What we do

Throughout the duration of the COMETS project, our interdisciplinary team of researchers and practitioners will carry out vigorous investigation and dissemination activities to fill knowledge gaps around Collective Action Initiatives (CAIs) potential for the energy transition and social innovation.

Understanding Collective Action in the Energy Field

Understanding Collective Action in the Energy Field

Collective Action stands as a foundation for social life, involving agents and agencies of different nature. But there is still a lot to be investigated in order to understand its complexities and capabilities, including its potential impact on the energy transition.
Case studies

Case studies

A deeper investigation of CAIs will be achieved through a number of selected comparative and participatory case studies in Europe. This will provide a crucial contextual background and robust knowledge of CAIs development
A EU wide knowledge base : the inventory of CAIs

A EU wide knowledge base : the inventory of CAIs

No comprehensive database exists on the relevance of CAIs in the EU. COMETS is creating an unparalleled knowledge base through the merging of existing databases and the collection of new data from many different sources: datasets, web, press and many more...
Engaging citizens in co-creating knowledge

Engaging citizens in co-creating knowledge

The energy transition as a social innovation process needs to be supported by the direct engagement of citizens to increase its acceptance and ultimately its realization. The co-creation of knowledge is essential to achieving this objective.
Support for CAIs

Support for CAIs

COMETS facilitates a dedicated multi-purpose Supporting Platform, co-designed with CAIs representatives. Services offered to CAIs will include pioneering knowledge on social innovations in the energy field and will provide an opportunity for CAIs members to connect and learn from each other.
Investigating national contexts: the survey

Investigating national contexts: the survey

The history and performance of CAIs strongly depends on the cultural, social and regulatory contexts from where they develop. COMETS is investigating these dynamics by developing a comprehensive survey for a number of CAIs in six EU countries
Designing the future

Designing the future

Plausible scenarios and roadmaps will help explore and define the boundaries for the future of CAIs in the energy field. COMETS will strategize with CAIs to explore the most effective strategies for them to reach their own objectives and continuous development.
Main contacts

For general information about COMETS: info@comets-project.eu

For specific details coordinator@comets-project.eu

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