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.

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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.