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Innovative actions and strategies to boost public awareness, trust and acceptance of trans-European energy infrastructure projects
Final report
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Regulation on guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure (Regulation (EU) 347/2013 or the TEN-E Regulation) identifies several energy infrastructure priorities to meet the European Union's energy and climate policy objectives in terms of market integration, security of supply and sustainability. In view of implementing this method, regional groups have been established, comprising project promoters, regulators, government ministries of the Member States and other relevant stakeholders. This allows for a tailored approach to identifying and supporting the development and construction of the most needed infrastructure projects considered as Projects of Common Interest (PCIs)2. This general aim of the study is to contribute to developing innovative actions and strategies to boost public awareness, trust and acceptance , which would in turn speed up the development of key electricity infrastructure. All this is necessary for the completion of the EU’s internal energy market through improved transparency and communication on the local benefits of PCIs and by addressing citizens’ reservations. The study presents an analysis of the drivers and barriers to acceptance of PCIs based on desk research and a pan-European survey conducted in all EU Member States. It also presents two case studies (pilot regions), which include an analysis of the PCI implemented in the respective regions, a mapping of local stakeholders and the level of awareness and acceptance in each region towards transmission development. Building on this analysis, the study develops tailored communication strategies and campaigns designed to further raise awareness and acceptance levels towards PCIs. The key findings of this study highlight the need for early consultation and engagement of citizens, local communities and stakeholders in the design phase of a PCI. Their continuous involvement throughout the entire implementation process is also found important. The main aim is to ensure the decision-making process includes all parties that will be impacted by the project and provide them a platform for sharing their views, opinions, objections and alternatives that might need to be followed. Although project promoters have the obligation to carry out public consultations within the framework of PCI implementation in line with European and national legislation and standards, the study concluded that the timing of such consultations as well as their systematic application throughout all the implementation phases of the projects are key to ensuring awareness, trust and ultimately acceptance towards PCIs.
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- Corporate author(s): Directorate-General for Energy (European Commission) , ENTSO-E , Intrasoft International , Navigant , PLANET , Valeu Consulting , White Research
- Personal author(s): Damvakeraki, Tonia ; Panteri, Marita ; Stylianou, Alexandros ; Tsinikos, Konstantinos ; Makrakis Karachalios, Chrysos ; Hauschildt, Christian ; Altsitsiadis, Efthys ; Rahlou, Rebecca ; Piccoli, Anna
- Themes: Energy policy
- Subject: energy cooperation , energy grid , energy market , energy supply , EU Member State , industrial infrastructure , project of common interest , public awareness campaign , regulation (EU) , report , security of supply , sustainable development , trans-European network , transport regulations
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| ISSN | ISBN 978-92-76-39424-2 | DOI 10.2833/930902 | Catalogue number MJ-03-21-313-EN-N |
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