"Cities and Citizens in Search for Energy Democracy.” Energy Cities, 12 Oct. 2022, Link to the article. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.

The article explores how cities can move toward “energy democracy” by embedding citizen participation at every stage of the energy transition. It reviews key principles—transparency, equity, and collective decision‑making—illustrates how participatory tools (e.g., public forums, co‑design workshops, and online platforms) can mobilize local stakeholders, and presents several European case studies that show tangible outcomes such as increased renewable‑energy uptake, improved community resilience, and stronger democratic legitimacy. The piece argues that only through sustained, inclusive engagement can urban energy systems become truly democratic, resilient, and socially just.