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.
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 |
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Keywords
- energy transition
- local initiatives
- renewable energy
- community energy
- cooperatives
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van der Schoor, T., van Lente, H., Scholtens, B., & Peine, A. (2016). Challenging obduracy: how local communities transform the energy system. Energy research and social science, 13, 94-105.