Community-based energy systems are gaining traction among policymakers and
practitioners as promising models for implementing a low-carbon energy transition. As a …

In this study, the European-level regulations governing energy communities are reviewed.
This is important as recognizing definitions, rights, and obligations in the regulatory world …

In response to the ongoing climate crisis, many countries have issued policies to support the
uptake of renewable energy. In the same vein, the European Union (EU) has issued a …

Social innovation is an important dimension of current transformations in energy systems. It
can refer to alternative business models, novel policy instruments, financing schemes …

The transition to low carbon energy systems cannot solely rely on technological innovation.
It also requires social innovation. In the context of energy transition social innovation can be …

Citizen science and citizen energy communities are pluralistic terms that refer to a
constellation of methods, projects, and outreach activities; however, citizen science and …

The energy sector is an intrinsically dynamic and complex system, and therefore its
behaviour is not solely controlled by constituent components. Rather, it is a consequence of …

Energy transition requires action from different levels of government. While the national and
local level have received ample scholarly attention, thus far little attention has been paid to …

Transition management literature acknowledges that urban transitions are influenced by the
interplay between a wide variety of actors operating under network governance. This means …

Energy communities have mushroomed over the past decades. These initiatives have
scaled, that is replicated their experiences, expanded membership, and diversified involved …