Barriers to the Diffusion of Clean Energy Communities: Comparing Early Adopters and the General Public DOI Creative Commons
Tanja Kamin, Urša Golob, Tina Kogovšek

et al.

Energies, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 18(9), P. 2248 - 2248

Published: April 28, 2025

The transition to clean energy is at the heart of European Union’s climate strategy, with citizen participation promoted as a key driver. Clean communities (CECs) are central this vision, yet their uptake across Europe remains limited. This study provides novel comparative perspective on perceived barriers CEC by examining two distinct groups: current members (early adopters) and general public (potential adopters). Using cross-national mixed-methods approach, we integrate data from semi-structured interviews representative survey citizens in six countries. results show that awareness CECs generally low initiatives still early stages adoption. While interviewees highlighted regulatory complexity institutional barriers, respondents were more likely cite lack awareness, knowledge gaps, financial concerns. findings reveal patterns adopter groups national contexts. To support broader engagement, propose dual strategy: addressing structural challenges through policy reform, while strengthening targeted communication outreach. We also highlight role adopters trusted messengers who can help bridge gap between innovation mainstream

Language: Английский

Barriers to the Diffusion of Clean Energy Communities: Comparing Early Adopters and the General Public DOI Creative Commons
Tanja Kamin, Urša Golob, Tina Kogovšek

et al.

Energies, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 18(9), P. 2248 - 2248

Published: April 28, 2025

The transition to clean energy is at the heart of European Union’s climate strategy, with citizen participation promoted as a key driver. Clean communities (CECs) are central this vision, yet their uptake across Europe remains limited. This study provides novel comparative perspective on perceived barriers CEC by examining two distinct groups: current members (early adopters) and general public (potential adopters). Using cross-national mixed-methods approach, we integrate data from semi-structured interviews representative survey citizens in six countries. results show that awareness CECs generally low initiatives still early stages adoption. While interviewees highlighted regulatory complexity institutional barriers, respondents were more likely cite lack awareness, knowledge gaps, financial concerns. findings reveal patterns adopter groups national contexts. To support broader engagement, propose dual strategy: addressing structural challenges through policy reform, while strengthening targeted communication outreach. We also highlight role adopters trusted messengers who can help bridge gap between innovation mainstream

Language: Английский

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