Community Energy Resources
What was DECA?
DECA brought together partners from across the Danube region to strengthen community-led renewable energy initiatives.
Strategy
DECA’s strategy focused on empowering communities with the knowledge, partnerships, and tools.
Toolkit
The Community Energy Toolkit provides practical resources, training materials, case studies, and guidance.
What was DECA?
The Danube Energy Communities Accelerator (DECA) project brings together 12 organisations from the wider Danube region of SE Europe, to collaborate on developing support for community energy action across the region.The Danube Energy Communities Accelerator (DECA) empowers citizens and communities across the Danube Region to lead the clean energy transition. By developing shared training programmes and toolkits, and regional acceleration hubs, DECA aims to strengthen community-owned and managed energy initiatives that boost local resilience, energy independence, and common prosperity. Through collaboration among partners from nine countries, the project builds a regional alliance for scaling community energy actions.
9+
Countries included in the project
12+
Partners participated in the project realisation
80%
Funded by Interreg Funds
About the toolkit
The Community Energy Toolkit brings together the knowledge, resources, and practical experience developed throughout the DECA project. It provides communities with step-by-step guidance, examples of successful initiatives, and tools that simplify the planning and implementation of local renewable energy projects.
Getting Started
Learn the basic principles of community energy and understand where to begin.
- Benefits for local communities
Practical Guides
Follow clear guidance covering planning, stakeholder engagement, financing, and governance.
- Planning and feasibility studies
Resources & Downloads
Access templates, reports, presentations, and additional learning materials.
- Reports and research papers
Strategy
The DECA strategy promotes local ownership, knowledge sharing, and sustainable investment to ensure communities can successfully develop renewable energy projects that create lasting social, environmental, and economic benefits.
€2 Million Secured
"Empowering communities today creates a more sustainable and resilient tomorrow."
A Holistic Approach
DECA promotes a balanced strategy that combines environmental sustainability, social inclusion, strong governance, and community participation
Training modules
Each module includes video lessons, supporting materials, and real-world case studies that can be applied in different local contexts.
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Toolkit
Browse the complete collection of reports, presentations, templates, and guidance documents produced during the DECA project. All resources are freely available to help communities learn from proven approaches and accelerate their own energy transition.