Summary
Within the NWA Call ‘Social dynamics in the energy transition. From practice to theory’ NWO has awarded one project. The SYNERGY project investigates how human behaviour, from citizens to companies, can help accelerate the energy transition. Equity is central here, so that everyone can participate and be heard. Peter Stegmaier participates for KiTeS.
SYNERGY explores how social dynamics among end users—like citizens and SMEs—shape behaviors that can accelerate or hinder the Dutch energy transition. Recognizing that current systems resist change, the project adopts a transdisciplinary approach to study cooperation, resistance, and other dynamics in neighborhoods, energy hubs, and communities. By integrating simulations, participatory methods, and co-creation with stakeholders, SYNERGY produces actionable knowledge, tools, and process interventions. It emphasizes energy justice by addressing inequalities in participation and access, and informs effective, inclusive energy policymaking. Through its community of practice, SYNERGY supports practitioners and extends theoretical frameworks on social dynamics in energy transitions.
Partners
Ewert Aukes (University of Twente), Michèlle Bal (Utrecht University), Christina Bidmon (Utrecht University), Kevin Broecks (TNO), Vincent Buskens (Utrecht University), Emile Chappin (TU Delft), Francesca Ciulli (Tilburg University), Pepijn van Empelen (TNO), Marco Gerards (University of Twente), Nihit Goyal (TU Delft), Martijn Groenleer (Tilburg University), Thomas Hoppe (University of Twente), Imad Ibrahim (University of Twente), Sikke Jansma (University of Twente), Linda Kamp (TU Delft), Hilde van Keulen (TNO), Vinzenz Koning (Utrecht University), Roland Ortt (TU Delft) Jiamin Ou (Utrecht University), Jaco Quist (TU Delft), Peter Stegmaier (University of Twente), Luc van Summeren (TU Eindhoven) Mertijn Weeda (Avans), Anna Wieczorek (TU Eindhoven)
Le Anh Long (PA, University of Twente) is Principal Investigator.
Who's working on this project
Contact: Peter Stegmaier
