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Abstract
Community energy can be conceptualized as a social movement, which aims to develop a sustainable, democratic, and localist energy system. Increasingly, community energy initiatives aim to develop citizen-led heating projects. District heating projects are characterized by costly investments, a substantial overhaul of local infrastructure, large installations for heat production, and require
specialized technical knowledge.
Based on Social Movement Theory, we developed a theoretical framework consisting of three main networks: internal, external, and material.
In the Netherlands, we studied four cases of citizen-led heating projects. Our primary research question is what a citizen-led DH-project constitutes. We focus on four themes: the internal organization of the CH-project; its outreach to local citizens; the role of technical knowledge and technology choices; the changing role of municipalities in the local energy transition.
We situate our findings against a broader European background. We conclude that a democratic structure, transparency of decision making, and a high level of neighborhood participation are key success factors. However, in some cases the choice for a low-cost solution led to concessions to the sustainability of the proposed solutions.
specialized technical knowledge.
Based on Social Movement Theory, we developed a theoretical framework consisting of three main networks: internal, external, and material.
In the Netherlands, we studied four cases of citizen-led heating projects. Our primary research question is what a citizen-led DH-project constitutes. We focus on four themes: the internal organization of the CH-project; its outreach to local citizens; the role of technical knowledge and technology choices; the changing role of municipalities in the local energy transition.
We situate our findings against a broader European background. We conclude that a democratic structure, transparency of decision making, and a high level of neighborhood participation are key success factors. However, in some cases the choice for a low-cost solution led to concessions to the sustainability of the proposed solutions.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 1 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Publication status | Accepted/In press - 22 Mar 2023 |
| Event | Energy, Environment and Societies in Crises: Sixth Conference Energy & Society - University of Trento, Trento, Italy Duration: 6 Sept 2023 → 8 Sept 2023 https://webmagazine.unitn.it/en/evento/sociologia/114453/energy-environment-and-societies-in-crises |
Conference
| Conference | Energy, Environment and Societies in Crises |
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| Country/Territory | Italy |
| City | Trento |
| Period | 6/09/23 → 8/09/23 |
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Keywords
- heating transition
- energy transition
- local energy initiatives
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Buurtwarmte
Bouw, K. (PI), van der Schoor, T. (PI) & D'Souza, A. (PI)
1/09/18 → 31/12/20
Project: Research
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Negotiating Dutch citizen-led district heating projects: Managing internal, external, and material networks to achieve successful implementation
van der Schoor, T. & van der Windt, H., 19 Jun 2023, In: Energy Research & Social Science. 102Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Buurtwarmteprojecten door burgerinitiatieven: Meer dan koudwatervrees?
van der Schoor, T., van der Windt, H. & Bouw, K., 6 Jul 2021, Groningen. 60 p.Research output: Book/Report › Report › Academic
Open AccessFile
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EASST-4S STS Making and doing transformations
van der Schoor, T. (Speaker) & van der Windt, H. (Speaker)
16 Jul 2024 → 19 Jul 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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The heating transition,
van der Schoor, T. (Speaker)
11 Feb 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course