A new RGI brochure on this topic looks to act as a knowledge-sharing tool by presenting five case studies of community payments from across Europe. Four of these case studies are from the electricity grid sector (Ireland, France, Italy and Germany) with a fifth coming from the wind energy sector in Scotland. By creating a common understanding of how TSOs and energy companies across Europe are designing and implementing their community payment schemes, we hope to facilitate the improvement in practice across Europe.
New publication: community payments - case studies from across Europe
Payments by TSOs to communities who are present in the vicinity of new grid infrastructure have become common practice throughout Europe. These payments (also known as community compensation/gain/benefit) have been seen as a way to both increase local support and to supply an “appropriate benefit” to communities that host grid infrastructure. At the same time, such payments have been criticised as a tool to ‘buy’ local community support. Finding the right, legitimate approach to agree upon such payments is therefore of high importance.
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Stephanie Bätjer
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Stephanie Bätjer
Stephanie Bätjer is leading the Renewables Grid Initiative's communication and event activities as Programme Manager – Communication. She is also heavily involved in RGI's policy work and all activities that look at social engagement around grids. She previously worked in the communications team of the European Climate Foundation.
Stephanie has studied at the Universities of Marburg and Hamburg, Germany, and the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. She holds degrees in political science and journalism.
Stephanie has studied at the Universities of Marburg and Hamburg, Germany, and the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. She holds degrees in political science and journalism.
communication[at]renewables-grid.eu
