Topic of the Month (September 2024)
Each month a relevant topic and several sub-topics are covered in detail. For the Topic of the Month, content following a common thread is developed by BUILD UP Editorial Board in collaboration with the Board of Ambassadors and other relevant experts in the field. This includes producing articles, case studies, webinars and more, all in line with the specific topic selected. Relevant events are also identified and highlighted.
Topics of the Month are announced at the end of the previous month in our website and newsletter. Please write us if you wish to know more about our upcoming topics of the month.
This month, the ToM is 'Energy communities and citizen-led initiatives for sustainability in buildings', with subtopics such as:
- Affordable energy
- Renewable source implementation at local level
- Fight against energy poverty
and more!
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This paper shows that including businesses and industrial users in renewable energy communities can greatly improve energy sharing and self-sufficiency for residential members.
Publication
Energiesamen’s Jean-Pierre van Linn and Siwart Zomer discuss their federation’s efforts to embed democratic governance in energy laws, prevent corporate exploitation, and maintain the community-focused nature of energy cooperatives.
News
Segrate is becoming an energy-efficient 'energy island' through the RENergetic project, linking public buildings to share energy, reduce consumption, and actively engage the community.
News
This article explores challenges and learnings from a living lab project on energy-efficient renovation in multi-storey apartment buildings in a neighbourhood context. It offers valuable insights for policymakers, building professionals, and homeowners.
Technical Article
Listen to the latest EU Energy Projects Podcast episode, where Areti Ntaradimou and Chris Vrettos from REScoop discuss how corporate capture is threatening the democratic nature of citizen-led energy communities.
News
From Disney's Zootopia to real-world solutions.
News
The Citizen-led Renovation (CLR) initiative empowers energy communities across Europe to lead and replicate energy renovation projects by providing comprehensive support and fostering collaboration.
News
What if citizens could not only be active participants in the energy transition but also reap economic and social benefits?
Collective, non-discriminatory, citizen-driven initiatives that support the clean energy transition and energy communities start mainly as renewable energy projects. These initiatives are increasingly involved in the progressive renovation and decarbonisation of the building sector. They aim at collective social and environmental well-being rather than profit, often with the additional objective of combating energy poverty by making the cost of energy more affordable.
Collective, non-discriminatory, citizen-driven initiatives that support the clean energy transition and energy communities start mainly as renewable energy projects. These initiatives are increasingly involved in the progressive renovation and decarbonisation of the building sector. They aim at collective social and environmental well-being rather than profit, often with the additional objective of combating energy poverty by making the cost of energy more affordable.
Overview Article
The IPCC report highlights that while 1.5°C warming is likely, urgent action on net-zero buildings and decentralised energy communities is crucial to prevent further warming and enhance climate resilience.
News