ETMEC EC Readiness Tool Software
Energy Community
Readiness Assessment
Readiness Assessment
A structured tool for evaluating the technical, economic, legal, and social readiness of your Energy Community. Complete all sections and get an instant, data-driven readiness score.
8
Sections
38
Questions
5
Scoring dimensions
Technical
Grid, RES, EMS readiness
Economic
Funding, savings, model
Legal
Entity, legislation, barriers
Social
Engagement, benefits
Management
Strategy, operations
Charts
Radar, bar, doughnut
How readiness is scored
Three levels based on weighted section answers
HIGH
≥ 70 % — EC is well-prepared for implementation
MEDIUM
40–69 % — EC is partially ready; gaps need addressing
LOW
< 40 % — Substantial preparation required before launch
1. General Information
Basic details about your organisation and EC stage
Name of municipality / organisation *
Country / Region *
Current stage of the Energy Community
🌱 Initial idea
📐 Planning phase
🚀 Pilot implementation
✅ Operational EC
Which legal model is preferred for the Energy Community?
Association / NGO
Cooperative
Company structure
Citizen-based partnership
Other
Are there existing Energy Communities within 50 km?
Yes
No
Unknown
2. Local Conditions & Stakeholders
Location, partners, and scale of participation
Where is the EC planned? (select all that apply)
Residential area
Industrial zone
Public buildings
Mixed-use area
Other
Which local stakeholders are involved? (select all that apply)
Municipality
Schools
SMEs / companies
NGOs
Citizens
Energy experts
Is there support from local authorities?
Strong support
Partial support
No support
Estimated number of participating households / organisations
Up to 5
5–20
20–50
More than 50
3. Technical Readiness
Renewable sources, grid, metering, and energy balance
Which renewable energy sources are available? (select all that apply)
☀️ Solar PV
♨️ Heat pumps
💨 Wind
🌿 Biomass
💧 Hydro
🌋 Geothermal
Preferred installation location
Rooftops
Agricultural land
Industrial areas
Brownfields
Is grid connection capacity available?
Sufficient
Limited
Insufficient
Unknown
Are smart meters or digital monitoring systems installed?
Fully installed
Partially installed
Planned
No
Is an Energy Management System (EMS) available?
Yes
Planned
No
Planned renewable energy production
Can local renewable production cover local energy consumption?
Less than 25%
25–50%
50–100%
More than 100%
4. Economic Readiness
Savings, costs, funding, and business model
Have expected savings for members been estimated?
Yes
Partially
No
Are operational costs and energy sharing fees defined?
Yes
Partially
No
Expected funding sources (select all that apply)
Public grants
Municipal budget
Private investment
Bank loans
Community funding
Is there a sustainable business model?
Yes
In preparation
No
Expected annual economic performance
Less than 100,000 EUR
100,000–300,000 EUR
More than 300,000 EUR
Unknown
5. Management & Operations
Strategy, performance indicators, and partnerships
Which management aspects are most important? (select max. 3)
Software support
Easy implementation
Fast decision-making
Innovation support
Low operating costs
External consulting
Clear methodology
Rapid problem solving
Is the EC management strategy clearly communicated?
Yes
Partially
No
Are measurable indicators used for energy and environmental performance?
Yes
Partially
No
Does the EC cooperate with major consumers or energy partners?
Yes
Partially
No
Are innovative energy-saving solutions implemented on time and within budget?
Usually yes
Sometimes
Rarely
6. Legal & Institutional Readiness
Legal entity, coordinator, and identified barriers
Is there a legal entity prepared to operate the EC?
Yes
In preparation
No
Is there a project coordinator or energy manager?
Yes
Planned
No
Have legal or administrative barriers been identified?
Yes — identified
Partially — some known
No barriers identified
Main barriers (select all that apply)
Grid connection
Financing
Legislation
Administrative procedures
Lack of expertise
Stakeholder coordination
7. Community & Social Impact
Citizen engagement, expected benefits, and social innovation
Are citizens actively informed or involved?
Actively involved
Information campaign planned
Limited involvement
No involvement yet
What are the expected benefits? (select all that apply)
Lower energy costs
Energy independence
Environmental protection
Social inclusion
Local economic development
Increased resilience
Are social innovation activities included?
Yes
Partially
No
8. Final Assessment
Self-assessment, challenges, and next steps
Overall readiness level (self-assessment)
Low
Medium
High
Main challenges (free text)
Main support needed (select all that apply)
Technical support
Legal support
Financial support
Organisational support
Training and education
Recommended next steps (free text)