Empowering communities in the energy transition
That’s why the ACCEPT project is working to build so-called ‘energy communities’, a concept that brings together citizens, local businesses, and organisations to produce and consume locally generated, renewable energy. The project is developing the digital tools and smart devices that will empower these communities to reduce their dependency on fossil fuels and their energy consumption, all while increasing household comfort. Many of these tools are being tested in volunteer households, providing project partners with data about demand response and ways to further improve the home’s energy profile.