The Unified Citizen Engagement Approach: a design-oriented framework for involving citizens in the energy transition

Cyril Tjahja; Ifigeneia Psarra; Joke Kort

The Unified Citizen Engagement Approach: a design-oriented framework for involving citizens in the energy transition

Cyril Tjahja
, Ifigeneia Psarra
, Joke Kort

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Abstract

The paper describes the first implementation of the Unified Citizen Engagement Approach (UCEA), a newly developed design-oriented framework for citizen engagement in the energy transition. The preliminary testing and evaluation of several of its pathways in Groningen, the Netherlands, show that the role of design in the energy transition is not limited to the adoption of (co)design tools and methods. Instead, design should be integrated in the process in a more holistic way and on multiple levels, taking into account broader issues than energy, the maturity of local initiatives, and effective communication with stakeholders.

Original language	English
Number of pages	8
Publication status	Accepted/In press - Mar 2023
Event	Connectivity and Creativity in times of Conflict - Antwerp, Belgium Duration: 12 Apr 2023 → 15 Apr 2023 https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/conferences/cumulus/

Conference

Conference	Connectivity and Creativity in times of Conflict
Country/Territory	Belgium
City	Antwerp
Period	12/04/23 → 15/04/23
Internet address	https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/conferences/cumulus/

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 07 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

energy transition
positive energy districts
citizen engagement
co-design

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The Unified Citizen Engagement Approach FINAL with commentsAccepted author manuscript, 1.3 MB

1 Finished

MAKING-CITY - Energy efficient pathway for the city transformation: enabling a positive future
van Dam, K. (PI), Psarra, I. (CoI), Tjahja, C. (PI), van der Laan, M. (CoPI), Pierie, F. (CoI), Rijpkema, J. (CoI), van Someren, C. (CoI) & Tempelman, D. G. (CoI)
1/01/19 → 1/01/25
Project: Other

2 Chapter
1 Other contribution

D3.11: New citizens' engagement strategies in Groningen (Update M36)
Psarra, I., Tjahja, C., Kort, J. & Broekhuis, J., May 2023, (Submitted) 181 p.
Research output: Other contribution › Academic
Energiearmoede: kan het buurthuis een rol spelen?
Psarra, I. (First author), van Dam, K. I. M., Tillotson, R. & Figueroa, A., Oct 2023, Energietransitie als maatschappelijk proces: Making City. Koops, E. & Tjahja, C. (eds.). Groningen, p. 28-31 4 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Professional
Lokale burgerinitiatieven en de gemeente Groningen: is er een kloof?
Psarra, I. (First author), Oldenbroek, B., van Dam, K. I. M. & van der Schoor, T., Oct 2023, Energietransitie als maatschappelijk proces: Making City. Koops, E. & Tjahja, C. (eds.). Groningen, p. 36-39 4 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Professional

1 Organising or contributing to a workshop, seminar, course
1 Oral presentation

Co-creation event with the GroeneBruggenBouwers local citizen initiative in Hoogkerk
Psarra, I. (Organiser)
9 Dec 2021
Activity: Attending, contributing or organising an event › Organising or contributing to a workshop, seminar, course
Co-creation event with the GroeneBruggenBouwers local citizen initiative in Hoogkerk
Figueroa Flores, A. (Speaker) & van Ulsen, B. (Speaker)
9 Dec 2021
Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation

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The Unified Citizen Engagement Approach: a design-oriented framework for involving citizens in the energy transition

Abstract

Conference

UN SDGs

Keywords

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Projects

MAKING-CITY - Energy efficient pathway for the city transformation: enabling a positive future

Research output

D3.11: New citizens' engagement strategies in Groningen (Update M36)

Energiearmoede: kan het buurthuis een rol spelen?

Lokale burgerinitiatieven en de gemeente Groningen: is er een kloof?

Activities

Co-creation event with the GroeneBruggenBouwers local citizen initiative in Hoogkerk

Co-creation event with the GroeneBruggenBouwers local citizen initiative in Hoogkerk

Cite this