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The main objective of the ENERGY4ALL project is to explore and highlight the role of communities and the human dimension in designing and implementing Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) and Energy Communities (ECs).

We’re developing participatory governance practices in the industrial and civic sectors to support the development of positive energy districts. We identify barriers to PEDs and ECs adoption to address shared challenges and develop a common ground for action. Tracking community engagement and policy changes, the project disseminates findings to amplify impact on civil society and policy environments, supporting cities in transitioning towards climate neutrality.

We’re working with local NGOs, cooperatives, municipalities, universities and engineering companies in six pilot projects in Rome (Italy), Styria (Austria), Budapest (Hungary) and Stavanger (Norway) to establish and strengthen local energy communities.

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Our goals

Define case-specific interventions that maximise performance to increase shared benefits;
Support municipalities to develop participatory energy governance;
Support prospective PEDs/ECs to develop and implement inclusive and sustainable operational models;
Explore how energy can build communities;
Develop coherent future scenarios to reach carbon neutrality;
Establish successful participatory governance models for replication in urban contexts in EU member states and associated countries;
Stimulate international collaboration and policy advocacy;
Exchange within and across national contexts using local networks.

Our approaches

Making use of a needs-driven approach, engaging local stakeholders in collaborative planning;
Examining energy sector transitions using the multi-level perspective and experiments with public-community collaborations;
Employing energy systems modelling, analysing current situations and future scenarios;
Leveraging behaviour change models to encourage actions that contribute to sustainability;
Raising awareness for a brighter future through innovative communication.

Positive Energy Districts Transition Pathway

ENERGY4ALL is funded by the Driving Urban Transitions programme within the Positive Energy Districts Transition Pathway. The DUT Partnership boosts urban transitions through its three thematic priorities – the Transition Pathways. The Positive Energy Districts Transition Pathway (PED TP) aims to develop innovative solutions for planning, large-scale implementation, and replication of PEDs across Europe. PEDs are energy-efficient and energy-flexible urban areas that generate net zero emissions while managing renewable energy. The mission is to initialise 100 PEDs in Europe by 2025 and contribute to the Mission on Climate-neutral and Smart Cities with an innovation portfolio of PED solutions until 2030.

About the project

DURATION: Starting 01/2024 with expected ending 12/2026
CONTACTS: Daniela Patti, Eutropian GmbH
E-MAIL: daniela.patti@eutropian.org

PARTNERS: Eutropian GmbH, Fondazione Openpolis, Universitetet I Stavanger, Stavanger Kommune, Felleskjøpet Rogaland Adger SA, ABUD Mernökiroda Kft., Nuove ri-Generazioni Lazio, Tecnologie Solidali Onlus, Municipality of Budapest, Szövetkezetiséget Támogató Egyesület, Skretting AS, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU), Nahstrom HMV GmbH, ASD Palestra Popolare Quarticciolo