The ENERGISE Interactive Online Database displays over 1000 Sustainable Energy Consumption Initiatives (SECIs). It displays how the identified SECIs have been categorised according to the Problem Framing Typology (PFT). The dataset in the database is designed as a map that is intended to be a user-friendly device that provides an overview of SECIs in Europe. In particular, the map shows the variety in scope, content and approach in the identified SECIs. The map is not intended to be exhaustive in representing European SECIs, but is intended to be representative. It is meant to be a resource for a wide range of people to use, as it: 1. provides a systematic overview of the myriad energy consumption initiatives across Europe; 2. provides insights into predominant ways in which energy consumption challenges are framed (problem framings); 3. is a tool for researchers and policy makers to explore similarities and differences across the objectives and aims of SECIs, and 4. presents examples of how SECIs can be framed when taking into consideration a broader range of social, cultural, material and institutional aspects of change related to household energy consumption.
Addressing target audiences and expressing needs
- We are sharing our knowledge
We intend to share knowledge about existing sustainable energy initiatives from all over Europe, with particular attention to their problem framing. With this, we wish to emphasize that most attention in both funding and implementation has been placed on technology and individual behaviour focused intitiatives. These need to be complemented with initiatives focusing on everyday life situations and changes in complex interactions in order to address the complex interactions and social norms that make up everyday life.
- Others/ No specific audience
- EU and Member State Policy-makers
- Research and Technology Organisations