Renewable energy communities and the future of collective prosumership

The white paperCollective Prosumership, published by New Energy Coalition, explores how renewable energy communities (Renewable Energy Communities – RECs) enable citizens to be active energy producers and consumers (prosumers) to become. The report analyzes the technical, economic, and environmental impact of collective prosumers and how policy measures can support this.

Key insights

What are renewable energy communities?

• • Groups of citizens who jointly generate and use renewable energy.
  • RECs reduce grid congestion by balancing local energy production and consumption.

Benefits and challenges of collective prosumers

• • TechnicalSelf-consumption can cover 35% of energy needs and use 61% of generated energy locally.
  • Ecological: CO₂ emissions can be reduced by 35%.
  • Economic: Savings on energy bills remain limited (maximum 5%), while the financial feasibility of RECs under current regulations is challenging.

Policy recommendations for better support

• • Incentives such as subsidies or price support are needed to improve the business case for RECs.
  • Innovative organizational models, such as the Consumer Stock Ownership Plan, can contribute to a more sustainable and scalable system.

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