Valladolid
The Energy and Water Community Cooperative
In Valladolid, through BRICKS, local stakeholders are designing a pioneering, citizen-driven governance and utility model to tackle energy transition and household vulnerability.
How the lab works
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The Partnership
Hosted by the Ayuntamiento de Valladolid (IdeVa), this pilot integrates city departments, academic institutions, environmental asset managers, clean-energy practitioners and local citizens.
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Community Empowerment
An active NEBourhood Assembly is established to assess pilot outcomes, make joint decisions and plan new local initiatives. Residents receive tailored training in social entrepreneurship and cooperative management.
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The Initiative
A comprehensive “Positive and Clean Energy District” plan that structures citizen-driven, community-scale renewable energy and water-sharing models.
Key goal
Create an energy and water community cooperative that guarantees affordable, equitable access to clean energy, specifically targeting vulnerable households, while renaturing public spaces.
Who is on board in Valladolid
- Ayuntamiento de Valladolid
- Urban Climate Economy
- EOS Global Environment Assets