ENGAGE project launch: Social innovation – now!

ENGAGE investigates the potential for social innovation to accelerate the energy transition
 

Citizen involvement in the energy transition is crucial for public acceptance. The ENGAGE project investigates the potential for social innovations to contribute to a successful and inclusive energy transition. Research results will be used to mobilise and expand the potential for social innovations to increase public participation in the energy transition.

The project aims to boost participation in two ways: by facilitating citizens’ social and financial involvement in energy projects, and by encouraging the development of social innovations that can accelerate the energy transition.

To support this process, ENGAGE partners are currently developing an interactive decision-making tool that will serve as Germany’s central point of contact for interested citizens and project developers. The Energiewende-O-Mat will match citizens to the energy transition projects that are most closely aligned with their geographic, technological, financial or other preferences.

The members of the consortium are IKEM, 100 prozent erneuerbar stiftung, Bündnis Bürgerenergie and eueco GmbH. The project is financed by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate (BMBK)