Project Compile
ComPilot
ComPilot is designed as a digital platform that allows virtual energy communities to be created and helps…
ECCO One Stop Shop
ECCO-Financing Best Practices Guide
The guide informs (future) ECCOs and policy makers on what financial supporting schemes already exist and function…
ECCO One Stop Shop
Timeline Tool
A graphical overview of the development phases of an energy community project, showing the different relevant activities…
ECCO One Stop Shop
Technology Decision Plan
A short online questionnaire that gives you recommendations based on your answers on the best renewable energy…
ECCO One Stop Shop
Progress Tool
The tool consists of a survey for community energy groups to understand what stage of development their…
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (US)
NREL's PVWattsยฎ Calculator
The calculator estimates the energy production and energy cost of grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) energy systems worldwide. It…
PROSEU
Prosumer Inspiration Book
The handbook provides examples from the project's Living Labs on how to overcome regulatory barriers, bring people…
PROSEU
A multi-dimensional typology of collective RES prosumers across Europe
The document presents conclusions and recommendations based on the technical findings of the PROSEU project to assist…
PROSEU
Business models for prosumers in Europe
The report explores the different business models being adopted to enable renewable energy generation and self-consumption in…
Project POWERPOOR
PowerAct tool
The tool consists of a survey which helps in the assessment of energy consumption. After it is…
Project POWERPOOR
PowerFund tool
A web-based tool which helps energy poor citizens across Europe to identify and learn about collective innovative…
Project REPLACE
REPLACE Heating Matrix
The REPLACE Heating Matrix provides an initial overview on available options for replacing inefficient heating systems. It…
Project REPLACE
REPLACE Heating Calculator
With the โREPLACE your Heating System Calculatorโ you can find the best future-proof, resilient and climate-friendly alternative…
Project CoolHeating
CoolHeating calculator
In order to prepare the implementation of small modular renewable energy district heating and cooling systems in…
Project CoolHeating
CoolHeating Handbook
Handbook on small modular renewable district heating and cooling grids. The handbook provides an overview of both,…
Project CoolHeating
Guideline on drafting heat/cold supply contracts for small DHC systems
The main goal of this report is to support different actors in the preparation of heat/cold supply…
Project DECIDE
Structured overview of existing and emerging business models, related contractual conditions, and recommendations
The report gives insights into different existing and emerging approaches for business models for energy communities and…
Project DECIDE
Guidelines to optimize energy-efficiency information campaigns and citizen participation for CA and ECs
The guidelines provide a coherent summary of communication/information approaches and intervention campaigns for establishing and shaping energy…
Project DECIDE
Structured overview on optimized energy-efficiency interventions for EC and CA
This document presents an overview of the recommendations to optimise energy-efficiency intervention and information campaigns for energy…
Project DECIDE
DECIDE Training material for knowledge Hubย
The document provides an overview of the knowledge products created by DECIDE to foster the development and…
Project CLUE
High-level description of use cases and business models
The focus of the report is to provide a detailed overview of the different use cases and…
Project DECIDE
Guidelines for characterisation, segmentation, and group dynamics of collective energy actions
The report aims to foster a shared understanding of collective energy actions and shows how to promote…