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Local Energy Communities and Citizen Participation

An introductory resource on framing energy as a local product, using the Eeklo model to show how citizen participation, municipal involvement, cooperatives, wind energy, and solar ownership can build public support, reduce bills, and keep more value within local communities.
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Authors

Rohit Mondal Researcher - Polimi

Last update: May 12, 2026

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