DENMARK
Høje-Taastrup
The creation of a Citizens Energy Community centered around the social housing area of Gadehavegård.
About
HØJE-TAASTRUP
Høje-Taastrup is a municipality located in the Hovedstaden region of Denmark, approximately 20 km west of Copenhagen. The municipality was committed to addressing social and environmental challenges exacerbated by segregation and social exclusion in areas with a “ghetto” layout. The establishment of the first Citizen Energy Community (CEC) in Høje-Taastrup involved various local stakeholders. It tackled social and economic challenges through the participation of the local community.
KEY FIGURES
- POPULATION: 54,000
- AREA: 78 km² (incl. 52 km² rural areas)
- INTERVENTIONS: Renovation of min. 1 block, 52 flats (3,800 m2) and a new building with 286 homes (about 30,000 m2); car park turned into a park equipped for exercise and relaxation (4000 m2).
- INITIATIVES & STRATEGIES: Høje-Taastrup Municipality adopted the national Climate Plan 2030 in 2021, which serves as an overarching framework for social and environmental development. Høje-Taastrup was also seeking to attract schools, campuses, and other educational facilities to the district surrounding Gadehavegård, in order to transform the area into “Vidensbyen” (the city of knowledge).
ACTIONS
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Eyes
The Gadehavegård residential area will underwent renovation, including the construction of new privately owned flats, nursing homes, youth housing and a community activity centre. The renovation process commenced with a demonstration building that showcased numerous sustainable features and cultural elements.
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Hearts
A CEC was established to empower the citizens of Gadehavegård to co-create their own sustainable energy solutions. This included solar panels, charging stations for EVs.
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Hands
A concerted effort was made to foster communication with stakeholders and involved various groups in co-creation processes to guide the transformation of Gadehavegård and the surrounding district.
