Watt Sense of Community? A Human Geography Agenda on Energy Communities published in SAGE Journals!
November 20 - 2024
We’re excited to announce that the article, “Watt Sense of Community? A Human Geography Agenda on Energy Communities,” has been published in SAGE Journals!
This collaborative work led by Siddharth Sareen from project partner University of Stavanger and Fridtjof Nansen Institute, alongside a team of dedicated experts, is informed by research conducted in the ENERGY4ALL project, and investigates the potential of energy communities (ECs) to facilitate fair transitions to low-carbon systems through decentralised energy production and consumption.
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Pluralising Energy Communities: We emphasize the need to broaden the understanding of what ECs are, acknowledging the diverse motivations that inspire participation.
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Advancing Just Transitions: We explore how ECs can facilitate fair and equitable transitions within energy systems, contributing to sustainable practices at the local level.
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Contextualising Technological Innovations: We highlight the importance of situating technological advancements within specific social and geographical contexts to ensure they meet the needs of local communities.
As we delve into these topics, we recognise that community involvement and an understanding of energy geographies are essential for tackling the climate crisis effectively. By positioning energy communities within broader social contexts, we can identify innovative solutions that prioritise sustainability and social justice.
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November 12 - 2024
Key takeaways from the ENERGY4ALL consortium meeting in Budapest
The ENERGY4ALL consortium gathered in Budapest on October 21-22, 2024, uniting partners from Austria, Hungary, Italy, and Norway to further the development of Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) and Energy Communities (ECs).
October 15 - 2024
ENERGY4ALL PED Hillevåg workshop
The ENERGY4ALL project, Innoasis Urban Energy Lab, and Future Energy Hub invite interested stakeholders to a workshop on Positive Energy Districts.
October 3 - 2024
Italian Energy Communities: Powered by Tradition, Heritage, and Solidarity
While the European energy community model is based on EU directives, each country interprets it differently. This variation is particularly evident in Italy, where the socially active Quarticciolo neighborhood in Rome serves as both a pilot and partner in the Energy4All project. This raises a compelling question: What makes Italian energy communities stand out as truly unique?
September 18 - 2024
New Climate Agency in Budapest takes the lead toward a sustainable future
Budapest has taken a key step in its journey towards climate neutrality with the recent establishment of the Budapest Climate Agency. The Agency follows a global trend seen in cities like London, New York, and Copenhagen, where local climate agencies have been set up to implement sustainable urban policies.
August 26 - 2024
A pioneering alliance: a new inter-municipal energy community is born!
Six municipalities in Styria, Austria are taking on a pioneering role in the field of energy communities with the establishment of the Renewable Energy Community GU Süd eGen cooperative.
July 17 - 2024
Site tour of the Austrian pilots
Partners from Universtiy of Stavanger and Eutropian visited the two Austrian pilots in the mountainous, forested region of Styria in southern Austria, known for its wine, spas and castles, and now, also a booming network of energy communities.
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