Patrick Rembe 
Text: Luca Arfini Despite citizen’s positive attitudes towards tackling climate change, there is a gap between intentions and actions when it comes to shifting to greener habits. Eurobarometer’s data show that 9 in 10 consumers value protecting the environment, and the large majority (68%) recognise that their consumption habits have adverse effects on the environment; … Read more
REGISTER NOW! FOR FREE Technology Solutions Webinar (Online) 26 MARCH 2024 / 11 am Innovative technological solutions are key to implement the energy transition and to empower consumers to act at the centre of the energy system. In this factsheet, the EU-funded ReDREAM project presents its most important digital developments. All tools and solutions are … Read more
New Academic Paper published on Open Researched Europe ABSTRACT: This open letter captures key insights and recommendations from five European projects—HESTIA, SENDER, ReDREAM, ACCEPT, and iFLEX—focused on consumer engagement in Demand Response (DR) initiatives. Highlighting diverse and effective engagement strategies, including co-creation activities and virtual home tours, the letter underscores project partners’ commitment to tailored … Read more
REGISTER NOW SCROLL DOWN The EU-funded research and development project ReDREAM began its work more than three years ago with this mission. The aim was to prove that digital solutions and a user-centred ecosystem can bring the key stakeholders in the energy system together and empower consumers to significantly influence the sustainability of the energy … Read more
An important finding from the research and developments in the ReDREAM project is the influence on the handling of demand response and flexibility. Read here an abstract from the scientific paper by our scientists and experts about the role of demand response and flexibility in energy market: Teresa Freire-Barceló* Francisco Martín-Martínez*, Álvaro Sánchez-Miralles*, Highlights DR prioritizes reducing … Read more
The results of ReDREAM research and development show possibilities for making energy consumers an important factor in the energy transition. Read here an extract from the scientific paper by our scientists and experts: Rubén Rodríguez-Vilches*, Francisco Martín-Martínez*, Álvaro Sánchez-Miralles*, Javier Rodrigo Gutiérrez de la Cámara**, Sergio Muñoz Delgado** The emergence of distributed generation and the electrification of demand … Read more
Whether the energy transition succeeds depends on many factors. The decisive factor is certainly that we all change our energy behaviour. That is harder said than done. In an exciting article on the online platform Earth.Org, which deals exclusively with sustainable developments in all areas of society, the developments of our ReDREAM project were scrutinised … Read more
Edit by Patrick Rembe “I never thought that so many people in Europe and the rest of the world would be so professionally involved with the issue of energy flexibility.” Alison Thurnbal from ReDREAM partner Bath & West Community Energy (BWCE), reflecting on her visit to this year’s #FLEXCON2023, the leading European conference on energy flexibility … Read more
Spain’s advances in usingmore sustainable energy sources show a promising future. Publicpolicies, science and economic needs make this a survival bet for both the economy and theenvironment. However, complex challenges remain. By Claudia Alemañy Castilla / Picture: Luca Bravo on Unsplash On May 16, 2023, Spain supplied the entire peninsula with electricity generated from renewable … Read more
How end-users are playing a key role in the energy transition The energy crisis is bringing times of upheaval for Europe’s power grid. With prices skyrocketing and novel energy sources rising, the disruption and redesign of the entire industry are inevitable. However, a vital resource and decisive success factor for the energy transition is … Read more