Energy Citizen

An energy citizen is an individual who participates individually or collectively in the transition of energy systems in a particular geographical area. Energy citizens use, consume, produce and/or store energy in an improved or reduced manner. Energy citizens’ activities and behaviours affect the decarbonisation of current energy systems in the long run. Their energy-related knowledge, when shared, allow energy citizens to have also an advocacy role. The effects can be positive (e.g supporting the clean energy transition, investing in energy-efficient appliances or participating in a local energy initiative), negative (e.g. public resistance to new forms of renewable energy) or neutral. 

In the context of GRETA, we aim to improve understanding of the drivers, barriers and enablers of energy citizenship emergence. Findings will be utilized to inform and encourage policymakers to advocate energy citizenship supporting local and global decarbonization goals.

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Are you taking part in GRETA’s case studies? Join the GRETA Community on Facebook! In the community, you can share your experiences and best energy-related practises, learn from other community members, participate in the co-design of GRETA’s processes and keep up to date on our project news.

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GRETA’s Final Policy Webinar on Energy Citizenship Contracts – watch the recording

25.09.2023

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Where is energy citizenship more likely to emerge? This model helps policymakers and businesses target their efforts 

29.06.2023

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What is in store for the last year of project GRETA – tools and recommendations for energy citizenship

22.02.2023