The implementation of self-consumption is at early stages in many European countries. Financial schemes should be set up... Read more
Local energy production can be slowed down by pubic acceptability. Although many people support the development of energ... Read more
The inability to offer a guarantee to households in terms of energy savings is a barrier to household energy refurbishme... Read more
Certain smart technologies are rejected because of the lack of citizen’s involvement in the conception of the product.... Read more
Achieving the renovation objectives set by EU requires ambitious financial support to encourage households to engage in ... Read more
Making electric cars a more convenient and easy option can boost the demand. A technical norm could be created to specif... Read more
Policies and regulations play an essential role in fostering the energy transition, as they provide the necessary framework accompanying
the numerous changes in EU energy systems. This section provides a detailed assessment of the policies and regulations related to climate change in six
EU countries:
The policy lab is designed for policymakers and researchers whose work is to engage citizens, NGOs, institutions and companies in policy. Inspired by the Design Thinking methodology, this bottom-up approach helps to co-design policy recommendations with stakeholders in order to change their behaviours and have an impact in everyday life. Built as 10 steps that be taken globally or separately, this guideline is meant to be applicable to any country, any sector, with different focal points to accommodate for local circumstances.
Check out the ENTRUST Policy Toolkit and learn how become an Energy Citizen by adopting sustainable behaviours thought by citizens!