Energy Communities revolve around groups of individuals coming together to create meaningful impact in relation to their energy consumption and creation. For example, a community could fund a new solar panel array which can be collectively owned by the community. Native can provide alternative funding solutions for local communities to acquire and utilize more sustainable methods of energy consumption. They can also be used to have people to determine what the acceptable energy usage levels are for each member.
Community Examples
- Sustainable energy research
- Solar Panels Financing
- Wind Energy Cooperative
Token Use
The token in an Energy focused Community can represent a share in research or general ownership of a collective. The token can be used as voting power to determine what the next projects for the Community are going to be, and as a mechanism through which profits from a project can be easily distributed. The token can also be allocated to members based on their clean energy outputs to create a gamification layer. If users consume more than a voted on amount, they can be taxed tokens. If they consume less they can earn tokens.
Projects
What are some examples of projects that could be proposed within the Community to enhance the value of the community?
- Micro-hydro energy coop providing energy to a local village
- Building a wind farm
- Upgrading houses in a neighborhood with solar panels
Votes
What can the community decide on together to ensure the best possible experience for everyone involved?
- Decide how much energy a group is going to purchase from a grid
- Vote on types of energies that the community vision aligns with
- Decide whether or not a company should be invited to participate in a consortium
Tasks
What are the things that need to be accomplished for the community to thrive that can be taken on by members?
- Earn tokens for staying below a certain consumption level
- Compare energy rates from different companies in the area
Conclusions
Energy Communities on Native can provide alternative funding solutions for local communities to acquire and utilize more sustainable methods of energy consumption. They can also be used to have people to determine what the acceptable energy usage levels are for each member.
