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Socio-Economic Benefits in Community Energy Structures

Kiamba, Lorna; Rodrigues, Lucelia; Marsh, Julian; Naghiyev, Eldar; Sumner, Mark; Empringham, Lee; de Lillo, Liliana; Gillott, Mark

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Dr LORNA KIAMBA L.KIAMBA@NOTTINGHAM.AC.UK
Assistant Professor - Environmental Design and Architecture

Julian Marsh

Eldar Naghiyev

MARK SUMNER MARK.SUMNER@NOTTINGHAM.AC.UK
Professor of Electrical Energy Systems

LEE EMPRINGHAM LEE.EMPRINGHAM@NOTTINGHAM.AC.UK
Professor of Power Conversion Technologies

MARK GILLOTT MARK.GILLOTT@NOTTINGHAM.AC.UK
Professor of Sustainable Building Design



Abstract

In this paper, the authors examine how a community energy group in the Meadows area of Nottingham in the UK adopted a model of local energy generation and storage as a means of combatting climate change, improving energy efficiency, enhancing energy security, and reducing fuel poverty. By prioritising local needs and managing expectations, this approach was seen to unite community members in acting on energy challenges while increasing knowledge, understanding, and awareness of energy issues in general. The results of the survey indicated that the respondents had a significantly high level of climate awareness (94%) and support for community energy (90%). Furthermore, evidence of the impacts and efficiencies of community energy and subsequent socioeconomic benefits were identified, including 89% of respondents reporting a reduction in energy costs and 67% of respondents increasing their self-consumption. Importantly, the barriers experienced when trying to maximise the identified socio-economic benefits are highlighted and general recommendations given.

Citation

Kiamba, L., Rodrigues, L., Marsh, J., Naghiyev, E., Sumner, M., Empringham, L., …Gillott, M. (2022). Socio-Economic Benefits in Community Energy Structures. Sustainability, 14(3), Article 1890. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14031890

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Feb 3, 2022
Online Publication Date Feb 7, 2022
Publication Date Feb 1, 2022
Deposit Date Feb 25, 2022
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
Journal Sustainability (Switzerland)
Electronic ISSN 2071-1050
Publisher MDPI AG
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 14
Issue 3
Article Number 1890
DOI https://doi.org/10.3390/su14031890
Keywords Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law; Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment; Geography, Planning and Development
Public URL https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/7417291
Publisher URL https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/14/3/1890

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