Author name: Paolina Elezi

Authors: Francesca Calzolari – Contributors: Giulia Viero & Jérémy Cléro This policy brief explains the results of the ENTRACK project’s ethnographic research in Greece, Italy, Portugal and Spain. The study shows that technical solutions by themselves cannot drive change, as economic, social and institutional barriers still limit many households from adopting sustainable practices. Citizens face […]

Authors: Federica Ragazzo – Contributors: Giulia Viero & Jérémy Clèro This policy brief showcases how local authorities in rural areas of Greece, Italy, Portugal and Spain experience the energy transition. Through self-assessments, municipalities shared the challenges they face in designing and implementing inclusive energy plans. Local officials reported several barriers: high costs for sustainable technologies,

Authors: Katherine Mahoney (NOVA), Carolina Castro (NOVA), Rita Lopes (NOVA) and João Pedro Gouveia (NOVA) – Contributors: Giulia Viero & Jérémy Cléro This policy brief outlines policy lessons and suggests multi-scalar actions based on the results of the taxonomy and analysis of social energy policies form the EU to the municipal level. Social energy maps

The first newsletter from ENTRACK Sister Projects is now available! Inside, you’ll find updates on project activities, news, and events driving the clean energy transition. The newsletter offers insights into each project’s goals, initiatives, training materials, and more. Subscribe to our biannual newsletter to stay informed about the latest developments from LIFE Synergy, powered by

On Friday, 13 June, ENTRACK held its 3rd Advisory Board Meeting, bringing together consortium members to review project progress and discuss upcoming steps. The meeting featured updates on recent developments and focused on several key topics, including the methodological framework for co-design activities, the structure and rollout of training courses and the training platform, and

On 5 June 2025, Dr. Katherine Mahoney (NOVA) presented the ENTRACK project at the LIFE Programme workshop organized by the Portuguese Directorate for Energy and Geology in Faro, Portugal. The event offered a valuable opportunity to introduce the project, share its research findings and current activities in pilot municipalities, and provide information and guidance on

On 23 May, a collaborative meeting was held with several Sister Projects, focusing on training and capacity-building initiatives. Each project presented the structure of its training program, including details about their platforms, key topics, and the methodologies they employ. During the session, ENTRACK shared a preview of its upcoming Training Platform, which will feature a