Challenging obduracy: how local communities transform the energy system

Tineke van der Schoor; Harro van Lente; Bert Scholtens; Alexander Peine

Challenging obduracy: how local communities transform the energy system

Tineke van der Schoor, Harro van Lente, Bert Scholtens, Alexander Peine

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Abstract

Paper discussing the contribution of local energy initiatives to the energy transition in the Netherlands.

Highlights:
New energy movement challenges present governance of energy system.
Sustainability and strengthening regional economy are primary goals.
Democratic cooperative model should safeguard citizen influence.
Grassroots innovation of energy system brought about by networks of motivated citizens.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	94-105
Journal	Energy research and social science
Volume	13
Publication status	Published - Mar 2016

Keywords

energy transition
local initiatives
renewable energy
community energy
cooperatives

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.erss.2015.12.009

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