REScoop MECISE is a European Cooperative Society that envisions a Europe where citizens have energy sovereignty—making decisions, sharing benefits, and driving a democratic transition to clean energy.
Our mission
Our mission is to scale citizen led renewable energy and energy efficiency by unlocking finance and strengthening democratic control of energy systems across Europe. We facilitate investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency, ensuring that the benefits of clean energy reach local communities. By aggregating resources and offering temporary equity or guarantees, we enable local communities to invest in renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives that benefit both people and the planet.
Our origins
MECISE is the direct outcome of the REScoop MECISE Horizon 2020 Project Development Assistance (PDA) project (2015–2019). The project, launched by 5 cooperatives (Ecopower, Courant d’Air, Enercoop, Energy4All and Som Energia) and Rescoop.eu, the federation of citizen groups and cooperatives for renewable energy in Europe, aimed to mobilise European citizens and local authorities for the energy transition. The success of the project led to the creation of MECISE as a permanent European Cooperative Society, ensuring sustainable financial support and collaboration for citizen energy initiatives across Europe.
Our members and board
In 2026, REScoop MECISE brings together eight energy cooperatives: Courant d'air (Belgium), Ecopower (Belgium), Enercoop (France), Energy4all (UK), Rescoop.eu (Europe), Som Energia (Spain), Westmill Solar (UK) and Westmill Wind (UK). Its board consists of 6 main directors / 6 deputy directors:
- Rescoop.eu : Dirk Vansintjan, MECISE President / Daan Creupelandt
- Courant d'air : Joachim Langer / Mario Heukemes
- Ecopower : Olivier Maere / Ines Swennen
- Enercoop : Catherine El Arouni / Julien Noé
- Energy4all-Westmill : Noora Firaq / Mark Luntley
- Som Energia : Nuri Palmada / Carles Barbara
Contact
REScoop MECISE sce - Liefdadigheidsstraat 22 - 1210 Brusssel
sarah.grau@enercoop.org
