ECOEMPOWER - ECOsystems EMPOWERing at regional and local scale supporting energy communities

The coordination and support project is dedicated to supporting regional authorities in their role as facilitators of energy communities by establishing One Stop Shops (OSS).

Description

ECOEMPOWER's core concept is to empower regional authorities as energy community facilitators by establishing a One Stop Shop (OSS). The OSS serves as a comprehensive hub, both physically and virtually, offering citizens and stakeholders a range of integrated services and digital tools. These resources encompass not only technological support but also encompass economic, financial, legal, organizational, communicational, and educational aspects.

In addition to B.A.U.M., part of the consortium are the Fondazione Bruno Kessler, Università degli Studi di Trento and Auvergne Rhône Alpes Energie Environnement. As well as five public bodies/association such as Provincia Autonoma di Trento, Association Centrales Villageoises, Energie & Umweltzentrum Allgäu, Pražské spolecenství obnovitelné energie and PERIFEREIA STEREAS ELLADAS Region of Central Greece and industrial partners like UBITECH Energy.

Services

Stakeholder participation with group-specific event formats
Analysis and development of potential business models
Development and Implementation of the communication strategy
Management of the dissemination of results
Establishment of community platform

Related references

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