Read the full story of how a neighbourhood idea became Portugal’s first citizen-driven renewable energy community to be officially registered and operational. 🔗 shorturl.at/b9s6Q
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@caneurope.orgRead the full story of how a neighbourhood idea became Portugal’s first citizen-driven renewable energy community to be officially registered and operational. 🔗 shorturl.at/b9s6Q
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#buildbetterlives
@caneurope.org🌍 The community has also shared its experience beyond the neighbourhood through a practical replication guide, European projects, conferences and support to other emerging energy communities. 5/6🧵#buildbetterlives
@caneurope.org⚡ But the project is about more than generating electricity. Households experiencing energy poverty can participate without an upfront investment, pay a substantially reduced annual fee and retain the same voting rights as other members. 4/6🧵#buildbetterlives
@caneurope.orgToday, the Telheiras/Lumiar Renewable Energy Community generates renewable electricity through solar photovoltaic systems installed on public buildings and shares it with nearby residents, small businesses, condominiums and local organisations. 3/6🧵#buildbetterlives
@caneurope.orgOne of the ideas was: “Let’s produce our own renewable energy and share it among neighbours.” Turning that idea into reality took years of collective effort, technical support and persistence. Coopérnico supported the community with technical and legal guidance. 2/6🧵
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@caneurope.orgWhat can happen when a neighbourhood decides to produce and share its own renewable energy?💡In 2020, around 300 residents of Lisbon’s Telheiras neighbourhood came together to think about how they could make their community more sustainable.
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