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Evidence behind the narrative: Critically reviewing the social impact of energy communities in Europe
Energy Communities are playing an ever greater role in the European renewable energy transition. As an in- strument for citizen-led transformation, they are associated not only with economic and environmental, but also with social benefits. However, it is unclear whether Energy Communities in Europe deliver on the positive social impact they promise. In this paper, we analyze the conceptual background...
Publication Date: 22 Nov 2022
Author: Bielig, M., Kacperski, C., Kutzner, F., & Klingert, S. (2022). Evidence behind the narrative: Critically reviewing the social impact of energy communities in Europe. Energy Research & Social Science, 94, 102859
For the climate, my friends, or my region? An experimental field trial for prosumer engagement with peer-to-peer energy trading in Austria
Collective, citizen-led approaches to energy systems are key to reducing humanity’s climate impact. Crucial for their success is the engagement of energy prosumers, i.e., citizens that produce energy. This paper investigates how to best activate the identities of prosumers to participate in peer-to-peer energy trading. In collaboration with the OurPower cooperative in Austria, an experimental trial...
Publication Date: 21 Feb 2023
Author: Kacperski, C., Bielig, M., Klingert, S., & Kutzner, F. (2023). For the climate, my friends, or my region? An experimental field trial for prosumer engagement with peer-to-peer energy trading in Austria. Energy Research & Social Science, 97, 103000.
7 types of Energy Communities and Collective Actions
This infographic explains the concept of energy communities and collective energy actions. It showcases different business models that support these initiatives.
Publication Date: 28 Mar 2023
Author: DECIDE
Matching tools to the level of involvement
This infographic presents the DECIDE Four-Level Framework of Involvement and Participation as a tool for effective stakeholder engagement. It emphasizes the importance of matching tools to the level of involvement of stakeholders for successful engagement.
Publication Date: 18 Apr 2023
Author: DECIDE
DECIDE Tool Card 6
The DECIDE tool cards have been designed to provide some practical inputs that can improve the development of an energy-related community initiative. It is a handy and catchy format to present the tools and methodologies investigated by the project and make them accessible to a wide audience, despite the knowledge background on the topic. Each card can be seen as a stand-alone piece of information...
Publication Date: 22 May 2023
Author: Prospex Institute
