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People in transitions: Energy citizenship, prosumerism and social movements in Europe

Highlights • Prosumerism can be analysed through the lens of social movements theory.

• Prosumer initiatives promote new energy consumption practices (e.g. energy sobriety)

• Prosumerism relates to energy justice, democracy, and a solidarity-based economy.

• Prosumerism is a social movement towards a decentralized democratic energy model.

Resource Details

Organization: Energy Research & Social Science
Date: 2020-11-01
Resource Type: Publication, Resources
Topic: Climate Adaptation & Resilience, Organizing, Popular Education

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