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Siward Zomer, board member. What is a REScoop:. REScoop is short for Renewable Energy Sources COOPerative . A REScoop is a group of citizens that cooperate in the field of renewable energy, developing new production, selling renewable energy or providing services to new initiatives.
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What is a REScoop: REScoop is short for Renewable Energy Sources COOPerative. A REScoop is a group of citizens that cooperate in the field of renewable energy, developing new production, selling renewable energy or providing services to new initiatives.
Foster social acceptance of RES by stakeholder engagement Contract N°: IEE/11/930/SI2. 616380 Project duration: 31/03/2012 – 30/03/2015 WWW.REScoop.eu/best-practices 30/04/2012
WWW.REScoop.eu/best-practices 30/04/2012
Cooperative principles 1844: Rochdale PioneersICA revision 1966 • Open, voluntary membership. • Democratic governance. • Limited return on equity. • Surplus belongs to members. • Education of members and public in cooperative principles. • Cooperation between cooperatives. • Concern for community 30/04/2012
Ecopower and the cooperation with the city of Eeklo 30/04/2012
Som Energia: From starting to established co-op in four years 30/04/2012
Cooperation between cooperatives Südtiroler Energieverband 30/04/2012
Non-technical barriers • Bureaucracy and regulations • Changing regulations and support systems 30/04/2012
Embrace the REScoop Revolution 30/04/2012