Community Power – Community Power –putting people putting people to the heart of energy systems to the heart of energy systems
Publisher: CEE Bankwatch Network
Volume: 4 pages, pdf
Description:
“Community Power” refers to energy projects providing for direct benefits to a group of local shareholders. The opportunity for residents to develop and own green energy infrastructure or to jointly leverage untapped energy saving potential, represents a fundamental shift away from the conventional energy system characterized by centralized planning and production, polluting supply resources and oligopolistic structures of the energy markets in Europe. Community Power projects can take various forms depending on existing legal and financial frameworks, geographies and familiarity with renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives.