Democratisation

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Energy democratisation is reshaping market dynamics by empowering consumers, prosumers, and local communities to play a more active role. This hub explores regulatory frameworks, digital platforms, and business models that are driving broader participation and ownership in Europe’s energy transition.

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How the energy-economics nexus is driving the energy transition

In this interview, EUSEW ambassador Stella Tsani talks about how economics impacts human and system interactions in the energy system.

Jonathan Spencer Jones
03/06/2026

A strong 2040 EU energy efficiency framework is an imperative

Post-2030 energy efficiency must remain the starting point for achieving EU energy independence, writes Arianna Vitali Roscini.

Guest/partner contributor
22/05/2026

Empowering stakeholders in flexible energy systems: Insights from ELEXIA

The idea behind ELEXIA is that energy sector integration creates flexibility for the power system that can be crucial for the transition to zero emission societies.

Guest/partner contributor
05/03/2026

Fostering participatory innovation: Inside the CELINE methodology

This interview with Tanvir Hasan explores how the European project CELINE uses energy living labs to promote participatory innovation across three demo sites.

Guest/partner contributor
02/03/2026

We must rewire the digital grid debate says Christiane Mann

The chair of T&D Europe's grid digitalisation group discusses the challenge of evaluating Europe’s power grid, which was not designed for today’s demands.

Yusuf Latief
25/02/2026

Do Germans support Germany’s energy transition?

Study finds rising doubts, less support, and a growing impression of the energy transition as having more risk than opportunity for those living in Germany.

Yusuf Latief
17/02/2026

UK must extend gas-fired fleet to beat blackouts says report

To meet electrification ambitions, significant new gas-fired power generation capacity is needed in Great Britain, a new report calls.

Jonathan Spencer Jones
17/01/2026

IRENA calls for 'systemic innovation' to deliver energy transition

New study identifies 40 innovations to build power system resilience and expand energy access 'in a holistic way'.

Jonathan Spencer Jones
13/01/2026

How have EU laws on electricity and gas supply stood up?

A ‘fitness check’ on electricity and gas supply laws by the European Commission has found them overall successful but with areas for improvement.

Jonathan Spencer Jones
08/01/2026

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