In a briefing, published a few days ago by the European Environment Agency (EEA). European cities can assist in Europe’s shift to a low-carbon
In a briefing published a few days ago by the European Environment Agency , it was promoted that European cities can assist in Europe’s shift to a low-carbon future by utilizing urban centers to facilitate urban prosumption. This would offer opportunities for citizens to produce renewable energy as prosumers and accelerate the shift to a low-carbon future.
Local authorities can also contribute by offering financial incentives to companies to assist in promoting citizen participation and encourage public involvement in energy planning. They can also assist in the education and skills needed for citizens who are interested in installing renewables. Cities are more densely populated than rural areas, making rooftop solar technology the renewable technology of choice. High population densities also make heat grids more profitable, offering the potential to develop prosumer initiatives related to heat grids in cities.