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

9. Addressing the Challenges of Digital Inclusion

Video: Digital Inclusion in the Digitalising Energy System  (14 minutes) 

Watch this short video from the Every1 project, which discusses why digital inclusion is important within the context of the digital energy transition.  Four key themes related to digital inclusion are discussed: Financing; Time; Trust and Literacy; and Communication.

Download the video transcript.

Activity: Addressing the Challenges of Digital Inclusion (10 minutes) 

To ensure that everyone can engage in the digital energy transition, we need to address the challenges of digital inclusion. 

Select one of the four themes discussed in the video. This could be the theme that resonates most with you, either within your personal and/or professional contexts. 

Reflect on the challenges and opportunities that are discussed for your chosen theme. What do you think the most important challenge for that theme is, and why? Are there any other challenges you can think of related to this theme? 

Finally, reflect on the opportunities to address your chosen theme’s challenges. Can you think of any other opportunities or way we could address the challenges discussed? How can we better support everyone to engage in the digital energy transition? 

Write down your thoughts. If you are working through the course with others you may like to discuss your reflections together.