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Community Renewable Energy Projects: The Future of the Sustainable Energy Transition?

Fernandez, Rosa

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Abstract

The Energy Union and the European Green Deal advocate the participation of citizens and communities in the energy transition, which encourages a bottom-up approach in the implementation of sustainable energy initiatives. Both are in tune with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, which attempt to involve all members of society in the sustainability path. The reality in EU member states, however, is that community energy still lacks the necessary regulatory framework to compete with large utility companies. This may indicate that the governance framework is lagging behind, still not ready to include communities (collective citizens) as full participants in the energy transition.

Citation

Fernandez, R. (2021). Community Renewable Energy Projects: The Future of the Sustainable Energy Transition?. International Spectator, 56(3), 87-104. https://doi.org/10.1080/03932729.2021.1959755

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Jul 3, 2021
Online Publication Date Sep 6, 2021
Publication Date Jul 3, 2021
Deposit Date Aug 4, 2023
Journal INTERNATIONAL SPECTATOR
Print ISSN 0393-2729
Electronic ISSN 1751-9721
Publisher Routledge
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 56
Issue 3
Pages 87-104
DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/03932729.2021.1959755