Active energy: creating change through citizen engagement
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Leeson, L. 2024. Active energy: creating change through citizen engagement. Putting power back in the hands of people: Community-Owned Renewable Energy. Wellspace Hackney, London, UK 07 - 07 May 2024
| Title | Active energy: creating change through citizen engagement |
|---|---|
| Authors | Leeson, L. |
| Abstract | The story of a project that illustrates how when you consult people on what they need that you can come up with innovative and surprising ideas of ways to meet local challenges. |
| Keywords | art; energy; sustainable; community |
| Sustainable Development Goals | 11 Sustainable cities and communities |
| Middlesex University Theme | Sustainability |
| Research Group | Socially Engaged Practices cluster |
| Conference | Putting power back in the hands of people: Community-Owned Renewable Energy |
| Publication process dates | |
| Accepted | 08 Apr 2024 |
| Completed | 07 May 2024 |
| Deposited | 15 May 2024 |
| Output status | Published |
| Additional information | Community Energy Panel Discussion |
| Language | English |
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