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Energy services to tackle energy poverty in 5 pilot areas
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Energy services to tackle energy poverty in 5 pilot areas
Energy services are important to tackle energy poverty, however they need to be well defined and economically viable. PowerUP project has developed different innovative business models in 5 pilot areas to generate energy efficiency and renewable energy while also tackling energy poverty.
Giulia Leghissa
The PowerUP project aims at promoting the emergence of of local energy market players with socio-ecological agenda. Energy services provided at the local level can address energy poverty. The project has developed five business models in each of the 5 pilot areas: Eeklo, Valencia, Heerlen, UCSA (including 4 municipalities in South of Italy), and Roznov.
The following business models have been identified:
