New Strategy to Empower Citizens’ Participation for Effective Energy Transitions Written by AZoCleantechMay 4 2021 “Co-production” and “co-creation” are terms that have been attracting a great deal of attention. And these terms indicate a possibility for laypersons to take part in decision-making processes that impact their lives. Image Credit: PopTika/Shutterstock.com Now, a new study headed by the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) has investigated options for empowering communities as a key driver for shifting the focus from awareness about the necessity to change energy systems to participation and action. The climate and energy policies of the European Union (EU) for 2020 to 2030 need decarbonization of the energy market. As such, EU member nations are working on several major goals, such as greater use of renewable energy, greater energy efficiency, and more improved energy security across the EU.