4 countries, 744 users
Bath (UK), Valladolid (Spain), Gallese (Italy) and Varazdin (Croatia) are the central locations for research into the behaviour of energy users.
The consumers decide – Pilot DEMO
The ReDREAM approach draws on diverse players, data sources, grid typologies and other factors to set out an energy system in which consumers are encouraged to adopt a new role.
We will apply this approach at four heterogeneous pilot demonstrators in four different countries. They cover a broad range of energy behaviours, consumers and grid typologies. At these demo sites, we will assess the impact of our tools and services and we will validate consumer engagement strategies. In addition, we will be able to test our solutions in distinct regulatory environments and in line with national plans for the energy transition goals for 2030. The overall aim is to ensure ReDREAM is replicable across Europe.
Country: United Kingdom
Location: Bath & North East Somerset
Organisation
Bath & West Community Energy. Community Benefit Society, registered with the UK Financial Conduct Authority.
Community Benefit Societies are a form of mutual or Industrial and Provident Society, a legal form popular amongst community energy groups. This is because it provides for democratic membership based around one member one vote regardless of shareholding, an asset lock and a not for profit structure, whilst allowing for debt financing and community financing in the form of shares and bonds.
Task
BWCE will host one of REDREAM's pilots that will be implemented and monitored in the framework
Focus
Households
Climate
Temperate, no dry season, warm
Building location
Rural/urban
Segmentation:
People with an interest in sustainability and technological solutions and the financial means to invest in a Electric Vehicle, Heat Pump or the commitment to use an Immersion Heater as their main source of Hot Water. On average people 50 -75yrs+
Country: Italy
Location: Gallese is located in the Province of Viterbo
Organisation
Biodistretto della Via Amerina e delle Forre (BIO) is a non-profit organisation that works with organic farmers. It operates across 13 municipalities in Viterbo, a province located near Rome with a population of 80,000 and where 300 organic farmers are active.
Task
BIO will lead the Italian demo site and related stakeholder engagement.
Focus
Householders, farmers, industries, entrepreneurs, public authorities.
Climate
Temperate, dry, hot.
Building location
Public buildings in rural areas.
Segmentation:
45-60 years, often associated with agrifood.
Country: Croatia
Location: City of Varaždin
Organisation
Green Energy Cooperative (ZEZ) is a RES cooperative and social enterprise based in Zagreb, Croatia. It is involved in green energy and energy efficiency topics in several Croatian cities. It focuses on locally initiated RES&EE projects, with the aim of empowering local communities through use of local resources.
Task
ZEZ will lead the Croatian demo site, and it will be involved in the technical and economic tasks related to ReDREAM implementation at the demo sites.
Focus
Households / Industry: local SMEs, manufacturing facilities / Tertiary: hotels, educational facilities and public buildings.
Climate
Continental (cold winters and warm summers).
Building location
Urban and rural areas (mostly households in rural areas), industrial zone.
Segmentation:
Households: 47.2% men and 52.8% women with medium-low technology and energy literacy; Industry: 5 “big” consumers SMEs mostly focusing on textile, food industry and metal processing; Tertiary: hotels, educational facilities and city buildings (flats, city companies, utilities, etc.).
Country: Spain
Location: Municipalities of Castilla y León. The potential consumers live in the city of Valladolid (300.000 inhabitants) and some rural villages.
Organisation
EnergÉtica S. Coop. is a Spanish non-profit energy cooperative. It provides its members with electricity from renewable sources while supporting energy efficiency and savings services.
Task
Energetica will lead the Spanish demo site. It will also be involved in technical and economic tasks related to ReDREAM implementation at the demo sites.
Focus
55 households and 20 commercial/industrial consumers.
Climate
Mediterranean - Temperate, dry, warm and arid.
Building location
Urban and rural areas.
Segmentation:
Citizens from rural or urban areas, generally between 40 and 55 years, usually 2/3 men - 1/3 women, with medium or medium-low technology and energy literacy. Industrial and commercial entities will be SMEs with diverse sectors involved.