Commit to the future of your region by strengthening your local economy!
Taking part in an citizen-driven energy action means that …
… you create jobs and help local businesses grow, leading to local value creation
Local jobs are created due to the need to install/maintain/repair renewable energy generation technologies (e.g. electricians) and/or implement energy efficiency measures (e.g. thermal refurbishment of buildings). Money is invested domestically (instead of being spent on fossil fuel imports) and revenues of local businesses are improved, which allows them to hire more (local) employees.
… you let financial resources circulate in your home region instead of the money being used elsewhere, resulting in even greater local value creation
Local businesses and employees who install renewables spend most of their money locally and thus keep it recirculating. Even if you don’t invest in renewables or energy efficiency measures yourself, by joining a renewable energy community you support their expansion in your region.
… you make your region more independent of fossil fuel imports
You can help end our dependency on foreign fossil fuels, which will boost economic growth and security of supply.
… you protect each other from price fluctuations
(Producing) businesses have to hold their own in a global market with varying framework conditions. Affordable energy and security of supply are fundamental to their success. When energy market prices are very high, participating in an energy community with fixed or fairly stable prices helps make business more predictable (as a prosumer or consumer).
… you strengthen community spirit and regional cohesion
You become part of a neighbourly community. Together you help each other to get the most out of renewables. You can establish a renewable energy community with a pricing system separate from the energy market. If you set energy prices to be just slightly higher than costs of infrastructure and administration, you can protect each other from price fluctuations. At meetings, you can get to know other members. Everyone can participate, from lawyers to electricians, and everyone can support the community’s development with their individual skills.