Governing European Energy Commons: Rules and Local Conditions in Spain

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Ekhi Atutxa Ordeñana http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4214-1122
Imanol Zubero Beascoechea http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5699-337X
Iñigo Calvo-Sotomayor http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8869-936X

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This paper analyzes Local Energy Communities within the paradigm of the commons and explores their key aspects of collective governance. Utilizing 18 in-depth semi-structured interviews with Spanish Energy Communities, this study examines their internal dynamics and their context interactions. The findings contribute to the understanding of Energy Communities, informing the development of more effective policies. The study reveals the adoption of diverse legal forms by Energy Communities, characterized by decentralized and democratic structures aimed at facilitating a fair energy transition. Moreover, they incorporate social inclusion mechanisms to mitigate economic exclusion. Finally, the commitment of these communities to reshaping the energy model is underscored, which involves defining both the material and spatial boundaries of production and consumption.

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ATUTXA ORDEÑANA, Ekhi; ZUBERO BEASCOECHEA, Imanol; CALVO-SOTOMAYOR, Iñigo. Governing European Energy Commons: Rules and Local Conditions in Spain. Convergencia Revista de Ciencias Sociales, [S.l.], v. 31, p. 1-36, feb. 2024. ISSN 2448-5799. Disponible en: <https://convergencia.uaemex.mx/article/view/21201>. Fecha de acceso: 19 jul. 2026 doi: https://doi.org/10.29101/crcs.v31i0.21201.
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