The right to energy and energy democratization

Hesselman, M. (Speaker)

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Description

This panel discussion included a presentation on the new concept of the right to energy and the manner in which civil society actors are claiming greater 'democratization' of energy systems and energy-related decision making under this banner. The presentation provided several examples of how civil society groups in Europe are using the concept of rights to affordable, clean and reliable energy for all as a way to demand various forms of stronger or weaker participation and inclusion energy systems governance.

Period	29-Sept-2023
Event title	Energy Law in 3D: Decarbonization, Democratization, Digitalization
Event type	Conference
Location	Groningen, NetherlandsShow on map
Degree of Recognition	International

Keywords

energy poverty
energy democracy
right to energy
energy communities
energy systems
human rights law
energy justice

The right to energy and energy democratization

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