Citizens' behaviour change towards sustainable energy transition through social interactions

Description of the granted funding

CETSI (Citizens' behavior change towards sustainable energy transition through social interactions) promotes fair and effective energy transition by empowering citizens as active participants in the energy system. CETSI explores how motivation, social interaction, and digital tools can advance sustainable energy behaviors and trust in the energy market. By combining expertise from energy systems, communication, and digital design, CETSI develops transparent pricing models, inclusive digital applications, and communicative practices that support citizens' energy literacy and resilience. Through interdisciplinary research and stakeholder involvement, CETSI creates scientific results and practical solutions that address the needs of diverse citizens, enabling them to make informed, sustainable energy choices and contribute to systemic change. The project enhances societies' ability to meet climate targets through citizen-centered, socially sustainable innovations in the energy sector.
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Starting year

2026

End year

2029

Granted funding

Kaisa Väänänen Orcid -palvelun logo
229 924 €




Role in consortium of the Academy of Finland

Partner

Other consortium parties

Partner
Tampere University (373398)
229 401 €
Partner
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd (373400)
9 139 €
Leader
Tampere University (373397)
207 139 €

Funder

Research Council of Finland

Funding instrument

Targeted Academy projects

Decision maker

Suomen akatemian muu päättäjä
05.12.2025

Other information

Funding decision number

373399

Fields of science

Environmental engineering

Research fields

Energiatekniikka

Identified topics

climate policy, societal effects