In this eighth and final episode of Season 3, our third mini-series concludes! Host Toby Gazeley from Euclid Network is joined by Chris Vrettos from REScoop to discuss their work supporting energy cooperatives and communities across Europe. REScoop is the European network for energy cooperatives and communities, representing a vital group of organisations from the social economy at a crucial time in Europe’s energy transition.
Europe’s energy cooperatives and communities
Energy cooperatives – enabling local energy production, consumption and ownership – may be a key element of Europe’s energy transition that enables enterprises to be more competitive, citizens to be more resilient and to enable Europe’s energy independence.
Chris and Toby delve into the ‘state of the art’ on Europe’s energy cooperatives and communities. Their conversation ranges from the practical questions about ‘how’ one starts or gets involved in an energy cooperative to the overarching European policy landscape and some recommendations for policy makers.
A way forward
Europe’s energy transition and what it means for both businesses’ competitiveness and Europe’s strategic autonomy is more important than ever. This conversation and the optimism it highlights for both a sustainable European energy future and the role of the social economy in enabling this as the perfect way to conclude season three of The Social Economist.
Recommendations from the Hosts
- Instead of recommending a podcast, Chris recommended a book: How to Blow up a Pipe – a very appropriate book relating to Europe’s energy transition.
- Toby recommends Dish, a feel good podcast where some familiar faces are interviewed over some tasty sounding meals.
Get Involved
Listeners are invited to share their thoughts, questions, or feedback with Toby at toby@euclidnetwork.eu.
Special thanks to producer Jan Kiszowara and to the European Commission for supporting The Social Economist.
