Experimental studies on energy communities

Participants were presented with the descriptions of different energy communities. In the descriptions, several key set-ups of energy communities were varied.

We tested whether and how different set-ups of energy communities affect self-reported perceptions of and willingness to join an energy community. More specifically, we assessed whether people’s support for and willingness to join an energy community depends on the involvement of citizens and the municipality in the energy community, the motives of members and their connection to the wider local community, and the diversity and representation of members in terms of their gender.