Table 13 Energy communities’ contribution to recognitional justice.
From: The struggle of energy communities to enhance energy justice: insights from 113 German cases
Element | Indicator | Findings |
|---|---|---|
Awareness of energy vulnerability and energy poverty [54, 64] Recognition of energy communities’ role for enhancing energy justice [3] | Level of knowledge about energy vulnerability and poverty Engagement with energy vulnerable and poor households Primary purpose and responsibility for social inclusion Alleviating energy poverty | Energy communities usually remain unaware of local energy poverty or the restrictions vulnerable groups face; recognising energy communities’ responsibility for inclusive action does not automatically translate to specific engagement activities; energy communities’ primary purpose and business activities remain linked to producing, storing and distribution renewable energy services |