Make energy transition fair for all
FETA connects vulnerable citizens, local solutions, cities, foundations and policymakers to build a transition that is inclusive, concrete and replicable across Europe.
Why this matters
Today, more than 41 million Europeans citizen can’t pay to heat or cool their home.
Climate policy is moving fast — but its social impact is uneven. Low-income households, Social renters, and vulnerable communities pay the highest price for an energy system that is changing without them.
The Scale of FETA
Vulnerable citizens consulted
Initiatives supported
European stakeholders
Escalator modules
Listen & amplify
From lived experience to policy change
Lived experience
Over 1,000 citizens across Europe have shared their lived experience of the energy transition with FETA.
Local solutions
10 selected initiatives across 8 countries show what a fair transition can look like in practice.
Collective learning
A European community of practice translates local experience into actionable knowledge and policy intelligence.
Policy and replication
We translate local learning into recommendations for EU, national and city decision-makers.
Our approach
Four pillars. One shared goal.
Listen & Amplify
Over 1,000 citizens across Europe have shared their lived experience of the energy transition with FETA.
FETA supports ten exemplary initiatives through the Escalator — a structured programme combining capacity building, peer learning, action research, mentoring and visibility.
- 6 participatory modules, 2-day onsite sessions
- Expert mentoring by Schneider Electric
- Site visits and peer exchanges
- Scaling plans for each initiative
- European scaling handbook
Shine
Scaling community-led solutions across Europe
FETA supports ten exemplary initiatives through the Escalator — a structured programme combining capacity building, peer learning, action research, mentoring and visibility.
- 6 participatory modules, 2-day onsite sessions
- Expert mentoring by Schneider Electric
- Site visits and peer exchanges
- Scaling plans for each initiative
- European scaling handbook
Share
Building a pan-Europeancommunity
FETA brings together 100+ local, regional, national and EU-level actors to connect local realities with EU policymaking and provide practical input for policy recommendations.
- 6 thematic webinars
- Newsletter
- Policy-oriented handbook
- Updated mapping of relevant EU policies
- Co-created policy recommendations
- Feedback and input on policy recommendations
Bloom
Communicating, advocating and replicating
FETA's advocacy pillar ensures that evidence generated on the ground informs strategic policy debates at local, national and EU levels.
- Policy briefs and evidence-based narratives
- Engagement at key EU policy moments
- Social Climate Plans, Citizens Energy Package
- Final EU-level event (early 2028)
- Replication call with potential impact investing
From the ground up
Solutions already exist
Be inspired by 10 solutions involving vulenarble citizens and already making a difference across Europe
Territoires Zéro Exclusion Energétique
Personalised renovation support for low-income families, from first advice to funding and works completion.
Explore
Citizen School for the Right to Energy
Community learning sessions that build knowledge, confidence and collective action around energy rights.
Explore
EmpowerMed – Collective Advisory Assemblies
Collective advisory spaces where households learn, share experiences and find practical ways to tackle energy poverty.
Explore
Łódź Revitalisation Programme
Renovating homes, improving public spaces and strengthening community life in vulnerable urban neighbourhoods.
Explore
Just Energy Transition in Crete
In Crete, citizens, municipalities and local actors are joining forces to keep renewable energy benefits local and inclusive.
ExploreUpcoming Events & Webinars
Join & Participate
Be inspired by 10 solutions involving vulenarble citizens and already making a difference across Europe
Asprela + Sustentável
Solar Energy Sharing for Low-Income Households
Porto's first renewable energy community in social housing. Solar panels shared across buildings enabling residents to cut electricity costs — ~36% reduction in bills.
Policy priorities
Turning local and inclusive experience into policy change
FETA aligns local insights with key national and EU policy moments — from Social Climate Plans to the European Affordable Housing Plan.
Key priorities
How FETA works with policymakers
Produce evidence-based policy briefs connected to real initiative data
Work with vulnerable citizens to develop recommendations for a fairer energy transition
Present findings at European events aligned with Council Presidencies
Final EU-level event in early 2028 to launch the replication call
Resources
Let’s Make Impact
Access knowledge and insights that help connect local action with national and European efforts for a fair energy transition.
Community
Join Us
The FETA community connects cities, local authorities, civil society, social services, foundations and practitioners working on fair energy transition. It is a space for peer learning, policy co-creation and shared action.
EU & National policymakers
Use field-based insights to shape fairer climate, housing, and social policies.
Cities and regions
Learn from practical solutions and connect with peers across Europe.
Civil society and local actors
Share experience, identify barriers and contribute to recommendations.
Foundations & Funders
Support the scaling and replication of people-centred transition models.
Media & journalists
Share stories, data, case studies and expert contacts on fair energy transition.
Private sector actors
Explore collaboration around responsible energy, housing and mobility solutions.
Social service providers
Connect with initiatives working directly with vulnerable citizens on transition challenges.
Researchers
Access action research, case studies, scaling frameworks and policy evidence.
Voices from the ground
Testimonials from local & Inclusive initiatives
The FETA community connects cities, local authorities, civil society, social services, foundations and practitioners working on fair energy transition. It is a space for peer learning, policy co-creation and shared action.
Aleksandra Trzcińska
Municipal Revitalisation Officer
“For us, the energy transition became real when it entered people’s homes. Renovating buildings was not only about insulation or lower emissions. It was about dignity, comfort and trust. When residents are listened to, they become partners in change. Every municipality has neighbourhoods where climate action and social inclusion can move forward together.”
Aleksandra Trzcińska
Municipal Revitalisation Officer
“For us, the energy transition became real when it entered people’s homes. Renovating buildings was not only about insulation or lower emissions. It was about dignity, comfort and trust. When residents are listened to, they become partners in change. Every municipality has neighbourhoods where climate action and social inclusion can move forward together.”
Join the mission
Let’s make energy transition fair, inclusive and actionable
- 6 thematic webinars (2026–2027)
- Knowledge resources & policy briefs
- Peer learning with 100+ actors
- Policy co-creation & recommendations
- Replication call access (2028)
- Newsletters & Resources
Stay Connected
Learnings, case studies, stories from vulnerable people, policy updates.
Who We are
Set up by a Consortium of European Foundations and Partners
FETA – Fair Energy Transition for All is a pan-European initiative connecting vulnerable citizens, local solutions and policymakers to make Europe’s energy transition fair, inclusive and actionable.