How do we make sure that all citizens benefit from the energy transition? What tools exist and can be built on in the new EU policy cycle to boost participation in the transition?
The transition to a green economy can protect European households from volatile fossil fuel prices through cheap and safe renewables, strengthen democracy and reduce the magnitude and impacts of the climate crisis. But more needs to be done to ensure that every person and community benefits.
The policy briefs collected in this report describe practical steps that EU institutions should take to boost fair participation in the energy transition and have been prepared based on the expertise of a diverse group of experts. They cover five action areas, ranging from optimisation of energy sharing, electricity tariffs and renovation and renewable heating and cooling, to improving procedures for just transition governance and facilitating local management of the transition.
“Europe should lead the way into the Green Age, but must take care that no one is left behind.”
Five areas for action
We encourage you to explore each of the five individual policy briefs featured in this section or access the complete collection in the publication below:
Renovation and renewable heating and cooling
About the authors
Kalina Arabadjieva is a Senior Researcher at the European Trade Union Institute.
Marine Cornelis is Founder and Executive Director at Next Energy Consumer.
Béla Galgóczi is a Senior Researcher at the European Trade Union Institute.
David Ritter is Senior Researcher at Öko‐Institut.
Claire Roumet is responsible for Strategic Partnerships, EU Policy and Overall Coordination at Energy Cities.
Hélène Sibileau is Senior Policy Advisor at Buildings Performance Institute Europe.
About the editors
Taube Van Melkebeke is Head of Policy at the Green European Foundation. She leads the different Knowledge Communities of the Foundation.
Jörg Mühlenhoff is Head of European Energy Transition Programme at Heinrich‐Böll‐Stiftung European Union and has co‐led the work of this Knowledge Community.
Matthew Jones is a consultant, writer and editor who coordinated the work of this Knowledge Community.
For further information, contact Matthew Jones at matthew.jones@gef.eu.
This policy brief is published with the support of the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union. The analysis and opinions expressed in this report reflect the views of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union.
