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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October 28 - 2026
ENERGY4ALL? Public talks and panel discussion on Positive Energy Districts in Stavanger and Europe!
The ENERGY4ALL project hosts European partners for a consortium meeting to close three years of successful collaborative research and innovation on Positive Energy Districts, or PEDs. Across Norway, Austria, Italy and Hungary, we have piloted and researched PEDs as part of growing momentum for renewable energy communities in European cities and neighbourhoods.
October 28 - 2026
Understanding the Energy Transition: A Playful Approach to Expanding Renewable Energy
This article describes a playful approach to getting familiar with different renewable energy technologies, the selection of suitable or possible sites, and the energy demand of Austrian municipaliti
October 21 - 2026
What It’s Like Working with Energy Communities in Austria: An Insider’s View with Cornelia Desimini
Cornelia Desimini, deputy chair of EEG Verbund Lipizzanerheimat, explains how Austrian energy communities keep money in the region, and why their biggest challenge is finding enough consumers and a more diverse membership.
October 9 - 2026
4th Energy Community Conference, Community Energy: New Opportunities?
On 7 October, our Energy4All partner, the Centre for Solidarity Economy (SZGK), co-organised the 4th Energy Community Conference, Community Energy: New Opportunities?, together with Transzformátor and the Hungarian Federation of Energy Communities.
September 14 - 2026
New policy article
Fostering sustainability transformation through effective collaboration among stakeholders” explores how collaboration among stakeholders can support sustainability transformation, and what factors enable or hinder effective collaboration and collective action.
July 22 - 2026
The Energy Transition Game empowers kids for a sustainable future – Workshops by BOKU & Austrian ECs schools
The "Energy Transition Game" transformed the elementary school in Ligist, Styria, into a renewable energy hotspot through workshops developed by BOKU University as part of Energy4all, focusing on knowledge transfer, raising awareness and community building among children, teachers and parents.
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