Case study: Supporting the digital energy transition in your community
2. Factsheet
Let’s get started by taking a closer look at energy communities, and the role they play in Europe’s digital energy transition. We’ll also look at one type of digital tool – smart meters – and how they support energy communities better manage the production and consumption of energy.
In this fact sheet you will:
- Find out what an energy community is.
- Consider the benefits of joining an energy community.
- Explore the role of smart meters in community energy initiatives.
- Consider some of the challenges in using smart meter data and digital tools.
Get inspired! Explore some further resources on community energy topics:
- Find out more about smartCOMMUNITY in Austria. This platform supports energy trading and enables individuals and communities to manage the generation and consumption of solar energy.
- Read more about The European Green Deal and EU support for energy communities.
- Explore the Centre for Sustainable Energy’s research on Smart meter energy data: Exploring the public interest agenda.
- Review how smart meters and other tools are being used to support communities in Columbia in Smart Monitoring Energy Communities.