An interesting article of OMEGA-X about Local Energy Communities (LECs), using a case family. OMEGA-X empowers Local Energy Communities (LECs) by providing data-driven insights and collaboration tools for optimizing energy consumption, production, and management. This support enhances sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and community well-being. The case family includes four pilot sites with varying typology, maturity levels, and regulatory frameworks in: Osimo, Italy; Granollers, Spain; Belgrade, Serbia and Evora, Portugal.

Local Energy Communities (LECs) are crucial for the green energy transition. By utilizing an energy data space, they innovate, explore new technologies, and develop best practices. Enhanced visibility into energy data enables LECs to optimize renewable resources, storage systems, and other assets, reducing waste and maximizing efficiency while saving costs.

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