Behavioural insights within the Energy Labelling Scheme
A project to redesign the energy labelling scheme using behavioural insights. Denmark, 2020.
The Energy Behaviour Forum gathers case studies showcasing real-world initiatives that promote energy-efficient behaviour. They highlight projects, programmes, or interventions by public authorities that encourage households, businesses, and organisations to use energy more efficiently and adopt sustainable practices. If you have a case study to share, you can submit it through a simple survey.
51 case studies
Belexpo Brussels (Interactive exhibit)
An interactive exhibit targeting young people to raise awareness of environmental issues and encourage behaviour change and engagement in policy. Belgium, 2018 to the present.
Bike2Green
A pilot initiative which used technology to reward and incentivise cycling. Sweden, 2024-2025.
Clean Air Priority Programme
Behavioural research to understand the behavioural barriers to switching to new heating tecnologies. Poland, 2022.
Co-creation pilot in the North Sea Canal area
A regional co-creation pilot in the North Sea Canal area that brought together industry, government and communities to improve social acceptance of industrial climate measures. Netherlands, 2021-2022.
COMMENCE - Community Energy in Central Europe
Initiative supporting citizen-led energy communities. Slovakia and Central Europe, 2025.
Community Energy Union (UKEN) and the Growth of Electricity Sharing in Czechia
Initiative to increase local ownership of renewable energy, Czechia, 2024
Community Mobility Co-operatives
The Community Mobility Co-operatives project aims to support the transition towards sustainable and climate-neutral mobility in South-Eastern Europe. Romania, Slovenia, 2025-2027.
Community Transformation Offices Programme
A programme of one-stop-shops to promote and facilitate the development of energy communities. Spain, 2022-present.
CROSS – Establishment of a Croatian One Stop Shop for Public Building Renovation
One-stop-shops for public sector retrofit. Croatia, 2023-2026.
Cut Energy from your Bill
A city wide project in Mechelen, Flanders showing how behavioural nudges and social comparison on energy bills helped households reduce electricity and gas consumption. Belgium, 2021–2023
Down a Degree
An energy saving campaign using emotional, identity-driven messaging to encourage citizens to save energy. Finland, 2022-2023.
Education and consultation agreements scheme
A Lithuanian national scheme requiring energy suppliers to educate consumers on energy efficiency. Lithuania, 2017-present.
Electricity Saving Check (Stromspar-Check)
Electricity Saving Check (Stromspar-Check) is a Germany-wide, free energy-saving counselling service aimed at reducing energy consumption and costs in low-income households. Germany, 2008-present.
Energy Café
The Energy Café initiative aimed to improve energy literacy and reduce energy poverty through practical workshops targeting vulnerable households. Portugal, 2024.
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