What is the Digital Energy Transition and why is it important?

5. Policies Supporting Digitalisation

Policies such as the EU’s Digital Strategy support implementation of the European Green Deal through their focus on ensuring practices and infrastructure are fit for purpose and people have the digital skills they need.

94% of households in the European Union had access to the internet in 2024. With widespread access to internet enabled devices, digital technologies have a key role to play in addressing the challenges we face and the success of initiatives such as the European Green Deal. However, whilst the number of people with internet access continues to increase, there also remains the challenge of effectively engaging with the estimated 6% of people who do not have access to the internet. How can we ensure that “no person is left behind” in the digital energy transition?