Why Are Renewable Energy Communities Important?
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Renewable Energy Communities play a crucial role in:
🌱 Environmental benefits
- Increasing the share of renewable energy
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
- Supporting climate neutrality goals
🤝 Social benefits
- Tackling energy poverty
- Increasing social cohesion and participation
- Empowering local communities
💡 Economic benefits
- Lower energy costs for members
- Local job creation
- Keeping investments and revenues within the territory
RECs combine technological innovation with social innovation, making them a key instrument for a just energy transition.