Powering the energy transition with social innovation
The ENGAGE project investigates the potential for social innovations to contribute to a successful and inclusive energy transition. ENGAGE shares all findings, tools and methods to facilitate social and financial involvement in energy projects and accelerate the transformation of the energy system.
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Social Innovation Challenge
The Social Innovation Challenge is a national competition designed to promote social innovations that can contribute to the energy transition. Candidates who advance to the final round can win individualised coaching sessions and access to the ENGAGE partner network.
The competition is now closed. We're pleased to announce the following winners of the Social Innovation Challenge:
1st place: RevoluSUN
2nd place: Peoples Power
3rd place: CoBenefit
We'd like to thank all contestants for pitching such inspiring project ideas!
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About us
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.
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Great things come from great teamwork! ENGAGE was made possible through the close collaboration of project partners, with generous support from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection. The result represents an important contribution to a climate-neutral, citizen-centred future.
IKEM
The Institute for Climate Protection, Energy and Mobility (IKEM) is a non-profit association and independent research institute with more than 10 years of experience in interdisciplinary climate research. Its goal is to identify political, economic and legal pathways to increase renewable energy generation and achieve measurable reductions in carbon emissions. IKEM employs innovative approaches to system transformation and creative communication formats make its findings accessible to the public.
eueco
is dedicated to designing a successful energy transition. eueco makes it possible for citizens to participate digitally in a wide variety of renewable energy initiatives. Its white-label platform has already facilitated digital engagement in 400 projects. eueco's customers include municipal utilities, energy supply companies, project developers and citizen energy companies. The individualised, transparent participation processes available through its platform ensure that energy initiatives gain public acceptance, maximise direct participation and create value for the region. eueco has provided white-label services since 2012 and is the market leader.
Bündnis Bürgerenergie
is committed to the development of a citizen-driven energy supply that is based on 100% renewable energies. This is a key step in realising its vision: a successfultransition to a renewable energy system by 2030. A decentralised energy transition is a feasible, affordable solution for a climate-friendly energy supply that can be implemented by a broad population.
Die 100 prozent erneuerbar stiftung is a non-profit foundation under civil law. Since its founding in 2010, it has worked to develop a 100% renewable energy supply that is decentralised, climate friendly and community-oriented. Its mission is to design an energy transition that meets people’s needs. Its goal is an energy transition for all!
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Get started!
We’re working hard to develop the Energiewende-O-Mat, a platform that will offer information on energy transition projects and opportunities for social engagement. The platform is modelled after the Wahl-O-Mat, an online tool that matches voters with the political platform that comes closest to their views. We’re now creating an Energiewende-O-Mat prototype – the next step in bringing this project to life!
In our current research and design phase, we’re collecting data, gathering information on different projects and systematically evaluating potential options. This involves identifying exciting energy transition projects, zeroing in on opportunities for public participation and designing a digital tool that connects citizens to the energy projects they find most inspiring. Check back soon to try out the Energiewende-O-Mat, discover exciting energy projects and get involved!
Watch this space! The Energiewende-O-Mat is coming soon.
