Local ownership in transition to sustainable energy systems (ELO)
Photo: Johanna Liljenfeldt
Local and citizen ownership is important for the energy transition. In Sweden, there is a need for research on how to improve policies in this area, how to create local ownership, and the effects on the sustainability of energy systems.
Details
- Period: 2021-09-01 – 2025-10-31
- Budget: 4,992,949 SEK
- Funder: Swedish Energy Agency
- Type of funding: Project founding
Description
Local and citizen ownership is important for the energy transition. In Sweden, there is a need for research on how to improve policies in this area, how to create local ownership, and the effects on the sustainability of energy systems. This project aims to contribute to filling these knowledge and policy gaps. The focus is on the role that local ownership can have in facilitating energy transitions. Additionally, the project explores how such ownership can be facilitated through for instance public participation processes or community energy projects.
The main objective of the research project is to increase knowledge on the role of local ownership in transitions towards sustainable energy systems.