New Learning Pathway Launched: Empowering Energy Communities in the Digital Energy Transition
We’re excited to share the launch of a brand-new learning pathway: Energy Communities: Joining, Contributing, and Governance - designed to support individuals and groups in actively shaping the future of energy.
This pathway provides a practical roadmap for engaging with energy communities: from understanding how to join, to exploring roles and responsibilities, and advancing strong governance and long-term sustainability. It includes real-world case studies, interactive materials, and accessible insights - all aimed at making community-led energy action tangible and effective.
Why This Matters
Energy communities are central to a fair, resilient, and decentralised energy system. These community-driven initiatives allow citizens, small businesses, and local authorities to produce, manage, and consume their own energy, moving beyond passive consumption to active participation in the energy market.
By empowering local actors, energy communities contribute to:
Greater energy autonomy and security
Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
Cost savings and shared economic benefits
Strengthened social cohesion and community building
These are just some of the environmental, social, and economic advantages that energy communities bring to the table.
The Energy Communities Learning Pathway equips learners with:
Clear steps to join or set up an energy community
Practical guidance on member contribution and governance
Case studies illustrating real examples from across Europe
Tools to better understand energy use, efficiency, smart meters, and renewable sources
The transition to a clean, flexible, and smart energy future is inherently digital. Digital tools - from smart meters and data platforms to peer-to-peer energy sharing systems - are essential for effective energy community operation and integration with the wider grid. These technologies enable communities to optimise local energy production and consumption, unlock new services, and engage with energy markets in real time.
This learning pathway helps communities navigate this digital transformation, fostering the skills and confidence needed to make digital solutions work for people. By closing knowledge gaps and promoting inclusive participation, it strengthens the role of energy communities in the energy transition and helps ensure no one is left behind.
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