Energy Communities: Joining, Contributing, and Governance

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This pathway focuses on a practical overview and framework to engaging with and sustaining an energy community. It starts by outlining the essential steps for joining, then details the diverse roles, rights, and responsibilities of members for effective contribution. Finally, it explores the principles and strategies involved in community governance, decision-making, and long-term sustainability through real-world case studies.

By following this path, you will gain essential knowledge for the following topics:

  • Collective energy action
  • Energy usage
  • Smart meters
  • Energy efficiency
  • Energy sources
  • ​Sustainability and social responsibility

  • Energy Communities

    What is an energy community and how can you get involved.

    This is one of twelve free, open online courses the comprise our Digital Energy Essentials suite of courses.

    Each course is 30 minutes duration and aims to provide fundamental information on different aspects of energy digitalisation and include practical advice and activities.

    Courses are aimed at the general public (adults).

    Topics covered:

    • What an energy community is and their role in the digital energy transition.

    • The benefits of an energy community for both individuals and the wider community.

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  • What is an Energy Community and Why Should I Join?

    The information booklet focuses on explaining what energy communities are, their benefits, and how they function.

    It also aims to convince readers to join an energy community, possibly the one affiliated with the booklet itself.

    We'd love your feedback on this information booklet! Please complete our short survey here.

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  • Energising the Energy Community

    This Information and Engagement Package explains how members of an energy community can contribute to and benefit from a local energy initiative.

    It also aims to convince them of the many collective advantages of participating in an energy community and engage them in its growth.

  • Hyperion: A pioneer in Community Energy

    This case study examines the Hyperion Energy Community, a non-profit in Greece that is a pioneer in community-led solar energy initiatives. It explores how the community addresses challenges and promotes energy security, affordability, and sustainability for its members.

  • The Collective Energy Coop Story

    This case study examines Collective Energy Coop (COEN), a citizen-led cooperative in Athens established in 2020 to drive a sustainable energy transition. It details the "Paraspori" photovoltaic project, which uses virtual net metering to provide clean energy and financial savings to its 47 members and two vulnerable households. COEN's model, rooted in democratic governance, showcases a replicable way for communities to navigate Greece's evolving energy sector.

  • Empowering Citizens Through Energy: The Hindelang Cooperative

    This case study examines the Elektrizitätswerke Hindelang (EWH) energy community, showcasing how a century-old cooperative in Germany has successfully empowered its members through local hydropower generation and democratic decision-making in the energy sector.

    We'd love your feedback on this case study! Please complete our short survey here.

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