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Lena Bratic

Lena Bratic

  • Joined: October 24, 2025
  • Articles: 2

When Communities Take Charge: Lessons from Güssing and Local Energy Independence

How can cities strengthen resilience while keeping energy value within their communities? This article explores the case of Güssing, a small Austrian town that achieved local energy independence through community-led renewables and smart governance. Its experience offers practical lessons for municipalities seeking sustainable energy systems and local economic renewal.

Energy and Investment Days 2025: Tracing Building Energy Transition Financing Through the Years

Energy and Investment Days 2025
The 14th Energy and Investment Days 2025 in Novi Sad highlighted how Serbia and the Western Balkans are turning energy transition goals into tangible results. The event traced three years of progress, from pilot financing schemes to completed residential energy-retrofit projects, showing how technical assistance, digital tools, and de-risking mechanisms are driving a maturing market for building renovation and green investment.
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